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Details: Written by Sandy Cohen, AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 30 June 2014

Chris Rock, Nicki Minaj, and a lifetime achievement award for Lionel Ritchie

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 02 June 2014

Judge takes into account Brown’s youth and mental health issues when he assaulted Rihanna

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 14 May 2014

Bey and Jay Z are nominated for five awards, along with Drake, Pharrell has four nominations

Details: Written by Mesfin Fekadu, AP Music Writer; Published: 09 May 2014

The music series will feature three artists performing simultaneously on one stage

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 April 2014

In Crushed Cool Nutz delves into the predicament of aspiring rappers who can't put food on the table with art...

about-music

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 04 April 2014

The Skanner News spoke with her about the show, her life and what she plans next

Details: Written by Mesfin Fekadu and Chris Talbott AP; Published: 16 December 2013

Associated Press Music Writers Mesfin Fekadu and Chris Talbott pick their top 10 albums of the year.

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 12 December 2013

Sol Seed and DJ Matt Haze play tonight at Mellow Mood Thursdays, the last show of the year from Higher Reasoning Reggae Time, Dec. 12, 8 p.m., tickets are $10 at the door and 21-plus only, at Hawthorne Theatre Lounge, corner of 39th & SE Hawthorne.

Details: Written by Bruce Poinsette; Published: 13 November 2013

Cool Nutz has released the latest track, entitled “Tiger Woods,” off of his album “Bars.”

The track, produced by Norwegian producer HI-Q, compares his journey to Tiger Woods and the golfing legend’s aspirations to win another major PGA tournament.

Details: Written by Eliott C. Mclaughlin CNN; Published: 05 November 2013

Experts say it's at least part publicity stunt, but there is potential for meaningful dialogue

The rapper thrust himself into the spotlight, yet again, with news that several pieces of merchandise from his Yeezus tour are emblazoned with the controversial Southern Cross. At his tour store in Los Angeles, a replica of the flag is affixed to the wall with red tape and adorned with the words, "I ain't coming down."

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MLK Breakfast 2023

Photos from The Skanner Foundation's 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast.

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The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Antonio Harris)
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The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Elayna Yussen)
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The Skanner Foundation held its 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on January 16, 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Columbia River in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Elayna Yussen)
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