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Tim McGraw Is Bringing Full-Throttle Country Back On Tour In 2026 Tim McGraw Is Bringing Full-Throttle Country Back On Tour In 2026
Tim McGraw Is Bringing Full-Throttle Country Back On Tour In 2026 Picture it: Lights down, bass thumping, a cowboy hat silhouette cutting through the haze, and 20,000 people ready to scream every word. Tim McGraw is taking that kind of arena-sized thrill back on the road in 2026, and if you want in, those tickets are going to be your best friend. The run is billed as the Pawn Shop Guitar Tour, with support on select dates from 49 Winchester and Timothy Wayne. Three stadium shows are the extra-flex nights, including July 11 in Hershey, PA, and July 30 at Fenway Park in Boston, MA, with special guests The Chicks and Lady A. The tour name isn’t random, M…
20-Year-Old Gunned Down In Newark On Father's Birthday 20-Year-Old Gunned Down In Newark On Father's Birthday
20-Year-Old Gunned Down In Newark On Father's Birthday Joshua Iyamu was just 20 years old when he was fatally shot while at a Newark recording studio on Wednesday, Dec. 10. He is survived by his father Victor. A fundraiser has been established to help Victor during his time of time of need. "Joshua...was a kid with a good heart and big dreams," Didi Obikulu, who created the fundraiser said. "He talked often about joining the military, building a better future, and changing his life for the better. Despite the hardships he faced — including losing his mother at a young age — he remained determined, resilient, and full of poten…
Rising Rapper Killed By Nephew In Murder-Suicide Amid Feud Over Queens Family Home Rising Rapper Killed By Nephew In Murder-Suicide Amid Feud Over Queens Family Home
Rising Rapper Killed By Nephew In Murder-Suicide Amid Feud Over Queens Family Home A family dispute over the sale of a Queens home ended in tragedy when rising local rapper Prince McFarlane, known as YP DA YG, was fatally shot by his nephew, who then turned the gun on himself, police said. The shooting happened just after 11:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, inside a home on 116th Road near 155th Street in Jamaica, according to the NYPD. Responding officers found two men with gunshot wounds. McFarlane, 37, was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot to the head, police said. His 41-year-old nephew was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was rushed to Jamaica Hospital…
Taylor Swift's Music Career Explored 'Album By Album' In New Book: See What's Inside Taylor Swift's Music Career Explored 'Album By Album' In New Book: See What's Inside
Taylor Swift's Music Career Explored 'Album By Album' In New Book: See What's Inside Taylor Swift's music is finally hers – and a new book looks into how every album, lyric, and bridge helped build her into a global force. Culture journalists Kase Wickman, Joanna Weiss, and Moira McAvoy will release a book called "Taylor Swift: Album by Album" on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The book explores the music that powered Swift's fame, with chapters covering all 11 of her albums, from her 2006 debut to 2024's "The Tortured Poets Department." The book's release comes shortly after Swift announced that she fully acquired ownership of her original master recordings, music videos, conce…
Singer, Actress Connie Francis, Voice Of A Generation, Dies Singer, Actress Connie Francis, Voice Of A Generation, Dies
Singer, Actress Connie Francis, Voice Of A Generation, Dies Connie Francis, the beloved American pop singer and actress whose voice defined an era, has died. She was 87, and had been hospitalized the last two weeks. Ron Roberts, the president of Francis' label, Concetta Records, announced her death on Facebook. "it is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that i inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night," wrote early Thursday morning, July 17. "I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news." Born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero in Newark, New Jersey, Francis rose from neigh…
AI-Created Band Steals Oldies Sound, Gains Millions Of Streams: 'Not Quite Human' AI-Created Band Steals Oldies Sound, Gains Millions Of Streams: 'Not Quite Human'
Ai-created Band Steals Oldies Sound, Gains Millions Of Streams: 'Not Quite Human' It's a case like Milli Vanilli's lip-syncing scandal of the 90s made for the artificial intelligence era. The Velvet Sundown is a new band that exploded in popularity in June. The group has quickly gained more than 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, fueled by a global chart-topping hit called "Dust on the Wind." The group has been described as having a retro folk-rock sound reminiscent of classic acts like Creedence Clearwater Revival or Bad Company. Its name is even similar to The Velvet Underground, the legendary experimental rock band once led by guitarist Lou Reed. There's …
Richard Gere Under Fire From Paul Simon's Daughter For Selling Her Former New Canaan Home Richard Gere Under Fire From Paul Simon's Daughter For Selling Her Former New Canaan Home
