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DMV Dad Killed In Motorcycle On Way To Work While Saving For Family’s Dream Home DMV Dad Killed In Motorcycle On Way To Work While Saving For Family’s Dream Home
DMV Dad Killed In Motorcycle On Way To Work While Saving For Family’s Dream Home A 28-year-old Virginia father of two who was working to save for his family’s first home was killed in a tragic motorcycle crash while heading to his second job, prompting an outpouring of support from loved ones and coworkers. Steven Wine, a husband, father, mentor, and shop manager, was on his way to work around 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, when he was involved in the fatal crash.  The Spotsylvania native had just celebrated his birthday and was working around the clock to give his young family a better future, his loved ones say. "Steven and his wife had been saving tirelessly for …
Backstreet Boy’s Son Shines On ‘American Idol’ Backstreet Boy’s Son Shines On ‘American Idol’
Backstreet Boy’s Son Shines On ‘American Idol’ Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys legend Brian Littrell, took a major step in his music career Sunday night, March 9, earning a golden ticket to Hollywood on ‘American Idol.’ The 21-year-old from Atlanta, GA, performed an original song before judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie during the season premiere on FOX. “Something about you looks familiar,” Underwood told Littrell during his audition. Littrell, who grew up surrounded by music, said he hopes to “do his dad justice” with his talent. “I guess you can say music runs in our family,” he said. Despite his musica…
Scammers Stole Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets In $600K+ Scheme, Prosecutors Say Scammers Stole Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets In $600K+ Scheme, Prosecutors Say
Scammers Stole Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets In $600K+ Scheme, Prosecutors Say Taylor Swift fans are hoping "Karma" comes to whoever scammed them out of expensive tickets to The Eras Tour. Two people were accused of stealing nearly 1,000 tickets to high-demand events, including the popstar's record-breaking concert tour. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced arrests in the case in a news release on Monday, Mar. 3. Tyrone Rose, 20, of Kingston, Jamaica, and Shamara Simmons, 31, of Queens, NY, were facing charges including grand larceny, conspiracy, and computer tampering.  "These defendants tried to use the popularity of Taylor Swift…
Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Concert Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Concert
Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Concert Billy Joel stunned those on hand when he fell onstage at a concert in the Northeast. Click here for a new, updated story: Billy Joel Postpones Concert Tour After Fall Onstage The incident happened Saturday, Feb. 22 in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville. The 75-year-old "Piano Man" fell while performing his classic hit, “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me.”
 As Joel engaged with the audience, he momentarily stepped away from his piano and began interacting with the microphone stand. In a dramatic flourish towards the conclusion of the song, he thre…
Mother Of The Notorious B.I.G., Voletta Wallace, Dies At 78 Mother Of The Notorious B.I.G., Voletta Wallace, Dies At 78
Mother Of The Notorious B.I.G., Voletta Wallace, Dies At 78 Voletta Wallace, the devoted mother of rap legend The Notorious B.I.G., died at her home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, Feb. 21, according to Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac. She was 78. Wallace had been receiving hospice care and passed away from natural causes, Yanac told Daily Voice.  Her family confirmed her passing in an emotional Instagram post, calling her their “matriarch” and the woman who dedicated her life to preserving the legacy of her son, born Christopher Wallace. 🕊️ "It is with immense sadness that we share this news with you, and ask that you give our f…
Musicians Push Congress To Stop Corporate Radio From Dodging Royalties Musicians Push Congress To Stop Corporate Radio From Dodging Royalties
Musicians Push Congress To Stop Corporate Radio From Dodging Royalties Hundreds of music legends and rising stars are calling on Congress to make major radio companies equitably pay artists when their songs are played on air. Popular 90s R&B group Boyz II Men met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for the American Music Fairness Act, a bill aiming to require corporate radio stations to compensate performers while protecting small, local broadcasters. The meeting happened on Thursday, Feb. 13 to coincide with World Radio Day. The Philadelphia-based singers of the hit song "End of the Road" spoke with three leaders in the House of Represent…
Three Northeast Legends Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: See The Full List Three Northeast Legends Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: See The Full List
