“I think the music that affected me the most in my life happened pretty early,” Lady Gaga tells us. “I feel like those formative years when you’re first discovering music is when you’re like a sponge, ...

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Visits to one of Arizona’s most intact ghost towns will soon be a thing of the past. After more than 30 years of welcoming tourists, the private owners of Ruby will permanently close the abandoned ...

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With Christmas days away, Nevadans can expect the Hallmark Channel’s steady stream of holiday films. From a small-town girl unknowingly falling in love with the Christmas prince to the ambitious ...

Whether you're a California native, a transplant, or simply dream of living there, the world of music offers no shortage of tunes written in tribute to the Golden State. These songs span a wide range ...

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For most of us, Sweet Caroline is a raucous football anthem belted out in lairy post-match celebrations - but after watching this film, you'll never hear it in the same way again. Debuting on New Year ...

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Billboard highlights several new holiday songs across country, Americana, bluegrass and Contemporary Christian music. By Jessica Nicholson 2025 marks a strong season of new music releases as the ...