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• Midge Ure touring U.S. in fall, playing NYC with Richard LLoyd ++ reforming Rich Kids for UK punk's 40th anniversary

  06-05-2016 23:57
  
  Midge Ure (Ultravox/Visage) will be touring the East Coast this fall. The NYC stop happens at Gramercy Theatre on October 2 and that show is with Television's Richard Lloyd. Tickets are on sale now...
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• St. Vincent working on new Blondie LP with Johnny Marr, Sia, maybe Kanye, exploring the future of musical medicine with Peter Gabriel

  06-05-2016 23:41
  
  Debbie Harry also says she'd "love to have Ludacris" on the new Blondie album.
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• Before Prince died, doctor's son taught drug users to surf

  06-05-2016 23:33
  
  Andrew Kornfeld's red-eye flight to bring a prescription drug to Prince has been described by his attorney as a "lifesaving mission."
  
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• Queen Restaurant, a Downtown Brooklyn legend

  06-05-2016 23:21
  The drive to carry out a family’s legacy has turned Queen Italian restaurant into a Downtown Brooklyn legend, too. Second-generation Queen chefs Vincent and Pasquino Vitiello uphold their father’s legacy by preserving an Italian family-style neighborhood restaurant with top quality food while putting family and community values first. During its 58 years in the neighborhood, Queen has grown a fanbase of loyal friends near and far.The first manifestation of Queen was a small sandwich
  
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• DJ Kool Herc suing HBO's Vinyl for using him as a character

  06-05-2016 23:07
  
  Hip-hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc is suing HBO's Vinyl. After the show cast Dominique Johnson as a young DJ Kool Herc in a recent episode of the show, Herc (whose real name is Clive Campbell) is suing for unauthorized use of his identity, name and voice as well as trademark infringement...
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• Judge in Prince's estate case authorizes DNA testing

  06-05-2016 22:53
  
  The judge overseeing the Prince estate case has authorized genetic testing on a sample of his blood in case it's necessary to determine who's entitled to shares of the estate
  
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• Obama on Trump: This is not a reality show

  06-05-2016 22:51
  
  In his first remarks about Donald Trump's status as the GOP's presumptive nominee, President Barack Obama aims his message at reporters, not Republicans
  
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• A Trump proposal for national debt would send rates soaring

  06-05-2016 21:10
  
  A Trump proposal for the national debt would send rates soaring
  
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• Memphis Symphony Orchestra, U of M announce partnership

  06-05-2016 19:59
  
  The Memphis Symphony Orchestra and the University of Memphis formed a partnership that organizers say will solve financial problems facing the music organization
  
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• Louie Anderson pays tribute to his late mom with TV role

  06-05-2016 19:50
  
  Louie Anderson's portrayal of a mother on the FX comedy series "Baskets" is influenced by his late mom
  
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• Lin-Manuel Miranda on 'Hamilton,' success, weird requests

  06-05-2016 19:30
  
  The last year has proven to be an incredible journey for 'Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, culminating this week with a record-breaking 16 Tony nominations
  
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• Penguin that wore a wetsuit and starred in kid's book dies

  06-05-2016 19:23
  
  A San Francisco penguin that once sported a wetsuit and also starred in a children book has died at the age off 33
  
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• Warner Music says streaming revenue bigger than downloads

  06-05-2016 19:13
  
  In a further sign that the download era is waning, Warner Music Group said Friday that it made more money from streaming platforms than any other single source of recorded music revenue in the latest quarter
  
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• Music Review: Mellifluous melodies from Darryl Purpose

  06-05-2016 18:35
  
  Yes, Darryl Purpose sounds like James Taylor
  
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• 7 reasons to get excited about Governors Island this summer

  06-05-2016 18:25
  
  Governors Island doesn’t open until May 28, but in the midst of a monsoon-like spring, we need something to look forward to. This 172-acre pocket of parkland will be unveiling some impressive new features this summer, along with its usual lineup of great events. If you always read about the fun things happening on Governors Island, but never actually end up making it there (or haven’t since Governors Ball was actually on Governors Island all those years ago), this is the year t
  