Three Northeast Legends Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: See The Full List Three Northeast natives are among the music icons hoping to be in the next class for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Cleveland museum announced its 2025 nominees on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Among the contenders are Long Island native Mariah Carey, Philadelphia's own Chubby Checker, and New York City-born Cyndi Lauper. Several British acts are among the nominees, including rock group Bad Company, Southern blues-style band The Black Crowes, punk rock legend Billy Idol, raspy blues singer Joe Cocker, post-punk group Joy Division/New Order, and recently reunited Britpop band Oasis. A…
Eagles Seek Revenge, Kendrick Ignites Halftime, Free Stream Offered: Your Super Bowl LIX Guide Eagles Seek Revenge, Kendrick Ignites Halftime, Free Stream Offered: Your Super Bowl LIX Guide
Eagles Seek Revenge, Kendrick Ignites Halftime, Free Stream Offered: Your Super Bowl LIX Guide America's biggest unofficial holiday is here and Super Bowl Sunday offers so much beyond what happens on the field inside the Caesars Superdome. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are set to kick off Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. This showdown is a rematch of the NFL's 2023 championship game when the Chiefs beat the Eagles 38-35 at Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona. The Chiefs have been slight betting favorites at -1.5 on most sportsbooks since the matchup was finalized. That's a reversal from when they were about two-point underdogs in Super B…
Cookie Remix: Post Malone, Oreo Create Unique Flavor With Special Designs Cookie Remix: Post Malone, Oreo Create Unique Flavor With Special Designs
Cookie Remix: Post Malone, Oreo Create Unique Flavor With Special Designs Music and snacks collide as music star Post Malone is teaming up with Oreo to release a limited-edition cookie featuring unique flavors, designs, and a personal touch from the chart-topping artist. Oreo announced the partnership with the hip-hop and country musician in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The Limited Edition Post Malone OREO Cookies will have a one-of-a-kind swirled creme and designs inspired by Post Malone's world. The cookies feature a swirled creme combining salted caramel and shortbread flavors, sandwiched between a chocolate cookie and a golden cookie—a firs…
Nine Inch Nails Playing In Baltimore On 2025 Tour, First Live Shows In Three Years Nine Inch Nails Playing In Baltimore On 2025 Tour, First Live Shows In Three Years
Nine Inch Nails Playing In Baltimore On 2025 Tour, First Live Shows In Three Years Nine Inch Nails are heading out on tour for the first time in three years, the rock band said. Nine Inch Nails have announced their long-awaited "Peel It Back Tour 2025", Live Nation said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. It's the first tour for the band led by singer and composer Trent Reznor since a 2022 tour across the U.S. and the United Kingdom. The group known for 90s alt-rock hits like "Closer" and "The Hand That Feeds" will play throughout Europe in June and July. The first U.S. show will be in Oakland, California, on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Nine Inch Nails will perform at&n…
Dad's Sudden Death Sends Shockwaves Through Maryland Community Dad's Sudden Death Sends Shockwaves Through Maryland Community
Dad's Sudden Death Sends Shockwaves Through Maryland Community A longtime employee of the National Institutes of Health is being remembered as a loving father, active member of the Latvian community - and accordion enthusiast - following his unexpected death. Juris Mohseni, the father of three young boys, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 12, at the age of 43, leaving friends and loved ones in shock and mourning. The University of Maryland graduate spent two decades with the NIH, serving as an analyst, according to his LinkedIn page. I'm still processing the sudden loss of my dear friend Mohsen Juris Mohseni last weekend. I met Juris my first week at..…
Dominic Valenti Of Frederick Dies Suddenly New Year's Day, 27 Dominic Valenti Of Frederick Dies Suddenly New Year's Day, 27
Dominic Valenti Of Frederick Dies Suddenly New Year's Day, 27 A Maryland community is in mourning after the sudden loss of 27-year-old Dominic Michael Valenti, a vibrant soul remembered for his compassion, courage, and love of life. Valenti, born in New Mexico on June 5, 1997, passed away on New Year's Day, leaving behind a loving family who remembered the Frederick High School graduate as "a beloved son, brother, and friend."  "(He) will be lovingly remembered for his compassion, bravery, and unfailing courage," they said. "His infectious smile, humor, and genuine nature made a lasting impression on everyone who knew him."  “Dominic w…
Longtime NBC Washington Reporter, DC Native Derrick Ward Dies At 62 Longtime NBC Washington Reporter, DC Native Derrick Ward Dies At 62
Longtime NBC Washington Reporter, DC Native Derrick Ward Dies At 62 Veteran NBC Washington reporter Derrick Ward has died at the age of 62 after suffering complications from a recent cardiac arrest, the station confirmed on Wednesday. Ward, a District resident, had been a staple in the community for years, having reported for NBC, as well as local station WTOP after getting his start in upstate New York .  He has been covering his hometown community since 2006. Ward was pronounced dead on Wednesday, Jan. 7 following the complications, his family confirmed in a statement. No further details have been provided. "We'll miss his writing, his reporting, h…