Richard Gere Under Fire From Paul Simon's Daughter For Selling Her Former New Canaan Home "Pretty Woman" star Richard Gere's decision to sell his Connecticut estate that once belonged to famed singer-songwriter Paul Simon has irked Simon's daughter enough to wish a curse upon him. Why such vitriol from the 30-year-old daughter of one half of the legendary duo Simon & Garfunkel? According to an Instagram story posted on Tuesday, July 8, by Lulu Simon, Gere promised to "take care of the land as condition of his purchase."  This was particularly important to Simon, who has followed her dad into the music business, as her childhood pets are buried on the 32-acre property, l…
Beloved Music Teacher Mathew Price Mourned In Maryland: ‘Beautiful Soul With A Beautiful Voice' Beloved Music Teacher Mathew Price Mourned In Maryland: ‘Beautiful Soul With A Beautiful Voice'
Beloved Music Teacher Mathew Price Mourned In Maryland: ‘Beautiful Soul With A Beautiful Voice' Mathew Passarelli Price wasn’t just a music teacher—he was music.  A gifted baritone, passionate educator, and joyful spirit, the 25-year-old Maryland native filled classrooms, churches, and concert halls with harmony, heart, and hope. Price, a cherished choir director at North County High School in Anne Arundel County, died unexpectedly on July 1, leaving behind a devastated community of students, colleagues, family, and friends.  A GoFundMe campaign has been launched by his sister to help lay him to rest after the family suffered unimaginable loss in recent years. “Mathew was …
Jury Reaches Verdict On 4 Of 5 Counts In Sean Combs Trial Jury Reaches Verdict On 4 Of 5 Counts In Sean Combs Trial
Jury Reaches Verdict On 4 Of 5 Counts In Sean Combs Trial They reached four verdicts, but left the biggest one hanging. Click here for a new, updated story - Sean Combs Found Guilty On 2 Of 5 Counts In NY Sex Trafficking Trial Jurors in the federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs told the court in New York they have reached decisions on four of the five charges facing the embattled music mogul, who remains detained in Brooklyn on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The holdout count is Count 1: racketeering conspiracy, the most serious of the charges and the one that could carry a life sentence if Combs is convicted. Combs, age 55, has …
West Reading Native Taylor Swift Buys Her Entire Music Catalog: 'I Am Endlessly Thankful' West Reading Native Taylor Swift Buys Her Entire Music Catalog: 'I Am Endlessly Thankful'
West Reading Native Taylor Swift Buys Her Entire Music Catalog: 'I Am Endlessly Thankful' Taylor Swift's "Wildest Dreams" have finally come true as the superstar singer owns her entire life's work after a years-long battle to reclaim her music catalog. Swift has regained full ownership of her master recordings, music videos, concert films, and album artwork. The pop sensation announced the move in a heartfelt message on her website on Friday, May 30. The 35-year-old said after two decades of "having the carrot dangled and then yanked away," she could finally share words she'd been waiting to say. "All of the music I've ever made... now belongs... to me," Swift wrote. …
NY Native Among 6 Victims All Now ID'd After Private Plane Crash In San Diego NY Native Among 6 Victims All Now ID'd After Private Plane Crash In San Diego
NY Native Among 6 Victims All Now ID'd After Private Plane Crash In San Diego The identities have been released of all six people killed after a private plane crashed into a California neighborhood following departure from the East Coast. The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, at military housing in the Murphy Canyon section of San Diego, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Authorities said there was dense fog at the time of the crash, and that the aircraft, a Cessna 550, clipped a power line.  A video of the crash captured on a Ring camera video was obtained …
6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood 6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood
6 Presumed Dead After Plane Originating From Teterboro Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood All six people onboard a private plane that crashed into a California neighborhood after departing from the East Coast are now presumed dead. Click here for a new, updated story - IDs Released For All 6 Killed After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, at military housing in the Murphy Canyon section of San Diego, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Authorities said there was dense fog at the time of the crash, and that the aircra…
Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From Teterboro Crashes Into Neighborhood Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From Teterboro Crashes Into Neighborhood
Music Exec, Drummer ID'd As Victims After Small Plane From Teterboro Crashes Into Neighborhood A successful music industry executive and a well-known drummer have been identified as the two people killed when a private plane that departed from the East Coast crashed into a military housing neighborhood in California. Eight others were injured. Click here for the latest updated story - IDs Released For All 6 Killed After Plane Originating From East Coast Crashes In San Diego The incident happened around 3:45 a.m. West Coast time on Thursday, May 22, in San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood, near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (F…
