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Earthshot Foundation featured in White House Chronicle episode on the electric grid
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White House Chronicle is airing an episode this week that focuses on the future of the U.S. electric grid, recorded at an Earthshot Foundation event in Washington.
The Choir Room’s first radio single hits No. 1
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The Choir Room’s debut radio single, “Love Never Fails (Featuring Fred Hammond),” reached No. 1 on both Mediabase and Billboard Gospel Airplay.
U.S. book light market seen reaching $288.1 million by 2031
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The U.S. book light market is projected to grow at an 8.9% annual rate through 2031, driven by more reading, more e-commerce shopping and a wider range of product options.
Swamp tours keep Louisiana's wetlands at the center of tourism
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Swamp tourism is drawing visitors to South Louisiana for wildlife viewing, cultural history and wetland education.
North/South Chamber Orchestra ends 46th season with free June 16 concert in New York
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The North/South Chamber Orchestra will close its 46th consecutive season on June 16 at Christ & St. Stephen’s Church in Manhattan with works by living composers from France, the Czech Republic and the U.S. The free concert features clarinetist…
TCG Entertainment sets 50th anniversary Rocky concert tour for 20-plus U.S. cities
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TCG Entertainment will launch ROCKY in Concert on Oct. 28 in Des Plaines, Illinois, starting a nationwide fall tour that brings the film and Bill Conti’s score to more than 20 markets.
Jackiem Joyner expands his work into books, education and touring
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Jackiem Joyner is broadening his career beyond jazz performance with new books, an education platform and a 2026 national tour.
Kennedy Center gala to mark America’s 250th anniversary
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The Global Humanities Foundation will stage an international art-and-fashion gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2026, tying the event to America’s semiquincentennial and Flag Day. The program is set to draw diplomats,…
Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour adds first Europe run in 2027
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Disney Concerts, Disney+ and AEG Presents have unveiled the first U.K. and European dates for the Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour, which begins Feb. 6, 2027 in Dublin.
MUSEXPO makes FENIX360 the exclusive artist submission gateway
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MUSEXPO has made FENIX360 the only way artists can apply to showcase at its 2026 event, tying conference access to the platform for the first time.
Joanne Shaw Taylor releases reflective new single 'Tired Of Being Right'
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Joanne Shaw Taylor has released “Tired Of Being Right,” a new single and video from her upcoming album The Trouble With Love, due Oct. 23. The track deepens the album’s theme of love’s highs and heartbreak, while Taylor also confirms a busy 2026…
FanLegacy launches poster-making platform for World Cup fans
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FanLegacy has launched a fast, no-login platform that lets football fans create and share personalized 2026 FIFA World Cup posters on web and mobile.
Hosiery market seen reaching $62.4 billion by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the global hosiery market was worth $40.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit $62.4 billion by 2032. The report points to socks, women’s products, retail stores and Asia-Pacific as key growth leaders, while raw…
YouTubeVideoPromotion.com launches Summer 2026 Creator Program
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YouTubeVideoPromotion.com has introduced a Summer 2026 Creator Program aimed at creators, musicians and brands in the United States and United Kingdom.
Kate Rozo builds momentum in Miami after international career
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Colombian singer Kate Rozo has expanded her reach in Miami after performing on stages in Colombia, Dubai and China.
TEMPO Networks expands 20th anniversary push with first St. John Celebration partnership
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TEMPO Networks is partnering with the U.S. Virgin Islands tourism and festivals agencies for expanded coverage of the 2026 St. John Celebration, which runs June 14-July 4. The deal adds a dedicated TEMPO Night in the Carnival Village and deepens…
Meridian barriers credited with stopping alleged drunk driver at BottleRock Napa Valley
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Meridian Rapid Defense Group says its Archer 1200 barriers helped stop an alleged drunk driver from reaching crowds at the BottleRock Napa Valley festival on June 12 in Napa, California.
SUNY Oswego fraternity gets congressional nod for 100th anniversary
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Delta Kappa Kappa Fraternity at SUNY Oswego marked its centennial during Reunion Weekend in Oswego, New York, with a U.S. Congressional Proclamation from Rep. Claudia Tenney and a donation to the Child Advocacy Center of Oswego County.
International Polo Tour Team USA falls 6-5 in Ecuador invitational
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International Polo Tour Team USA lost a last-minute 6-5 match in Ecuador during the 2026 IPT BUGGATTI World Cup Invitational at La Palma Resort & Polo Club in Puembo.
Essence Festival returns to New Orleans July 3-5, 2026
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The 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture is set for New Orleans over Fourth of July weekend, with concerts at the Caesars Superdome and daytime programming at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
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