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Rock and Roll Pioneer Little Richard Passed Away at 87

The 'Good Golly, Miss Molly' hitmaker has died at the age of 87 after several years of health woes that included hip problems, a stroke, and a heart attack.




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Sharon Osbourne Moved by Daughter Kelly's Surprise on Mother's Day

Sharon is touched as daughter Kelly Osbourne surprises her with a special Mother's Day gift and the host shows it off to her co-hosts and fans on her TV show 'The Talk'.




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David Bowie's Album Will Be Released for Streaming for First Time

The upcoming record, coming out for streaming for the very first time, will include never-before-heard songs titled 'Pallas Athena' and 'V-2 Schneider'.




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LeBron James' Alleged Side Chick Sofia Jamora Breaks Her Silence on Affair Rumors

Sofia Jamora addresses the internet chatters on her Instagram after fellow model Erza Haliti claimed she had an affair with married Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.




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R. Kelly Promises to Stay Away From Alleged Victims If Granted Early Jail Release

The 'I Believe I Can Fly' singer vows to be on his best behavior if he is released on bond and placed on house arrest while awaiting trial for sex charges.




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Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy Died at 75 From Coronavirus Complications

Stage partner Siegfried Fischbacher has since paid tribute to the Las Vegas entertainer and offered his heartfelt appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff that have worked heroically against COVID-19.




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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton to Take Part in Red Nose Day Special Telethon

Also set to perform remotely for the two-hour TV fundraiser, which aims to bring an end to child poverty around the world, are Sam Smith, Meghan Trainor and OneRepublic among others.




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Lily Collins Reveals First Things She Will Do Once Coronavirus Lockdown Is Lifted

During the interview, the 'Tolkien' actress additionally recalls spending her birthday the past two years either in a bunker for 'Inheritance' filming or self-isolating at home due to the pandemic.




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Kobe Bryant's Widow Launches Lawsuit Over Released Photos From Helicopter Crash Scene

Vanessa Bryant seeks damages for emotional distress and mental anguish caused by the 'inexcusable' behavior of deputies at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department and the L.A. County Fire Department.




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Lori Harvey Accused of Kicking Reginae Carter Out of Her Squad

Fans are upset after seeing the daughter of Lil Wayne is missing from photos taken during a Cinco de Mayo party thrown by Future's girlfriend, for which she earns backlash as she seemingly ignores social distancing order.




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Rock and Roll Pioneer Little Richard Passed Away at 87

The 'Good Golly, Miss Molly' hitmaker has died at the age of 87 after several years of health woes that included hip problems, a stroke, and a heart attack.




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Sharon Osbourne Moved by Daughter Kelly's Surprise on Mother's Day

Sharon is touched as daughter Kelly Osbourne surprises her with a special Mother's Day gift and the host shows it off to her co-hosts and fans on her TV show 'The Talk'.




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ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Fantastic group shot shows stevedores in fancy dress

PARKER’S Hotel, at the junction of Terminus Terrace and Bridge Road in Southampton – now the lower end of Bernard Street – is the backdrop for this 1906 photograph.




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VE Day memories – man visits the same spot his father was in when VE Day was declared

IN 1945 my late father, Peter Samuel Winton, was 18 years old and a merchant seaman sailing from Southampton on the dangerous Atlantic Convoy Run.




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Teen girl, mom spooked by man at gas station

Investigators are working to figure out if the encounter was a misunderstanding or if this was an attempted abduction.




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House panel: Mylan CEO disguised profits in EpiPen testimony

Mylan CEO Heather Bresch repeatedly told the panel last month that Mylan made just $50 in profit for EpiPens sold for more than $300 apiece.




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Man charged after emailed threats to sever heads of 2 judges

A 30-year-old man has been arrested after an email was sent threatening to "sever the heads" of two Detroit-area judges.




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Kayne West show at The Palace is postponed

Kanye West has postponed his upcoming concert at The Palace of Auburn Hills after armed robbers stole millions from his wife Kim Kardashian West in Paris.




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Government pledges $10M to Support Act, $17M to regional and Indigenous arts

The Federal Government has announced a package of $17 million to support regional and Indigenous arts, and a sum of $10M to the charity Support Act to support people in the music industry. 




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2020 Summers Night Project - composers announced

Aviva Endean (VIC), Hilary Kleinig (SA), Bree van Reyk (NSW), Kate Milligan (WA), and Frankie Dyson Reilly (QLD) have been announced as participants in the 2020 edition of the Summers Night Mentoring Project. 




