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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

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

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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

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

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    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

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