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• The Latest: Boxing promoter: Ali was the mouth that roared

  09-06-2016 23:34
  
  Hall of Fame boxing promoter Bob Arum says Muhammad Ali put into words what most African-Americans wanted to say but didn't have the courage to do so
  
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• Kimya Dawson playing shows; Aesop Rock on tour now, playing Irving & 'Colbert' on Monday

  09-06-2016 23:30
  
  Aesop Rock also co-produced Blueprint's recently-released Vigilante Genesis, which you can stream the deluxe digital version of.
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• House Benghazi panel interviews 'John from Iowa'

  09-06-2016 23:27
  
  The House Benghazi committee has interviewed two drone sensor operators who were working on the night of the deadly 2012 attacks
  
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• Poster Children celebrating 'Daisychain Reaction' 25th anniversary with tour

  09-06-2016 23:12
  
  If you see Kay, tell her the Poster Children are touring are touring for the first time in 12 years.
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• Big Freedia's new passion: cooking

  09-06-2016 23:09
  
  She's known for her twerking, but she may soon be just as known for her cooking: Bounce artist Big Freedia shows of her culinary skills In season five of her reality show on Fuse
  
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• Schedule, notable attendees for Muhammad Ali funeral

  09-06-2016 23:03
  
  A schedule of events and notable attendees expected for Muhammad Ali's funeral on Friday
  
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• Ali remembered in prayer as an icon who pushed for unity

  09-06-2016 23:00
  
  Ali's Muslim prayer service exposes the religion to millions
  
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• Tyondai Braxton playing shows, including National Sawdust

  09-06-2016 22:44
  
  Former Battles member/vocalist Tyondai Braxton has been making some live appearances this year, including Moogfest and FORM Arcosanti Fest, and he has more coming up. He plays the Switchboard Festival in San Francisco in June and a Paris show in July, followed by NYC...
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• Archie Griffin's brother, others file suits over concussions

  09-06-2016 22:40
  
  The brother of two-time Ohio State Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin is one of the plaintiffs in a series of lawsuits filed by former college players who say they suffer the effects of concussions
  
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• 10 Rock Shows To Catch At Northside Festival 2016

  09-06-2016 22:39 via bkmag.com
  
  It’s finally here! Today marks the kick off of Northside Festival’s music portion, and thanks to the hard work of everyone involved with the festival, there are so many excellent shows to attend that I’ve separated previews out by genre to help Brooklynites parse the extensive schedules. For those who associate Northside Fest mostly with indie rock, yes, that is the bread and butter here. Luckily, an emphasis on local bands and other people from underrepresented factions reveal
  
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• Lee Ranaldo and Leah Singer performing "Sight Unseen" art piece at ISSUE Project Room

  09-06-2016 22:27
  
  Sonic Youth's Lee Ranaldo is staying busy as always with projects of all shapes and sizes. Right now he's getting ready to put on a special performance art piece called "Sight Unseen," a collaboration with visual artist Leah Singer which happens June 30 at ISSUE Project Room in Brooklyn...
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• The Dickies touring, playing two classic albums in full in NYC

  09-06-2016 22:25
  
  They'll be playing two of their classic late '70s albums in full, The Incredible Shrinking Dickies and Dawn of the Dickies, at NYC's Bowery Electric in October.
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• Fool's Gold Day Off returning: NYC has Migos, A-Trak, Juelz Santana, Lil Yachty & more

  09-06-2016 22:12
  
  FGDO also happens in Miami and LA (lineups for those TBA).
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• Corrinne Bailey Rae announces North American tour, playing Webster Hall

  09-06-2016 21:53
  
  The UK singer's new album 'The Heart Speaks in Whispers' is out now.
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• Rodriguez touring, playing Town Hall

  09-06-2016 21:28
  
  Rodriguez, whose career was resurrected (and skyrocketed) by the documentary Searching for Sugar Man, continues to tour...
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• The Latest: Pele, Maradona make peace

