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Arlington, VA
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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…

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by Chris Spiker
Greenlawn-Centerport, NY
Lifestyle
Greenlawn's Mariah Carey Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: See The Full List Greenlawn's Mariah Carey Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: See The Full List
Greenlawn's Mariah Carey 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…

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by Chris Spiker
Northern Highlands, NJ
Lifestyle
Nick Cannon, Mariah Carey's Twins Give Exclusive Tour Of Whimsical Saddle River Mansion Nick Cannon, Mariah Carey's Twins Give Exclusive Tour Of Whimsical Saddle River Mansion
Nick Cannon, Mariah Carey's Twins Give Exclusive Tour Of Whimsical Saddle River Mansion Nick Cannon opened the doors to his sprawling Bergen County mansion for a behind-the-scenes tour on YouTube, joined by his 13-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe, whom he shares with singer Mariah Carey. The 8,371-square-foot estate, located in Saddle River, has been Cannon’s home since 2015, shortly after his split from Carey, according to a report by Architectural Digest’s Katie Schultz, who identified the home as the subject of the video. Cannon begins the 30-minute "Superdad" episode tour in Moroccan’s, aka Roc's, bedroom before showcasing the home's unique and extravagant features. Hig…

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by Cecilia Levine
Harrisburg, PA
Lifestyle
Mariah Carey’s Pittsburgh Concert Canceled: Here’s What You Need To Know Mariah Carey’s Pittsburgh Concert Canceled: Here’s What You Need To Know
Mariah Carey’s Pittsburgh Concert Canceled: Here’s What You Need To Know Mariah Carey fans in Pittsburgh received disappointing news as her concert, scheduled for Wednesday night, Dec. 13, at PPG Paints Arena, has been canceled. Ticketmaster’s website announced that the event organizer has canceled the performance, which was set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Refunds will be issued automatically, Ticketmaster detailed on its website. Ticket holders should expect refunds to be processed and appear in their accounts within two to three weeks. Fans looking for updates on Carey’s tour can visit her official website here. For more details about the cancellation and refunds, …

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by Jillian Pikora
Elmont, NY
Lifestyle
'Queen Of Christmas' Mariah Carey's Holiday Tour Stopping In Elmont: Here's When 'Queen Of Christmas' Mariah Carey's Holiday Tour Stopping In Elmont: Here's When
'Queen Of Christmas' Mariah Carey's Holiday Tour Stopping In Elmont: Here's When Get ready, lambs. Mariah Claus is comin’ to town. The oft-proclaimed queen of Christmas herself, singing superstar Mariah Carey, will hit several arenas across the Northeast on her holiday tour, dubbed “Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time.” A celebration of the 30th anniversary of her wildly successful “Merry Christmas” album and its megahit single, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” the tour will visit 20 cities across the country. The show is produced by Live Nation and features Carey’s “timeless holiday classics alongside fan-favorite chart-toppers promising an unforgettable festive experienc…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hamden, CT
News
Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies At Age 53 After Medical Emergency During Concert In Hamden Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies At Age 53 After Medical Emergency During Concert In Hamden
Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies At Age 53 After Medical Emergency During Concert In Hamden Isaac Freeman III, a rapper known as Fatman Scoop, died after having a medical emergency while performing on stage in Connecticut. The 53-year-old New York City native collapsed during a performance in New Haven County at the Hamden Town Center Park, according to authorities. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His tour manager, Birch Michael, posted a statement on Facebook: "It is with the heaviest of hearts I announce the passing of Isaac Freeman III, Known professionally as Fatman Scoop. You taught me how to be the man I am today. "I Love you Sco…

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by Joe Lombardi
Towson, MD
Lifestyle
Lady Luck Gives Maryland Lottery Player $540K Christmas Gift Lady Luck Gives Maryland Lottery Player $540K Christmas Gift
Lady Luck Gives Maryland Lottery Player $540K Christmas Gift Mariah Carey may only want YOU for Christmas, but a Maryland Lottery player is going to have to be content to settle for a $540,000 prize. The lights were shining on Christmas for one lucky player after a "Multi-Match" jackpot hit for the latest drawing on the Monday, Dec. 25 on a ticket sold in Baltimore County. On Monday, the winning numbers were 11-16-21-26-37-41 on a ticket that was sold at The News Stand in Security Square.  The winner - who has not been identified - will now have the option between an estimated annuity of $540,000, paid in 25 equal installments, or an estim…

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by Zak Failla
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
Mariah Carey Stops By Boston Restaurant After Concert Mariah Carey Stops By Boston Restaurant After Concert
Mariah Carey Stops By Boston Restaurant After Concert Mariah Carey was in the mood for Italian following her concert on Monday night, Dec. 11, at TD Garden in Boston.  The — disputed — "Queen of Christmas" was spotted at Strega North End at 379 Hanover St. in Boston and posed for a photo with owner Nick Varano.  Varano called her a friend of the Varano Group, his company that owns several restaurants in Boston, and wrote having her show up is "all we ever want for Christmas." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Strega by Nick Varano (@streganorthend) Carey signed autogra…

