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EXO’s KAI Sets First-Ever U.S. Solo Tour This Summer (EXCLUSIVE)

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Jeff Benjamin

Generate Key TakeawaysLast month, thirty years of K-pop history were celebrated at Los Angeles’ Dignity Health Sports Park when 68 artists representing 13 different groups from Korea’s SM Entertainment came together for the 2025 SMTOWN Live Concert. Amid performances from chart-toppers like NCT 127 and aespa, KAI of EXO offered a teaser that made waves: “Before [EXO] come back, you might be able to see me this summer.
Staten Island’s nationally ranked Will Cuthbertson looks to reach top level on the track

3 days ago | silive.com | Jeff Benjamin

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- For the last few years, Staten Island’s best national class middle-distance runner has strode to try and reach the top!Now, Will Cuthbertson is looking to continue an indispensable component to his training, but it won’t happen without help.
9to5Mac Overtime 049: Apple - the king of accessibility

4 days ago | machash.com | Jeff Benjamin

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Chris Cena, Maeve Heck win annual Egan Run 5K

5 days ago | silive.com | Jeff Benjamin

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A field of 200 runners and walkers competed Sunday morning in the 19th Annual Captain Martin Egan 5K Memorial Run, which was held on the Midland Beach Boardwalk. Egan, a Monsignor Farrell graduate, was a member of the FDNY, who passed away on 9/11. The men’s race had a three-way battle with Chris Cena (17 minutes, 56 seconds) prevailing over Victor Fajardo 18:13) and Jose Davila (18:35).
Bitcoin’s Record Rally Prompts Advisors to Take a Second Look

5 days ago | thedailyupside.com | Jeff Benjamin

Even the biggest crypto-skeptic financial advisors are starting to admit: They’re paying attention. After the price of bitcoin hit record highs, on the heels of a 42% gain over the past two months, financial advisors are starting to consider whether the notoriously volatile asset class has a rightful place inside client portfolios.
K-Pop’s Live Boom 2025: SEVENTEEN’s Record Gross, A Promising 2nd Half

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Jeff Benjamin

When art meets desire: 10 movies that push the boundary of porn and cinemaThere’s something strange about how often we see nudity and how rarely we talk about it. On screen, it’s everywhere – in dramas, comedies, and …
Every Song From SEVENTEEN’s 10th Anniversary Album ‘Happy Burstday,’ Ranked

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jeff Benjamin

Every Song From SEVENTEEN’s 10th Anniversary Album ‘Happy Burstday,’ RankedFrom captivating Billboard upon their debut as the unexpectedly large 13-member boy band to now setting new Boxscore records for K-pop acts, SEVENTEEN is throwing a party to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The group marks the triumphant milestone with the new album, Happy Burstday, which captures every facet of their decade-long K-pop evolution while initiating a new chapter for the band in its next decade.
BLACKPINK Is Almost Back, Why Are Fans Worried About the New Song?

1 week ago | the-xover.com | Jeff Benjamin

Your browser does not support the audio element. Credit (L-R): Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MTV/Paramount Global; Courtesy Photo via YG Entertainment After months of speculation about BLACKPINK’s upcoming music ahead of their world tour, we finally got an update…of sorts. YG Entertainment founder and majority shareholder Yang Hyunsuk took to the company’s official YouTube channel to share announcements about the K-pop agency and its artists, as he occasionally does.
The K-Pop Crossover: Friday Crossover Cuts; Felix Slays at Louis Vuitton Cruise; Are U Down With Labubu?

2 weeks ago | the-xover.com | Jeff Benjamin

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Every Song From Jin’s Second Solo Album ‘Echo,’ Ranked

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jeff Benjamin

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysEvery Song From Jin’s Second Solo Album ‘Echo,’ RankedIn a swift follow-up to Jin’s debut solo album, Happy, released just six months ago, BTS‘ global superstar and resident rock enthusiast returns with Echo.