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Covers:  Sports, Music, Tech, Arts & Culture, (and the business of it all)
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FINISH HIM! How 'Mortal Kombat' Brought Gaming Music To The Mainstream | GRAMMY.com

FINISH HIM! How 'Mortal Kombat' Brought Gaming Music To The Mainstream | GRAMMY.com

The Grammy Awards — The 'Mortal Kombat' theme song may have never been included in the actual game, but the soundtrack from the 1995 film still changed the game.
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Relive The Magic Of Newport Folk 2025: Backstage Interviews & Performances From Nathaniel Ratelif...

Relive The Magic Of Newport Folk 2025: Backstage Interviews & Performances From Nathaniel Ratelif...

The Grammy Awards — Hear from several of this year's performers - including Lucius, Iron & Wine, and Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners - on why Newport remains one of the most revered and beloved music festivals nearly seven decades on, and check out a recap of some of the most exciting sets.
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GRAMMY Museum Events In August 2025: Laufey, Big Freedia, BOYNEXTDOOR & More | GRAMMY.com

GRAMMY Museum Events In August 2025: Laufey, Big Freedia, BOYNEXTDOOR & More | GRAMMY.com

The Grammy Awards — The GRAMMY Museum's August 2025 lineup features GRAMMY winners, nominees, and rising stars across Los Angeles and New York City.
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Latin Recording Academy To Honor Musical Legacy Of Andalusia With All-Star Tribute Concert In Sev...

Latin Recording Academy To Honor Musical Legacy Of Andalusia With All-Star Tribute Concert In Sev...

The Grammy Awards — Taking place Wednesday, Sept. 10, in Seville, Spain, Latin GRAMMY Celebra: La Música de Andalucía will honor the region's most influential musical artists, including legends such as Rocío Jurado, Lola Flores, Camarón de la Isla, Enrique Morente, Raphael, Alejandro Sanz, and many more.
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From 'Batman' To 'Black Panther': How Superhero Music Has Made Its Mark At The GRAMMYs | GRAMMY.c...

From 'Batman' To 'Black Panther': How Superhero Music Has Made Its Mark At The GRAMMYs | GRAMMY.c...

The Grammy Awards — With 'Superman' 'The Fantastic Four,' 'Thunderbolts' and 'Captain America: Brave New World' filling theaters in 2025, look back on how superhero music has shaped six decades of GRAMMY history - from Neal Hefti's surf-rock theme for 'Batman' to Kendrick Lamar's genre-defining 'Black Panther' soundtrack.
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Listen: Tyler, The Creator Drops New Album 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS' | GRAMMY.com

Listen: Tyler, The Creator Drops New Album 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS' | GRAMMY.com

The Grammy Awards — The album follows 'CHROMAKOPIA' and arrives just days after four sold-out NYC shows, with a new video featuring LeBron James and Clipse.
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Listen: Tyler, The Creator Drops New Album 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS' | GRAMMY.com

Listen: Tyler, The Creator Drops New Album 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS' | GRAMMY.com

The Grammy Awards — The album follows 'CHROMAKOPIA' and arrives just days after four sold-out NYC shows, with a new video featuring LeBron James and Clipse.
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How Intocable Are Supporting The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation On Their 2025 Antología Tour | ...

How Intocable Are Supporting The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation On Their 2025 Antología Tour | ...

The Grammy Awards — Intocable will donate $1 from every ticket sold on their 2025 Antología Tour to the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. The GRAMMY- and Latin GRAMMY-winning group is using this milestone year to invest in music education for the next generation of Latin music creators.
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GRAMMY Museum To Debut '& Juliet: The Music Of Max Martin And Friends' Exhibit Celebrating The Po...

GRAMMY Museum To Debut '& Juliet: The Music Of Max Martin And Friends' Exhibit Celebrating The Po...

The Grammy Awards — Opening Wednesday, July 23, at the GRAMMY Museum in Downtown Los Angeles, '& Juliet: The Music of Max Martin and Friends' explores the legendary hitmaker's GRAMMY-winning catalog through Broadway props, tour outfits, and more.
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Justin Bieber Is Back - And He's Got 'Swag' | GRAMMY.com

Justin Bieber Is Back - And He's Got 'Swag' | GRAMMY.com

The Grammy Awards — Justin Bieber's seventh studio album, Swag, is here. The 20-track release adds to the two-time GRAMMY winner's legacy and marks a new chapter in both his career and personal life.
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2025 Academy New Member Class Invitees Celebrate On Social: "This Is More Than Just A Membership"...

