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MusicRare Early Tupac Recording Heads to Auction Through Wax Poetics
Before stadium crowds, platinum albums, and global fame, Tupac Shakur was just a teenager with a sharp pen and something to say. One ordinary day in 1988, that voice was…
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Local NewsBoston Resumes Frostival Activities in February With Ferris Wheel, Winter Lodge
After debuting in December with holiday-themed drone experiences in Boston, Frostival returns for the first part of the new year. Immersive experiences will be centered on the Frostival Lodge at…
Michael Vyskocil
Music
MusicThis Day in Hip-Hop and R&B History: January 17
Jan. 17 is remembered for the many iconic moments it has introduced in hip-hop and R&B. Lil Jon was born on this day in 1971. He produced some of the…
Bianca Barratt
The GetUp Crew Podcast
GetUp Crew: What’s Hot & Trending (1/16/26)
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Entertainment
EntertainmentChalamet and Downey Jr. Coin ‘Dunesday’ for December Movie Showdown
Hollywood just got a little more exciting. Timothée Chalamet, 30, and Robert Downey Jr., 60, revealed they are teaming up to create a new “Barbenheimer” moment. During a recent Q&A…
Kayla Morgan
EntertainmentNetflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment Enter New Worldwide Deal
Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment are furthering their relationship with a new, global Pay-1 deal. On Thursday (January 15), they announced that the multi-year agreement will allow Sony feature films…
Randi Moultrie
Second Date Update On The :10s Podcasts
Second Date Update: (8:10) Thanks but No Thanks (1/16/26)
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Lifestyle
Human InterestThis Day in Sports History: January 17
Sports in January include the NBA and NHL seasons, NFL playoffs, college bowl games, some college basketball tournaments, the Australian Open for tennis, UFC Fight Nights, Formula E, and PGA…
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