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Glam For Female Artists Is Crucial — And Incredibly Complicated

No manager wants to say no to their artist. But this time, the situation demanded it. “You’re blowing your f–king money,” the manager told her client. “This is money you’re not going to have to promote your music.” The expense under discussion wasn’t a private jet, a non-fungible token or some new cryptocurrency, but glam […]

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What’s It Like To Be An NBA DJ?

02/16/2024 DJs for 16 NBA teams talk about the pressures and glories of selecting the soundtracks for each season.   02/16/2024 DJ D Sharp Courtesy of Golden State Warriors The job of an NBA DJ isn’t just about blasting bangers through arena-sized speakers. It’s a feat of athleticism in and of itself: a precisely coordinated, rapidly […]

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CELSIUS Set to Bring the ‘Vibes’ for 2024 Breakaway Music Festival

Energy drink company CELSIUS is stepping into the music space with a new partnership with Breakaway Music Festival. The largest multi-city festival in the U.S., Breakaway will welcome CELSIUS as the presenting sponsor for all ten stops of their festival circuit this year. As part of the partnership, CELSIUS will launch the “Road to Breakaway” […]

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The Conga Room Shutting Down After 25 Years in Los Angeles

The Conga Room — the nightclub that for years defined Latin entertainment in Los Angeles and featured artists like Celia Cruz, Carlos Santana, Fito Páez and Alejandro Sanz — is closing its doors after 25 years. Its final concert will be a private show March 27 featuring Puerto Rican salsa star Gilberto Santa Rosa and […]

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Cardi B Releases Strawberry Whipshots for a Sweet Valentine’s Day Treat

Instead of taking another bite out of the Big Apple, Cardi B is replacing it with a strawberry. The Bronx bombshell and Starco Brands unleashed the limited-edition Strawberry Whipshots on Friday (Jan. 26) to spice up Valentine’s Day for the Cardi B fan in your life. After a tidal wave of requests from the Bardi […]

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Peg Luke’s “Sleep, Baby Jesus”: A Melodic Beacon in Modern Spiritual Music

In the realm of contemporary spiritual music, few artists blend the ethereal and the tangible as seamlessly as Peg Luke. Her latest offering, “Sleep, Baby Jesus,” is more than just a song; it’s an invocation, a journey back to the origins of faith and hope. This new release, part of her 2023 Christmas collection, resonates […]