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Sunday, March 1, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 1, 2026

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The estate of a legendary entertainer settles lawsuit against President Trump

Music/Lawsuits— A legal dispute over the R&B/Soul classic, “Hold On, I’m Coming,” has been settled. Recorded by the popular duo “Sam & Dave,” the song was written by multi-talented artist Isaac Hayes and David Porter in 1966. Hayes passed away in 2008 at the age of 65. Last week, his estate and family announced a settlement in a lawsuit they filed […]

Monday, February 2, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, February 2, 2026

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Bad Bunny makes history at the Grammys and calls out ICE

2026 Grammy Winners— Several music artists are Grammy history-makers today after winning top honors at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards last night. The ceremony, with all its glitches, glam, and surprises, was held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Topping the list of winners is Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter, Bad Bunny. The 31-year-old, whose real name […]

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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Bruce Springsteen releases anti-ICE protest song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’

Anti-ICE Protest Song— Today, music legend Bruce Springsteen dropped a new powerful anti-Ice protest song, ‘Streets of Minneapolis.’ On social media, Springsteen said: I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of […]

Monday, April 15, 2013

Photo: Denis O'Regan/Coachella -- R. Kelly joined Phoenix on stage day two of 2013 Coachella in Indio April 13, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 15, 2013

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R.Kelly rocks with Phoenix at 2013 Coachella

A lot of rocking and grooving in the desert at 2013 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio over the past few days. The event kicked off it’s first weekend last Friday. On Saturday night, R&B singer, R. Kelly, gave a surprise performance with the French alternative rock band, Phoenix. They did hot remix “Ignition”/”1901.” The second weekend of […]

Monday, April 16, 2012

Photo: Rodrigo Pena/Freelance Photog/pe.com -- Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg closed out the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio April 15,, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 16, 2012

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Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg rock Coachella

Thousands of music fans got a treat last night when Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg took to the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival out in the desert town of Indio. Inland Empire music reporter, Vanessa Franko, says it was a huge set, which will be remembered and talked about for a good while. The rap/hip hop […]

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Photo: Vanessa Franko/Audio File blog -- Singer Erykah Badu performed at the Coachella Music and Art Festival in Indio April 16, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 17, 2011

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Music, art, and good times at Coachella

Thousands of music fans and art lovers are enjoying a hot weekend at the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. If you think it’s been hot here — this festival is going in the deep desert town of Indio in the Coachella Valley. Despite some technical difficulties, Grammy winning artist, Erykah Badu, rocked out with fans at Coachella on the Empire Polo […]