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Grammy 2025: Taylor Swift, Post Malone Among Nominees With Pennsylvania Connections Grammy 2025: Taylor Swift, Post Malone Among Nominees With Pennsylvania Connections
Grammy 2025: Taylor Swift, Post Malone Among Nominees With Pennsylvania Connections Several artists with ties to Pennsylvania are among the nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards, announced today, showcasing the state's powerful influence on the music industry. From hometown pop icons like Taylor Swift to collaborations that span genres, Pennsylvania's imprint is undeniable in this year's top categories. The 2025 Grammy nominations, announced Friday, Nov. 8, feature several artists with connections to Pennsylvania. Notably: Taylor Swift, 34: Born in Reading and raised in Wyomissing, Swift has secured multiple nominations, including Album of the Year for "The Tortured Poets D…
Lawsuit Alleges Mount Vernon's Sean Combs Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old: Report Lawsuit Alleges Mount Vernon's Sean Combs Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old: Report
Lawsuit Alleges Mount Vernon's Sean Combs Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old: Report The latest lawsuits filed against hip-hop mogul and New York native Sean Combs are accusing him of sexually assaulting both a 10-year-old and a 17-year-old boy in separate incidents, according to reports.  The two civil lawsuits were filed against Combs on Monday, Oct. 28, according to a report by ABC News. The outlet reported that the first of the lawsuits alleges that the parents of a 10-year-old boy beginning a music career brought him to New York from Los Angeles to meet with Combs so he could meet people in the industry. Once there, Combs allegedly told the family's consultan…
Cause Of Death Released For Whitney Houston's Newark Mom, Cissy Houston, 91 Cause Of Death Released For Whitney Houston's Newark Mom, Cissy Houston, 91
Cause Of Death Released For Whitney Houston's Newark Mom, Cissy Houston, 91 Cissy Houston, a Grammy Award-winning gospel singer and mother of Whitney Houston, died at home in Newark on Monday, Oct. 7. She was 91 years old. Houston had been in hospice care for Alzheimer's disease, the family said in a statement posted to social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Whitney Houston (@whitneyhouston) “Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We loss the matriarch of our family,” Pat Houston, her daughter-in-law, said in a statement.  “Mother Cissy has been a strong and towering figure in our live…
50 Cent's Docuseries On Mount Vernon's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Coming To Netflix: Report 50 Cent's Docuseries On Mount Vernon's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Coming To Netflix: Report
50 Cent's Docuseries On Mount Vernon's Sean 'Diddy' Combs Coming To Netflix: Report Amid hip hop mogul and New York native Sean "Diddy" Combs' ongoing legal battles, fellow rapper 50 Cent has found a new way to take a shot at his longtime rival.  In a social media post on Wednesday, Sept. 25, famous rapper 50 Cent hinted at his upcoming docuseries focusing on Combs' alleged criminal activity, according to a report by Variety. The outlet reported that the series, directed by Alexandria Stapleton, is now in production and will go over sex trafficking and racketeering allegations against Combs, who grew up in Westchester County in the city of Mount Vernon. It will eventu…
Philly Area Wedding Band Sues Artist Jelly Roll: Court Documents Philly Area Wedding Band Sues Artist Jelly Roll: Court Documents
Philly Area Wedding Band Sues Artist Jelly Roll: Court Documents Philadelphia-based musical act Jellyroll is suing the country and hip-hop artist Jelly Roll for allegedly infringing their trademark, according to a legal complaint.  In civil court documents obtained by Daily Voice, lawyers for the band's leader Kurt Titchenell say their client and others have been performing throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond under the name Jellyroll since "at least" 1980. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jellyroll • BVTLive (@jellyroll_bvtlive) Meanwhile, Jelly Roll the solo artist – born Jason…
NJ Rap Record Exec Admits Drug Op With Kilos Of Heroin, Fentanyl Stashed In Cliffside, Harrison NJ Rap Record Exec Admits Drug Op With Kilos Of Heroin, Fentanyl Stashed In Cliffside, Harrison
NJ Rap Record Exec Admits Drug Op With Kilos Of Heroin, Fentanyl Stashed In Cliffside, Harrison Newark native Dawan "DB" Brown had just gotten a record label and recording studio going when the hammer came down. He's now likely to spend a significant amount of time behind bars after accepting a deal from federal prosecutors. Brown, 38, had been a local teenage boxing phenom from the South Ward who became a Golden Glove champion 20 years ago. According to his online bio, the Weequahic High School graduate worked for 14 years as a custodian with the Newark Board of Education before launching his own record label, 100 Percent Pure Ent, in 2018. Two years later Brown opened the Excl…