  09-06-2016 21:25
  
  Football legends Diego Maradona and Pele set aside their differences and sought peace Thursday ahead of the European Championships
  
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• Azealia Banks playing shows, including Highline Ballroom

  09-06-2016 21:20
  
  She also has a new line of plush dolls.
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• Black Sabbath announce "final" US show in San Antonio

  09-06-2016 21:04
  
  Black Sabbath have announced what will supposedly be the final show of their extensive "final" US tour, and therefore their final US show ever. This baby is expected to go down on November 12...
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• The Latest: Ali called most important figure in 20th century

  09-06-2016 20:58
  
  Bob Arum believes Muhammad Ali was as important a public figure as anyone in the 20th century
  
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• Great Directors: Guru Dutt's Kaagaz Ke Phool

  09-06-2016 20:54
  Sunday, August 28, 2016 3:00 pmCentral Library, Dweck CenterThe film tells, in flashback, the story of Suresh Sinha (Dutt), a famous film director in decline.
  
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• Filmmaker claims Beyonce stole his ideas to make 'Lemonade'

  09-06-2016 20:46
  
  A filmmaker has filed a federal lawsuit in New York against Beyonce alleging ideas from his short film were used to create the trailer that accompanied her new visual album "Lemonade."
  
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• Archie Griffin's brother sues over effects of concussions

  09-06-2016 20:44
  
  The brother of two-time Ohio State Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin is one of the plaintiffs in a series of lawsuits filed by former college players who say they suffer the effects of concussions
  
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• Richard Gere on the homeless: It could be me, or you

  09-06-2016 19:59
  
  Actor Richard Gere says he only came to realize how easily someone can end up "lost" and on the streets by playing a homeless man in his new film "Time Out of Mind"
  
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• Review: Shirley Caesar's voice still powerful on new album

  09-06-2016 19:59
  
  Music Review: Shirley Caesar, an influential pillar within the gospel music realm, has a new album, "Fill This House."
  
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• Masterpiece, Big Thief’s Debut, Will Steal Your Heart

  09-06-2016 19:42 via bkmag.com
  
  Every Saturday at midnight in Minneapolis, the longest running cabaret on the planet is held: Balls Cabaret is hosted by Leslie Ball herself, and she begins each show with some history. No other cabaret has run longer, or consecutively, she tells the audience. Not a single Saturday has been missed. Then she invites anyone to come up and perform anything they want for seven minutes. It could be song, poetry, just talking, dance, comedy. After each performance, a man named Ocean plays a
  
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• Christie says he performed 'Hotel California' duet with Bono

  09-06-2016 19:21
  
  New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he once performed a duet of "Hotel California" with U2 frontman Bono for the king of Jordan
  
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• BAMcinemaFest: Meet the Directors of This Year’s Best Brooklyn Films

  09-06-2016 19:00 via bkmag.com
  
  As ever, the eighth annual BAMcinemaFest, running June 15-26, shines a spotlight on the best of American independent film, from hot-topic documentaries to studio-supported rising stars and regional gems. Also as ever, this year’s lineup includes new features from some of our favorite local filmmakers.Zach Clark is the director of Little Sister, a family dramedy set in the period leading up to the 2008 election.
  What neighborhood do you live in, and how long have you been there?
  I’ve
  
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• Three Northside Festival events that won’t cost you a dime

  09-06-2016 18:49
  
  Wolf Parade Photo: Shawn McDonald
  Don’t have a badge for the musical performances at the Northside Festival that kicked off yesterday? Not a problem! This year’s event–which features headliners like Brian Wilson, Kacey Musgraves, Frankie Cosmos and Psychic Ills—also boasts a couple of free shows in Brooklyn that should not be missed. Here’s the run-down:
  Wolf Parade
  June 9
  McCarren Park
  6pm
  RSVP here
  If you missed out Wolf Parade’s string of recent sold-out s
  