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• Immigrants flee 1 violent situation for another in 'Dheepan'

  06-05-2016 17:54
  
  A trio of Sri Lankan strangers pretends to be a family in order to flee their war-torn country for a safe haven in France in "Dheepan," which is finally opening in U.S. theaters after winning the coveted Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival last year
  
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• 'Finding Neverland' to close this summer on Broadway

  06-05-2016 17:44
  
  "Finding Neverland," which never really found a Broadway audience, will close and ty its luck in London
  
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• Court: Slipknot bassist's child born after he died can sue

  06-05-2016 17:20
  
  The Iowa Supreme Court says deceased Slipknot bassist Paul Gray's daughter may sue for loss of a parent's companionship, even though she was born after her father died
  
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• Review: Cyndi Lauper takes the country roads on 'Detour'

  06-05-2016 16:11
  
  Review: Cyndi Lauper's "Detour," a trip into country territory after her earlier forays into blues and pop standards, is all over the map, held together by her true north of a voice
  
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• R.L. Stine among winners of Children's Choice Book Awards

  06-05-2016 16:03
  
  The latest chiller from R.L. Stine and a middle-grade novel with a transgender theme are among this year's winners of the Children's Choice Book Awards
  
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• Review: Mary Chapin Carpenter shines on wistful new set

  06-05-2016 16:02
  
  Mary Chapin Carpenter's finest work could best be described as ache-country, or maybe Sunday-morning back porch music
  
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• JWoww of 'Jersey Shore' announces birth of 2nd child, a boy

  06-05-2016 15:52
  
  Former "Jersey Shore" star Jenni "JWoww" Farley has welcomed her second child
  
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• Egypt official blames 'Tom and Jerry' for spreading violence

  06-05-2016 14:47
  
  An Egyptian government official has blamed the animated "Tom and Jerry" series for allegedly spreading a culture of violence
  
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• Colton Haynes: 'Terminal anxiety' led to 'Teen Wolf' break

  06-05-2016 14:43
  
  Former "Teen Wolf" star Colton Haynes says "terminal anxiety" is what prompted him to take a break from television
  
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• Opera version of 'The Shining' opens Saturday in Minnesota

  06-05-2016 14:21
  
  An adaptation of Stephen King's "The Shining" by composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell opens Saturday at the Minnesota Opera
  
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• Australia state aims to sue author for fake cancer cure diet

  06-05-2016 14:12
  
  Australian author and blogger Belle Gibson faces a possible government lawsuit after admitting that she lied about beating a normally deadly brain tumor through healthy eating and natural therapies
  
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• Keith Urban explores rhythmic roots on diverse new record

  06-05-2016 13:48
  
  Keith Urban explores his rhythmic roots while blending genre and style on 8th studio album, "RIPCORD."
  
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• Vinyl revival: Czech record maker aims for global dominance

  06-05-2016 12:13
  
  Czech vinyl maker GZ Media considered the biggest in the world expands in Northern America with a brand new plant in Canada and an acquisition in the United States among booming demand
  
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• WILLIAMSBURG: Jesus! Trio steals Christ statue from Williamsburg church

  06-05-2016 11:50
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Ruth BrownBrooklyn PaperBlasphemous bandits stole a statue of Jesus from in front of a Williamsburg church on April 30, police said.Surveillance footage appears to show three troublemakers — one male, two female — swipe the “sacred heart” statue from the Saint Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church on S. Third Street, between Wythe Avenue and Berry Street, at around 2:07 am.Police ask anyone with information to call (800) 577–847
  
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• WILLIAMSBURG: POLL: MTA offers two options for L train closure: bad and worse

  06-05-2016 11:48
  See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Dennis LynchBrooklyn DailyWhat the L kind of choice is that?The Metropolitan Transportation Authority presented subway surfers with two closure plans for fixing the Sandy-ravaged L train tunnel to Manhattan on Thursday — either sever the connection completely for 18 months, or drastically reduce service on the already overcrowded line for three years — but straphangers said it was pretty clear that the authority has already set its mind on optio
  
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• RIVER OF TEARS: POLL: MTA offers two options for L train closure: bad and worse