NJ Celebs Honored By Kennedy Center NJ Celebs Honored By Kennedy Center
NJ Celebs Honored By Kennedy Center East Orange is taking center stage at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick, both natives of East Orange, are among the 46th Kennedy Center honorees for lifetime artistic achievement. The duo, along with Billy Crystal, Barry Gibb and Renee Fleming, will be feted at a ceremony later this year. Latifah said she was humbled to be honored by the Kennedy Center.  "When we started on this journey decades ago, we were often told, ‘No’," Latifah said. "No, you won’t be able to leave New Jersey. No, if you rap you can’t sing. No, singers can’t become actresses. No, ac…
John Legend Endorses Fairfax County's Steve Descano John Legend Endorses Fairfax County's Steve Descano
John Legend Endorses Fairfax County's Steve Descano Fairfax County's Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano got an unlikely but much welcomed endorsement from none other than John Legend. The California-based EGOT recorded a 46-second clip that Descano, who is running against Edward J. "Ed" Nuttall on the Democratic bill, tweeted out last week. You might be thinking, what does John Legend know about Fairfax County politics? To Descano, that doesn't matter. He's just happy to have the "All of Me" singer's support. I'm excited to announce the endorsement of singer, songwriter, and philanthropist, John Legend. John's activism has led him t…
Failed PA 'The Voice' Contestant Wants Help Funding Album Failed PA 'The Voice' Contestant Wants Help Funding Album
Failed PA 'The Voice' Contestant Wants Help Funding Album A popular singer and guitar player who left the Keystone State for sunny LA lost on NBC's "The Voice" but he is not giving up on his musical aspirations.  Eric Torres aka Devix, only announced that he was auditioning on his Facebook page on Sept. 15, 2022 and less than 6 days later, he's announced that he was cast to compete on Grammy-winner Camila Cabello's team.  All I can say is thank you. I love you all for the amazing support you’ve privileged me with. So excited to grow with... Posted by DEVIX on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 The previous night, Devix had brought "the magic" with…
Trenton High School Dropout Jay-Z Worth $2.5 Billion, Forbes Says Trenton High School Dropout Jay-Z Worth $2.5 Billion, Forbes Says
Trenton High School Dropout Jay-Z Worth $2.5 Billion, Forbes Says Who said you need a high school diploma to earn billions? Not Jay-Z, that's who. The rapper, whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter and dropped out of Trenton Central High School during his sophomore year, was named the world's first billionaire rapper by Forbes in 2019. His net wealth is now estimated at $2.5 billion, the business mag said. Sean "Diddy" Combs is a distant second-place finisher at about $1 billion. Jay-Z, who is married to Beyonce, once relied on dealing crack cocaine for income, according to his lyrics and interviews. Much of his wealth comes from …
Maryland Native Logic Announces 'College Park' Tour With Special Guest Juicy J Maryland Native Logic Announces 'College Park' Tour With Special Guest Juicy J
Maryland Native Logic Announces 'College Park' Tour With Special Guest Juicy J Maryland native and Grammy-nominated artist Logic will return to his hometown area during his 'College Park Tour' with special guest Juicy J. Logic, born Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, will make an appearance in Washington, DC during his 23-stop US tour, with a performance at Echostage on Thursday, June 8. The Maryland native grew up in the Gaithersburg area, attending Gaithersburg High School as a teen. He first gained notoriety in 2009, opening for various artists across Maryland under the name 'Psychological', later shortened to Logic as he gained fame. Logic gained national fame with his i…
CT Rapper Killed In Springfield Police-Involved Shooting Was 'Gentle Giant' CT Rapper Killed In Springfield Police-Involved Shooting Was 'Gentle Giant'
CT Rapper Killed In Springfield Police-Involved Shooting Was 'Gentle Giant' Tributes are pouring in for a 48-year-old Connecticut father and rapper who was killed in a police-involved shooting in Western Massachusetts this past weekend.  A Hartford, CT native, William Tisdol went to Enfield High School and studied at Lincoln Tech, according to his Facebook profile. He also worked at Driveline Retail Merchandising as a merchandiser.  However, Tisdol seemed to promote his music career over everything else. He went by the stage name Kasier Soza and was a member of the group So Much Success . "K.I.N.G, Like Kaiser! Rest in peace homie," one Facebook post reads. "Bless…
VA Rapper With Capitol Riot Album Cover Gets Prison Time VA Rapper With Capitol Riot Album Cover Gets Prison Time
