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First weekend of the NCAA Football Playoffs wraps with some major defeats

NPR

First weekend of the NCAA Football Playoffs wraps with some major defeats SCOTT DETROW, HOST: We're going to start the show with some weekend news getting a lot of attention - the first round of the newly revamped college football playoff. Here to help us sort out what we learned from these first four games and what comes next, we …

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3 days, 7 hours ago

The song John Lennon wished he'd never written: How the late singer came to regret one Beatles hit because of its 'disgusting lyrics'

Daily Mail

It's no secret that John Lennon was a talented songwriter, with a career spanning decades that changed the trajectory of modern music. It's no secret that John Lennon was a talented songwriter, with a career spanning decades that changed the trajectory of modern music The musician, together with his bandmate Paul McCartney, penned dozens of songs which have since become …

Love Song Songs Help John Mccartney Track

6 days, 16 hours ago

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G now available at half price: Massive discount revealed

India TV News

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G, which was launched in 2023 has seen a massive price cut, making it a great deal to grab. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G: Features The Galaxy S23 Ultra sports a 6.81-inch 2X Dynamic AMOLED display with a resolution of 3088 x 1440 pixels. On the rear panel, the device comes with a 200MP primary …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Canberra's Slovenian community bands together to recreate stolen traditional costumes

ABC

Earlier this year more than 40 traditional costumes "rich in cultural heritage" were stolen from the Slovenian Australian Association. Ms Kapusin said in a bid to put a silver lining on the "heartbreaking theft", the association came up with a plan to create new traditional costumes. "We organised regular sewing bees where we gather to learn traditional Slovenian sewing techniques, …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Topless women protesting the Ukraine war are detained for vandalizing sculpture near UN building

Associated Press

GENEVA — At least three feminist activists were detained on Friday after vandalizing a monument outside the United Nations complex in Geneva to protest Russia’s war against Ukraine and what they see as the U.N.'s failure to stop the conflict. Two topless women with the group FEMEN, which is known for its provocative protests, used a chainsaw to cut into …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Millions mark Mexico’s Virgin of Guadalupe Day but calls for a truce in drug violence go unheeded

Associated Press

MEXICO CITY — Millions of faithful gathered to mark Mexico’s Virgin of Guadalupe Day, honoring the country’s patron saint. Enormous crowds gathered early in the day, singing the traditional Mexican birthday song “Las mañanitas” at Mexico City’s Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe to honor the virgin on the 493rd anniversary of her apparition in 1531. María Luisa Vázquez Mendoza, …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Hyderabad hosts vibrant international jazz festival with global bands

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: The stadium at Hyderabad Public School on Saturday became a gathering of worlds, as it stretched across borders of language, tradition, ethnicity and sound for the International Jazz Festival. The complex riffs and runs of his performance—“difficult for even seasoned musicians,” an audience member whispered. “It’s noise, it’s metal, it’s alive!” Between tracks, Jo Beyer addressed the audience: “This …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

The biggest competitive mariachi event is drawing students from across the country to Texas

NPR

The biggest competitive mariachi event is drawing students from across the country to Texas Hundreds of young singers from five different states have descended on San Antonio, Texas, for the Mariachi Extravaganza, the largest Mariachi music competition in the country. ELISSA NADWORNY, HOST: On the streets of downtown San Antonio this weekend, thousands of young musicians and the sounds of …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Echoes of Earth 2024 is back this weekend with seasonal melodies

The Hindu

Considered one of the greenest festivals in the country, Echoes of Earth is back with their seventh edition this year. The child- and pet-friendly festival which is in collaboration with Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, will also debut a 360° immersive sound experience at the Big Tree Solar Stage this year. “We decided to crowd source and put out word that …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Vishal Mega Mart to launch Rs 8,000 crore IPO: Check price band, other details

India Today

Vishal Mega Mart, a prominent name in India’s organised retail sector, is set to open its Rs 8,000 crore Initial Public Offering for public subscription on December 11. Details about the price bands for the Vishal Mega Mart IPO have not yet been disclosed. The share allotment for the Vishal Mega Mart IPO is anticipated to be completed on Monday, …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

At Women’s Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, female legends strike a chord with talented up-and-comers

LA Times

The music industry, and rock music in general, is still very much male dominated. Musical director for the Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camps, and guitarist for ’80s rock band Vixen, Britt Lightning said that it was her initial concept to get an all women’s rock camp going in 2022. “I had the idea for an all-women’s rock camp, because I …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Weight loss: Why muscle matters more than the number on the scale

India Today

When it comes to exercise, most people obsess over weight loss as the ultimate fitness goal. Dr. Amite Pankaj Aggarwal, Senior Director and HOD of Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, said that building and maintaining muscle is far more critical for overall health than the number on the scale. "Muscle tissue is metabolically active, meaning it …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Bob Bryar, former drummer for My Chemical Romance, dies at 44

LA Times

Bob Bryar, left, and other members of My Chemical Romance in Japan in 2007. Bob Bryar, who was a drummer with My Chemical Romance at the height of the band’s popularity, has died, a spokesperson confirmed Sunday. “The band asks for your patience and understanding as they process the news of Bob’s passing,” the spokesperson for the highly influential emo …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

The Beatles took America by storm in 1964 – but it was the beginning of the end

The Independent

It’s like the light came on, after total darkness,” is how author Joe Queenan remembers the arrival of Beatlemania in America at the dawn of 1964. “From that gloom,” says Tedeschi, “there was this spark of life and optimism and joy.” Tedeschi’s movie chronicles this cultural moment through the words of surviving Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr as well …