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• BAMcinemaFest taps into the cultural moment

  09-06-2016 18:28
  
  You probably don’t look at DVD covers much any more, or movie posters either. If you did, you’d notice that pretty much every movie that could plausibly be called “indie”–it was shot with just a premise and no script, the only camera used in filming was an iPhone, Ethan Hawke is in it–comes emblazoned with medallions announcing that it was featured in a whole pile of film festivals. The problem is that appearing in a festival is no guarantee that the movi
  
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• [CHANGING BROOKLYN] What’s in it for us? Downtowners reject high-rise because it doesn’t have school or subway entrance

  09-06-2016 18:18
  
  See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Lauren GillBrooklyn PaperA developer must build a new school or subway entrance into the 49-story luxury apartment building it wants to erect Downtown, demanded members of a panel, who voted to reject the building on Wednesday night.
  Rampant development has overwhelmed area schools and transit, argued Community Board 2 members, and it is time to take a stand against developers who only contribute to the problem.“This is the first time we had an opport
  
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• Smokey Robinson, Kenny Loggins to headline DC July 4 concert

  09-06-2016 18:01
  
  Smokey Robinson, Kenny Loggins and Gavin DeGraw will headline the annual July Fourth concert outside the U.S. Capitol
  
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• NYC police tackle bicyclist as Obama's motorcade approaches

  09-06-2016 17:57
  
  Authorities say a bicyclist tackled by a New York City police officer as President Barack Obama's motorcade approached has received a summons for disorderly conduct
  
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• Top 'Hamilton' premium ticket pushed to record $849

  09-06-2016 17:40
  
  Be prepared to fork over a lot more Hamiltons to see the Broadway smash "Hamilton."
  
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• Ali to be mourned with traditional Muslim prayer service

  09-06-2016 17:38
  
  Muslims travel from all over world to Louisville for traditional prayers in memorial for boxing great
  
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• 'CSI: Miami' star Adam Rodriguez joins 'Criminal Minds' cast

  09-06-2016 17:34
  
  Former "CSI: Miami" star Adam Rodriguez is joining the behavior analysis unit of the CBS FBI drama, "Criminal Minds."
  
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• Ed Sheeran faces $20M copyright suit over song 'Photograph'

  09-06-2016 17:28
  
  British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is facing a $20 million lawsuit alleging he used another song as the basis for his international hit "Photograph."
  
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• Awesome, baby: Vitale's ESPN deal takes him to 40th season

  09-06-2016 17:25
  
  Dick Vitale has agreed to a one-year contract extension that will keep him at ESPN through his 40th season with the network
  
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• Ali's passing takes Jim Brown, Abdul-Jabbar down memory lane

  09-06-2016 17:20
  
  Ali left a profound effect on many, even fellow legends like Jim Brown and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  
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• Brooklyn’s Best Fish Sandwiches

  09-06-2016 17:05 via bkmag.com
  
  Can we interest you in a fish sandwich? Sure, binging on deep-fried food (on bread) may seem counterintuitive as we plunge headlong into bathing suit season, but there’s no denying the seductive, high-lo convergence of fresh-from-the-ocean filets, swaddled in breading and buns. And they’re a paradisiacal pairing for beer, so throw on a maxi dress and check out Brooklyn’s best.
  Greenpoint Fish & LobsterHaving made the cut amongst our top 50 sandwiches in all of Brooklyn, yo
  
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• 'Ghostbusters' selfie unites past and present casts

  09-06-2016 17:03
  
  A selfie of past and present ghostbusters is making the rounds on social media
  
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• Sure, You Can Borrow My Car!

