NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country Music Hall of Fame’s newest inductee and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jerry Lee Lewis has passed away at age 87. Lewis, also known as “The Killer” a rock and country music pioneer died Friday, October 28, at his home near Memphis, Tennessee. A trailblazing pianist, Lewis helped popularize …
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA – On Sunday October 23rd, at the Pacific Palms Resort, Fixn’ Fidos’ 2nd annual day of fundraising featured the same winning elements: a golf tournament, a talent show and a late afternoon gala featuring a red carpet and music by Trevan. This year, the event was attended by an even more …
Fast recovery in the Portland area last year placed the region in the top ten metro areas for job growth, with Oregon sixth out of all states. While the creation of new opportunities was largely in response to the slump of 2020, around a third of the job growth was due to an overall strengthening of …
16-Year-Old African American Influencer Dai Time Gets New Snapchat Series And More! by Conor McCrory
LOS ANGELES, California. October 8, 2022 — Sixteen-year-old African-American social media star, Dai Time, is taking over Snapchat, with her series “It’s Dai Time” getting the greenlight for season two from the popular streaming platform. With over 500,000 followers on Instagram and an added 100,00 on TikTok, Dai is one of Social Media’s fastest growing personalities, growing …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member Loretta Lynn has passed away at age 90. She died peacefully in her sleep early in the morning Tuesday, October 4, at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Throughout her 60-year career, Lynn achieved the highest level of success with over 50 …
“Characters with a capital C.” -Kirkus Reviews “Refreshingly original…Highly recommended.” -Midwest Book Review Hello World, I’m thrilled to announce that HIGH CRIMES, my humorous and gritty crime novel set in the Colorado Rockies and starring a motley crew of drunks, stoners, cowboys, hippies, Sorbonne doctoral candidates and a former Chicago cop named BRANDY MARTINI, is now available for purchase. It took me …
September 25, 2022 – Today, BLACKPINK rewrites the record books by claiming their first #1 album in the U.S. with BORN PINK making them the first girl group to top the Billboard 200 since 2008. Stream HERE via YG Entertainment / Interscope Records. The blockbuster project, which contains global hits “Pink Venom” and “Shut Down,” sold 102,000 album equivalent units in its first week of release. In doing …
With a following of more than 46 million across her socials, the Sony Music Mexico artist is one of the most relevant musical promises in Latin America. Beginning as a content creator in 2017 and now with over 4.47 million subscribers on her YouTube channel, Kenia decided to take her career to the next level by breaking in music. In March 2022 …
September 16, 2022 – Atlanta, GA – On September 14, Rae Sremmurd linked with Making Wishes Matter to organize a water drive for their fellow Mississippians, who are currently without potable drinking water. The rap superstars donated more than 2 trucks full with over 100 cases of water, 100 water filters to the elderly , and called on fans to …
Tickets: https://www.slimslastchance.com/event-details/as-many-weirdos-as-possible Slim’s Last Chance Saloon will host the event Saturday, September 17, 2022 Seattle musicians Carrie Akre, Kid Sensation and DJ Funk Daddy have teamed up with Slim’s Last Chance Saloon to support the As Many Weirdos As Possible photography documentary project. Proceeds from the concert will go directly to support the project. “The ultimate …
Today, Taiwanese R&B singer, actress, and creative artist 9m88 (pronounced “Jo-m-Baba”) shared the video for “Star,” produced by Stones Throw artist Silas Short. The track showcases 9m88’s buttery vocals across Short’s jazzed out R&B beat, as she croons about being stuck in a negative funk, eventually encouraging to finding the brightness inside. “It’s a self-assuring song to people who still …
New York, NY (September 12, 2022) – GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum sonic visionary, artist, producer, actor and director Kid Cudi has announced a pre-save for his eagerly anticipated tenth full-length album and one of the most awesome-tastic projects of 2022, Entergalactic. In addition to the pre-save, Cudi and NETFLIX also revealed the official trailer for the project. The show and the …
Your Majesty, The fact that you continued to serve the Realm almost until the day of your death was unsurprising; you could’ve retired your crown years ago, but felt that your subjects needed you. And they did. Say what some may about the idea of a royal family in modern times, but the truth is …
Photo by Patricia Valério on Unsplash Like any other big urban area, Portland has always had to deal with pests – rats and mice especially so. The temperate climate makes it even easier for rats to survive, and thrive, and now, according to WJBQ 97.9, construction is pushing even more of the rodents out into the …
