The family of rapper DMX says he has died at age 50 after a career in which he delivered iconic hip-hop songs such as ‘Ruff Ryders’ Anthem.’
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Gorham High senior to represent Maine in national poetry competition
Emily Paruk will compete in the semifinals May 2 and hopes to advance to the finals May 27, when she would earn a shot at winning a $20,000 cash prize.
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Prince estate will finally release his politically charged 2010 album ‘Welcome 2 America’
The 12-tune album, which includes ‘One Day We’ll All B Free’ and a cover of Soul Asylum’s anthem ‘Stand Up and B Strong,’ will be released July 30.
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Netflix scores streaming rights to new top Sony films
Beginning next year, Sony’s new films will exclusively stream domestically on Netflix after their theatrical runs.
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Applications for federal aid open to arts venues
Music presenters, museum operators and talent representatives are among those eligible for the $16 billion grant program.
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Man, a steal! Rare Superman comic sells for record $3.25 million
While hundreds of thousands of copies of Action Comics #1 were initially published, it’s estimated only about 100 exist today, and in varying conditions.
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Portland man sues over dog leash rule for Baxter Woods
Marc Lesperance says he is challenging the part of the rule that requires dogs in the park to be leashed at all times of the day from April 1 to July 31.
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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry reveal first Netflix docuseries
‘Heart of Invictus’ will follow ‘service members who have suffered life-changing injuries’ on their journey to the Invictus Games.
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Packers’ Rodgers gets surprise during ‘Jeopardy!’ hosting stint
‘Who wanted to kick that field goal?’
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Prayer vigil held outside New York hospital for rapper DMX
The crowd outside White Plains Hospital called ‘DMX! DMX!’