  06-05-2016 11:44
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Dennis LynchBrooklyn PaperWhat the L kind of choice is that?The Metropolitan Transportation Authority presented subway surfers with two closure plans for fixing the Sandy-ravaged L train tunnel to Manhattan on Thursday — either sever the connection completely for 18 months, or drastically reduce service on the already overcrowded line for three years — but straphangers said it was pretty clear that the authority has already set its mind on optio
  
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• CLASS ACTION: New kids in school: Applications spike at rezoned Vinegar Hill elementary

  06-05-2016 11:30
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Lauren GillBrooklyn PaperThey want to keep it old school.Kindergarten applications for a struggling elementary school next to a Vinegar Hill public housing complex have spiked since the city controversially expanded the area it serves to include one of Brooklyn’s wealthiest neighborhoods, but parent leaders warned the new moms and dads from trying to turn the institution into a literal playground for the rich.“We don’t need any galloping k
  
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• Police: Ex-NFL player assaults man on Ohio golf course

  06-05-2016 08:24
  
  A former Cleveland Browns player who had his sentencing delayed in an embezzlement case while he participates in a concussion study is now being accused of assaulting a man at a golf course over a loud radio
  
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• Chance the Rapper debuted "Blessings" on 'Fallon,' releasing 'Chance 3′ next week

  06-05-2016 07:20
  
  He played the new song with a gospel choir, a preacher-style sermon from gospel singer Byron Cage, and vocals from soul singer Jamila Woods (it was not unlike when Chance played SNL with Kanye)...
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• POLITICS: Board of Elex suspends Democratic honcho over primary purge

  06-05-2016 06:28
  
  See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Julianne CubaBrooklyn DailyShe does not have their vote.The city has suspended a top Brooklyn Democratic elections worker and opened an investigation into her role in a massive voter-roll purge that disenfranchised borough ballot casters in the recent presidential primary, officials announced on May 5.The Board of Elections voted two days earlier to sideline Democratic chief clerk Betty Ann Canizio — and withhold her six-figure salary — while it
  
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• POLITICS: Board of Elex suspends honcho over Democratic primary purge

  06-05-2016 06:25
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Julianne CubaBrooklyn PaperShe does not have their vote.The city has suspended a top Brooklyn Democratic elections worker and opened an investigation into her role in a massive voter-roll purge that disenfranchised borough ballot casters in the recent presidential primary, officials announced on May 5.The Board of Elections voted two days earlier to sideline Democratic chief clerk Betty Ann Canizio — and withhold her six-figure salary — while it
  
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• WILLIAMSBURG: Predator tried to rape Williamsburg woman in stairwell of her building

  06-05-2016 06:16
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Ruth BrownBrooklyn PaperA dirtbag tried to rape a woman in her Williamsburg building on Tuesday morning, but ran away after she fought him off, police say.The deviant followed the 37-year-old woman into her building near Driggs Avenue and S. Eighth Street at around 8:30 am, stopped her in the stairwell, and pulled her pants and underwear down, according to a report.But the victim yelled for help and fought the predator off, and he ran out of the building an
  
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• What's going on Friday?

  06-05-2016 06:00
  
  Dizzee Rascal, Jon Brion, NYU Strawberry Festival, YACHT, Sheer Mag, Vetiver & more NYC shows tonight.
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• Question authorities: Museum app connects you to historians

  06-05-2016 06:00
  
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• PROSPECT HEIGHTS: Question authorities: Museum app connects you to historians

  06-05-2016 06:00
  
  See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Zach JonesBrooklyn DailyAnswers are just a text away.A new app allows visitors to the Brooklyn Museum to pose questions to a group of history experts and get an immediate response. The Ask Brooklyn Museum app, now available for Android and iPhones, allows museum-goers who are puzzled by the exhibits of boomboxes and Egyptian artifacts to ask their questions anonymously — a boon to those who hate to reveal their ignorance, said a leader of the project.
  
