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    Justin Timberlake says he’s been diagnosed with Lyme disease

    Itzel Luna, Associated Press
    BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: Justin Timberlake attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)
    As Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour draws to a close, Blue Ivy emerges as a star
    Although there is no solid answer for what the future holds for Blue Ivy, it is widely recognized that the possibilities are limitless.
    FILE - Beyoncé, center left, and her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, perform during halftime of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Judy Collins brings her 85th birthday tour to Rams Head
    Judy Collins, a singer-songwriter who’s been performing for 60 years, qualifies as a musical legend. Legends occasionally come to Annapolis. Her show will be Saturday at Rams Head on Stage.
    Singer-songwriter Judy Collins is at the Rams Head on Stage on July 26, 2025, part of her 85th birthday tour.
    Will teacher-sharing bring instruments and music lessons to Baltimore students?
    Only five elementary schools offer band or orchestra classes. Starting next fall, the district will hire one instrumental music teacher to work between two schools in a pilot model.
    Violin students at Abbottston Elementary School in Baltimore.
    Photos: ATEEZ fans pack CFG Bank Arena for K-pop group’s first show in Baltimore
    ATEEZ made their long-awaited Baltimore debut Wednesday night at CFG Bank Arena, bringing their high-intensity K-pop sound, sharp choreography and passionate fan base to the city for the first time.
    A double exposure photograph as fans watch ATEEZ perform at CFG Bank Arena.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Maryland Hall relaunches outdoor concert series
    You could catch Dominique Bianco’s performance in the coming week, join a scooter ride, watch a new production of "Much Ado About Nothing" or celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Wedding Crashers" this weekend.
    jazz singer Dominique Bianco, and guitarist Tommy Holladay will kick off the new summer concert series Sunday, July 13 at Maryland Hall.

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    With surgical skill, a Baltimore County institution keeps bluegrass alive
    If anyone can mend a busted guitar or restore an early 20th-century mandola, it’s Emory Knode of Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe, Catonsville’s acoustic hospital.
    Owner Emory Knode at the Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe in Catonsville.
    The-Dream, Jeffrey Osborne and Lucky Daye to headline Charm City Live
    R&B artists The-Dream, Jeffrey Osbourne and Lucky Daye will headline the Charm City Live festival on Sept. 20, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced Tuesday.
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: The-Dream speaks onstage at Careers In Music: Merck Mercuriadis, Nile Rodgers and 2023 6x GRAMMY-nominated Singer-Songwriter-Producer THE-DREAM at The GRAMMY Museum on February 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Here’s how a cradle of democracy celebrates the Fourth
    Independence Day in Annapolis is a highlight of the year, where the city's rich history and modern celebrations meet.
    The Annapolis Independence Day parade and fireworks display will take place on Tuesday.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Eastport a’ Rockin’ returns with dozens of local bands
    You could catch a local music fest like no other this week, enjoy a Vegas magic act or soak up some local culture.
    Led by the husband-wife team of Julie Cymek on vocals and Jaime Horrigan on bass, Sweet Leda is completed by guitarist Omar Eldieahy and drummer Don Boyette. They'll play Saturday at Eastport a Rockin'.
    Not just Juvenile and Patti: Here’s the local talent to cheer on at AFRAM
    This year’s AFRAM festival will shine a spotlight on major musicians like Patti LaBelle, Saweetie and Juvenile. But don’t forget about the local Roots and Family Stage.
    Partygoers dance to the music at AFRAM's Roots and Family Stage.

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    7 things to do in Annapolis: Porchfest brings a new kind of music festival
    Eight front porches in the Homewood-Germantown neighborhood will transform into mini stages Saturday.
    Aaron Yealdhall is the voice behind Skribe, one of the acts that will perform Saturday at the first Annapolis Porchfest.
    God only knows what we lost with Brian Wilson
    One of the things I loved most about former Beach Boy Brian Wilson was that he was weird. I mean that as a compliment.
    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12:  Musician Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys performs onstage at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
    Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82
    Sly Stone, leader of the revolutionary Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82.
    Sylvester "Sly" Stone of Sly and the Family Stone appears in April 1972.
    Wu-Tang brings the ruckus and gives shoutout to superfan Mayor Brandon Scott as crowd goes wild in Baltimore
    Follow along with The Baltimore Banner’s live blog for real-time updates, photos and behind-the-scenes moments from our reporters on the ground at Wu-Tang's kickoff of its final tour.
    Method Man performs with the Wu-Tang Clan at CFG Arena in Baltimore on June 6, 2025. This is their very first stop on their tour. Crowds sang along and threw up the “W” with their hands during ACT 1, which included tracks such as “Protect Ya Neck”, “WTC Ain’t Nuthin to F*ck Wit”, and “Bring Da Ruckus”.
    Hip-hop trailblazer Dapper Dan Midas sets the stage for queer Baltimore talent
    Dapper Dan Midas, who just released an EP about his love of WWE wrestling, helps kick off this summer’s “Baltimore by Baltimore” festival series and the city's Pride celebrations.
    Dapper Dan Midas, a veteran of Baltimore’s hip-hop scene, is curating the kickoff of the “Baltimore by Baltimore” festival series.

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    Hip-hop trailblazer Dapper Dan Midas sets the stage for queer Baltimore talent
    Dapper Dan Midas, who just released an EP about his love of WWE wrestling, helps kick off this summer’s “Baltimore by Baltimore” festival series and the city's Pride celebrations.
    Dapper Dan Midas, a veteran of Baltimore’s hip-hop scene, is curating the kickoff of the “Baltimore by Baltimore” festival series.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Paint Annapolis kicks off arts month
    If you’ve noticed people standing around with easels and paintbrushes this week, you’ve captured the essence of Paint Annapolis.
    Dueling Brushes, an open air competition that kicks off Paint Annapolis, took place Sunday. But arts will be out all week capturing the city.
    Baltimore rap duo’s shocking sound is testing boundaries and winning praise
    Baltimore rap duo Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals discuss their latest album, “A City Drowned in God’s Black Tears.”
    Brian Ennals, left, and Tariq “Infinity Knives” Ravelomanana in front of the shop Eric 500.
    ‘Boots on the Ground’ was already viral. Baltimore’s dance makes it even better.
    As 803Fresh’s “Boots on the Ground” takes off, Baltimore’s TSU Dance Crew is putting their own spin on the viral hit.
    Members of Baltimore’s TSU Dance Crew, from left: Ryan Daly a.k.a. Ayo Shag, Charvez Mackall a.k.a. TSU Rum and Terry Wedington a.k.a. TSU Terry.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Pride Parade is political, but it’s good fun, too
    Although the Annapolis Pride Parade is the city’s most politically charged event, the march and the festival that follow it on Saturday remain a fun, community-oriented event.
    A person dressed in an animal costume waves to people along West Street during the Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival on June 1, 2024.
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