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Singer Joni Mitchell attends a reception for Kennedy Center honorees hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden in the East Room at the White House on December 5, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
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Joni Mitchell joins Neil Young in protest against Spotify

The singer-songwriter is the first high-profile musician to join Young's protest against the streaming service over its hosting of Joe Rogan's podcast.

4 years ago

File photo: (From left) Regina King, and Ian Alexander, Jr. in Backstage Creations Giving Suites at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Invision for Backstage Creations/AP Images)
Arts & Entertainment

Ian Alexander Jr., only child of Regina King, dies at age 26

King said in a statement that her son was 'such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others.'

4 years ago

File photo: Singer Meat Loaf performs in support of Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney at the football stadium at Defiance High School in Defiance, Ohio, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. Meat Loaf, whose
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Meat Loaf, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ rock superstar, dies at 74

Meat Loaf, the rock superstar loved by millions for his “Bat Out of Hell” album, has died at age 74.

4 years ago

Jerry Blavat poses for a photo
Things To Do
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New exhibits, Jerry Blavat, mom’s night out, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Baby, it’s cold outside … but there’s still lots of fun to be had this week, including new exhibits, concerts, and a great mom’s night out.

4 years ago

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In this 1960 file photo, Martin Luther King Jr. speaks in Atlanta. The civil rights leader had carried the banner for the causes of social justice — organizing protests, leading marches and making powerful speeches exposing the scourges of segregation, poverty and racism
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Celebrating a King, Harriet Tubman’s 200th birthday, dino domination, and a ‘Streetcar’ stops in Philly in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman are celebrated, and dinosaurs roam again in weekend event highlights in and around Philadelphia.

4 years ago

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FILE - Ronnie Spector appears in the press room after performing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on March 15, 2010, in New York. Spector, the cat-eyed, bee-hived rock 'n' roll siren who sang such 1960s hits as
Arts & Entertainment

Ronnie Spector, ’60s icon who sang ‘Be My Baby,’ dies at 78

Spector died Wednesday after a brief battle with cancer, her family said.

4 years ago

BETHEL, NY - AUGUST 18:  Michael Lang, co-creator of the Woodstock Music & Art Festival in 1969 attends the Richie Havens Memorial Celebration and Aerial Scattering of Ashes at Bethel Woods Art Center on August 18, 2013 in Bethel, New York.  (Photo by Charles Norfleet/Getty Images)
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Arts & Entertainment

Michael Lang, a co-creator of the Woodstock festival, has died at 77

4 years ago

The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. (Grammy Museum)
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Rider University now an affiliate of the Grammy Museum

The college in Lawrenceville, N.J., will have access to music industry resources from the U.S. Recording Academy, a.k.a. the Grammy Awards.

4 years ago

File photo: In this May 8, 2004 file photo, David Bowie performs at Chastain Park Amphitheatre in Atlanta.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

For the love of Bowie, dining at a discount, ‘Pretty Woman’ onstage, and a tribute to Philly soul in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Jan. 6 - Jan. 9: Weekend options in the Delaware Valley

4 years ago

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The Downingtown Blue and Gold Band leads the Good Neighbor Christmas Parade. (Robby Brod/WHYY)
Community

Downingtown Blue and Gold Marching Band to play in Rose Parade on New Year’s Day

The Chester County musicians will perform on New Year’s Day as one of just 12 high school bands chosen by the Tournament of Roses committee.

4 years ago

Kuf Knotz sits while holding a mic, as Christine sits next to her harp
Arts & Entertainment

After a chance meeting at a Montco grocery store, Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise’s new album marries hip-hop and classical

The Philly duo Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise speak to WHYY’s Priyanka Tewari about their musical love story and their new album, where hip-hop and soul meet classical.

4 years ago

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2019 Mummers Parade (Michael Reeves/Billy Penn)
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Ringing in the new year with music, Mummers, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Dec. 30 - Jan. 2: Things to do for New Year’s in and around Philly.

4 years ago

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 File photo: Fireworks explode in the foggy night sky above the Benjamin Franklin Bridge during a New Years celebration (Matt Slocum/AP Photo, file)
Arts & Entertainment

Some New Year’s events in Philly changing or canceling as COVID surges

While some big New Year’s events are still on as planned, others are canceling outright or making changes to adapt to concerns over the latest COVID-19 surge.

4 years ago

Members of South Korean K-pop band BTS, V, SUGA, JIN, Jung Kook, RM, Jimin, and j-hope from left to right, pose for photographers ahead of a press conference to introduce their new single
Health

3 members of K-pop sensation BTS diagnosed with COVID-19

The group’s management agency says RM and Jin were diagnosed with COVID-19 on Saturday evening, and another member, Suga, tested positive on Friday.

4 years ago

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse at the
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Celebrating Christmas and Kwanzaa in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Celebrations including Disney, Kwanzaa, and live and virtual shows are highlighted this holiday weekend.

4 years ago

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