Image via Pexels Are you looking for ways you give back to the community? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Today, the East Portland Blog explores the ways to contribute your valuable time and efforts towards the betterment of the community. Become a Contributor Non-profit organizations depend on financial contributions from the community for …
Life can be challenging at times, and you might occasionally feel like you’re running in place. Stagnation can occur from doing the same things repeatedly and getting into a habit. It is a phase in life most people go through. But if you’re not careful, you can end up on the treadmill forever. Fortunately, East …
Today, Meditations on Crime has announced the eponymous collaborative new album and art book, due out September 23. The multimedia project includes a Harper Simon produced & co-written album of musical collaborations with a sweeping range of contributors including Julia Holter, Cole Alexander of Black Lips, Jennifer Herrema of Royal Trux, King Khan, Animal Collective’s Geologist + Sun Ra Arkestra. Adding Cindy Sherman, Nate Lowman, Julian Schnabel and Laurie Anderson and more to the range …
Texas concertgoers were treated to a special surprise when Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb took the stage to perform the mega-hit “Keep On Loving You” with REO Speedwagon at the band’s “Live & UnZoomed” summer tour at Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas on Sat., July 23. This isn’t the first-time the Loeb has performed the song, however. She has …
Photo by Ramon Frias MuMu – “Wrapped Up” – Live SessionYouTube MuMu – “The Bitch In Me”Stream / YouTube With the recent, abhorrent overturning of Roe v. Wade at the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court, NYC singer-songwriter MuMu felt a responsibility to share her single, “Wrapped Up,” a song that retells real stories of three women who faced …
During the Fourth of July weekend violence, 71 people were shot and 8 killed in Chicago, Illinois. Those combined numbers easily exceeded the horrific and tragic shooting that happened in Highland Park, Illinois. While all major local networks fixated on Highland Park for several days, national outlets also devoted considerable resources to the suburban massacre. …
Saturday, July 4, 2022. Typical Saturday morning. Waited for my copy of Barrons to arrive; fed two guinea pigs and two cats; grabbed something for self from the fridge; read something quietly so as to not disturb anyone; retrieved said paper; ate breakfast while reading paper; watched tv; and, performed house/yard work as necessary. But this was …
LISTEN/WATCH & SHARE: SUNMI – “열이올라요 (Heart Burn)”Spotify / Apple Music / YouTube LISTEN & SHARE: SUNMI – “풋사랑 (Childhood)”Spotify / Apple Music LISTEN & SHARE: SUNMI – “Oh Sorry Ya”Spotify LISTEN & SHARE: Ed Sheeran – “Shivers” (ft. Jessi, SUNMI)Spotify / Apple Music / YouTube “One of SUNMI’s strengths has always been her artistic flexibility, and unwillingness to be shackled to any one style for too long. […] …
SMOKEY BRIGHTS LINKSWebsite | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Spotify SoundCloud | Apple Music | YouTube Perseverance through troubled times has a subtle shine and Seattle’s Smokey Brights have been shining through these times with songs of hope, determination, compassion, defiance and love. The very first band signed to Seattle label Freakout Records, the group quickly released a number of albums and a slew of singles while …
EXAMPLE PARTNERS WITH GELATISSIMO CELEBRATING HIS NEW ALBUM ‘WE MAY GROW OLD BUT WE NEVER GROW UP’ The spiritual Peter Pan of modern music, known globally as Example has added to his already illustrious career which includes platinum albums, chart-topping singles, world tours and countless festival slots. Released in conjunction with his 40th birthday, “We May Grow Old …
Lecade is from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. His latest single, “When I’m Gone,” has already amassed over 100,000 streams in the first week of its release. The new song is powerful and catchy with an edgy pop undertone that makes it stand out from the crowd. It is a very relatable song about the feelings that go …
Portland-based influencers are becoming increasingly valued for their niche expertise and trusted recommendations. In fact, consumers are as much as 10 times more likely to be influenced by a non-celebrity blogger than a celebrity. So, if you’re looking to stay up-to-date with the very best Portland has to offer, be sure to give some of the city’s biggest influencers …
Portland has been known as the City of Roses since 1888 when Madame Caroline Testout, a large, bright pink French hybrid tea rose, was first introduced to the city. If you’re looking to begin or expand your East Portland garden, it’s important to know which plants grow best in the area for best chances of success. Fortunately, there …
Engaging with wildlife can improve your cognitive health and give psychological benefits, according to research. Oregon currently ranks as the worst state for mental healthcare. Therefore, encouraging wildlife into your East Portland home’s backyard can be great for your mental health. Here are some of the most common species in the area and how to attract them to …