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September 5, 2023

RIP Jimmy Buffet: The “Margaritaville” Singer Dies at 76

Mississippi-born musician Jimmy Buffett has died at the age of 76. He passed away peacefully after a four-year battle with Merkel cell skin cancer, an aggressive form of the disease. His best-known song “Margaritaville” captured the imaginations of listeners everywhere for its escapist lyrics. That same song created a dedicated fanbase of “Parrotheads” and sparked a chain of restaurants embodying the same beachy lifestyle.

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August 31, 2023

13-Year-Old Joins a Busker in the Streets of Ireland for a Beautiful Cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”

The song “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen, first recorded in 1984, has become an anthem that transcends generations and backgrounds. After all, Cohen himself said that “many different hallelujahs exist,” as the tune speaks of finding faith in life itself. No aspect of this song explains this as well as the myriad of covers that have been recorded—some mournful, some full of hope. The version above, sung by 13-year-old Fionn Wheelan, is certainly an inspired take.

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August 25, 2023

RIP Ron Cephas Jones: Emmy-Winning ‘This Is Us’ Star Dies at 66

Actor Ron Cephas Jones, best known for his role on the TV show This Is Us, has died at the age of 66. The Emmy-winner survived a double lung transplant in 2020 at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center but had been struggling with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. An official statement said the condition was the cause of his early passing. Jones was a talent on Broadway as well as on screen.

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August 24, 2023

How Well Do You Know the 90s? Test Your Knowledge [Quiz]

The 1990s are seeing a resurgence, as nostalgia for this decade is peaking. This critical moment in time sits on the cusp of new technology, when people still used payphones, but the internet was slowly creeping its way into homes. From Beverly Hills 90210 to Titanic, great pop culture moments were born in the 90s and left a lasting impression on society. So how well do you know the 1990s?

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