VA Rapper With Capitol Riot Album Cover Gets Prison Time The former rapper from Virginia who used an image of himself during the Capitol riot as the art for a cheekily-named album will spend time behind bars, federal officials announced. Antionne Brodnax, an artist also known as “Bugzie the Don" has been sentenced to five months in prison followed by a year of supervised release after he pleaded guilty earlier this year to several misdemeanor counts for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the Capitol Building. During the riot, Brodnax, who later moved from Virginia to Georgia, was captured smoking on a vehicle outside of the Capitol, in…
WATCH: Northborough Teen Wows 'The Voice' Judges With Soulful Take On Rock Hit WATCH: Northborough Teen Wows 'The Voice' Judges With Soulful Take On Rock Hit
Watch: Northborough Teen Wows 'The Voice' Judges With Soulful Take On Rock Hit A 19-year-old Northborough man continued the Worcester County dominance on "The Voice" this week with his powerful rendition of a Kings of Leon hit.  Zach Newbould appeared on Monday's episode, Oct. 3, of the popular NBC singing competition and had two of the judges fighting for him to join their team. Newbould elected to sing "Use Somebody" to show off his raspy, soulful pipes, which got Gwen Stefani and Camila Cabello to spin in their chairs less than a minute into his slowed-down version.  The Voice When Newbould finished, the two female judges scolded Blake Shelton and John Legend f…
Pittsburgh's Brooke Annibale Bringing 'Bigger, Bolder Sound' To Western Mass Pittsburgh's Brooke Annibale Bringing 'Bigger, Bolder Sound' To Western Mass
Pittsburgh's Brooke Annibale Bringing 'Bigger, Bolder Sound' To Western Mass In a world where tens of thousands of songs come out per day, one pop-folk singer/songwriter hopes her sound will be the one to stand out among the crowd.   Brooke Annibale has been professionally releasing music since she was 23 years old but finally feels like she's in a place where everything is coming together. The now 34-year-old artist will be performing at MASS MoCA in North Adams for the first time on July 2 and says she's been waiting for this moment for a while.  "Any shows right now are things that I'm really looking forward to because for two solid years, there weren't a lot of…
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home These Celebrities Call Virginia Home
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home When it comes to celebrities, Virginia boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the country's most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Old Dominion state or once called it home.  Here are some of the most notable ones.  Sandra Bullock (actor) — "Miss Congeniality" was born in Arlington before moving abroad with her family. She returned to the area as a teenager and graduated from what is now Washington-Liberty High School.  Dave Grohl (musician) — The former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman is synonymous with the Seattle sound, but he'…
DMV Rapper 23 Rackz Shot Dead At 16 In Southeast DC (UPDATE) DMV Rapper 23 Rackz Shot Dead At 16 In Southeast DC (UPDATE)
DMV Rapper 23 Rackz Shot Dead At 16 In Southeast DC (Update) A 16 year-old rapper was shot to death in Southeast DC, authorities said.  Justin Johnson, who performed under the name 23 Rackz, was killed in the 2200 block of Savannah Terrace, Southeast, around 11:24 am on Thursday, May 26, Metropolitan Police said. Johnson was reportedly filming a video outside of his home when he was shot, according to a video posted on YouTube. Tributes for the rapper poured in on social media from many including his manager. "I was doing everything in my power to get you out the city," he said on Instagram. "I saw myself in you so much you wasn’t just that regular…
Music Manager Sentenced For Stealing Thousands From Hudson Valley Rock Band Music Manager Sentenced For Stealing Thousands From Hudson Valley Rock Band
Music Manager Sentenced For Stealing Thousands From Hudson Valley Rock Band A music manager who took advantage of a Hudson Valley band to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars will spend time behind bars for stealing from his clients, authorities announced. Richard Clair, Jr., age 52, a resident of Ohio and former manager of the Orange County-based band “The Racer,” has been sentenced to one year in jail for stealing $50,000 from them while falsely claiming that he was promoting an album and concert tour. Instead, Clair used the band’s funds to subsidize his own personal expenses, which included groceries, fast food purchases, and over $8,500 in cash withdrawal…
New Jersey's Marsha Zazula Dies, 68 New Jersey's Marsha Zazula Dies, 68
New Jersey's Marsha Zazula Dies, 68 Megaforce Records co-founder and New Jersey resident Marsha Zazula died on Sunday, Jan. 10. She was 68 years old. According to Variety, Zazula died after battling cancer. "The world of music owes a debt of gratitude to Marsha Zazula, who along with her husband Jon gave birth to some of the most musically significant artists," Megaforce said in a statement. "Marsha was one of a kind and taught the world to be fiercely independent. Megaforce and our artists will never forget her. In our hearts she will always be a guiding force. R.I.P." Zazula and her husband Jon in 1982 co-founded Megafo…
