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Take a Tour of DC’s New Music Venue The Anthem with ‘CBS This Morning’
CBS This Morning stopped by DC’s new venue The Anthem to take a tour and tell the independent success story of how this project came to be.
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CBS This Morning stopped by DC’s new venue The Anthem to take a tour and tell the independent success story of how this project came to be.
It’s pretty safe to say that 2016 is a time most of us would rather forget. A lot has happened in the past year, and it’s become harder and harder to be thankful in the light of the losses, atrocities, and social and political events that have taken place. But not everything was doom and gloom; as one last present to you this Christmas, we’re giving you some of the good things that happened in 2016, and some reasons why you should still remain hopeful, compassionate, and grateful as we wave goodbye to another year. — All Time Low opening… Read more »
Two years after beginning his improbable quest as a little-known, first-term Illinois senator moves into the Oval Office as the nation’s fourth youngest president. A King once stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial with dreams of equality and respect. Today, a president will stand on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, living out that dream in front of an entire nation and creating a new chapter in American history. It’s a chapter many didn’t think they’d live to see. But the day is upon us, and millions of spectators will watch this historic event unfold between those two… Read more »
On Sunday, dozens of the world’s best-known entertainers gathered on the site where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream Speech” 45 years ago to offer an exuberant welcome to President-elect Barack Obama. U2 provided one of several emotional highs of the day, performing their tribute to King, “Pride (In the Name of Love),” during which Bono declared, “On Tuesday that dream comes to pass!” Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, Beyoncé and Garth Brooks were among the A-list performers who helped set the joyful, optimistic tone at the concert, officially called “We Are One: The Obama Inaugural… Read more »
Wolf Blitzer is a John Legend fan. After CNN aired a live performance of Legend’s new song, “If You’re Out There,” from the floor of the Democratic National Convention, Blitzer promised to continue to interrupt the network’s reporting or analysis for musical acts as good as Legend. Legend was the most visible of the entertainers who flowed into Denver for the convention, which opened Monday. A choir backed him for the song that fits neatly with Barack Obama’s campaign themes. “We’ve been looking for the world to change,” Legend sang. “If you’re out there, sing along with me. Stand up… Read more »
This week’s episode dives into a whirlwind of major headlines: Hunter Biden’s conviction on gun charges, sparking debates on political bias and its impact on President Biden, the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision preserving access to the abortion pill. Also, California’s new law banning hidden fees takes effect, aiming for price transparency. Trump admits to owning a gun despite felony convictions, adding fuel to the gun control debate. We cover a significant IRS crackdown on wealthy tax dodgers and Joey Chestnut’s surprising ban from the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.
When reports emerged that former Misfits vocalist Michale Graves testified in defense the Proud Boys, few could say that they were surprised.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week looks at the year ahead.
Today we talk about the next season of Tiger King, the creator of The Wire taking his newest project out of Texas, and BLACKSTARKIDS release their newest single!
