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Tyrone Hashimoto sets October release for new single
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Tyrone Hashimoto will release “Wake Up in the Morning Sun” on Oct. 2, 2026, with a live performance planned that same day in Tokyo.
Historic Mozart-linked Stainer violin heads to Washington performance
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A Jacob Stainer violin linked in provenance to Mozart, Wranitzky, Haydn and Beethoven will be featured Sept. 27 in Potomac, Maryland, in a National Chamber Orchestra event led by Julien Benichou.
LOKIXXIMO readies global premiere of VAKERA after Dominican media tour
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Dominican-American artist LOKIXXIMO is pushing his Bonao roots onto a larger stage with the upcoming global premiere of “VAKERA,” following a media tour across the Dominican Republic and an NFL licensing milestone tied to Super Bowl LX. The…
Ma Prison wins top honors at Mindfield Film Festival
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Kitty Harper’s British short drama Ma Prison picked up multiple awards at the 9th Annual Mindfield Film Festival in Albuquerque, including Best Narrative Short and acting honors.
Soboba Casino Resort books Larry Hernández for Sept. 19 show
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Soboba Casino Resort will host regional Mexican music star Larry Hernández at its Event Center on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. The 21-and-over concert adds another high-profile act to the San Jacinto-area resort’s entertainment calendar.
On The Record with Christian Briggs breaks into top 10% of podcasts worldwide
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The economics and financial-policy podcast has climbed into the top 10% of podcasts worldwide, according to Listen Notes’ Listen Score.
Epic Fit Fest returns to Frisco with Meagan Good, Jasmine Crockett and Dorrough
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Epic Fit Fest 2026 will take place Sept. 12 at The Star in Frisco, Texas, with a lineup that includes Meagan Good, Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Dorrough.
Richard Hatem launches 2026 Light in the Dark Tour
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Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Bookshelf will hit six cities in the U.S. and Canada from Sept. 13-20, 2026, ending with a featured appearance at the 24th Annual Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Dîner en Blanc DC draws nearly 4,000 to Pennsylvania Avenue
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Dîner en Blanc Washington DC held its 11th edition on Aug. 29, turning Pennsylvania Avenue between the U.S. Capitol and the White House into a white-clad picnic and performance space.
Tyrone Hashimoto sets Sept. 11 release for new single Setonaikai
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Japanese singer-songwriter Tyrone Hashimoto will release his new single “Setonaikai” on Sept. 11, 2026, with the song inspired by Japan’s Inland Sea. The release adds to a long catalog that includes more than 600 original songs and years of work…
Rick Lance joins Voices of 250 project
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Rick Lance Studio says voice actor and narrator Rick Lance is taking part in Voices of 250, a national initiative tied to the 250th anniversary of American independence.
US Copyright Office fees are set to jump nearly 43% in November
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The U.S. Copyright Office’s new fee schedule is set to take effect in mid-November unless Congress blocks it, with the sharpest increases hitting music-related filings.
Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner raises more than $500,000 for veterans
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The annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner returned to Nashville on Sept. 10 and raised more than $500,000 for The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project.
Gerstner to make Presidential Medal of Freedom cases
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H. Gerstner & Sons has been selected to manufacture the wooden presentation cases for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, joining a Rhode Island-led supply chain of American manufacturers.
Christian Briggs warns CBDCs could end cash privacy
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Economist and commentator Christian Briggs used a new episode of On The Record to argue that central bank digital currencies could expand government control over payments, identity, and spending.
House of Worship lands on Fandango after 400-theater debut
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House of Worship is now available to rent or buy exclusively on Fandango for a limited time, following its rollout in more than 400 U.S. theaters last week.
Jacksonville nonprofit founder builds Haitian support platform through charity and media
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Linda Etienne, a Jacksonville-based Haitian-American founder known as Coach Linda, is expanding Coach Linda Charity Inc. and The Coach Linda Show to serve Haitian families with aid, faith-based messaging and digital media.
Latinx consumers want more bundled digital services, survey finds
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A new Horowitz Research survey finds U.S. Latinx consumers are leaning into bundled digital services, especially home internet paired with mobile.
Influential Women Podcast releases episode with Chef Aarthi Sampath
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The Influential Women Podcast has released a new episode featuring Chef Aarthi Sampath, founder of New York restaurant Drāvida, on building a business through resilience and self-belief.
Dominant Animals returns to Teatro LATEA for Hispanic Heritage Month run
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Cris Eli Blak’s Puerto Rican family drama Dominant Animals will return to Teatro LATEA in New York City for three performances Oct. 2-4, 2026. The production digs into machismo, generational trauma and incarceration as VOE Coqui Productions brings…
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