U.S. Confirms Talks With Russia on Evan Gershkovich Prisoner Swap
The Biden administration and the family of the Wall Street Journal reporter take note of his reaching 100 days in jail.
Dutch Government Collapses Over Plan to Further Limit Immigration
Prime Minister Mark Rutte, one of Europe’s longest-serving leaders, had struggled to reach an agreement with his coalition partners about migration, including more restrictions.
Overlooked No More: Hannie Schaft, Resistance Fighter During World War II
She killed Nazis in the Netherlands and was known as “the girl with the red hair” on their most-wanted list. Then she was executed.
Evva Hanes, Who Made Moravian Cookies World Famous, Dies at 90
She made several varieties of the thin, crispy cookie in a factory next door to her North Carolina home, and sold 10 million of them a year.
Democrats Denounce Biden’s Decision to Send Ukraine Cluster Munitions
Some lawmakers questioned how the United States could maintain the moral high ground while supplying Ukraine with weapons that could harm civilians. Republicans cheered the move.
Review – ‘Presence’ by Kayla Waters
Kayla Waters is back with a new effort for 2023. It is called Presence, and she made a point to compose all ten tracks on the album. Even though she did most of the work, Waters has enlisted a couple of heavyweights for assistance. Her father, Kim Waters, and Chris ‘Big Dog’ Davis. Review –
Kim Scott Tour Dates 2023
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Chris Allard Presents ‘Melodic Collective’ Out Now
Out now is the brand new album by Melodic Collective – a new collaborative contemporary jazz group formed by guitarist Chris Allard, encompassing the diverse musical experience and influences of each of the members to produce a fresh and original cohesive sound. Melodic Collective’s synonymous debut album generates washes of emotionally charged, complex and intellectual
Fantasia Announces New Swimwear Line
Grammy winner Fantasia has announced that her bourgeoning business, Addies Place, will be releasing a line of swimwear. The inspiration for this line comes from her grandmother, Apostle Addie Collins, who passed away in 2015. “Do you remember when swimwear was sexy, yet classy? I want to bring that vibe back with an exclusive Nightgowns
Jazmine Sullivan, H.E.R.’s ‘Girl Like Me’ Goes Platinum
Jazmine Sullivan has a new award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her single “Girl Like Me” featuring H.E.R. is now certified platinum. The acoustic-driven track, produced by Bongo ByTheWay, has sold more than one million equivalent units. It previously went gold in February 2022 after selling 500,000 units. “Girl Like Me,” which