Rapper LGP Qua Shot Dead In Robbery Attempt On Mother's Day: Philadelphia Police Rapper LGP Qua Shot Dead In Robbery Attempt On Mother's Day: Philadelphia Police
Rapper LGP Qua Shot Dead In Robbery Attempt On Mother's Day: Philadelphia Police A rising voice in Philadelphia’s hip-hop scene was silenced in a deadly shooting on Mother’s Day, police announced on Monday, May 12. Qidere Johnson, 30, better known as the socially conscious rapper LGP Qua, was shot in the chest during a robbery attempt near M Street and East Luzerne Street in Juniata Park at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, authorities said. Two masked men allegedly tried to snatch the gold chains from around Johnson’s neck when one opened fire, striking him once, according to police. His friend rushed him to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:56 p…
Elizabeth Club Promoter Killed By Hit-Run Driver After Car Breaks Down On NYC Highway: Cops Elizabeth Club Promoter Killed By Hit-Run Driver After Car Breaks Down On NYC Highway: Cops
Elizabeth Club Promoter Killed By Hit-Run Driver After Car Breaks Down On NYC Highway: Cops A popular New Jersey club promoter's drive home ended in tragedy after he was struck and killed on the Major Deegan Expressway by a hit-and-run driver—just minutes after calling for help when his car broke down, according to police and the New York Daily News. Darryl Mathis Jr., aka Maybach Swagg, of Elizabeth, was heading home from a gig in the city with rapper Rick Ross when his Crown Victoria stalled in the southbound lanes near West Fordham Road, according to the New York Daily News. Mathis called a friend around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, saying he needed a jump, the outlet said.…
New Barbie Dolls Honor Team USA Gymnasts, Famous Friends As Role Models To Empower Girls New Barbie Dolls Honor Team USA Gymnasts, Famous Friends As Role Models To Empower Girls
New Barbie Dolls Honor Team USA Gymnasts, Famous Friends As Role Models To Empower Girls An iconic doll is celebrating International Women's Month by honoring powerful female friendships with one-of-a-kind toys, aspiring to show young girls the importance of empowering each other. Barbie will recognize four dynamic duos with "role model" dolls made in their likeness, Mattel said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 4. The dolls' release ties into International Women's Day, which is on Saturday, Mar. 8. The initiative spotlights the strength of female friendships and aims to inspire young girls to embrace supportive relationships. "One of the greatest tools that a girl can have i…
DUI Pickup Driver Sentenced In Fair Lawn Crash That Killed Music Producer Set To Wed DUI Pickup Driver Sentenced In Fair Lawn Crash That Killed Music Producer Set To Wed
DUI Pickup Driver Sentenced In Fair Lawn Crash That Killed Music Producer Set To Wed A Hawthorne man has been sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide and DWI in a Fair Lawn crash that killed a 33-year-old music producer and entrepreneur. William M. Clark, who was 38 at the time of the crash, was sentenced on Thursday, Jan. 30, before Bergen County Superior Court Judge Kevin Purvin, in the crash that killed Harole Almonte, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.  Prosecutors had sought a seven-year sentence, but Clark ultimately received six years, subject to New Jersey’s No Early Release Act (NERA), mean…
New Sean Combs Doc: Former Assistant To Speak Out On History With Past Mount Vernon Resident New Sean Combs Doc: Former Assistant To Speak Out On History With Past Mount Vernon Resident
New Sean Combs Doc: Former Assistant To Speak Out On History With Past Mount Vernon Resident For the first time on camera, New York native Sean "Diddy" Combs’ former assistant, Phil Pines, is breaking his silence on his history with the embattled hip hop mogul in an exclusive interview airing after the finale of an all-new bombshell docuseries.  The 30-minute sit-down with journalist Mara S. Campo premieres Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 11 p.m. ET on Investigation Discovery following the finale of "The Fall Of Diddy," a four-part series that delves into the criminal allegations against the music icon. Pines, who served as Diddy’s senior executive assistant from 2019 to 2…
Taylor Swift's Financial 'Strategic Genius' Examined In New Harvard Business Review Book Taylor Swift's Financial 'Strategic Genius' Examined In New Harvard Business Review Book
Taylor Swift's Financial 'Strategic Genius' Examined In New Harvard Business Review Book Taylor Swift created a huge economic impact with her record-breaking Eras Tour and a new book from Harvard Business Review will look at the pop star's financially savvy vision. "There’s Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift" will be released on Tuesday, Apr. 8, the Harvard Business Review announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28. It was written by senior editor Kevin Evers, the author of several bestsellers, including books on digital disruption and marketing. The Eras Tour grossed more than $2 billion and generated a $10 billion economic impact on local economies, acc…
Did Stephen Colbert Just Scare Virginia's Benny Blanco Into Proposing To Selena Gomez? Did Stephen Colbert Just Scare Virginia's Benny Blanco Into Proposing To Selena Gomez?
