Steven Van Zandt on South African activism: 'We did light that spark'

Steven Van Zandt may be best known for his music” target=”_blank”>music<,” but he’s had a notable effect on politics and in activism as well. The celebrity-news” target=”_blank”>70-year-old musician< in opposition to apartheid. The group – which included Springsteen, Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, Pat Benatar, Peter Gabriel, Bono and many more – created the song “Sun…

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Dolly Parton set to publish her first book and a new album in 2022

dolly-parton” target=”_blank”>Dolly Parton< icon, 75, announced she’s co-authoring her genres with bestselling writer James Patterson.  Their book, titled “Run, Rose, Run,” will be published by Little, Brown and Company and hit shelves on March 7, 2022. Parton will also be simultaneously releasing an album with 12 original songs inspired by the novel.  DOLLY PARTON USED…

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Biden grants three pardons, 75 commutations for individuals serving for nonviolent drug crimes

President Biden is granting his first three pardons while in office and commuting the sentences of 75 individuals serving prison time for nonviolent drug crimes, as part of the Biden administration’s “broad commitment” to reforming the justice system and addressing racial disparities. The White House said Tuesday that the pardons and commutations embody the joe-biden”…

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