Armed And Dangerous: Arrest Made Of Hagerstown Man Wanted For Fatal Chambersburg Shooting Armed And Dangerous: Arrest Made Of Hagerstown Man Wanted For Fatal Chambersburg Shooting
Armed And Dangerous: Arrest Made Of Hagerstown Man Wanted For Fatal Chambersburg Shooting Authorities have apprehended a man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting that rocked the Chambersburg community last month, officials announced. Joshua Martin Bresnick, 32, was arrested early Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, during a Pennsylvania State Police raid at a home on Buchanan Trail in McConnellsburg. He is accused of fatally shooting 20-year-old Rakeem Floyd on Dec. 18, 2024, outside Southgate Mall, Chambersburg police said. The targeted act of violence followed a reported fight that erupted into gunfire, leaving Floyd dead in the roadway at 221 Southgate Mall. Bresnick fled the scen…
Armed And Dangerous: Warrant Issued For Hagerstown Man Wanted For Fatal Chambersburg Shooting Armed And Dangerous: Warrant Issued For Hagerstown Man Wanted For Fatal Chambersburg Shooting
Armed And Dangerous: Warrant Issued For Hagerstown Man Wanted For Fatal Chambersburg Shooting A manhunt is underway for 32-year-old Joshua Martin Bresnick, who is wanted for the deadly shooting of 20-year-old Rakeem Floyd outside Chambersburg’s Southgate Mall, police announced Tuesday, Dec. 31. Rakeem Floyd  Facebook/Rakeem Floyd The fatal shooting occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 18, around 6:45 p.m. at 221 Southgate Mall, as Daily Voice previously reported. Officers arrived to find Floyd lying dead in the roadway following a fight that witnesses said escalated to gunfire, according to the Chambersburg Police Department. **UPDATE: Bresnick was arrested on Friday, Jan. 3…
Grammy-Nominated DMV Artist Shaboozey To Play Halftime Show At Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Game Grammy-Nominated DMV Artist Shaboozey To Play Halftime Show At Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Game
Grammy-Nominated DMV Artist Shaboozey To Play Halftime Show At Bears-Lions Thanksgiving Game Grammy-nominated DMV native Collins Obinna Chibueze - better known as Shaboozey - had a banner week. Fresh off of multiple Grammy nominations, the NFL confirmed that the Woodbridge native would be the featured artist at during the halftime show of the Detroit Lions-Chicago Bears game on Thanksgiving. The game begins at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, and can be viewed on CBS. According to the NFL, "the holiday games continue to be a force in viewership," and millions are expected to see the six-time Grammy-nominated star on the big stage. "US viewership for each Thanksgiving halftime sho…
VP For MD & PA Acts Retirement-Life Communities Caused The Crash That Killed Him: DA VP For MD & PA Acts Retirement-Life Communities Caused The Crash That Killed Him: DA
VP For MD & PA Acts Retirement-Life Communities Caused The Crash That Killed Him: DA New information released for numerous serious Lehigh County crashes included surprising details about the death of a CEO who worked in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Stephen "Steve" La Pierre, 66, of Upper Macungie Township, sideswiped Judith Crossley of Upper Macungie Township's vehicle as she was going east on West Tilghman Street in Allentown, about to turn onto Werley Road, as Daily Voice previously reported. He continued to strike a curb, cross all lanes on Tilghman Street before hitting a lamp pole, and became airborne around 10:37 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5. "An investigation into this cras…
Teen Killed In Maryland Subway Shooting Was Aspiring Rapper, Had 'Unique Mindset,' Family Says Teen Killed In Maryland Subway Shooting Was Aspiring Rapper, Had 'Unique Mindset,' Family Says
Teen Killed In Maryland Subway Shooting Was Aspiring Rapper, Had 'Unique Mindset,' Family Says A trip on the subway turned tragic for friends and family of a 14-year-old who was shot and killed in a Baltimore station. Jasper Davis is being remembered as a "bright, loving, and kind-hearted young soul with a future full of promise and dreams," after he was shot and killed on Sunday night in the Mondawmin Metro Center on Liberty Heights Avenue. Davis, a member of Baltimore's Beats Not Bullets community, was a passionate music lover who had "infectious humor and wittiness," his loved ones say. View this post on Instagram A post shared by B…
Beloved Maryland Dad Michael Buckhout-White
Dies After Battle With Recurrent Brain Cancer, 42 Beloved Maryland Dad Michael Buckhout-White
Dies After Battle With Recurrent Brain Cancer, 42
Dies After Battle With Recurrent Brain Cancer, 42 Maryland is in mourning for Michael John Buckhout-White, a devoted father of two who died following a brave battle with recurrent brain cancer on Friday, Dec. 29. He was 42. Born in Silver Spring, Michael attended Montgomery Blair High School, where he was a drummer in jazz band before his graduation in 1999, his obituary says. He then earned an AA with a certificate in Computer Graphics from Montgomery College and transferred to UMBC before earning a BA in Digital and Imaging Arts. Michael worked at MacUpgrades in Bethesda while continuing to follow his creative passion throughout college…
Hall Versus Oates: What Went Wrong? Hall Versus Oates: What Went Wrong?
