By Asif Shahzad MINGORA, Pakistan (Reuters) – In the Pakistani hometown of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, reminders are frequent of the daughter of scenic northwestern Swat Valley who survived a gun attack – and so are memories of harsh rule by the Taliban. Yousafzai is visiting Pakistan for the first time since the […]

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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — As families of two slain teenagers called for the closure of the abandoned Utah mine shaft where the teens' bodies were dumped, a state mining official said Friday she's hoping it can be sealed off.

Earlier this month, PSB aired a remarkable concert special focused on classical musician Lucia Micarelli. Entitled “An Evening with Lucia Micarelli,” the film showcases both Micarelli’s sublime vocal talents and extraordinary violin playing ability. It also allows the performer to relate details of…

It’s almost summertime, and it is the time of year when RuPaul, the Queen of Drag Queens, wants everyone to “werq it.” For those who are on the outside looking in, RuPaul (b. RuPaul Andre Charles), is a diva who has been on fire ever since she burst onto the scene as a performer, model and […]

Fans of space opera and burlesque are in for a real treat this summer. Beginning in late May, the acclaimed Australian live show “The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody” will be coming to California for a six-date tour. As part of the act’s sojourn across the Golden State, it will make stops at…

Roni Benise is one of the few musicians who has earned the rare distinction of being known only by one name. “Benise,” as many of his fans know his as, is a flamenco artist who hails from an unlikely place. Judging by his music, many would think that he hails from a tropical land such […]

As reported by XXL in late February,  Indiana rapper Ugly God announced plans to release three records in 2018. But, he didn’t nail down any firm release dates for his new material. However, there is now evidence to suggest the “Water” hitmaker will be dropping his new music sooner rather than later…

This December, country music icon George Strait will return to Sin City and he’s not coming alone. On Dec. 7 and 8, Strait will make a two-day stand at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. And just like his previous Strait to Vegas shows, the King of Country Music has enlisted some talented friends to help to…

The 2018 Academy of Country Music Awards is creating buzz with a surprise announcement of the official winners for the new artist awards this week. According to Rolling Stone and Billboard, three big wins have been announced in this category in advance of the April awards show to the delight of…