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Courteney Cox says it's 'hard' being separated from Snow Patrol's Johnny

The Friends star said this is the longest time she's being away from Johnny McDaid since first meeting more than seven years ago




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Watch: NI's role in WW2 effort shown in archive footage for VE Day

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe during World War 2




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NI defender recalls Bellamy bust-up which earned Dalglish respect

He says he was called "every swear word under the sun" by the former Welsh international




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New 'Sport Re-run' nostalgia series starting on Sunday

It will feature some classic action from football, GAA, road racing, rugby and hockey




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How to watch live Bundesliga football when it returns on May 16

Top class European football is set to return to our TV screens




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Newry City join special cavalcade to celebrate fan's 90th birthday

Manager Darren Mullen also delivered a club gift to the lifelong supporter




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Watch - Co Down boy posts incredible keepy-up score during lockdown

The nine-year-old was playing for Glentoran 2011s before football was suspended in Northern Ireland




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Olympian recalls Wozniacki joke about dating 'Northern Irish guy'

The retired Danish tennis star was once engaged to Holywood golfer Rory McIlroy




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Belfast boxers show support to youth club's NHS appreciation video

Paddy Barnes, Sean McComb, Tyrone McKenna and Padraig McCrory are all seen in the video




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FIFA announces unique step to protect player welfare

As Premier League is warned not to take option of completing season behind closed doors for granted




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Newry City boss Mullen not in favour of expanded Premiership

UEFA have set a deadline of May 25 for the NI Football League to table proposals on how to restart this season.




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Newry City footballers ready to brave the shave for charity

They are part of a wider charity effort that has so far raised £20,000 for Southern Area Hospice Services




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Rangers dossier so weak they must have produced it on Dubai trip - Sutton

The Daily Record columnist claims it's a deflection from the club's failures on the pitch this season




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Northern Ireland defender answers Call of Duty during lockdown

He admits to spending "around five hours a day" on the hit computer game




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Irish FA ready to start search for new Northern Ireland manager

The Association is intent on having a new boss in place by July




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Watch - Irish League goalkeeper in hilarious karaoke performance

It even involves some serious dance moves at the end




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Portstewart Football Club kicks off community support project

The Seahawks have been delivering care packages to vulnerable residents during Covid-19 pandemic




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Privacy During a Pandemic: Town Hall for Library, Information Workers for Choose Privacy Week

CHICAGO – When states and local governments closed libraries and schools to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic, library workers and educators responded to the emergency by quickly adopting commercial online tools and platforms to ensure continued access to resources. But with the emergency becoming a new normal, libraries need to critically evaluate these technologies and address any potential privacy and security gaps that could pose a threat to users' privacy.




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Alice Knapp, president of the Ferguson Library, wins 2020 Sullivan Award

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the 2020 Peggy Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children was awarded to Alice Knapp, president of the Ferguson Library (Stamford, Connecticut).  The Sullivan Award is presented annually to an individual in a library administrator role who has shown exceptional understanding and support of public library service to children.  With the cancellation of the ALA Annual Conference, the award will be presented at the Award Ceremony and Reception Sunday, Jan.




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Nora Wiltse receives the American Library Association 2020 Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce Nora Wiltse, teacher-librarian at John C. Coonley Elementary School, as the recipient of the 2020 Elizabeth Futas Catalyst for Change Award. Ms. Wiltse, a leading advocate for librarians and libraries in the Chicago Public Schools, devotes her time and talent and inspires others to make positive changes in the profession of librarianship.




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The Roxbury Public Library receives the Gale Cengage Financial Development Award

CHICAGO — The Roxbury Public Library, Succasunna, New Jersey, is the recipient of the 2020 American Library Association Gale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award.

The annual award is presented to a library organization that exhibited meritorious achievement in carrying out a library financial development project to secure new funding resources for a public or academic library. The award includes a check for $2500 and a framed citation.  The award will be presented Jan. 24, at the Midwinter Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana,  preceding the ALA Presidents Program. 




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New from ACRL - “Games and Gamification in Academic Libraries”

CHICAGO – The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Games and Gamification in Academic Libraries,” edited by Stephanie Crowe and Eva Sclippa. The title explores the ways in which today’s array of games and gaming techniques can be used in academic library instruction, programming, and outreach initiatives. 




