Rap pioneers JVC Force put the suburbs on the hip-hop map with the iconic anthem “Strong Island” in the late 1980s — and ...

From Rakim and Lauryn Hill to Kendrick Lamar and Drake, these 19 Hip Hop heavyweights each have the impact and legacy to ...

Turning "Many Men" into a fake Marvin Gaye track isn't a tribute. It's a reminder that too many people only hear rap when it sounds like something else.

The Tamagotchi Nano My Melody and Kuromi virtual pets are on the way, and the price went up for these Sanrio toys.

Lazarus and Rakim’s “Not to Be Defined” bridges generations of hip-hop with sharp lyricism and timeless energy. October 2025, Hip-hop history is being written as “Not to Be Defined” by Detroit-based ...

James M. Melody ‘Jim’ of Weymouth died unexpectedly on September 30, 2025. He was 64. Jim was born in Boston and grew up in Weymouth. After attending UMass Amherst, Jim made his way to New York City ...

The 44-minute film tells the story of the musical group founded in 1942 by Beaumont voice and music teacher Eloise Milam.

When it comes to everyday accessories and gaming peripherals, Sanrio has put its characters on just about anything. This includes familiar faces such as Hello Kitty and Kuromi, but one other lovable ...

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Several years ago, our daughter, now 16, was fondled by an older cousin. We called the police, and the boy received probation. My husband gets up early in the morning. He sets his work clothes out in ...

Guest columnist Melody Glendell-Gazso of Cleveland is the mother of Amber, a graduate of The Ohio State University; Alexandra (Ally), an 11th-grader at Holy Name High School; and Aleena (Apple), a ...

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties is laying off 81 people as it shutters Melody Health, its primary care practice. The organization, which made the announcement on Monday, Oct.