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Rip Current Safety Information
Always check the swim flags at your local beach and follow the safety guidelines below. *Entering the Gulf during double red flag conditions can result in a $500 fine and criminal charges. Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They t...
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Music News
DJ John Summit Steps Away From August European Tour Dates
John Summit has canceled four European festival appearances scheduled for August as he steps away from touring for the remainder of the month. In a st...
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KCON LA 2026 Brings Major K-Pop Acts and Fan-Favorite Moments to Los Angeles
KCON LA 2026 filled Los Angeles with three days of K-pop performances, fan events and artist appearances from August 14 through 16. During the festiva...
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Taylor Swift Praises Phoebe Bridgers' New Album 'Lost Weekend' in Birthday Post
Taylor Swift made a brief return to social media to celebrate Phoebe Bridgers' 32nd birthday and show support for her latest music. In an Instagram St...
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Burnin' Up All Over Again: Jonas Brothers Take Nostalgic Return on the Road
The Jonas Brothers are taking their Burning Up revival far beyond New York. A new tour announcement confirms that Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas will bring...
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Hayden Panettiere's Music Career Extended Far Beyond Nashville
Following the announcement of Hayden Panettiere's death at age 36, attention has returned to a part of her career that sometimes stood behind her acti...
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Rebuilding Hope: How Shakira Is Helping Colombian Students Return to School After Devastating Earthquake
Shakira is helping restore access to education in Colombia following the powerful earthquake that struck the country on August 10. During a visit to Q...
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Ariana Grande Surprises London Concertgoers with Cynthia Erivo Onstage Reunion
Ariana Grande gave fans an unexpected Wicked reunion during her Eternal Sunshine Tour stop at London's O2 Arena on August 16. During the concert, Gran...
Aug 18, 2026
Troye Sivan Taps Nicole Kidman for Stylish Nightclub Music Video "She's the Best"
Nicole Kidman has stepped into Troye Sivan's latest musical era, starring in the video for his new single, She's the Best. Released August 14, the vis...
Aug 18, 2026