Did Stephen Colbert Just Scare Virginia's Benny Blanco Into Proposing To Selena Gomez? It seems Stephen Colbert’s playful grilling last week may have had an effect—because Benny Blanco is now officially engaged to Selena Gomez. The producer popped the question after one year of dating, and Gomez shared the exciting news on Dec. 11, 2024. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are taking their relationship to the next level.  On Wednesday, Dec. 11, Gomez announced her engagement to Blanco, marking a new chapter in their romance after one year of dating. The couple’s relationship took a public turn just days after a memorable moment on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Blanco,…
Grammy 2025: Taylor Swift, Post Malone Among Nominees With Pennsylvania Connections Grammy 2025: Taylor Swift, Post Malone Among Nominees With Pennsylvania Connections
Grammy 2025: Taylor Swift, Post Malone Among Nominees With Pennsylvania Connections Several artists with ties to Pennsylvania are among the nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards, announced today, showcasing the state's powerful influence on the music industry. From hometown pop icons like Taylor Swift to collaborations that span genres, Pennsylvania's imprint is undeniable in this year's top categories. The 2025 Grammy nominations, announced Friday, Nov. 8, feature several artists with connections to Pennsylvania. Notably: Taylor Swift, 34: Born in Reading and raised in Wyomissing, Swift has secured multiple nominations, including Album of the Year for "The Tortured Poets D…
Lawsuit Alleges Mount Vernon's Sean Combs Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old: Report Lawsuit Alleges Mount Vernon's Sean Combs Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old: Report
Lawsuit Alleges Mount Vernon's Sean Combs Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old: Report The latest lawsuits filed against hip-hop mogul and New York native Sean Combs are accusing him of sexually assaulting both a 10-year-old and a 17-year-old boy in separate incidents, according to reports.  The two civil lawsuits were filed against Combs on Monday, Oct. 28, according to a report by ABC News. The outlet reported that the first of the lawsuits alleges that the parents of a 10-year-old boy beginning a music career brought him to New York from Los Angeles to meet with Combs so he could meet people in the industry. Once there, Combs allegedly told the family's consultan…
Cause Of Death Released For Whitney Houston's Newark Mom, Cissy Houston, 91 Cause Of Death Released For Whitney Houston's Newark Mom, Cissy Houston, 91
Cause Of Death Released For Whitney Houston's Newark Mom, Cissy Houston, 91 Cissy Houston, a Grammy Award-winning gospel singer and mother of Whitney Houston, died at home in Newark on Monday, Oct. 7. She was 91 years old. Houston had been in hospice care for Alzheimer's disease, the family said in a statement posted to social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Whitney Houston (@whitneyhouston) “Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We loss the matriarch of our family,” Pat Houston, her daughter-in-law, said in a statement.  “Mother Cissy has been a strong and towering figure in our live…
50 Cent's Docuseries On Mount Vernon's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Coming To Netflix: Report 50 Cent's Docuseries On Mount Vernon's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Coming To Netflix: Report
50 Cent's Docuseries On Mount Vernon's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Coming To Netflix: Report Amid hip hop mogul and New York native Sean "Diddy" Combs' ongoing legal battles, fellow rapper 50 Cent has found a new way to take a shot at his longtime rival.  In a social media post on Wednesday, Sept. 25, famous rapper 50 Cent hinted at his upcoming docuseries focusing on Combs' alleged criminal activity, according to a report by Variety. The outlet reported that the series, directed by Alexandria Stapleton, is now in production and will go over sex trafficking and racketeering allegations against Combs, who grew up in Westchester County in the city of Mount Vernon. It will eventu…
Philly Area Wedding Band Sues Artist Jelly Roll: Court Documents Philly Area Wedding Band Sues Artist Jelly Roll: Court Documents
Philly Area Wedding Band Sues Artist Jelly Roll: Court Documents Philadelphia-based musical act Jellyroll is suing the country and hip-hop artist Jelly Roll for allegedly infringing their trademark, according to a legal complaint.  In civil court documents obtained by Daily Voice, lawyers for the band's leader Kurt Titchenell say their client and others have been performing throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond under the name Jellyroll since "at least" 1980. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jellyroll • BVTLive (@jellyroll_bvtlive) Meanwhile, Jelly Roll the solo artist – born Jason…