2025 Academy New Member Class Invitees Celebrate On Social: "This Is More Than Just A Membership"...

The Grammy Awards — Nearly 3,600 creators and industry professionals received membership invitations for 2025 - and their emotional reactions highlight just how much it means to join the Recording Academy community.
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The Recording Academy Invites Nearly 3,600 New Members To 2025 Class | GRAMMY.com

The Recording Academy Invites Nearly 3,600 New Members To 2025 Class | GRAMMY.com

Grammy.com — Invitees to the 2025 New Member Class - including artist Addison Rae, comedian Nikki Glaser, rapper Joey Bada$$, música Mexicana outfit Grupo Firme and K-pop group KATSEYE - represent the Academy's dedication to fostering a diverse music industry landscape.
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Kid-Friendly Gaming Franchise 'Backyard Sports' Is Back And Ready to Modernize

Kid-Friendly Gaming Franchise 'Backyard Sports' Is Back And Ready to Modernize

Rolling Stone — Backyard Sports returns with kiddie takes on Barry Sanders, Dan Marino, and Lisa Leslie for a new generation of gaming
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Bronx Joint to light up as Longwood's first legal dispensary - Hunts Point Express

Bronx Joint to light up as Longwood's first legal dispensary - Hunts Point Express

huntspointexpress.com — As the haze of cannabis legalization begins to dissipate, the South Bronx is set to witness a historic moment with the opening of the Bronx Joint, its first legal retail cannabis dispensary in Communi
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Environmental justice is a new priority for Community Board 1 - Mott Haven Herald

Environmental justice is a new priority for Community Board 1 - Mott Haven Herald

motthavenherald.com — Bronx Community Board 1 has created an Environmental Justice and Sanitation Committee to oversee ways
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Photography through young Bronx eyes now on exhibit - Mott Haven Herald

Photography through young Bronx eyes now on exhibit - Mott Haven Herald

motthavenherald.com — Ten years ago, the Bronx Documentary Center started a program to train Bronx youngsters in the art of photography. The Bronx scenes those young artists have captured over the years [...]
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Sixty-four years later, the pizza is still golden - Mott Haven Herald

Sixty-four years later, the pizza is still golden - Mott Haven Herald

motthavenherald.com — Sixty-four years have passed since the pizza oven was first ignited at E 138th and
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Wants The Bronx to be big - Mott Haven Herald

Big Brothers Big Sisters Wants The Bronx to be big - Mott Haven Herald

motthavenherald.com — Big Brothers Big Sisters NYC launched a Bronx-specific campaign called Be Bronx, Be Big and I covered the launch and spoke to some of the people involved.
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A Bronx-born film showcases community - Mott Haven Herald

A Bronx-born film showcases community - Mott Haven Herald

motthavenherald.com — Story Avenue in the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx is making its debut on the
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NHL and Cannabis: A Power Play Goal

NHL and Cannabis: A Power Play Goal

High Times — The NHL will have advertisements for many of its official on-ice sweaters this year. While fans will see banks, healthcare, and insurance companies, don't expect to see any cannabis in the mix-at least for now.
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DAD Mix 057: Tchami

DAD Mix 057: Tchami

Complex — You have to love it when an artist seemingly comes out of nowhere and brightens up your day. Back in September, we were smitten by the sounds of Tchami, a Parisian producer who had been dropping bits on SoundCloud tagged "Future House," with his driving rework of AlunaGeorge's "You Know You Like It."
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Commercialization Ain't a Bad Word: Why EDM Going Mainstream is OK

Commercialization Ain't a Bad Word: Why EDM Going Mainstream is OK

Complex — We used to turn on radio and hear an inaudible mixture of Lil Wayne and Nickelback tracks, so we took solace in finding our personal soundtracks in other places. From dark rooms and record stores to obscure international websites, we prided ourselves on finding the next sound.
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DAD Mix 126: Ekali

DAD Mix 126: Ekali

Complex — What do Sinjin Hawke, DJ Slow, Evian Christ, Flying Lotus, Flava D, and Jackmaster all have in common? They've all been participants in the prestigious Red Bull Music Academy. You know who else has? Ekali.
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G Jones Speaks on His Prolific Output, Upcoming Tour With Minnesota, and His Festival Bucket List

G Jones Speaks on His Prolific Output, Upcoming Tour With Minnesota, and His Festival Bucket List

Complex — Few have had a year like G Jones. Not only has he released a GRIP of music this year and gotten some long over-due blog coverage (and it's increasing!), but the Cali-based artist has been playing festivals all year long and he's set to go out on tour with friend and recurring collaborator Minnesota.
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