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Create NSW COVID-19 support for the small-medium arts and screen sector

To support independent artists and small to medium arts, screen and cultural organisations impacted by COVID-19, Create NSW is implementing a number of measures. This includes accommodation assistance, new support for creatives to engage with online platforms, and a suite of initiatives that provide employment and development opportunities, and audience engagement and skill-sharing for arts, screen and cultural organisations and individuals across the State. > More detail (Create NSW)




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2020 Art Music Fund grants announced

Ten Australian composers are the recipients of the latest grants from APRA AMCOS and Australian Music Centre's Art Music Fund, taking the all-time funding total to more than $500,000 over five years. This year's $100,000 allocation will support a range of new projects as they come to life, including urban art installations, video and sound works and an a cappella collaboration. The 2020 Art Music Fund recipients are: Kristin Berardi, Leah Blankendaal, Olivia Davies, Aviva Endean, Madeleine Flynn & Tim Humphrey, Thomas Meadowcroft, Maria Moles, Jodi Rose and Jon Rose.




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Mangano Sentencing Further Delayed

A federal judge has delayed the sentencing of former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and his wife for their corruption convictions.




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Thomas Spota, Ex-Suffolk DA, Convicted In Corruption Scandal

A federal jury has found former Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota guilty on all charges in the latest corruption trial that has brought down some of Long Island’s most powerful public officials. Spota’s ex-aide, Christopher McPartland, was also found guilty.




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Bridgeport School Board Member Arrested For Attempted Kidnapping

Police say a member of the school board in Connecticut's largest city posed as a police officer and attempted to kidnap a man at gunpoint.




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Teens Offered Plea Deal In Shakespeare Theatre Fire

Connecticut prosecutors have consolidated charges and offered a plea deal to three Stratford teenagers who are accused of arson in four communities last year.




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Suspects In Dulos Case Released On Bail

The estranged husband of a New Canaan missing mother of five posted $6 million bail and was released today.




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NYPD Officer And Fiancée Charged In 8-Year-Old Son's Death

The father of an 8-year-old Suffolk County boy who died last week has been charged with second-degree murder. His fiancée has also been charged. County Child Protective Services knew the boy suffered neglect in 2018.




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Sandy Hook Denier Arrested For Harassing Victim's Family

A Florida man has been arrested for the harassment of the family of a Sandy Hook shooting victim. Police allege Wolfgang Halbig emailed hundreds of people the Social Security number of Leonard Pozner, whose 6-year-old son Noah died in the 2012 shooting. Halbig is a contributor to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones Infowars website. Halbig claims the shooting was a hoax. Halbig was charged with unlawful possession of personal identification and held on $5,000 bond.




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4 Charged With Gun Trafficking On Long Island

Federal, state and local law enforcement officials in New York announced the dismantling of a gun trafficking ring on Long Island.





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Moseley Road Baths added to ‘at risk’ register

Perilous state of city landmark recognised.




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Careers event shows pupils a life in medicine

Inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals.





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Stirchley attack – suspect named

Police are also appealing for anyone who saw the attack in Stirchley to come forward.






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Lyra McKee awarded posthumous Masters degree

"Very special student" honoured at Birmingham City University.




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Police patrols increased as security state rises

Greater visible presence of officers on the streets to reassure the public.




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World record breaker completes marathon row in support of local-based charity

A Solihull woman celebrated her 50th birthday with a world record breaking marathon row in aid of national organisation The Brain Tumour Charity.




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Touchwood named top cycling location

Award recognises centre's bike-friendly credentials.







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Midlands Beauty Industry Awards winners announced

Local professionals and businesses win at the inaugural Midlands Beauty Industry Awards 2018.



  • Fashion
  • Style and Design
  • Make A Wish Foundation
  • Midlands Beauty Industry Awards


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Midlands Media Awards: Panel chaired by Sky News Managing Editor

Peter Lowe, Managing Editor of Sky News, is to be chairman of the judging panel for this year’s Midlands Media Awards, shortlisted nominations for which will be announced on Monday, May 13.






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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Eli Paperboy Reed

With Gareth in pieces after Glastonbury this weekend, Liam helps nurse him back to reality.

There’s an exclusive Blues Kitchen session from Eli Paperboy Reed, paying tribute to the late, great Dr John with a performance of ‘A Losing Battle’ (written by the Dr but recorded by Johnny Adams).

There’s also new music from Justin Townes Earle & Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes) alongside classics from Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, Don Williams, Doris & Kelly, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells & The Rolling Stones.

To see the Eli Paperboy Reed performances in full, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

Website: https://theblueskitchen.com/shoreditch/tv-radio/

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www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

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