NJ Rap Record Exec Admits Drug Op With Kilos Of Heroin, Fentanyl Stashed In Cliffside, Harrison NJ Rap Record Exec Admits Drug Op With Kilos Of Heroin, Fentanyl Stashed In Cliffside, Harrison
NJ Rap Record Exec Admits Drug Op With Kilos Of Heroin, Fentanyl Stashed In Cliffside, Harrison Newark native Dawan "DB" Brown had just gotten a record label and recording studio going when the hammer came down. He's now likely to spend a significant amount of time behind bars after accepting a deal from federal prosecutors. Brown, 38, had been a local teenage boxing phenom from the South Ward who became a Golden Glove champion 20 years ago. According to his online bio, the Weequahic High School graduate worked for 14 years as a custodian with the Newark Board of Education before launching his own record label, 100 Percent Pure Ent, in 2018. Two years later Brown opened the Excl…
NJ Celebs Honored By Kennedy Center NJ Celebs Honored By Kennedy Center
NJ Celebs Honored By Kennedy Center East Orange is taking center stage at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick, both natives of East Orange, are among the 46th Kennedy Center honorees for lifetime artistic achievement. The duo, along with Billy Crystal, Barry Gibb and Renee Fleming, will be feted at a ceremony later this year. Latifah said she was humbled to be honored by the Kennedy Center.  "When we started on this journey decades ago, we were often told, ‘No’," Latifah said. "No, you won’t be able to leave New Jersey. No, if you rap you can’t sing. No, singers can’t become actresses. No, ac…
John Legend Endorses Fairfax County's Steve Descano John Legend Endorses Fairfax County's Steve Descano
John Legend Endorses Fairfax County's Steve Descano Fairfax County's Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano got an unlikely but much welcomed endorsement from none other than John Legend. The California-based EGOT recorded a 46-second clip that Descano, who is running against Edward J. "Ed" Nuttall on the Democratic bill, tweeted out last week. You might be thinking, what does John Legend know about Fairfax County politics? To Descano, that doesn't matter. He's just happy to have the "All of Me" singer's support. I'm excited to announce the endorsement of singer, songwriter, and philanthropist, John Legend. John's activism has led him t…
Failed PA 'The Voice' Contestant Wants Help Funding Album Failed PA 'The Voice' Contestant Wants Help Funding Album
Failed PA 'The Voice' Contestant Wants Help Funding Album A popular singer and guitar player who left the Keystone State for sunny LA lost on NBC's "The Voice" but he is not giving up on his musical aspirations.  Eric Torres aka Devix, only announced that he was auditioning on his Facebook page on Sept. 15, 2022 and less than 6 days later, he's announced that he was cast to compete on Grammy-winner Camila Cabello's team.  All I can say is thank you. I love you all for the amazing support you’ve privileged me with. So excited to grow with... Posted by DEVIX on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 The previous night, Devix had brought "the magic" with…
Trenton High School Dropout Jay-Z Worth $2.5 Billion, Forbes Says Trenton High School Dropout Jay-Z Worth $2.5 Billion, Forbes Says
Trenton High School Dropout Jay-Z Worth $2.5 Billion, Forbes Says Who said you need a high school diploma to earn billions? Not Jay-Z, that's who. The rapper, whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter and dropped out of Trenton Central High School during his sophomore year, was named the world's first billionaire rapper by Forbes in 2019. His net wealth is now estimated at $2.5 billion, the business mag said. Sean "Diddy" Combs is a distant second-place finisher at about $1 billion. Jay-Z, who is married to Beyonce, once relied on dealing crack cocaine for income, according to his lyrics and interviews. Much of his wealth comes from …
Maryland Native Logic Announces 'College Park' Tour With Special Guest Juicy J Maryland Native Logic Announces 'College Park' Tour With Special Guest Juicy J
Maryland Native Logic Announces 'College Park' Tour With Special Guest Juicy J Maryland native and Grammy-nominated artist Logic will return to his hometown area during his 'College Park Tour' with special guest Juicy J. Logic, born Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, will make an appearance in Washington, DC during his 23-stop US tour, with a performance at Echostage on Thursday, June 8. The Maryland native grew up in the Gaithersburg area, attending Gaithersburg High School as a teen. He first gained notoriety in 2009, opening for various artists across Maryland under the name 'Psychological', later shortened to Logic as he gained fame. Logic gained national fame with his i…