Hall Versus Oates: What Went Wrong? No one thought much of it when Daryl Hall and John Oates set out on separate tours this year. They'd done it before only to reunite for arena shows. So maybe some but not others were surprised by the news that the pair is embroiled in a legal battle, one that led Hall to obtain a temporary restraining order against his now-former music partner. A judge has sealed a lawsuit that Hall filed last week in Nashville, where Oates lives, according to multiple news outlets. So little is known about the dispute -- other than maybe that it's gone too far (but you know it don't matter anyway). Penn…
Springsteen Retraces His Heritage, Leads Irish Pub Patrons In Song Springsteen Retraces His Heritage, Leads Irish Pub Patrons In Song
Springsteen Retraces His Heritage, Leads Irish Pub Patrons In Song Bruce Springsteen wasn't about to play three sold-out nights in Dublin without retracing his heritage. He played tourist this week, visiting the church in Ireland where great-great-great-relatives were married, christened and more, while conjuring their ancestral spirits. He also dropped in on a fellow living musical legend. Bruce also had a mighty craic at a local pub, leading an impromptu singalong of (what else?) "My Hometown." "You guys are all fired in the E Street Band, I'm hiring these people!" he told his new friends to raucous laughs at The Burrow in Rathangan. The Boss then trie…
Baltimore Native Lance Reddick, Star Of 'The Wire,' 'John Wick' Dies At 60 Baltimore Native Lance Reddick, Star Of 'The Wire,' 'John Wick' Dies At 60
Baltimore Native Lance Reddick, Star Of 'The Wire,' 'John Wick' Dies At 60 Best known for portraying a hard-nosed police lieutenant from his hometown city on The Wire, Baltimore native Lance Reddick has reportedly died at the age of 60. Multiple outlets have reported that the John Wick star died from natural causes, days after he was forced to pull out of the New York City premiere of the latest film from the franchise during a press tour. His body was reportedly found in his Studio City home in California. TMZ was the first to report his death. While best known for his roles on the big and small screen, Reddick also made a name for himself among gamers, actin…
Maryland Teen Making It In The Music Industry With Release Of Second Single Maryland Teen Making It In The Music Industry With Release Of Second Single
Maryland Teen Making It In The Music Industry With Release Of Second Single A 17-year-old Maryland high school student says she is determined to make it in the music industry as she prepares for the impending release of her second single. Mehlani Payton, going by the stage name Mehlani, is getting ready for the release of her single "Down Bad" which will hit streaming platforms on Saturday, Feb. 25, as stated in an exclusive interview with Daily Voice. The single is stylistically similar to her first release, "Boyfriend", which was released when she was just 15, giving listeners an upbeat pop-rock tune.  View this post on Instagram …
Sisters Both Crowned 'Miss Maryland' Compete On 'The Voice' (VIDEO) Sisters Both Crowned 'Miss Maryland' Compete On 'The Voice' (VIDEO)
Sisters Both Crowned 'Miss Maryland' Compete On 'The Voice' (Video) A pair of sisters both previously crowned Miss Maryland have taken their talents to NBC's "The Voice." Lindsay and Kasey Staniszewski performed Lady A's "What If I Never Get Over You" on the Monday, Oct. 3 episode. The Staniszewski sisters both served as state ambassadors: Lindsay was Miss Maryland 2010 and Kasey was Miss Maryland USA 2013.  Together they are The Marilynds, "making their mark in the entertainment industry, sharing their love for a truly universal language — music — and their voices with the world, note by note," their website says. The sisters earned chair …
Music To Your Ears: NSO To Perform At US Capitol As Labor Day Tradition Music To Your Ears: NSO To Perform At US Capitol As Labor Day Tradition
Music To Your Ears: NSO To Perform At US Capitol As Labor Day Tradition The National Symphony Orchestra will play music on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol on September 4, NBC4 Washington said. No tickets are required for the musical event, but you can secure a great spot as of 3 p.m. that day, the website reported. The real show begins at 8 p.m., so if you are a fan of the NSO, be sure to ring in Labor Day at the U.S. Capitol for the free concert.  Click here for the full story from NBC4 Washington.