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• PROSPECT HEIGHTS: More than meets the eye: Local artist in ‘Disguise’

  06-05-2016 06:00
  
  Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Julianne CubaBrooklyn DailyThis mask tells the truth.A new exhibit “Disguise: Masks and Global African Art,” now on display at the Brooklyn Museum, showcases historical masks and contemporary issues. One piece, a wooden mask covered with dollar bills and titled “Homeless Hungry Homo,” gives a voice to those who have been ostracized because of their sexual orientation, said its Fort Greene-born cr
  
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• More than meets the eye: Local artist in ‘Disguise’

  06-05-2016 06:00
  
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• JOE KNOWS: Making light of the darkness

  06-05-2016 06:00
  
  See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Joseph StaszewskiBrooklyn DailyI thought I’d seen it all — until the field lights stayed off at the College of Staten Island.The lights failed to turn on during Poly Prep’s baseball clash with Monsignor Farrell on April 29 — because the circuit breaker was off.
  The umpires halted play with the Blue Devils leading 4–0, but they could not stop the action on the field.There was no moping, updating Twitter, or games of Clash of Cha
  
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• BAY RIDGE NIGHTS: Moms love Bay Ridge Nights

  06-05-2016 06:00
  
  See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Dennis LynchBrooklyn DailyThis week Bay Ridge Nights pays tributes to all the moms out there!
  And we think the best way to do that is to behave the way we do every weekend —staying out late and worrying them half to death.Start things off on Friday night by grooving over to the Greenhouse Cafe (7717 Third Ave. between 77th and 78th streets) to catch the 1960s cover outfit Uncle Rip — a local supergroup made up of musicians from various area band
  
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• ART: Question authorities: Museum app connects you to historians

  06-05-2016 06:00
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Zach Jonesfor Brooklyn PaperAnswers are just a text away.A new app allows visitors to the Brooklyn Museum to pose questions to a group of history experts and get an immediate response. The Ask Brooklyn Museum app, now available for Android and iPhones, allows museum-goers who are puzzled by the exhibits of boomboxes and Egyptian artifacts to ask their questions anonymously — a boon to those who hate to reveal their ignorance, said a leader of the proj
  
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• ART: More than meets the eye: Local artist in ‘Disguise’

  06-05-2016 06:00
  
  Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Julianne CubaBrooklyn PaperThis mask tells the truth.A new exhibit “Disguise: Masks and Global African Art,” now on display at the Brooklyn Museum, showcases historical masks and contemporary issues. One piece, a wooden mask covered with dollar bills and titled “Homeless Hungry Homo,” gives a voice to those who have been ostracized because of their sexual orientation, said its Fort Greene-born cr
  
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• A BRITISHER’S VIEW: Trump-bashing celebs? Don’t let the door hit you on the way out!

  06-05-2016 06:00
  
  See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Shavana AbruzzoBrooklyn DailyGood riddance to bad rubbish.How marvelous that bosom-beating celebrities with the IQ of lint are threatening to leave the country if Donald Trump becomes president, because America doesn’t need rotters who dump on the system that made their sows’ ears into silk purses.One-watt one-percenters are tossing gauntlets like anguished knights in tarnished armor over The Donald’s undeniable successes, but they’r
  
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• Justin Timberlake releases new single "Can't Stop The Feeling" (listen)

  06-05-2016 05:49
  
  Justin Timberlake is about to put out his first new song since 2013's The 20/20 Experience, "Can't Stop The Feeling," which will appear on the soundtrack to the upcoming animated DreamWorks movie Trolls...
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• Carnegie Hall celebrates 125 years and counting

  06-05-2016 05:44
  
  Carnegie Hall has celebrated its 125th anniversary with a gala concert starring James Taylor, Michael Feinstein, Renee Fleming, Itzhak Perlman and Lang Lang
  
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• POLITICS: Purged! Board of Elex suspends second clerk for Primary Day disenfranchisement

  06-05-2016 02:45
  
  See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Julianne CubaBrooklyn DailyShe does not have their vote.The city has suspended a top Brooklyn Democratic elections worker and opened an investigation into her role in a massive voter-roll purge that disenfranchised borough ballot casters in the recent presidential primary, officials announced on May 5.The Board of Elections voted to sideline Democratic chief clerk Betty Ann Canizio — and is withholding her six-figure salary — while it determines
  
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