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Q&A: ‘Hip Hop Nutcracker’ returns for 10th anniversary hosted by Kurtis Blow

It’s been a decade since Kurtis Blow joined “The Hip Hop Nutcracker,” but the legendary rap pioneer from New York City says he vividly remembers the moment it happened.

The Orange County Register · Nov 11, 2022

Review: Elton John made his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ concert in San Diego a night to remember

SAN DIEGO — If Elton John is really going to retire at the end of his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour,” he’s going out with a major league bang, not a halfhearted bunt.

Tribune News Service · Nov 11, 2022

'We are HONOURED!': Primal Scream share delight after display by Celtic fans

SCOTTISH rock band Primal Scream have shared their delight after Celtic fans referenced one of their songs during a display at Fir Park.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 11, 2022

Louis Tomlinson: Faith in the Future review – ex-One Direction star gets lost in a sea of influences

This second solo album from the former boyband member, rooted in 00s indie and festival rock, is derivative to the point of full-on mimicry

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2022

North West Mayors Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram to face off in charity DJ battle

IIt comes as a re-match for the Mayors competing for king of the turntables

Manchester Evening News · Nov 11, 2022

‘It’s a shopping mall of madness and you need a spiritual guide’: drag terrorist Christeene’s guide to life

As she releases new album Midnite Fukk Train, the feral performer from the swamps of the US shares her wisdom on making sex fun, dealing with bullies and the power of anger

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2022

Love Island's Maya Jama thought to be 'Stormzy's muse' for new song Firebabe as fans beg star to take rapper back

Stormzy and Maya dated from 2015 until 2019, and were recently spotted embracing each other at a Kendrick Lamar concert in London

Bristol Post · Nov 11, 2022

Garage contents that spawned rock’s greatest guitars are auctioned

The garage in Chatham, Kent, was the workshop of Britain’s premier guitar-maker, the late Tony Zemaitis

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022

Insurer stands by refusing to pay out for Hunter festival caught in bushfire, court hears

Subsonic had taken place from 2010 until 2019 at the Riverwood Downs camping grounds on the banks of the Karuah River, near Monkerai.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 10, 2022

NSW festival axed amid 'dire' bushfires

Insurer Lloyd's is defending a lawsuit after refusing compensation over a NSW music festival cancelled in the Black Summer bushfires, a court has heard.

AAP · Nov 10, 2022