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    Out hip-hop artist/arapper MarcWayne readies D.C. Black Pride performance

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    Out hip-hop artist/arapper MarcWayne readies D.C. Black Pride performance

    Former fashion guru switched to music after stint living in Washington

    May 22nd | by Joey DiGuglielmo

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    Rehoboth legends Pamala Stanley and Magnolia Applebottom primed for summer ’19

    Their favorite meals, hidden gems, on-stage experiences and more

    May 17th | by Joey DiGuglielmo

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    Watch: Adam Lambert releases classic rock sounding single 'New Eyes'

    Queen's Brian May praised the track

    May 16th | by Mariah Cooper

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    Out singer Bobby Jo Valentine to perform at Christ Congregational church this weekend

    Award-winning songwriter known for spiritual themes

    May 10th | by Joey DiGuglielmo

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    Listen: Madonna releases new single 'Crave' featuring Swae Lee

    This is the third single from her album 'Madame X'

    May 10th | by Mariah Cooper

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    Night Out at ‘Tosca’

    Pride event planned for LGBT opera lovers

    May 9th | by Mariah Cooper

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    Amy Ray has two regional dates planned

    Indigo Girls co-founder touring behind solo album ‘Holler’

    May 9th | by Mariah Cooper

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    Watch: Iggy Azalea recruits Trixie Mattel and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo for 'Started' music video

    The 'RuPaul's Drag Race' alumni help the Australian rapper kill her sugar daddy

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