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Maryland Association of School Librarians awarded AASL ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant

CHICAGO – The Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) is the recipient of the 2020 American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant. Sponsored by ABC-CLIO, the $1,750 grant is given to an AASL Chapter for planning and implementing leadership programs at the state, regional, or local level.




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WRDG (96.7 The Beat)/Atlanta Moves To WBZY's Frequency As 105.3 The Beat

iHEARTMEDIA Urban WRDG (96.7 THE BEAT)/ATLANTA has made a move up the dial to the 105.3 signal of WBZY. 105.3 THE BEAT replaces the temporary simulcast of Regional Mexican WRDA  … more




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WTLC/Indianapolis Asks FCC For OK To Test All-Digital AM Multicast

RADIO ONE OF INDIANA, LLC has applied for experimental authority to operate Urban AC WTLC-A/INDIANAPOLIS in all-digital mode for one year beginning on or before JUNE 1st. The station wants to … more




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Global Recorded Music Industry Revenues Grow Again Topping $20 Billion Last Year

The INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE PHONOGRAPHIC INDUSTRY's (IFPI) "Global Music Report 2020" states the global recorded music industry generated $20.2 billion in wholesale … more




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WFXE (Foxie 105)/Columbus, GA To Honor Area High School Grads

DAVIS BROADCASTING Urban WFXE (FOXIE 105)/COLUMBUS GA will honor the COLUMBUS area High School Class of 2020. GM GENIECE GRANVILLE said, “Knowing that the Class of 2020 was facing a … more




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KCSN-KSBR (88.5FM)/Los Angeles-Mission Viejo Matches Joe Walsh Donations Challenge

KCSN-KSBR (88.5FM)/LOS ANGELES-MISSION VIEJO current pledge drive got an interesting twist this week when station fan JOE WALSH said he would match the total if the station could generate 500 … more




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The Radio Cares: Feeding America Emergency Radiothon One-Day Fundraiser To Help Fight Hunger Is Underway

TODAY, CUMULUS and WESTWOOD ONE are leading the charge for THE RADIO CARES: FEEDING AMERICA EMERGENCY RADIOTHON and is asking for all radio stations to get involved and … more




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Ingrid Michaelson Inks New Publishing Deal With UMe And Spirit Music Group

INGRID MICHAELSON has signed a pact with UMe, the global catalog company of UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP and SPIRIT MUSIC GROUP. The agreement is a worldwide deal for the physical and digital … more




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41st Annual Blues Music Awards Winners Announced; Christone “Kingfish” Ingram The Big Winner

On MAY 3rd, THE BLUES FOUNDATION – celebrating 40 years - held a virtual BLUE MUSIC AWARS (BMAs) ceremony. The 41st annual event was hosted by SHEMEKIA COPELAND, and the presenters … more




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‘Swept Away” Musical Featuring Music By The Avett Brothers Bumped Until Summer 2021

A new musical called SWEPT AWAY, featuring the music of THE AVETT BROTHERS and written by TONY AWARD-winning stage and screen writer JOHN LOGAN, was scheduled to have its world premiere at … more




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International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Announces 2019 Winners

The INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC) has revealed its 2019 winners. The top honor for 2019 goes to AUSTRALIAN artist and songwriter TONES AND I for the song "Dance … more




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Syndicated Show 'Lost & Found' Offers New Episodes To Public Radio

After a long hiatus, the syndicated one-hour weekly show, LOST & FOUND hosted by LUKE CRAMPTION, is offering 13 new shows to public radio free of charge. The shows can be accessed either … more




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WDST (Radio Woodstock)/Woodstock Cancels Hangout On The Hudson Event

Due to the ongoing CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) pandemic, CHET-5 Triple A WDST (RADIO WOODSTOCK)/WOODSTOCK, NY has been forced to cancel its 40th anniversary celebration called HANGOUT ON THE … more




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Bob Dylan To Release First Album Of New Material In Eight Years

COLUMBIA RECORDS confirmed TODAY (5/8) that ROUGH AND ROWDY WAYS, the first album of original songs from BOB DYLAN in eight years, will be released JUNE 19th. Three tracks have already been … more




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WJCT Public Media Launches The Jacksonville Music Experience