  09-06-2016 17:00 via bkmag.com
  
  Hey, there! I got your email about wanting to borrow the car. Not everyone in New York has a car and so I think it’s incumbent upon those of us who do to lend them out often. And of course the best use of the car is to take it out of town for the weekend—we all need an escape sometimes—so I was especially glad to learn that you guys’ll be going upstate. So the answer is: Sure! No problem at all!Well, I guess there are some problems. Not with you taking the car, per se, bu
  
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• Review: Beatle Paul makes 'Pure McCartney' mixtape for fans

  09-06-2016 16:55
  
  Review: Paul McCartney's "Pure McCartney" is quirky mix of 67 hits and personal favorites that's both delightful and baffling
  
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• Actor Bruce Campbell says conservative tweet was faked

  09-06-2016 16:43
  
  "Ash vs. Evil Dead" star Bruce Campbell is setting the record straight after he says a conservative Twitter account co-opted a photo of a bloody makeup test for one of his co-stars
  
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• Le Boudoir Is Brooklyn’s Best Secret Bar

  09-06-2016 16:30 via bkmag.com
  
  Some would say it’s not exactly advisable to take a sledgehammer to the walls of your restaurant, but in Tarek Debira and Patricia Ageheim’s case it worked out. The husband-and-wife duo behind Chez Moi in Brooklyn Heights was renovating the place with their business partner Ali Mardassi. Late one night after a few drinks, Debira and Mardassi took a sledgehammer to the wall and discovered two chambers in the basement that were once part of the Atlantic Avenue tunnel—rumored to b
  
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• Queen of the Bookternet: How Rachel Fershleiser Plans to Bring All Book Lovers Online

  09-06-2016 16:15 via bkmag.com
  
  “Wizard of community” Rachel Fershleiser is the queen of books on Tumblr and frankly most of the Internet. Rachel shapes the conversation through projects like Tumblr Book Club and her involvement with organizations like the National Book Foundation, the Brooklyn Book Festival, Lit Hub, and Housing Works.
  You coined the term “bookternet” and in a lot of ways you epitomize its greatest values. What’s been the most rewarding experience you’ve had with the onlin
  
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• Queen of the Bookternet: How Rachel Fershleiser Finds Readers Where They Already Are

  09-06-2016 16:15 via bkmag.com
  
  “Wizard of community” and former queen of books on Tumblr, Rachel Fershleiser recently accepted a new position (effective June 20) as executive director of audience development at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. In addition to helping make book culture thrive online, Rachel is both a tastemaker (check her Tumblr Book Club picks) and an advocate (check her involvement with organizations like the National Book Foundation, the Brooklyn Book Festival, Lit Hub, and Housing
  
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• Nerd Alert: Warcraft‘s a Mess

  09-06-2016 16:00 via bkmag.com
  
  WarcraftDirected by Duncan JonesOpens June 10
  Science fiction and fantasy have often been lumped together, even conflated, especially in the movies. The movie Warcraft, based on the popular video game series, may be most useful as an illustration of how little sense that makes. Its director and cowriter, Duncan Jones, made two very good science fiction movies: Moon, with Sam Rockwell, and Source Code, with Jake Gyllenhaal. They both have elements of the fantastic, yet Warcraft, with its creatur
  
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• Kyle Forester’s Solo Charm

  09-06-2016 16:00 via bkmag.com
  
  There’s a strong chance that you’ve seen Kyle Forester around. You might remember him from his stint in the Elephant Six-associated indie pop band The Ladybug Transistor, or more recently playing in Woods. You may have even stumbled into one of his showcase night’s at Otto’s Shrunken Head, an off-the-wall, off-the-cuff residency he’s held in the Manhattan bar for over 10 years. You may have even seen him hanging at an Au Revoir Simone show, which is fronted by his w
  
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• Andy Cohen is latest celebrity with own book imprint

  09-06-2016 16:00
  
  Andy Cohen has joined Oprah Winfrey, Derek Jeter and Chelsea Handler in the celebrity book imprint club
  
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• No giant TV screens on French terraces during Euro 2016

  09-06-2016 15:59
  
  Bar and restaurants owners won't be allowed to set up giant TV screens outside their businesses during the European soccer championship
  
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