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Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar Make Grammy History With Landmark Wins
LOS ANGELES — Two of music’s biggest stars made history Sunday night at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, with groundbreaking wins that echoed far beyond the stage of Crypto Arena. Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny became the first artist to win Album of the Year with a Spanish-language record, while rapper Kendrick Lamar surpassed Jay-Z…
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Families Frustrated by Last-Minute School Closures
Prince George’s County — Prince George’s County Public Schools closed abruptly on Monday, Feb. 2, due to snow and ice hazards following a severe winter storm, frustrating many families caught off guard by the late notice. District officials said the Code Blue closure was declared early that morning due to icy roads, sidewalk hazards, burst…
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Maryland Eyes High-Tech ‘Sphere’ Entertainment Venue at National Harbor
Maryland state and county officials announced plans this month to bring a scaled-down version of the high-tech Sphere entertainment venue to National Harbor, a move they say will fuel economic growth and cultural activity in the Washington metropolitan area. The project, a 6,000-seat spherical venue similar in design to the iconic Las Vegas Sphere, would…
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Go-Go Awards 2025 celebrate 50 years of D.C.’s sound, legacy and next generation
WASHINGTON — The 2025 Go-Go Awards returned this year with a clear message: Washington’s homegrown sound is alive, evolving and still deeply rooted in community. Held at the historic Lincoln Theatre, the annual ceremony honored the artists, bands, and cultural stewards who continue to preserve and advance go-go music — a genre born in the…
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The Man Who Made Us Laugh: Remembering Paul Reubens
HBO’s new two-part documentary, airing May 23, reveals the deeply personal and complex life of Paul Reubens—the man behind the bow-tied, bicycle-riding icon, Pee-wee Herman. In Pee-wee as Himself, director Matt Wolf pulls back the curtain on a figure both celebrated and misunderstood. Known for his manic energy, childlike wonder, and the unmistakable gray suit,…
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