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by Josh Lanier
Brentwood, NY
News
Long Island Native Mariah Carey Honored With Billboard Achievement Award Long Island Native Mariah Carey Honored With Billboard Achievement Award
Long Island Native Mariah Carey Honored With Billboard Achievement Award The “Queen of Christmas," Long Islander, and pop icon received an honorary award, presented by her children, for her now-classic holiday hit. The 2023 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), now in its thirty-third year, honored the Huntington native Mariah Carey with the Billboard Chart Achievement Award for her song “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” which she performed live just moments before. All I Want For Christmas Is You at The 2023 Billboard Music Awards! 🎄❄️❤️ @billboard @bbmas #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/vZBIMEMcYY — Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) November 20, 2023 Presented to her by her…

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by Sophie Grieser
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Feelin’ Blue: NY Bold-Faced Names Lose Twitter Verification – Well, Some Of Them Feelin’ Blue: NY Bold-Faced Names Lose Twitter Verification – Well, Some Of Them
Feelin’ Blue: NY Bold-Faced Names Lose Twitter Verification – Well, Some Of Them Which celebrities, journalists, and other bold-faced names are now paying for their Twitter verified blue seal alongside their profile heading? Twitter announced that on Thursday, April 20, it would remove those blue verification checkmarks for all users unless they pay for a "Twitter Blue" subscription service. Many New York celebrities have lost their verification because of this – including Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, and Olivia Wilde. Brooke Shields, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton likewise ditched the checkmarks, along with the Cuomo brothers -- former Gov. Andrew Cuom…

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by Sophie Grieser
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
News
‘Grinch’ Dolan Uses Facial Recognition To Boot NJ Mom From Rockettes Show ‘Grinch’ Dolan Uses Facial Recognition To Boot NJ Mom From Rockettes Show
‘Grinch’ Dolan Uses Facial Recognition To Boot NJ Mom From Rockettes Show Bergen County mom Kelly Conlon brought her daughter’s Girl Scout troop to see the world-famous Rockettes kick up their heels but got kicked out of Radio City instead. The villain? Madison Square Garden CEO James Dolan. Conlon, who also happens to be a civil attorney with Davis, Saperstein & Salomon in Teaneck, said facial recognition technology alerted staff to her presence. So while the girls enjoyed the Christmas Spectacular last month, the Wyckoff mom was left out in the cold – and rain -- even though she had a legit ticket. “They said my firm was on the attorney exclusion list an…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Northern Highlands, NJ
Real Estate
Bergen County Musical Mansion Where Celebs Partied Hits Market At $4.995 Million (PHOTOS) Bergen County Musical Mansion Where Celebs Partied Hits Market At $4.995 Million (PHOTOS)
Bergen County Musical Mansion Where Celebs Partied Hits Market At $4.995 Million (Photos) A Bergen County musical mansion that held parties attended by various celebrities is on the market for $4.995 million. The Motown Mansion in Saddle River was built and occupied by Motown Records president William “Kedar” Massenburg, NJ Advance Media reports. Celebs who attended his big bashes include Mariah Carey and Stevie Wonder, according to NJ.com. The Denison Drive home features five bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a grand two-story entrance foyer, billiards room, a music room, the piano played by Stevie Wonder, an oversized pool, fully outfitted cabana and more. The home also has a co…

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by Cecilia Levine
Albany, NY
Business
'Grinches Beware, Mariah’s On-Air': Albany Radio Station Switches To All Christmas Music 'Grinches Beware, Mariah’s On-Air': Albany Radio Station Switches To All Christmas Music
'Grinches Beware, Mariah’s On-Air': Albany Radio Station Switches To All Christmas Music The jack-o’-lanterns had barely cooled before holiday music began emanating across Capital Region airwaves. At precisely 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, Albany radio station WPBZ (103.9 The Breeze) officially made the switch to non-stop Christmas music to the jubilation - and annoyance - of many. “Grinches beware, Mariah’s on-air,” the station said on its website, referencing Mariah Carey’s 1994 megahit, All I Want for Christmas Is You. “We’re proud to be the first station in the Capital Region to go all-Christmas. There’s no such thing as ‘too-soon’ for the most wonderful time of the year,” sa…

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by Michael Mashburn
Westport, CT
Neighbors
Staples Grad Wins Golden Globe For Best Song From P.T. Barnum Movie Staples Grad Wins Golden Globe For Best Song From P.T. Barnum Movie
Staples Grad Wins Golden Globe For Best Song From P.T. Barnum Movie WESTPORT, Conn. — For the second year in a row, Staples High School grad Justin Paul and his writing partner, Benj Pasek, won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture. They accepted the award during Sunday night's telecast on NBC.  Their winning song is "This is Me" from the movie-musical "The Greatest Showman," which is about Bridgeport's own P.T. Barnum. The song is performed by Keala Settle. The other nominees were:  "Home" from the movie "Ferdinand." Music by Nick Jonas, Nick Monson & Justin Tranter, Lyrics by Jonas &…

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