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Demi Lovato Pushes Scooter Braun to Make Tori Kelly Duet Happen

During a chat on Instagram Live, the 'I Love Me' singer and the 'American Idol' alum decide to show off their powerful vocals by performing an a capella duet of her 2016 single 'Stone Cold'.




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Ariana Grande Bothered by Carole Baskin Cameo in Justin Bieber's Duet Video Teaser

Counting down to the release of 'Stuck With U' music video, the 'Yummy' hitmaker puts out on social media a clip of the 'Tiger King' star slow-dancing with her husband Howard.




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Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande Give a Look at Quarantine Life in 'Stuck With U' Music Video

Focusing on the social distancing practice amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the visual features many famous friends, including Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and a special cameo from Dalton Gomez.




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JoJo Assigns Mother to Lighting Duty When Shooting Sensual Music Video for 'Comeback'

Aside from sharing the behind-the-scenes story, the 'Leave (Get Out)' singer promotes her new song featuring Tory Lanez and 30 Roc as one that oozes the 'sexy time playlist' vibe.




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Little Mix Hosting Their Own Show in 'Break Up Song' Music Video

Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jade Thirlwall are hosting a show called 'Good Morning Break Up' in a music video for their latest single.




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6ix9ine Offers Explosion of Colors in Music Video for First Post-Prison Song 'Gooba'

The 'Fefe' rapper releases a visual for his brand new single a little over one month after he got an early release from jail because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Bonus Episode: Rafeef Ziadah

Rafeef Ziadah is a Palestinian poet and human rights activist living in London. Her poem, “We Teach Life, Sir,” is powerful and poignant reminder of the human condition in conflict. On this bonus episode of Stories with a Heartbeat, host Will McInerney reflects on some of the stories from our past episodes covering the Chapel Hill Shooting in season 1. Rafeef's beautiful and moving poetry is emblematic of the legacy and the lasting message of life that Deah Barakat , Yusor Abu Salha , and Razan Abu Salha left behind. Listen to Rafeef's poem with the link below. Download the Bonus Episode Now Season 1 of the Stories with a Heartbeat podcast is over, but you can still download all the episodes today! Stories with a Heartbeat is a new podcast produced by North Carolina Public Radio and hosted by poet Will McInerney that uses poetry and storytelling to help us understand conflict. You can subscribe to this podcast on iTunes , Google Play , or your podcast platform of choice. Check out




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Bonus Episode: Amin Drew Law

Amin Drew Law is a Palestinian-American poet and educator based in Washington D.C. In his poem, "The Secret Weapon of Chubby Boys," Amin taps into a classic schoolyard conflict and provides a hilarious and heartwarming solution. On this bonus episode of Stories with a Heartbeat, we reflect on some of the classroom conflicts we covered in season 1 of the podcast. From the first days of elementary to college graduation, we explored the spectrum of friction at school. This week we hear from poet Amin Drew Law with a new, potent, and poetic reminder of school conflict. Download the Bonus Episode Now Season 1 of the Stories with a Heartbeat podcast is over, but you can still download all the episodes today! Stories with a Heartbeat is a new podcast produced by North Carolina Public Radio and hosted by poet Will McInerney that uses poetry and storytelling to help us understand conflict. You can subscribe to this podcast on iTunes , Google Play , or your podcast platform of choice. Follow




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Bonus Episode: Kane Smego

North Carolina is one of only two states in the US where 16 and 17 years old kids are routinely charged as adults for even the most minor offenses. This policy has serious consequences for the youth involved. In this bonus podcast episode, poet Kane Smego shares a gripping poem called, “Oh Carolina” about justice and conflict in North Carolina. Download the Bonus Episode Now Season 1 of the Stories with a Heartbeat podcast is over, but you can still download all the episodes today! Stories with a Heartbeat is a new podcast produced by North Carolina Public Radio and hosted by poet Will McInerney that uses poetry and storytelling to help us understand conflict. You can subscribe to this podcast on iTunes , Google Play , or your podcast platform of choice. Check out Kane's website to learn more about his poetry. Thanks to Torian Ugworji, Robalu Gibsun, and the VCU Ram Slam for the audio from Kane’s poem. Subscribe To This Podcast




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Actor Promotes Wellness Walk In Columbus

The 16th annual African-American Male Wellness Walk takes place Saturday morning in Columbus, beginning at 7 at Livingston Park.




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Mental Health The Big Focus Of WonderBus Music Festival

The WonderBus Music Festival takes place in Columbus this weekend featuring more than 20 musicians and bands including Ben Harper, Trombone Shorty and Walk The Moon.




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Music Journeys: Chris Shiflett

As a longtime member of the band Foo Fighters, guitarist Chris Shiflett has seen his share of large venues. But the 48-year-old also enjoys the intimacy of a small bar. That's part of the reason Shiflett writes, records, and performs his own music. Hard Lessons, his second solo release, came out this summer.




