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Disney Channel enthusiasts were left utterly astonished upon discovering that Corbin Bleu's father has graced the screen in many beloved films and TV shows, often playing his real-life son's dad. The ...

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Amazon Music is bringing fans together in a new app feature called “Fan Groups” that helps listeners discover, share and chat about music recommended by like-minded fans. A beta version of the feature ...

Many musicians have followed a fairly robust structure throughout their careers. They remain the same, release the same type of music, and people love it. After all, why would one fix something that ...

Adam Met is a writer, activist, and professor, and the bassist for AJR. He serves as the executive director of the climate research & action organization, Planet Reimagined. He is the author of ...