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Rip Current Safety Information
Always check the swim flags at your local beach and follow the safety guidelines below. *Entering the Gulf during double red flag conditions can result in a $500 fine and criminal charges. Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They t...
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Music News
Bob Mackie's Dazzling Designs Defined Generations of Music Stars
Bob Mackie spent more than five decades turning stage costumes into unforgettable pieces of pop culture. Following the designer's death on September 1...
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ADÉLA's PRIMA Scores No. 1 Debut on Two Album Charts
ADLA has reached a new career milestone with her debut studio album, PRIMA, opening at No. 1 on both the Top Album Sales and Vinyl Albums charts. Bill...
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Support Acts Exit Ed Sheeran Tour After Macklemore Palestine Dispute
Several artists have withdrawn from upcoming dates on Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was removed from the lineup following comments supporting Pal...
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Olivia Rodrigo Honors Sheryl Crow With 'Strong Enough' Performance
Olivia Rodrigo helped celebrate Sheryl Crow's songwriting legacy with a performance of Strong Enough during the 2026 BMI Troubadour Award ceremony in ...
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Lily Allen Moves Some US Tour Dates to Smaller Venues
Lily Allen has explained why several dates on her West End Girl tour in North America were moved from arenas to smaller venues. Speaking about the cha...
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Benny Blanco Says Kindness Helped Him Win Over Selena Gomez
Benny Blanco says there was no complicated strategy behind winning Selena Gomez's heart. For him, the key was much simpler: paying attention and treat...
Sep 16, 2026
Mark Lee Opens a New Solo Chapter With My Friend
Mark Lee has released My Friend, a new solo single that marks the beginning of a fresh phase in his music career. Released on September 10, 2026, the ...
Sep 16, 2026
Taylor Swift Makes Surprise Emmy Cameo in Law & Order: SVU Sketch
Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance during the 2026 Emmy Awards, joining a Law & Order: SVU-themed comedy sketch featuring Mariska Hargitay an...
Sep 16, 2026