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Columbus Declares Public Health Emergency Freeing Up Extra Safety Measures

The Columbus Board of Health today declared a local public health emergency giving the city extra safety measures to respond to COVID-19 cases. The declaration allows for the quarantine and isolation of individuals with the virus and as a last resort law enforcement involvement for any instances of non-compliance.




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Faith Leaders Using Creative Ways To Create Fellowship During Social Distancing

This month is a special one for people of many faiths, and not being able to gather has been a concern for those who find fellowship to be comforting, and even necessary in tough times. So faith leaders are finding unique ways to reach out to their congregations.




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The Art of Attention Episode #8: Arden Kaywin Teaches Singers to Trust their Instrument

Arden Kaywin is a singer, voice teacher, and vocal producer based in Los Angeles. She incorporates mindful awareness into her holistic approach to helping singers get out of their heads and realize their full potential for artistic expression. 
 Arden and Daron discuss the kinds of obstacles professional singers run into and how navigating them invariably supports showing up for more fully in their personal lives. Resources related to this conversation: FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real The DEN Mediation studio in Los Angeles Mindfulness teachers: Heather Prete and Chandresh Bhardwaj (author of Break the Norms ) "For Singers Who Have Ever Felt Stuck In Your Head" A blog post Arden wrote in response to Daron's TEDxColumbus Talk Don't Try to Be Mindful "Attentional Fitness Training for Musicians" A blog post Daron wrote about bringing mindful awareness to musical practice and performance Follow Arden: Arden Kaywin Vocal Studio ( www.ardenkaywinvocalstudio.com ) Facebook Group: The Pro




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Kelly Rowland and Boy George to Be Temporarily Replaced as Judges on 'The Voice Australia'

Because of the travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the former Destiny's Child member and the 'Everything I Own' singer will be moved into the role of mentors.




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'American Horror Story' Creator Has to Rethink Season 10 Plot Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Weeks after COVID-19 shut down productions worldwide, Ryan Murphy admits that he has been contemplating between pushing production back by a year or changing theme.



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'Maze Runner' Director to Bring 'The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August' Adaptation to Big Screen

Filmmaker Wes Ball has signed on to do the movie adaptation of Catherine Webb's 2014 sci-fi novel using a script done by by 'Humans' writer Melissa Iqbal.



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Chris Pratt Offers Roles in New 'Jurassic' Movie for Coronavirus Charity

Fans are given the chance to be eaten by a dinosaur in the upcoming 'Jurassic World' movie in exchange for donations to Covid-19 relief efforts amid the ongoing pandemic.




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'La La Land' Creators to Help Jamie Lee Curtis Introduce Their Musical During Virtual Watch Party

Oscar winners Damien Chazelle and Justin Hurwitz are expected to take part in the 'Lionsgate Live! A Night at the Movies' event that will benefit the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation.



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'The Nightingale' Starring Elle and Dakota Fanning Pushed Back for a Year

The World War II movie adapted from Kristin Hannah's best-selling book has been pushed back to Christmas 2021 release amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.




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Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes Signed on for 'Matilda the Musical' Movie

The 'Killing Eve' actress and the 'Spectre' actor have reportedly landed major roles in the upcoming big-screen adaptation of the classic stage show inspired by Roald Dahl's book.



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Tom Cruise Teaming Up With Elon Musk and NASA to Film in Space

NASA's administrator confirms the 'Mission: Impossible' actor is having discussions about shooting a film at the International Space Station with Musk's SpaceX.




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Rachel Weisz Nervous About Physically-Demanding Role in 'Black Widow' After Childbirth

The new mom admits she feels apprehensive about taking the role in Marvel's action movie less than a year after giving birth to her child with Daniel Craig.




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Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick Blindsided by 'Trolls World Tour' VOD Release, Demand Bonuses

'Top voice stars' of the 'Trolls' sequel were reportedly not told beforehand that the animated movie would be skipping theaters and premiering straight on VOD.



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Simon Pegg Makes Use of Fake Cigarettes to Acquire Voice Transformation in 'Inheritance'

While director Vaughn Stein praises his dedication in creating a creepy character for the thriller, the 'Star Trek' actor reveals that the coronavirus lockdown has helped him gained the weight he lost.




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Spike Lee Debuts Movie About New York City Struggles Amid Coronavirus Crisis

The famed filmmaker has made a mini movie that documents the New Yorkers' struggles in the epicentre of the killer coronavirus pandemic in the United States.




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50 Cent Discusses His Relationship With Estranged Son Marquise Jackson

The 'In Da Club' rapper also reveals whether he still loves his 22-year-old son, whom he shares with Shaniqua Tompkins, and the possibility to patch things up with him.




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Justin Bieber Gets Rid of Depression After Adopting Sugar-Free Diet

In his new Facebook Watch series with his wife Hailey Baldwin, the 'Yummy' singer claims he is no longer suffering from depression after adopting sugar-free diet.




