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NEW YORK -- The Pulitzer Prizes in journalism and the arts will be announced Friday, recognizing the best work in a year in which people isolated themselves because of a deadly pandemic and took to the streets over racial injustice.There have been few years in journalism like 2020, when nearly everything that happened was touched by COVID-19.The announcement of the prizes itself was originally scheduled for April 19 but the Pulitzer Prize Board postponed it until June to give its 18 members a

Kelly Lee Owens has announced that she’ll embark on a US tour later this year – see the full list of dates below.The Welsh musician will kick off the tour in Brooklyn, New York at Music Hall of Williamsburg on September 8 before heading to Chicago for this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival on September 10.The tour will then pick back up in Philadelphia and touchdown in Cambridge, Washington DC, Minneapolis, Denver, Seattle, Portland, Oakland and, finally, Los Angeles.

The Front Bottoms have announced their return to the touring circuit with 31 dates across North America later this year, alongside the release of a new track titled ‘Voodoo Magic’.In true Front Bottoms fashion, ‘Voodoo Magic’ sees the band put a summery spin on a tedious topic, as frontman Brian Sella waxes lyrical about his bad luck over a bed of bright lead guitars and energetic percussion.The track also features some musical input from Matt Skiba (of Alkaline Trio and Blink-182 fame), who

Start banging the trash cans: Stomp, the long-running percussion extravaganza that’s been a popular Off Broadway audience draw for nearly 30 years, will resume performances on Tuesday, July 20, yet another sign that New York City’s theater scene is emerging from its now-15-month Covid hibernation.

Riot Games developers have announced Palia, an MMO that aims to introduce a little more peace into the genre.Palia is taking a different approach to the MMO format – instead of violently grinding for loot, developers Aidan Karabaich and Anthony Leung hope that you’ll find joy in the lighter side of MMO gameplay.With Palia, Singularity 6 is encouraging players to help each other and spend time with friends.

New Order and Pet Shop Boys have rescheduled their joint North American tour for the third time due to the coronavirus pandemic – this time with dates set for autumn 2022.The revised tour dates now include guest DJ Paul Oakenfold and take in an additional date at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center in New York.

Samia has announced she’ll release a new EP, ‘Scout’, next month.Set for digital release on July 23, the New York singer-songwriter describes her forthcoming, four-song EP as a companion to her debut record.“It feels like a part two,” she explained in a press statement announcing the EP.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.A well-needed cafe will help bring people out of isolation and back into the community while getting support to those who need it most.Food For Thought was last week given the go-ahead to develop a community cafe beside its current premises in Dumbarton’s Artizan Centre.And as well as filling a vacant unit in the town centre, the initiative is set to bring benefits to the whole community.The hub will

Foo Fighters have announced their first full tour dates of 2021, with a run of US gigs booked for July and August.The band will play six shows across the Midwest, Oklahoma and New Mexico, and have promised “many more to come”.You can see the full tour dates below, which will feature support from Missouri rock trio Radkey.

Run The Jewels have shared details of a UK tour for 2022 – see dates below.The rap duo comprising rapper Killer Mike and New York rapper/producer El-P will return next year for their first UK headline tour since 2017.

Lady Gaga has announced a special tenth anniversary edition of second album ‘Born This Way’.The record, which features six new takes on the album’s tracks by artists who are representative of the LGBTQIA+ community, will be released on June 18th.The first release from the record is ‘Judas’, which has been reimagined by New Orleans rapper Big Freedia.“Judas was my favorite song when it came out originally, so I really wanted to cover,” Big Freedia said of her involvement.#TheTenthAnniversary CD &

Anna Tingley All products and services featured by Variety are independently selected by Variety editors. However, Variety may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.Jake Gyllenhaal is back doing what he loves, supporting smoked fish and New York City.

iOS - Android The company had previously been based in a store on the opposite side of the town’s pedestrian precinct, which closed in 2019 when the lease expired.Its new store will include the brand’s Pep & Co homeware range, launched last summer, and its clothing selection.Poundland retail and transformation director Austin Cooke said: “It’s great news that we’ve been able to find a new location in Airdrie and we can’t wait to welcome back customers who’ve been missing us.“North Lanarkshire is

Good Morning America's Amy Robach is a keen fitness fanatic, regularly documenting her runs around New York on her Instagram feed.MORE: Amy Robach surprises fans with appearance in reunion pictureThe presenter doesn't train alone either, as she regularly partakes in the exercise with a group of friends.And on Monday, the star surprised fans as she announced not only an expansion to her running group, but an incredible goal they were training towards.WATCH: GMA's Amy Robach impresses with healthy

Bill Gates is pictured wearing a ring on his left hand as he is seen in public for the first time since the news about his divorce from Melinda Gates. The 65 year old Microsoft CEO touched down at a New York City area airport where he then boarded a helicopter to continue his trip.Jennifer Gates recently revealed how hard her parents’ divorce has been.

Bill Gates was spotted on his first public outing since announcing his divorce from Melinda.  The 65-year-old billionaire Microsoft co-founder was seen out and about in Manhattan on Saturday, according to pictures obtained by the Daily Mail. In the photos, Gates is all smiles as he takes a stroll through the Big Apple.

covid deaths and 370 new cases overnight. It means the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – remains the same at 7,664.There are currently 81 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with four being treated in intensive care.The total number of positive cases since the pandemic hit stands at 231,282.To date 3,096,341 people have received their first vaccination with 1,799,956 having a second jab.

Rebecca Green, whose producing credits include the 2013 horror film “It Follows,” was announced as the first president, with other officers including Vice Presidents Effie T. Brown (“Dear White People”) and Monique Walton (“Bull”), Secretary Avril Z.

The Tragically Hip have unearthed some new music.