Blondie, Simple Minds & more set for 2024 Cruel World Festival

Samir Hussein/WireImage Blondie and Simple Minds are among the artists confirmed for the annual Cruel World Festival, happening May 11 in Pasadena, California.  The festival features a lineup heavy on acts from or influenced by the ’80s alternative and new wave

California faces $26 billion budget shortfall

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The State of California’s wallet is a bit lighter than expected—to the tune of about $26 billion. That’s how much budget revenue failed to materialize by the end of the 2022-2023 fiscal year, according to the state

Michael Stipe opens up about his long-in-the-works solo album

Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images R.E.M. fans have been anxiously awaiting a solo album from the band’s frontman, Michael Stipe, and it sounds like it may be on its way…eventually. In a new interview with The New York Times, conducted over the course of

Brent Farris drops the mike!

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“I don’t want to fade away—give me one more day, please!” pleaded Eric Clapton on the ‘70s radio staple, “Bell Bottom Blues.” Brent Farris doesn’t want to fade away either. But the recently retired radio personality—considered by

Building a greener future

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Jaime Delgado knew from a young age he wanted to pursue a career that benefited the environment. Born in Jalisco, Mexico in 1980, Jaime and his family moved to the states when he was a boy; he earned