Accused Of Buying Vacations, Puppies With Stolen Cards, 6 Rappers Indicted In Springfield Accused Of Buying Vacations, Puppies With Stolen Cards, 6 Rappers Indicted In Springfield
Accused Of Buying Vacations, Puppies With Stolen Cards, 6 Rappers Indicted In Springfield Six rappers accused of using stolen payment cards to buy private jets, designer puppies, and charter yachts have been indicted on fraud charges by a federal grand jury in Springfield. The rappers - a group that includes G Herbo and Rockstar Rodie - are from the Chicago area and were indicted for participating in an alleged nationwide wire fraud and identity theft scheme.  The indicted men are Antonio Strong, 28; Herbert “G Herbo” Wright, 25; Demario Sorrells, 34; Steven Hayes, 28; Joseph “Rockstar Rodie” Williams, 28; and Terrance Bender, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Massac…
Hudson Valley Musician Ian Flanigan Making Return Appearance On NBC's The Voice Hudson Valley Musician Ian Flanigan Making Return Appearance On NBC's The Voice
Hudson Valley Musician Ian Flanigan Making Return Appearance On NBC's The Voice Hudson Valley musician Ian Flanigan is slated for another appearance on NBC's The Voice after he wowed the program's judges with his rumbling baritone and soulful delivery of the Zac Brown Band's "Colder Weather." Flanigan, an Ulster County resident who lives in Saugerties, has earned local notoriety for his rambling string picking and lyrics written to strike a universal emotional chord, will appear in a "Battle Round" of the program at 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16 after his break out performance on Oct. 16.  "[Are you] gargling glass?" asked judge Blake Shelton, who chose Flannigan for …
Don't Park So Close To Me: Socially-Distant Drive-In Concerts Could Be Coming, Live Nation Says Don't Park So Close To Me: Socially-Distant Drive-In Concerts Could Be Coming, Live Nation Says
Don't Park So Close To Me: Socially-Distant Drive-In Concerts Could Be Coming, Live Nation Says Drive-in concerts could soon be coming our way, according to entertainment giant Live Nation. The idea was launched in Denmark, where native singer Mads Langer performed last month on a festival stage in front of 500 vehicles occupied by fans (see video above). Electronic musician and YouTuber Marc Ribellet followed by announcing what would be the first-ever drive-in concert tour of the U.S. “It’s important for us to keep doing drive-in concerts, which we’re going to test and roll out, which we’re having some success with,” Live Nation President/CEO Michael Rapino said on a recent reporte…
Former 'The Voice' Contestant Felicia Temple Returns To Work As Holy Name Nurse Former 'The Voice' Contestant Felicia Temple Returns To Work As Holy Name Nurse
Former 'The Voice' Contestant Felicia Temple Returns To Work As Holy Name Nurse Teaneck native Felicia Temple has returned to work as a Holy Name Medical Center nurse to provide support during the coronavirus crisis. Temple, who rose to fame on NBC's "The Voice" in 2017, was on tour overseas when she heard President Trump announce U.S. borders were closing ahead of the COVID-19 shutdown. "The tour got canceled and literally within a week I was back to work full-time as a nurse,” she said during Global Citizen's "One World: Together at Home” Saturday. "I recognize that this is an odd time for me," she said on Twitter.  "I was in full blown artist mode and now I’m…
Passaic County Rapper Juelz Santana Admits Bringing Gun To Newark Airport Passaic County Rapper Juelz Santana Admits Bringing Gun To Newark Airport
Passaic County Rapper Juelz Santana Admits Bringing Gun To Newark Airport Passaic County rapper Juelz Santana admitted in federal court on Thursday that he brought a gun into Newark Airport earlier this year. Santana, 36, of Totowa -- whose real name is Laron L. James -- is likely looking at federal prison time because of a prior felony conviction out of Bergen County, which prohibits him from carrying a firearm. He remained free on house arrest with an ankle bracelet monitor pending sentencing, thanks to a $500,000 bond that his mother secured with her Englewood home. U.S. District Judge Stanley R. Chesler scheduled sentencing for Dec. 12 in Newark federal court…
Look For New Milford Woman On Times Square Billboard Look For New Milford Woman On Times Square Billboard
Look For New Milford Woman On Times Square Billboard Zusette DeLeon of New Milford has always dreamed of seeing her name in lights. Well, that day finally came over the weekend, when the 22-year-old saw her own billboard for the first time in Times Square. The advertisement is for her new single "Special 4 U" featuring Tory Lanez, now available on Apple Music. "It was insane," said the vocalist, whose artist name is simply "Z."  "To see that unfold in real life was the most insane thing." The first person who noticed DeLeon's talent was her music teacher at the Memorial School in Paramus. She was on…