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Bob Bryar, former drummer of My Chemical Romance, dies at 44

Hindustan Times

Bob Bryar, the musician best known as the former drummer of the rock band My Chemical Romance, has died. Bob Bryar, the former drummer of My Chemical Romance Bob Bryar's death TMZ broke the news about Bryar's death on Friday evening. A statement from My Chemical Romance spokesperson to Rolling Stone read: “The band asks for your patience and understanding …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

I Was Always A Good Girl — Then I Met A Punk Rocker Who Changed My Life

Huff Post

Skummy earned his punk rock name long before I met him. His friend’s 3-year-old son had discovered him hungover and sacked out in the living room, and announced, “Dad, there’s a scummy man asleep on the couch under a scummy blanket!” Forever after he was known as Skummyman — Skummy for short. I was a few months divorced from my …

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4 weeks ago

TV On The Radio: Tiny Desk Concert

NPR

TV On The Radio: Tiny Desk Concert TV On The Radio was one of the first bands we tried to coax into playing in our office back in the earliest days of the Tiny Desk, but it never happened. "Thank you for having us,"' frontman Tunde Adebimpe told the crowd after opening with a blazing version of "Wolf Like Me," …

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Thanksgiving Day 2024: When and why it’s celebrated — exploring the tradition

Live Mint

Thanksgiving Day, one of the most cherished holidays in the United States, will be celebrated this year on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday dedicated to expressing gratitude, cherishing loved ones, and reflecting on life’s blessings. From its 1621 origins of shared abundance to today’s iconic turkey feasts, festive parades, and spirited football games, Thanksgiving embodies …

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1 month ago

Will RFK Jr. ‘go wild’ on Big Food? Why that could be a good thing

LA Times

Could RFK Jr. “make America healthy again”? In an ABC News story headlined “Some of RFK Jr.’s views are finding support in some unexpected quarters,” journalist Olivia Rubin writes that Pollan made it clear to ABC News “that he thinks Kennedy is a ‘horrible’ choice for the job.” Nevertheless, he said of Kennedy, “He’s injected these issues into the national …

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1 month ago

Buyi becomes big in Japan

China Daily

Rock band Buyi touring Japan in November with a series of concerts in collaboration with Japanese musicians, including guitarist and singer-songwriter Kyoji Yamamoto on Nov 12. The theme was a continuation of the band's 2024 China tour — Back to the Future — which seeks to take the audience on a journey through the band's 29-year history, re-creating the raw …

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1 month ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. CHINA DAILY A week later, the action will find its way to Beijing's downtown venues with two highly anticipated events — a speed skating World Cup and a free ski …

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1 month ago

For American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, life is but a dream

Live Mint

You’ll rarely meet a fan of Avenged Sevenfold who doesn’t go gaga over their music. Formed in 1999, the heavy metal band from Huntington Beach, California, over the past two decades have earned this steadfast fan following by making music that’s never adhered to one particular sound. “We are never going to be a band that sounds like the old …

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1 month ago

L7’s Fast and Frightening Takeover is the eclectic punk rock festival you’ve been waiting for

LA Times

Los Angeles art-punk veterans L7 have seen it all, from playing Raji’s in Hollywood in the ’80s, to the grunge circuit in the ’90s, to huge punk and metal festivals all over the world. “It’s called Fast and Frightening because that’s the kind of bands that I wanted,” Sparks said. It’s cool to have L7 take the lead and mix …

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1 month ago

These Stylish Apple Watch Wristbands Are 'Worth Every Penny' — And 40% Off For A Short Time

Huff Post

“The ease of removing links to make the band fit my wrist perfectly makes this the best purchase of the year for me! Incredible 🥰💯” — Natalie Pitts “The Anne Klein gold tone watch band lends an elegant touch to any outfit. Super comfortable.” — Amazon customer “My hesitation to buy the Apple Watch was thinking the default bands were …

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First weekend of the NCAA Football Playoffs wraps with some major defeats

The song John Lennon wished he'd never written: How the late singer came to regret one Beatles hit because of its 'disgusting lyrics'

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G now available at half price: Massive discount revealed

Canberra's Slovenian community bands together to recreate stolen traditional costumes

Topless women protesting the Ukraine war are detained for vandalizing sculpture near UN building

Millions mark Mexico’s Virgin of Guadalupe Day but calls for a truce in drug violence go unheeded

Hyderabad hosts vibrant international jazz festival with global bands

The biggest competitive mariachi event is drawing students from across the country to Texas

Echoes of Earth 2024 is back this weekend with seasonal melodies

Vishal Mega Mart to launch Rs 8,000 crore IPO: Check price band, other details

At Women’s Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp, female legends strike a chord with talented up-and-comers

Weight loss: Why muscle matters more than the number on the scale

Bob Bryar, former drummer for My Chemical Romance, dies at 44

The Beatles took America by storm in 1964 – but it was the beginning of the end

Bob Bryar, former drummer of My Chemical Romance, dies at 44

I Was Always A Good Girl — Then I Met A Punk Rocker Who Changed My Life

TV On The Radio: Tiny Desk Concert

Thanksgiving Day 2024: When and why it’s celebrated — exploring the tradition

Will RFK Jr. ‘go wild’ on Big Food? Why that could be a good thing

Buyi becomes big in Japan

Beijing all set for winter thrills

For American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, life is but a dream

L7’s Fast and Frightening Takeover is the eclectic punk rock festival you’ve been waiting for

These Stylish Apple Watch Wristbands Are 'Worth Every Penny' — And 40% Off For A Short Time