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With a word from an Eminem track added to the dictionary, this brings up the question of how much of language is affected by music?

Eminem phrase added to the dictionary. How much does music affect language?

By Peter Zemeske | May 10, 2019

With a word from an Eminem track added to the dictionary, this brings up the question of how much of language is affected by music?

"HOMECOMING: a film by Beyoncé" displays the music icon's performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2018.

Beyoncé displays musical talent in Netflix documentary

By Peter Zemeske | May 3, 2019

"HOMECOMING: a film by Beyoncé" displays the music icon's performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2018.

The Cranberries' lead singer Dolores O'Riordan performs in Barcelona on October 4, 2012. The album "In the End" is a tribute to her by The Cranberries following her death in 2018.

The Cranberries create one last album to honor late lead vocalist

By Peter Zemeske | April 28, 2019

The Cranberries' lead singer Dolores O'Riordan performs in Barcelona on October 4, 2012. The album "In the End" is a tribute to her by The Cranberries following her death in 2018.

The Lonely Island, Steve Aoki and others to headline Summerfest

By Peter Zemeske | April 23, 2019

Summerfest runs June 26-30 and July 2-7 this year in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The music festival boasts an impressive 11-day span and attracts over 700,000 attendees every year, according to 2018 statistics from Summerfest. What also sets Summerfest apart...

Lil Nas X's single "Old Town Road" stirred controversy when it was pulled from Billboard's Hot Country Songs list March 21. He has since collaborated with Billy Ray Cyrus on a remix of the song, which was released April 5.

Lil Nas X’s Country Single Pulled From Billboard, Musical Genres Hurt Musicians

By Peter Zemeske | April 17, 2019

Lil Nas X's single "Old Town Road" stirred controversy when it was pulled from Billboard's Hot Country Songs list March 21. He has since collaborated with Billy Ray Cyrus on a remix of the song, which was released April 5.

Green Tangerine Records to offer great deals on Record Store Day

By Peter Zemeske | April 11, 2019

DeKALB — Some say vinyl records capture music the way it was meant to be heard, and Record Store Day lets music lovers own records not able to be bought online. To score exclusive releases, giveaways and refreshments, Green Tangerine Records is hosting...

Tesla CEO releases song to honor Harambe

By Peter Zemeske | April 9, 2019

In a move expected by no one, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk released a song March 30 dedicated to the late gorilla, Harambe. “RIP Harambe” was uploaded to the fictional Emo G Records’ SoundCloud page and has since racked up 1.74 million listens.Musk...

Rapper Nipsey Hussle sits at an NBA basketball game March 29, 2018. Hussle was shot and killed March 31 outside his clothing store after a confrontation with Eric Holder.

Rapper gunned down outside store, leaves short but impactful legacy

By Peter Zemeske | April 8, 2019

Rapper Nipsey Hussle sits at an NBA basketball game March 29, 2018. Hussle was shot and killed March 31 outside his clothing store after a confrontation with Eric Holder.

DeKalb welcomes Scottish rockers

By Peter Zemeske | April 1, 2019

World renowned bagpipe rockers the Red Hot Chilli Pipers brought their Scottish-tinged rock covers and original music to the Egyptian Theatre Friday.Not to be confused with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers formed in Scotland in 2002...

‘Live At The Apollo’ captivates campus

By Peter Zemeske | March 25, 2019

Black Male Initiative hosted “Live at the Apollo” at the Holmes Student Center Thursday night as their annual spring event. The night had contestants competing for a $300 prize with the winner determined by three judges. Many different kinds of acts...

Barbra Streisand and Michael Jackson at the Scopus Awards Dec. 14, 1986 in Los Angeles. The late king of pop's reputation has been demolished due to accusations of child molestation.

Michael Jackson Estate fights HBO following Jackson docuseries

By Peter Zemeske | March 24, 2019

Barbra Streisand and Michael Jackson at the Scopus Awards Dec. 14, 1986 in Los Angeles. The late king of pop's reputation has been demolished due to accusations of child molestation.

R. Kelly explodes during interview, further damaging his reputation

By Peter Zemeske | March 20, 2019

Disgraced R&B star R. Kelly has brought himself further grief in addition to his sexual assault allegations filed against him after exploding in the March 8 interview with CBS’s Gayle King. The interview brought out an aggressive side of Kelly that...