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Governor announces emergency food support program

Sentara Healthcare, Truist and the Federation of Virginia Food Banks started an initiative to provide free meals to families during the pandemic. The “We Care” COVID-19 Virginia Emergency Food Support Plan features a five-day food supply and will be distributed through Virginia’s seven regional food banks and their associated partners. Northam is now helping to…

Hampton Roads cities prepare for impact of Hurricane Isaias

Hurricane Isaias is forecast to reach coastal North Carolina and the Hampton Roads area by Monday or Tuesday. Hampton Roads residents are encouraged to Know Your Zone, stock emergency supply kits, and stay informed. Stock your emergency supply kit with non-perishable food, water, medications, batteries, flashlights and important documents. Have a plan for pets and make sure…

Virginia Zoo will alter operations due to the pandemic, heat wave

The Zoo will be adapting new operating procedures Saturday, August 1. “We can ensure you the safety of our staff, animals and guests are our number one priority,” said Greg Bockheim, Executive Director of the Virginia Zoo. “As we learn more about the virus, watch local trends and deal with the circumstances Mother Nature gives…

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Wale shares his disappointment over MTV VMA snub: "I failed again" July 31, 2020
Steven Ferdman/Getty ImagesRapper Wale feels like he was snubbed not getting a nomination during the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. The Imperfect Storm rapper said, "I failed again," while retweeting Billboard's announcement of this year's nominees on Thursday. "I shouldn’t be this disappointed. I know I shouldn’t but here we are." MTV announced this year's nominees, including two poignant categories: Best Music Video from Home and […]
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Neil Young releases updated anti-President Trump version of his 2006 song "Lookin' for a Leader" July 31, 2020
Reprise RecordsNeil Young has officially released his updated live acoustic version of his politically charged 2006 song "Lookin' for a Leader." The new rendition, which features lyrics that take aim at current U.S. president Donald Trump and call for him to be voted out of office, can be heard and viewed at the folk-rock legend's […]
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Grandson shares new single, "Riptide" July 31, 2020
Fueled By Ramen Grandson has premiered a new song called "Riptide." The track, which you can download now via digital outlets, follows the previously released tune "Identity." Both songs were co-produced by Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda. "These songs have a lot to do with the conflict we find between making painful change or dealing with […]
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NLE Choppa releases his new single "Narrow Road" featuring Lil Baby July 31, 2020
Warner RecordsTo celebrate his forthcoming Top Shotta album, Memphis-bred rapper NLE Choppa dropped his new single, "Narrow Road" featuring Lil Baby. The 17-year old rapper brings an infectious flow, as Lil BaBy brings the Atlanta heat, while the two reflect on their reputations in and out the streets. This is the duo's first collaboration, since Choppa's May release, "Different Day," which remixed Lil Baby’s My Turn cut "Emotionally Scarred." Though […]
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Deluxe reissues of Paul McCartney's 1997 'Flaming Pie' album released today July 31, 2020
MPL/Capitol/UMeThe 13th and latest installment of Paul McCartney's ongoing Archive Collection reissue campaign, a remastered and expanded version of his 1997 album Flaming Pie, was released today. The reissue is available in multiple formats and configurations, including a five-CD/two-DVD/four-LP Collector's Edition, a five-CD/two-DVD Deluxe Edition, and three-LP, two-LP and two-CD sets. Flaming Pie was co-produced […]
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Sheryl Crow revamps "Woman in the White House" for 2020 July 31, 2020
Credit: Dove ShoreSheryl Crow has released a reimagined take on her 2012 B-side track, "Woman in the White House." While the original song had a country twang, this new version contains rocking guitars and pounding drums. It also features some slight tweaks to the lyrics, though the straightforward chorus stays the same."Don't you think it's […]
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Listen to Skip Marley's new single, "Make Me Feel" featuring Ari Lennox and Rick Ross July 31, 2020
Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BETRising reggae star Skip Marley delivers his new single "Make Me Feel," featuring rapper Rick Ross and one of R&B's leading ladies Ari Lennox. Ari's harmonic vocals float over Marley's smooth tone, similar to his family's vocal legacy, as the grandson of the legendary musician Bob Marley. The song sends a timely message to remind the world to look towards […]
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How Taylor Swift shot her new video under lock and key, amid COVID-19 July 31, 2020
Beth GarrabrantWhen Taylor Swift released her surprise album folklore, she also released a music video she directed for her first single, "cardigan." Now an article in Vanity Fair details how she managed to make the video despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Oscar-nominated cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, who's also worked with Taylor on her video for "The Man," […]
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Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson featured on new version of Badfinger's "Day After Day" July 31, 2020
Cleopatra RecordsJethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson has lent his flute talents to a new version of the 1971 Badfinger hit "Day After Day," which also features guitar by veteran English rocker Terry Reid and accompaniment from the U.K.'s Manchester String Quartet. The new version of the song, which is available now as a digital single […]
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