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Rosalía ‘very excited’ about imminent world tour Rosalía spent three years working on her acclaimed third studio album, “Motomami.” Now she’s ready to take the music on an upcoming world tour, with stops in her native Spain, Mexico, Europe and New York’s famed Radio City Music Hall. The Grammy- and eight-time Latin Grammy-winning sensation announced on Monday her “Motomami World Tour,” which will see her perform 46 concerts in 15 countries beginning July 6 in Almería, Spain, and includes stops in Barcelona, Chicago, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, London and more, before closing in Paris on Dec.

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Hip hop pioneer DJ Kay Slay dies of COVID-19 at age 55 Pioneering hip hop artist Keith Grayson, who performed as DJ Kay Slay and worked with top stars, has died of complications from COVID-19. Grayson’s death at age 55 on Sunday was confirmed by his family in a statement released through New York radio station HOT 97, where he hosted “The Drama Hour” for more than two decades.

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Lizzo jokes about pregnancy rumors in ‘SNL’ hosting debut Before blessing fans with her musical prowess and hilarious sketches, Lizzo got real during her opening “Saturday Night Live” monologue. “My name is Lizzo and, yes, I’m shocked I have clothes on, too,” she joked, stepping out in a bright blue dress with a matching shimmery fringe jacket.

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Gottfried remembered by Broadway’s ‘Aladdin,’ more The comedy world is taking to social media to mourn the loss of Gilbert Gottfried, who died from a heart rhythm condition at age 67 on Tuesday. Throughout his career, Gottfried touched the lives of many fellow comedians and lent his iconic voice to roles in “Aladdin,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” the Aflac duck and more.

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Actor and comedian Gottfried dies at 67 after ‘long illness’ Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried died Tuesday after a “long illness,” his family said. Gottfried, 67, who became known for his shrill voice and roles in “Aladdin,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and as the voice of the Aflac duck, died of recurrent ventricular tachycardia, longtime friend and publicist Glenn Schwartz said.

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Spears confuses some with Instagram pregnancy news Britney Spears, less than five months after her conservatorship ended, confused some fans Monday when she posted on Instagram that she’s pregnant, and apparently married. “I lost so much weight to go on my Maui trip only to gain it back,” the pop star wrote in part Monday, accompanied by a photo of flowers and a cup of coffee.

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Southeastern Chorale to present “Lift Every Voice: Music of the Black Gospel and Spiritual Tradition

The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Chorale has been planning for a performance to honor Black gospel music. The performance, “Lift Every Voice: Music of the Black Gospel and Spiritual Tradition” will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 21 in the Fine Arts Recital Hall of the school.

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