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Delaware artist wins award after persistence for 15 years
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — Persistence has paid off for Rehoboth Beach artist Kim Klabe. After 15 years of trying, she was recognized recently by the Delaware Division of the Arts with a fellowship award. Twenty-five Delaware artists were lauded by the division for the high quality of their artwork. Work...
Stars return to inauguration, with J.Lo, Gaga set to perform
The A-list is back. How A-list? Try Lady Gaga and J. Lo. Inauguration officials announced on Thursday that the glittery duo would appear in person on Jan. 20, with Gaga singing the national anthem as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are sworn in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, and Jennifer Lopez giving a...
Trump's Mar-a-Lago warned over coronavirus mask violations
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club's failure to enforce a local mask ordinance at its New Year's Eve bash has resulted in a warning but no fine or other punishment. Palm Beach County sent a letter to the club's manager, Bernd Lembcke, on Wednesday telling him that future...
Tom Hanks heads TV special celebrating Biden's inauguration
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Hanks will host a 90-minute primetime TV special celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States, with performances by Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato and Ant Clemons. “I was left speechless when I was asked to perform! ” Lovato...
Review: Healy returns with somber and exciting 'Tungsten'
Healy, “Tungsten” (Braintrust/RCA) “Don’t call it a comeback,” sings Memphis-based rapper and singer Healy on his second album. “I call it a second wind. Good to be back in my element.” Whatever it is, it's welcome. This eclectic artist returns with just over 30...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 17-23
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 17-23 Jan. 17: Actor Betty White is 99. Actor James Earl Jones is 90. Talk show host Maury Povich is 82. Singer Chris Montez is 79. Singer William Hart of The Delfonics is 76. Actor Joanna David (“Downton Abbey”) is 74. Actor Jane Elliott (“General...
Book explores Jacksonville's influence on Southern rock
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Michael Ray FitzGerald, a chronicler of North Florida’s music legacy, has been getting some good reactions to his new book, “Jacksonville and the Roots of Southern Rock,” which he says is looking as if it’s heading toward a second printing from the...
Review: Steve Earle pays moving tribute to his son's talent
Steve Earle & the Dukes, “J.T." (New West) Steve Earle has recorded tribute albums before, to songwriting mentors Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark. But this one is different. Maybe that's because he started recording it just months after his son, Justin Townes Earle, died alone in his Nashville...
Review: Aaron Frazer brings great old school vibes to 2021
Aaron Frazer, “Introducing...” (Dead Oceans/Easy Eye Sound) This year is going to be fine. How can we be so sure? It's starting with the release of Aaron Frazer’s debut solo album. One spin and you'll be spellbound, swaying — and smiling. Frazer, the drummer and co-lead singer for...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 10-16
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 10-16 Jan. 10: Singer Ronnie Hawkins of Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks is 86. Actor William Sanderson (“Deadwood,” ″Newhart”) is 77. Singer Rod Stewart is 76. Singer-keyboardist Donald Fagen of Steely Dan is 73. Singer Pat Benatar is 68. Guitarist...
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