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  • Jul 9 News

    Dominic Fike and Kevin Abstract unveil new band, Geezer, and drop single “Doggy”

    Dominic Fike and Kevin Abstract unveil new band, Geezer, and drop single “Doggy”

    Tony Le Calvez

    The announcement was made across Abstract’s social media accounts.

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  • Jul 7 News

    Pearl Jam announce exit of drummer Matt Cameron

    Pearl Jam announce exit of drummer Matt Cameron

    Tony Le Calvez

    After 27 years with the band, Matt Cameron amicably departs from the group

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  • Jun 30 News

    Bob Vylan is dropped from United Talent Agency after controversial Glastonbury set; United States withdraws band’s visas

    Bob Vylan is dropped from United Talent Agency after controversial Glastonbury set; United States withdraws band’s visas

    Tony Le Calvez

    After a provocative weekend at Glastonbury, the band faces a litany of backlash.

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  • Jun 24 News

    XXL Magazine reveals 2025 Freshman Class

    XXL Magazine reveals 2025 Freshman Class

    Tony Le Calvez

    The popular magazine’s annual tradition celebrates this year’s up-and-coming rappers

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  • Jun 23 News

    Ariana Grande shares Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s call to Impeach Donald Trump over Iran Bombing

    Ariana Grande shares Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s call to Impeach Donald Trump over Iran Bombing

    Tony Le Calvez

    The message comes after President Donald Trump bombed Iran without congressional authority.

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  • Jun 11 News

    Brian Wilson, founder of the Beach Boys, dies at 82

    Brian Wilson, founder of the Beach Boys, dies at 82

    Tony Le Calvez

    The singer/songwriter was living a neurocognitive disorder similar to dementia

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  • Jun 9 News

    San Diego Mayor and Jewish groups back out of SD Pride over headliner Kehlani’s pro-Palestine comments

    San Diego Mayor and Jewish groups back out of SD Pride over headliner Kehlani’s pro-Palestine comments

    Tony Le Calvez

    Kehlani’s contract was revised to bar political speech, but she remains on the schedule.

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  • Jun 3 News

    Open Mike Eagle announces new LP 'Neighborhood Gods Unlimited', releases single featuring Kenny Segal

    Open Mike Eagle announces new LP 'Neighborhood Gods Unlimited', releases single featuring Kenny Segal

    Tony Le Calvez

    The record is out July 11 on his own label.

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  • May 15 News

    Joey Bada$$ swings back at Ray Vaughn on “THE FINALS”

    Joey Bada$$ swings back at Ray Vaughn on “THE FINALS”

    Tony Le Calvez

    Only 24 hours after Ray Vaughn’s diss “Hoe Era”, Bada$$ fires back

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  • May 14 News

    Ray Vaughn tells Joey Bada$$ to “act more, rap less” on new diss track “Hoe Era”

    Ray Vaughn tells Joey Bada$$ to “act more, rap less” on new diss track “Hoe Era”

    Tony Le Calvez

    Vaughn also crowns Ice Spice the new King of New York

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