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Monday, August 2, 2021

Frank Ocean Will Headline Coachella 2023—Or Do You Not Think So Far Ahead?

There’s probably only a few things more uncertain and unpredictable than the evolution of COVID-19 variants (specifically, whether we’re headed for another lockdown or if we’ll just continue going with business as usual) and one of them is whether Frank Ocean will actually emerge from his secret hiding place and…

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Gwen Berry Puts Detractors on Notice: 'I've Earned the Right to Wear This Uniform'

After safely making it through the qualifying round of her first appearance at the Tokyo Olympics, U.S. hammer thrower Gwen Berry, who drew outrage in June for turning her back during the national anthem at the Olympic trials, expressed her pride at donning red, white, and blue in Tokyo.

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Dolly Parton Reveals She Invested Royalties From Whitney Houston’s Cover of ‘I Will Always Love You’ In a Black Community

Even though invitations to “the cookout” are almost always a topic of contention in our community, I’d like to add yet another person to the guest list: Dolly Parton. Now before you get in a tizzy, allow me to explain why.

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Don't Call It a Comeback! The Lovers & Friends Festival Eyes 2022 Return

Please tell your lovers and friends, that the music festival with everybody and their momma set to perform is apparently back on again!

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The Weeknd No Longer Cares About What Really Happened With the Grammys Snub

Ladies and gentlemen...The Weeknd. Actually, maybe I should say, “Ladies and gentlemen...Abel Tesfaye.” Or both at the same time.

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