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MARTIN GARRIX CLOSES OUT THE OLYMPICS

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — Martin Garrix recalls watching Tiesto perform at the Olympics opening ceremony in 2004 and that inspired him to become a DJ. Now he’s the one leading the party at the Olympics. Garrix was the last DJ who performed at last night’s closing ceremony. Garrix writes on Instagram he can only hope and dream that he inspired someone the way that Tiesto did for him.

THE CRYSTALS’ BARBARA ANN ALSTON DIES

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Singer Barbara Ann Alston of The Crystals has died. The Charlotte Observer reports Alston died of the flu Feb. 16 in Charlotte at the age of 74. Alston sang lead on The Crystals’ hit “There’s No Other (Like My Baby)” and backup on “Da Doo Ron Ron” and “Then He Kissed Me.” The Crystals’ biggest hit, “He’s A Rebel,” was actually recorded by Darlene Love and The Blossoms.

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022-r-49-(The Crystals, performing “There’s No Other (Like My Baby)”)–The Crystals, performing “There’s No Other (Like My Baby).” (26 Feb 2018)

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ROBIN THICKE HAS A BABY DAUGHTER

UNDATED (AP) — Robin Thicke is a dad again. He writes on Instagram his new daughter, Mia Love Thicke, was born on Thursday. Her mother is Thicke’s girlfriend, April Love Geary. Thicke also has a 7-year-old son, Julian, from his marriage to actress Paula Patton.

YOUNGBOY NEVER BROKE AGAIN ARRESTED

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — YoungBoy Never Broke Again has been arrested in Florida on a fugitive warrant from Georgia. Sheriff’s records show YoungBoy, AKA Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, was booked yesterday in Tallahassee. The sheriff’s report says YoungBoy fled from justice in Waycross, Georgia. It’s not known what the charges are. YoungBoy had rap hits with the songs “Outside Today” and “No Smoke.”

KANE BROWN AND LAUREN ALAINA CELEBRATE “WHAT IFS”

NASHVILLE (AP) — When Kane Brown needed a female voice for his song “What Ifs,” he called his childhood friend to do it: Lauren Alaina. Brown and Alaina both grew up near Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. Alaina says she sometimes gets choked up thinking about how two kids from the same small town separately got record deals, ended up in Nashville on different paths and got a number-one country record together. Last week, they held a party to celebrate the song’s success and were surprised by their school choir director, Lamar Gillespie.

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023-a-13-(Kane Brown, country singer, in AP interview)-“hit my goal”-Country singer Kane Brown says he’s thrilled he finally got a number-one country song with “What Ifs.” (26 Feb 2018)

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024-a-19-(Lauren Alaina, country singer, in AP interview)-“just really special”-Country singer Lauren Alaina says she sometimes gets choked up thinking about how her song with Kane Brown, “What Ifs,” is a hit. (26 Feb 2018)

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025-a-15-(Lauren Alaina, country singer, in AP interview)-“and sang it”-Country singer Lauren Alaina says she’s proud that she was Kane Brown’s choice for a duet partner on the song “What Ifs.” (26 Feb 2018)

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026-a-12-(Lauren Alaina and Kane Brown, country singers, in AP interview)-“it worked out”-Country singers Lauren Alaina and Kane Brown say Alaina came to the recording session for “What Ifs” in her clothes for her boxing exercise class. (26 Feb 2018)

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ED SHEERAN IS HANDS-OFF IN THE MAKING OF THE FILM ABOUT HIM

BERLIN (AP) — The director of a documentary about Ed Sheeran says Sheeran surprised him by not meddling in the making of the film. Director Murray Cummings says the things Sheeran wanted him to cut would fit in a text message. Cummings says the only change Sheeran requested was, “Can you make the closing montage a bit more fun?” The film is called “Songwriter” and it debuted at the Berlin International Film Festival on Friday.

GEORGE HARRISON’S BIRTHDAY WAS YESTERDAY

LONDON (AP) — Paul McCartney and the family of George Harrison marked the 75th anniversary of Harrison’s birth yesterday. McCartney tweeted a black-and-white photo of himself and Harrison with the caption, “Happy Birthday Georgie. Wonderful memories.” Harrison’s widow, Olivia, and his son, Dhani, tweeted a video of Billy Preston and Eric Clapton performing Harrison’s song “Isn’t It A Pity” at the Concert For George in 2002.

ROBBY TAKAC OF GOO GOO DOLLS SUPPORTS MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Goo Goo Dolls bassist Robby Takac (TAY’-kak) wants to help drug addicts through music. He has announced a collaboration between his Music Is Art organization and the Blues Society of Western New York to expand access to the Nurs’n Blues Program. It uses music therapy to help with coping skills.

“BLACK PANTHER” LEADS BILLBOARD ALBUM CHART

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The “Black Panther” soundtrack maintains the top position on the Billboard 200 album chart. It moved 131,000 units in the past week. Migos is second with “Culture 2,” followed by “The Greatest Showman” soundtrack in third. Nipsey Hussle is fourth with his debut studio album, “Victory Lap.” Brandy Carlile is fifth with “By The Way, I Forgive You.”

MARIAN ANDERSON BIRTHDAY WILL BE CELEBRATED IN CONNECTICUT TOMORROW

DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Connecticut, will celebrate the life of opera singer Marian Anderson tomorrow on the 121st anniversary of her birth. The school will hold a concert and is in the process of naming its School of Visual and Performing Arts after Anderson. She lived in Danbury for nearly 50 years. She died in 1993. The Daughters of the American Revolution refused to let Anderson perform at Washington’s Constitution Hall in 1936, so first lady Eleanor Roosevelt arranged to have her perform at the Lincoln Memorial. Anderson was also the first black artist to perform at the White House and at the Metropolitan Opera.

SAM HUNT, CANAAN SMITH WILL PLAY CONCERT BEFORE INDY 500

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Hunt will headline the Firestone Legends Day concert leading up to the Indianapolis 500 in May. Canaan Smith will open. The concert is on May 25, while the race is the next day.

by Margie Szaroleta

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