In MARCH, WJCT PUBLIC MEDIA, which operates PBS WJCT TV and NPR WJCT/JACSONVILLE, launched the JACKSONVILLE MUSIC EXPERIENCE (JME).  The new initiative was spearheaded by CEO DAVID … more




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Queen & Adam Lambert Release 'You Are The Champions' For WHO Covid-19 Solidarity Fund

QUEEN’s BRIAN MAY and ROGER TAYLOR in the U.K. and singer ADAM LAMBERT in L.A. have connected virtually to record a new version of QUEEN’s classic anthem, “We Are The … more




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WXMX/Memphis 'Max Cans' Will Help Hospitality Workers Fund

CUMULUS MEDIA Classic Rock WXMX  (98.1 THE MAX)/MEMPHIS, TN and the MEMPHIS MADE BREWING CO. are teaming up with AJAX DISTRIBUTING COMPANY of MEMPHIS to help hospitality workers … more




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WMMS/Cleveland To Air Indians' 2017 22-Game Winning Streak

The CLEVELAND INDIANS' 22-game winning streak in 2017 will get a replay on 22 straight nights starting MONDAY (5/4) on iHEARTMEDIA Active Rock WMMS/CLEVELAND and some of the INDIANS' … more




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KSAN (107.7 The Bone)/San Francisco's Lamont & Tonelli Hire Lori Lewis Media To Handle Social Media Presence

CUMULUS Classic Rock KSAN (107.7 THE BONE)/SAN FRANCISCO morning show LAMONT & TONELLI have hired LORI LEWIS MEDIA as social media consultant. LAMONT HOLLYWOOD said that LEWIS will guide … more




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Lara Thomas Exits WYMG/Springfield, IL

SAGA COMMUNICATIONS Classic Rock WYMG/SPRINGFIELD, IL morning "LYNCH & LARA" co-host LARA THOMAS exited the show on MARCH 30th in a COVID-19 cutback move. SAGA VP/Programming … more




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Steve Ash Exits WZBA/Baltimore Mornings

ALL ACCESS has learned that SHAMROCK Classic Rock WZBA (100.7 THE BAY)/BALTIMORE morning personality STEVE "STASH" ASH has left the station. NASH posted the following on his … more




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Matt Pinfield-Hosted 'Sessions' To Launch On Twitch As Virtual Festival, May 6th

TRUIDEATION is bringing together MUSICARES and TWITCH for a two-hour virtual festival, SESSIONS, on four consecutive WEDNESDAYS, starting this week on MAY 6th at 1p PT/4p ET on TWITCH, with … more




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WCSX/Detroit's Big Jim O'Brien Hosting Telethon Event For Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle

BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP Classic Rock WCSX/DETROIT's BIG JIM O'BRIEN (host of BIG JIM'S HOUSE in mornings) and former WCSX morning personality KEN CALVERT are hosting a telethon to … more




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Kraftwerk Co-Founder/Keyboardist Florian Schneider Dead At 73

FLORIAN SCHNEIDER, co-founder and keyboardist for the legendary electronic music group KRAFTWERK has passed away, according to ROLLING STONE,  A band statement said that SCHNEIDER … more




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New Orleans Music Documentary In ‘Virtual’ Release To Raise Money For COVID-19 Relief Efforts

In an effort to raise money for LOUISIANA musicians who have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT and filmmaker MICHAEL MURPHY are releasing the new … more




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Entercom/Boston Radiothon Raises Funds To 'Feed New England'

ENTERCOM's BOSTON cluster aired a special "Feed NEW ENGLAND Radiothon" on TUESDAY (5/5), raising funding to provide 156,684 meals for people in need through GREATER BOSTON FOOD … more




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Former Bad Company Vocalist Brian Howe Passes

BRIAN ANTHONY HOWE, former lead singer of the legendary rock band BAD COMPANY has passed away, according to TMZ.  HOWE, who replaced PAUL RODGERS as the vocalist for BAD COMPANY, died … more




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Round Hill Music Adds Rock Label Black Hill Records; Announces New Executive Team

ROUND HILL MUSIC and its ROUND HILL RECORDS division has launched a new rock label, BLACK HILL RECORDS, and has signed its first three artists. The label, based in LOS ANGELES and distributed … more