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Why would someone lie about the mortality of another? In the digital age it’s often because they’re seeking some sort of satisfaction, whether it involves web site traffic or simply to see the death hoax go viral, so they can brag about it later. This is a different element entirely than one faking their own

Few things are more embarrassing than a mugshot. Getting caught by the law is painful enough, and to have instantaneous photographic evidence of that moment seems cruel – even if its purpose is clear and entirely makes sense. The embarrassment is even worse and widespread for celebrities, whose mugshots adorn the pages of many web

When it was revealed earlier this year that R&B pop idol Janet Jackson had planned on moving to the Middle East full time with new husband, billionaire business tycoon Wissam Al Mana, fans thought one thing: is this the end of her music career? The move to the Middle East did not appear temporary, either;

Alongside the tragic sense of loss felt by the 2011 passing of one of the greatest soul singers of the 21st Century, Amy Winehouse’s death was also notable for the fact that she became the latest high-profile star to join the ’27 Club.’ Named after the age that a string of hugely influential and iconic

BYOB – abbreviated for “bring your own booze” – is a concept that’s easy to love. In a restaurant setting, where beers and cocktails are priced several times above their retail value, it provides a wonderful incentive to save money. Not to mention, it provides patrons with the option to cater to their personal taste.

Even more so than vision, a musician’s hearing is considered essential to his songwriting for obvious reasons. Constructing even a basic melody can be an obstacle with hearing loss, even if only affects one ear – as is the case with most of the musicians below. While it is incredibly rare for a successful musician

To generate buzz for an upcoming release, accomplished artists have a variety of methods for digital exposure. The most traditional and straightforward is good old-fashioned pitching, which is essentially reaching out to blogs and publications that hone in on the artist’s stylistic niche. This is often the go-to strategy for independent artists, as pitching can