Jai Paul Emerges, Tentatively, for His First Headlining Concert
After two appearances at the Coachella festival this month, the enigmatic British producer and singer brought an evening of nostalgia to Knockdown Center in Queens.
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Ed Sheeran, Accused of Copying Marvin Gaye, Testifies He Wrote His Song
The singer was accused of copying his ballad “Thinking Out Loud” from Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” In court, he said he and a co-writer created the song, inspired by his grandparents.
Readers’ Picks: 12 Motivating Workout Songs
Listen to Mary J. Blige, Gang of Four, Outkast and one track that was far and away the most frequently suggested.
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Harry Belafonte, 96, Dies; Barrier-Breaking Singer, Actor and Activist
In the 1950s, when segregation was still widespread, his ascent to the upper echelon of show business was historic. But his primary focus was civil rights.