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WJR TRAVEL CLUB | THE ORIGINAL SOUND OF MUSIC TOUR
WJR - Michigan
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June 25, 2025
Step into the story that captured hearts around the world. This fall, join Sam von Trapp — grandson of Maria and Captain von Trapp—for an unforgettable journey through Austria and Germany, celebrating the 60th anniversary of “The Sound of Music.“...
Australian universities in crisis: Oppose Labor’s cuts to international students and jobs
World Socialist Web Site
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June 25, 2025
The Western Sydney University and Macquarie University Rank-and-File Committees issued this statement calling for a unified national campaign against the Albanese Labor government’s intensifying cuts to international student enrolments and jobs...
Canadian Born Country Artist, Josh Ross, Issues Apology For Saying He Moved To “The Best Country In The World”
Whiskey Riff
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June 25, 2025
This is controversial? Give me a break… A couple weekends ago, country singer Josh Ross performed at the Tailgate N’ Tallboys Music Festival in Bloomington, Illinois, where he took some time during his set to pay tribute to the United States and...
Pope Leo offers advice to seminarians around the world: Don’t be afraid of your feelings and reject hypocrisy
America Magazine
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June 24, 2025
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Do not be afraid to grapple with your innermost thoughts, feelings and problems so that your heart can be filled with God and his compassion, Pope Leo XIV told seminarians. Also remember to listen to the “voices” of nature,...
Diljit Dosanjh – now part of syllabus in Canadian University; highlighting his impact on ‘global pop culture’
The Times of India
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Diljit Dosanjh, who is an actor and singer, has added another achievement to his list. He will now be a part of the syllabus at the Toronto Metropolitan University in Canada. This course will be offered through The Creative School at the...
Wildhearted: How Jules went from Riverina to mixing with world's biggest stars
The Border Mail
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June 25, 2025
With more than 25 years in the industry, the Riverina-born and raised public relations sensation has experienced it all, working for top music companies, the TV industry, the Arias and has mingled with more superstars than you could name.
‘Squid Game’ Season 3 Launch Highlights Netflix Korea’s Global K-Content Strategy at APOS
Variety
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June 25, 2025
As “Squid Game” Season 3 prepares to launch this Friday, Netflix Korea’s Don Kang is reflecting on an extraordinary journey that has transformed Korean content from a regional phenomenon into a global cultural force. Speaking at the ongoing APOS...
Locals talk benefits of the International Student Exchange program
WBKO - Kentucky
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June 24, 2025
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - Amid plenty of talk surrounding immigration and travel visas, schools in South Central Kentucky forge ahead with International Student Exchange, which falls under the J-1 visa program. 17-year-old Hyung Jun Lee is one of...
Pikes Peak International Raceway hosts ASCEND June 27 & 28
KXRM - Colorado
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June 24, 2025
by: Justin Antweil, Sponsored Content by PPIR Posted: Jun 24, 2025 / 11:44 AM MDT Updated: Jun 24, 2025 / 11:45 AM MDT (SPONSORED) — Pikes Peak International Raceway is hosting ASCEND on June 27 & 28. It’s a two-day motorsports festival featuring...
Vietnam – an “attractive destination” in music
VietnamPlus
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June 24, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) - By harmoniously blending art, a love for heritage, and nature, many domestic artists are making efforts to honour Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage through their musical projects. Their melodies echo far and wide, spreading values and...
Club World Cup Daily: Liam Delap scores first Chelsea goal, Blues qualify for last 16
ESPN Africa
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June 25, 2025
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is off and running, and has produced plenty of talking points and storylines already. Let's catch you up on what's happening, what you've missed and what's still to come. We will update this file throughout each...
Downtown Amherst to host summer music series
MassLive - Massachusetts
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June 24, 2025
AMHERST — The Amherst Business Improvement District is bringing live music to the Town Common for five Fridays this summer. The 2025 summer music series begins on Friday, with Harvest & Rust, and Willie Nelson songs and stories with Matt York. The...
‘Pop music can be so scared to offend’: Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso, the Argentine duo subverting machismo
The Guardian
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June 25, 2025
Over impeccable jazz-funk arrangements and Latin percussion, a man in a furry blue trapper hat raps like he’s inhaled a Benson & Hedges multipack, while his partner brings lip-curling, hair-twirling attitude to his own lyrical delivery. This is...
The musician that made Eddie Van Halen pick up a guitar: “Imprinted in my brain”
Far Out Magazine
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June 24, 2025
(Credits: Far Out / Joe Bielawa) Most of Eddie Van Halen’s playing doesn’t seem to have any clear inspiration. When looking back at the first Van Halen album, what Eddie was doing with his guitar was way ahead of his contemporaries, employing...
Bobby Sherman at 81: Quick Facts on His Net Worth, Music Career, and Movie Appearances
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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June 25, 2025
Bobby Sherman, the quintessential teen heartthrob of the late 1960s and early 1970s, has died aged 81 after battling stage 4 kidney cancer. From chart success and television fame to a second career in emergency services, Sherman led a life of...
Ariana Grande's co-star explains how she 'knew' singer would be 'biggest pop star in the world'
The Mirror US
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June 25, 2025
Ariana Grande was bound to be a pop superstar, and her former co-star Daniella Monet certainly “knew” that she would be during their Nickelodeon days. Daniella reflected on her and Ariana’s time together on the popular Nickelodeon sitcom...
Review: SCOUTS! THE MUSICAL, Upstairs At The Gatehouse
BroadwayWorld
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“There really is a badge for everything!” Growing up in the States, the Girl Scouts were a major part of my childhood. I spent the summers going on biking trips and exploring the wilderness at Camp Tweedale, a summer camp out in the middle of...
Review: KONTAKT INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL at Wilam Horzyca Theatre
BroadwayWorld
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Let’s kick things off by saying that Toruń is an absolutely fantastic city for a festival, and the Kontakt Festival is nothing short of marvelous. It’s hard to believe this is already the 29th edition, and here I am for the first time. Definitely...
Saudi Music Commission to launch first summer piano program on June 29
Saudi Gazette
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June 24, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Music Commission (MOC) has announced the launch of the Kingdom’s first summer piano program of its kind, in collaboration with renowned pianist Maestro Lang Lang. The month-long program, set to begin at the Saudi...
Thorold hosts weekend of music, magic, and memories for Canada Day
Thorold Today
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NEWS RELEASE CITY OF THOROLD ************************* The City of Thorold is excited to welcome visitors to their 3-day weekend of free music and family fun in Battle of Beaverdams Park to celebrate Canada Day and our 50th anniversary. Niagara...