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‘I Was Almost Obsessively Trying to Not Be Funny’: Flight of the Conchords’ Bret McKenzie’s Journey From Music to Comedy & Back Again
Rolling Stone Australia
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August 14, 2025
Bret McKenzie is undoubtedly best known as one-half of the iconic comedy music duo, Flight of the Conchords. But in 2022, the New Zealand songwriter shocked fans when he announced his debut solo album, Songs Without Jokes. As the title suggests,...
Costco won’t sell abortion pills after outcry from religious groups
New York Post
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August 14, 2025
Costco said it will not offer abortion pills at any of its more than 500 pharmacies nationwide, a move celebrated by religious groups that lobbied against the drug being dispensed by retailers. The Washington state-based wholesaler insisted its...
Loon painting, live horse painting and horse riding offered in Pequot Lakes
Pine and Lakes Echo Journal - Minnesota
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August 14, 2025
PEQUOT LAKES — Pequot Lakes Community Education offers the following upcoming classes. Register at pequotlakes.arux.app . Paint a Colorful Loon (ages 16+): 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20. Fee: $46. Capture the beauty and elegance of the iconic loon...
Hit Broadway musical comedy Something Rotten! and world premiere play Achilles in Arcadia
The Culver City News - California
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August 14, 2025
Something Rotten! with Music & Lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick, and Book by John O’Farrell & Karey Kirkpatrick premiered on Broadway in 2015 and was nominated for ten Tony Awards, including Best New Musical. Torrance Theatre Company is...
Victoria Choral Society opens doors for 2025/2026 auditions
Oak Bay News
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August 14, 2025
Are you an experienced choral singer looking for a rewarding musical challenge? If you are, then look no further than the Victoria Choral Society. “As one of Victoria’s premier auditioned choirs, we are a vibrant community of passionate singers...
Live streamer arrested for allegedly shooting someone with a paintball gun near Lady Bird Lake
KVUE - Texas
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August 14, 2025
Amaris Sampson, known online as "Xena the Witch," has been charged with two misdemeanors in connection with the incident. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police have arrested a woman they say shot someone with a paintball gun while livestreaming near Lady...
Traditionalist Catholic society approved for Vatican pilgrimage despite canonical irregularity
The Gazette - Colorado
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The Priestly Society of St. Pius X, a traditionalist Catholic society that has experienced a troubled relationship with the church hierarchy since the 1970s, has been approved for a pilgrimage to the Vatican later this month. The society's...
Sioux City’s Art Affair 2025 returns bigger than ever to downtown Sioux City
KTIV - Iowa
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August 14, 2025
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The 2025 Art Affair in Sioux City is back! On Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sioux City’s free, family-friendly Art Affair will return to downtown Sioux City. The event is expected to take place on 4th Street...
Gananoque and District Humane Society Furball set for Aug. 22
The Gananoque Reporter
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August 14, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News It's time for the annual Furball in support of the Gananoque and District Humane Society – all party animals are welcome to come out on Aug. 22, 2025, and rock the night away for a great cause. Photo by...
Meet Sara Van Buskirk: Houston singer-songwriter making waves in the music scene
KPRC - Texas
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August 15, 2025
HOUSTON – For many artists, music is a form of self-expression. This is especially true for musician, songwriter and multidisciplinary artist Sara Van Buskirk. As a queer church kid, Van Buskirkgrew up with minimal resources to navigate their...
‘Mamma Mia!’ Review: A Revival of the 2001 Jukebox Musical Offers Another Undiluted Shot of ABBA Joy. Only It’s Now a Double Layer Cake of Nostalgia
Variety
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August 15, 2025
I have a theory about the music of ABBA (it’s just my experience, but maybe it’s yours too). Their songs, composed and produced by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and sung by Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, are so propulsively...
BROTHER MALTREATING ME FOR MY RELIGIOUS BELIEFS
News dze Zimbabwe
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August 14, 2025
A Mbare man approached the courts seeking protection against his brother, whom he accuses of harassment, insults, and threatening him over religious differences. Shayne Chikoti described how his brother, David Chikoti, has been maltreating him. He...
Terrace Artist Kari Morgan Wins Polygon Award in First Nations Art
CJNYFM Journey Vancouver
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Kari Morgan, a sculptor, painter, and designer from Terrace, British Columbia, has been named the recipient of the Polygon Award in First Nations Art, as well as the 2025 Crabtree McLennan Emerging Artist prize. Kari’s rich heritage includes...
TikTok Famous Musician Rush Slocum Returns to Evansville
My 105.3 WJLT - Indiana
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August 15, 2025
Before his music reached millions online, Rush Slocum was just a passionate local artist performing around Evansville. With creativity, persistence, and undeniable talent, he leveraged TikTok to showcase his unique alternative sound, growing a...
Exhibition featuring contemporary Russian art classic works held in S China's Hainan
People's Daily Online
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(Xinhua) 09:21, August 15, 2025 This photo taken on Aug. 13, 2025 shows a sculpture at Hainan Museum in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu) HAIKOU, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- An exhibition featuring classic works of 10 contemporary...
Hungarian embassy in Prague painted in red by protesters
Daily News Hungary
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August 14, 2025
Two Czech civic activists, known by the pseudonyms “Pražský Pérák” and “Bohemian Queen,” poured red paint over the fence of the Hungarian embassy in Prague. Through this symbolic act, they sought to draw attention to the Hungarian government’s...
Federal judge dismisses Supt. Walters' lawsuit against Freedom Religion Foundation
FOX23 News - Oklahoma
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OKLAHOMA CITY — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by State Superintendent Ryan Walters and the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) against the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF). The lawsuit filed on March 31 alleged...
Folk music and agricultural tradition alive
Euro Weekly News
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August 14, 2025
Most anticipated events will take place between 23 and 31 August. Credit: Jesus Pobre Jesús Pobre is gearing up for the highlight of its Agost Cultural festival, an event that blends tradition, music and heritage. Organised by the Eatim and the...
Guv heaps praise on Meghalaya’s co-op societies
The Shillong Times
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August 14, 2025
SHILLONG, Aug 14: Governor CH Vijayashankar highlighted the crucial role of co-operative societies in Meghalaya’s development journey, noting their contributions even before the state attained full statehood. He was speaking at the inauguration of...
Pharrell launches Virginia brand website showcasing Virginia Beach art, album relaunch
The Virginian-Pilot
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August 15, 2025
Whether it’s new music, biopics, runway buzz hot from Paris or tussles with PETA, Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams ensures year after year that his name, exploits and undertakings remain part of the pop-culture zeitgeist. Throughout it all,...