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Chris Cornell's Widow Accused of Abusing Charity for Personal Use

Vicky Cornell is facing accusation from her late husband's Soundgarden bandmates that she misused the money raised for charity for her personal purposes.




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Kate Middleton Struggling to Get Prince George to Focus on His School Work

The Duchess of Cambridge admits homeschooling during the coronavirus lockdown is really hard as her unruly son Prince George would rather play with his sister Princess Charlotte.




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Rich Miley Cyrus Can't Relate to People's Struggles During Coronavirus Pandemic

The former Disney songstress admits she has no idea what the coronavirus pandemic is like for other people because she's privileged and 'financially stable.'




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Anna Nicole Smith's Abusive Ex Gunned Down in South Carolina

Mark Hatten who was sentenced to nearly 7 years in jail for threatening and stalking the late actress has died following a violent altercation in South Carolina.




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Elon Musk Correcting Grimes on Meaning of Their Baby Name

The Tesla boss ticks his baby mama off as the new mother explains the inspirations behind their newborn son's moniker which left so many people confused.




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P. Diddy, Justin Timberlake, Michael B. Jordan Rallying for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery's Murder

The public outcry for the killing of black jogger in Georgia includes a number celebrities like Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, and Olivia Wilde.




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Ariana Grande Bothered by Carole Baskin Cameo in Justin Bieber's Duet Video Teaser

Counting down to the release of 'Stuck With U' music video, the 'Yummy' hitmaker puts out on social media a clip of the 'Tiger King' star slow-dancing with her husband Howard.




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Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian and Ellen DeGeneres Add Voice to Call for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery

Gregory and Travis McMichael, who were involved in the fatal shooting of the 25-year-old outside Brunswick, Georgia in February, have finally been arrested and charged with murder.




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Rapper Ty Passed Away at 47 From Coronavirus Complications

Mourning the death of the Mercury Prize-nominated rapper is British music mogul Gilles Peterson who describes the MC as 'an original no nonsense voice' in his social media tribute.




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Britney Spears Managed to Visit Family in Louisiana Before Coronavirus Lockdown Was Imposed

Sister Jamie Lynn Spears reveals in a new interview that the 'Toxic' singer has to return to her own Los Angeles home because of 'her children and all that stuff.'




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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Spend Over $13 Millions on First House Together

A few months after the No Doubt frontwoman sold her former marital home, she and her country singer boyfriend purchase a hilltop home in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles.




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Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande Give a Look at Quarantine Life in 'Stuck With U' Music Video

Focusing on the social distancing practice amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the visual features many famous friends, including Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and a special cameo from Dalton Gomez.




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Kylie Jenner Responds to Fan Accusing Her of Playing 'Dress Up' During Self-Quarantine

Self-isolation doesn't stop the 'KUWTK' star from having fun at home as she has been taking to her social media account to share her activities amid Coronavirus pandemic.




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Kelly Clarkson Unveils the Real Cause Behind Son's Speech Problem

Talking about the issue four-year-old Remington once had, the 'American Idol' alum admits before finding out the problem, she used to worry that the boy was hearing impaired.




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Donald Trump 'Upset' After His Personal Valet Tests Positive for Coronavirus

The valet's positive diagnosis sparks fear of COVID-19 spread in the West Wing, but the White House assures that the president and Vice President Mike Pence 'have since tested negative for the virus.'




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JoJo Assigns Mother to Lighting Duty When Shooting Sensual Music Video for 'Comeback'

Aside from sharing the behind-the-scenes story, the 'Leave (Get Out)' singer promotes her new song featuring Tory Lanez and 30 Roc as one that oozes the 'sexy time playlist' vibe.




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Paul Rodgers Assures He Is Very Much Alive After Being Confused With Brian Howe

The original Bad Company frontman makes the clarification after some media outlets mistaken him for his fellow rocker who passed away from cardiac arrest on May 6.




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Simon Pegg Makes Use of Fake Cigarettes to Acquire Voice Transformation in 'Inheritance'

While director Vaughn Stein praises his dedication in creating a creepy character for the thriller, the 'Star Trek' actor reveals that the coronavirus lockdown has helped him gained the weight he lost.




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Monica's Ex-Husband Shannon Brown Arrested for Firing Shots at a Couple

The former NBA player was arrested on Saturday, May 2 and charged with aggravated assault after shooting at a man and a woman who entered his home with a 'For Sale' sign outside.




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Russell Simmons Denies Underage Dating With Kimora Lee Simmons

The embattled music producer clarifies in a lengthy comment below his birthday tribute to his ex-wife that the model was a legal adult when he began courting her.




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Grimes Explains How to Pronounce Name of Her and Elon Musk's Son

The couple previously revealed the meaning of the unique name, and now the singer, who shares her first child with the tech mogul, has returned to Instagram to explain how to pronounce the name.