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Yale Students Get in 'Formation' for Beyoncé 101: Report
Blue Ivy's mom is going Ivy League. Yale University will teach a class on Beyoncé and her cultural impact beginning next semester, a report said.
The class, which is called “Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition, History, Culture, Theory & Politics through Music,” will focus on using the "Single Ladies" singer's work as a lens to study Black history, performance, and intellectual thought, according to Yale Daily News, an independent student newspaper.
Professor Daphne Brooks will lead the class.
The Yale course centers around Beyoncé’s gro…
Beyoncé Leads 2025 Grammy Nominees, Up-And-Coming Virginia Artist in the Spotlight
The 2025 Grammy nominations are out, and once again, Virginia artists made a strong showing alongside Beyoncé, who leads this year’s list with 11 nominations for her latest album, Cowboy Carter.
Woodbridge native Shaboozey, an emerging rapper and singer-songwriter, is up for Best New Artist, one of the Grammys' most prestigious categories, while his breakout single, A Bar Song (Tipsy), which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 has earned him further acclaim with nominations for Song of the Year and Country Song of the Year.
Shaboozey was also nominated for Best Country Solo Perform…
Legendary Philadelphia Soul Singer, Frankie Beverly Of Maze Has Died
The funk band Maze's lead singer, Frankie Beverly, died on Tuesday, Sept. 10, his family shared on social media the following morning.
Beverly was 77 and a Philadelphia native who attended Germantown High School. He was known as a legendary R&B artist, songwriter, and producer.
"During this time, as we are navigating feelings of sorrow, reflection, and remembrance we kindly ask for privacy and understanding, allowing us the space to grieve in our own way," the family wrote. "This period for is one of healing, and your respect for our need for solitude is appreciated as we honor the…
Comedian/Actress, Age 39, With Local Roots Is Remembered As 'Silly, Humble, Kind'
A comedian and actress who got her start in Massachusetts in Northborough and Worcester died peacefully on Dec. 22.
Casey Reuter Durkin, age 39, was a longtime resident of Northborough as well as Los Angeles.
She was an actress, dancer, stylist, and comedian who worked with celebrities that include Beyonce, Faith Hill, Christina Aguilera, Snoop Dogg, and the Rolling Stones, according to her obituary in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette.
Durkin may have been best known for her roles in “48 Hours to Live,” “Flock of Dudes,” and “Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning,” according to IMDB.
One of …
Trump Coming To Hamptons For Fundraisers Where Tickets Run As High As $250K
President Trump will be in the Hamptons to attend two fundraising events including one that is charging $250,000 to have direct access to the president.
The first event, a lunch, is scheduled to take place at the Southhampton home of New York real estate developer Stephen Ross and his wife, Kara Ross, on Friday, Aug. 9.
It will take deep pockets to attend the event, with tickets starting at $100,000 for a photo opp and lunch and $250,000 to attend a roundtable discussion.
The second event, a reception, is being hosted by New York real estate developer and builder Joe Farrell at h…
