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Dutch Producer Roselilah Wins Second Grammy with Kendrick Lamar
SportsFeb 3

Dutch Producer Roselilah Wins Second Grammy with Kendrick Lamar

Utrecht native Roselilah just claimed her second Grammy at age 28, co-producing Kendrick Lamar's chart-topping hit "Luther." The Dutch beatmaker has been crafting music since she was 12, selling beats online and collaborating with hip-hop's biggest names.

Dutch News2 min read
Lamar Jackson Embraces Fresh Start With Ravens Coach
SportsMay 28

Lamar Jackson Embraces Fresh Start With Ravens Coach

After eight seasons with one head coach, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is thriving under new leadership and bringing renewed energy to the team. The two-time MVP says the coaching change feels like a "breath of fresh air" as he builds chemistry with Head Coach Jesse Minter.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Lamar Odom Calls Himself a 'Walking Miracle' After 2015
Community HeroesApr 1

Lamar Odom Calls Himself a 'Walking Miracle' After 2015

Former NBA champion Lamar Odom survived 12 strokes and six heart attacks after a 2015 overdose that doctors said should have killed him. His story of recovery continues to inspire people facing their own battles. #

Google: miracle recovery2 min read
Ravens Hire Jesse Minter as New Head Coach
Community HeroesJan 23

Ravens Hire Jesse Minter as New Head Coach

The Baltimore Ravens have tapped defensive mastermind Jesse Minter, 42, to lead the team into its next chapter after John Harbaugh's 18-year tenure. The move pairs one of football's brightest coaching minds with two-time MVP Lamar Jackson in a fresh start that has fans buzzing with hope.

Sky Sports2 min read
Marine Captain Gives Walmart Worker Ride in Snowstorm
Acts of KindnessMay 14

Marine Captain Gives Walmart Worker Ride in Snowstorm

When Marine Corps Captain Ramarro Lamar spotted a man trudging through a November snowstorm in the middle of a Woodridge street, he did what any good neighbor would do. That simple act of kindness connected two strangers in an unexpected way.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Wrong Number Leads to 7-Year Friendship Across Generations
Acts of KindnessJul 9

Wrong Number Leads to 7-Year Friendship Across Generations

A texting mistake connected 23-year-old Kendrick Constant to a group of Park City friends twice his age. Seven years later, they're family.

Upworthy3 min read
59 Graduates Age 17 to 60 Walk Stage in Livingston
Community HeroesMay 24

59 Graduates Age 17 to 60 Walk Stage in Livingston

A grandmother and teenager crossed the stage together as Lamar State College Orange celebrated 59 graduates spanning four decades of life experience. Most were the first in their families to earn a college degree.

Google: graduation achievement2 min read
Texas College Graduates 649 Students, 71% First-Gen
SolutionsJun 5

Texas College Graduates 649 Students, 71% First-Gen

Lamar State College Orange just celebrated its largest graduating class ever, with 649 students earning degrees and certificates this spring. More than seven out of ten graduates are the first in their families to finish college.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Gamer Helps Non-League Team Win After Virtual Success
Community HeroesMar 27

Gamer Helps Non-League Team Win After Virtual Success

A 23-year-old who led Kings Park Rangers to online glory in Football Manager 26 traveled 500 miles to help the real team win their match. His tactical advice helped them beat Framlingham Town 3-2 to reach joint top of the table.

BBC Sport2 min read
Ted Lasso Films at Negro Leagues Museum in Kansas City
Community HeroesFeb 11

Ted Lasso Films at Negro Leagues Museum in Kansas City

Jason Sudeikis is bringing the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to millions of viewers worldwide when Ted Lasso returns in 2026. The Kansas City native shut down the historic museum to film episodes exploring the parallel histories of racial barriers in baseball and English soccer.

MLB News3 min read
Afrobeats Star Tiwa Savage: Raising My Son to Be Kind
Acts of KindnessJan 19

Afrobeats Star Tiwa Savage: Raising My Son to Be Kind

Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage is raising her 10-year-old son Jamil with one core value above all else: kindness. In a heartfelt interview, she shared how she's teaching him to treat women with respect and become a good man.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Tampa Dancer's Real Proposal Seen by 136 Million at Halftime
Acts of KindnessFeb 11

Tampa Dancer's Real Proposal Seen by 136 Million at Halftime

Victor Dimaren turned a Super Bowl halftime performance into a genuine engagement moment when Bad Bunny handed him a ring to propose to his girlfriend Emma Eldridge. The Tampa breakdancer's real-life proposal reached 136 million viewers worldwide during one of entertainment's biggest stages.

Google News - Entertainment2 min read
Economist Proves Hip-Hop Doesn't Harm Society After All
Solutions4h ago

Economist Proves Hip-Hop Doesn't Harm Society After All

A groundbreaking study analyzing 40 years of hip-hop data reveals the genre doesn't negatively influence behavior like critics claim. Economist Roland Fryer used hard numbers to settle one of culture's most heated debates.

TED2 min read
Celine Dion Returns to Paris Stage After Health Battle
Community HeroesMar 31

Celine Dion Returns to Paris Stage After Health Battle

Celine Dion will perform her first full concerts in years this September in Paris, marking a triumphant return after battling stiff-person syndrome. The 10-show residency at Paris La Défense Arena proves her determination to get back to what she loves most.

Google News - Entertainment2 min read
Economist Defends Hip-Hop With 40 Years of Data
InnovationMar 3

Economist Defends Hip-Hop With 40 Years of Data

What if we could finally measure hip-hop's real impact beyond the controversy? Economist Roland Fryer analyzed four decades of radio data and rap lyrics to answer one of culture's most heated debates with hard science.

TED2 min read
Rock Hall Welcomes Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Sade in 2026
Global NewsApr 14

Rock Hall Welcomes Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Sade in 2026

Nine legendary artists will join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2026, celebrating decades of musical innovation across genres. From British rock icons to hip-hop pioneers, this year's class honors the diverse sounds that shaped modern music.

Google News - Entertainment2 min read
Team USA Athletes Share Their Pre-Competition Rituals
SportsJan 26

Team USA Athletes Share Their Pre-Competition Rituals

From Taylor Swift sing-alongs to silent mantras, Winter Olympics and Paralympics athletes reveal the deeply personal routines that transform nerves into performance. These tiny rituals prove that even the world's best need their own unique ways to find their zone.

Womens Health3 min read
Bruce Springsteen Museum Opens in New Jersey Hometown
InnovationJun 12

Bruce Springsteen Museum Opens in New Jersey Hometown

A new $53 million museum celebrating Bruce Springsteen and American music history opens Saturday in Long Branch, New Jersey, where The Boss was born. The center features rare artifacts from music legends and tells the story of protest through song.

Japan Today2 min read
NFL Takes Half-Time Shows Global With 9-Country Tour
SportsJun 5

NFL Takes Half-Time Shows Global With 9-Country Tour

The NFL is bringing its famous Super Bowl half-time show experience to seven countries in 2026, marking the biggest international expansion of live music entertainment in the league's history. What started with Michael Jackson in 1993 has grown into a cultural phenomenon that now transcends borders and brings music stars to fans worldwide.

BBC Sport2 min read
Japanese Rock Band Mrs. GREEN APPLE Hits Global Top 15
VideosApr 17

Japanese Rock Band Mrs. GREEN APPLE Hits Global Top 15

A three-piece rock band from Japan just cracked the world's top 15 best-selling artists without any international marketing campaign. Mrs. GREEN APPLE achieved what no Japanese act has done before, powered entirely by devoted fans at home.

Google News - South Korea Breakthrough3 min read

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