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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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Summer may be winding down, but there's still time for one more unforgettable splash. Celebrate the season with our End of Summer Splash Giveaway for your chance to win $2,00…
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Music News
Jennie Dreams Big: Why Rihanna Is Her Ultimate Career Inspiration
Jennie has identified Rihanna as the kind of artist whose career she hopes to emulate. In a new interview, the BLACKPINK member explained that her adm...
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Britney Spears Shares Her Current Beyoncé and Rihanna Favorites
Britney Spears is giving fans a glimpse into the music currently filling her playlist. In a recent Instagram post, the pop star said Beyonc is among t...
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WAP Reaches Diamond Status Nearly Six Years After Release
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have reached another major milestone with WAP. The Recording Industry Association of America certified the 2020 collab...
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BTS ARIRANG World Tour: How the Group's Rotating Setlist Works
BTS is giving fans a different experience at each stop of the ARIRANG World Tour by rotating surprise songs into the set list. Concert performances so...
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Ariana Grande Refreshes Eternal Sunshine Tour With New Petal Era
Ariana Grande has updated her Eternal Sunshine Tour following the July 31 release of her eighth studio album, Petal. During the tour's Chicago stop, t...
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Phil Collins Praises Taylor Swift's Rise to Global Stardom
Phil Collins has shared his admiration for Taylor Swift, reflecting on an early performance that left a lasting impression on him. During a recent dis...
Aug 04, 2026
Pop Royalty Reunite: Madonna and Kylie Minogue Surprise WorldPride Crowd
Madonna welcomed Kylie Minogue to the stage during her Club Confessions performance at WorldPride Amsterdam on August 1. The surprise appearance took ...
Aug 04, 2026
Ariana Grande Chooses Personal Well-Being with Post-Tour Hiatus and Musical Exit
Ariana Grande will step away from public-facing work after completing her Eternal Sunshine Tour in London on September 1. Her representative confirmed...
Aug 04, 2026
