San Francisco's Live on the Stoop: an intimate, open-mic performance series
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From neighborhood performances to some of the Bay Area’s biggest names, Live on the Stoop is creating a stage where artists and audiences can connect in a different way. The sessions were founded by the collective Top Chefs, a band known for their dynamic performances that blend hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and soul,

Annie Dillard, Pulitzer-winning author, dies at 81

Annie Dillard, the Pulitzer-Prize winning author known for “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,” “The Maytrees” and other renowned works, has died. 

Peter Max, iconic pop artist of the 1960s, dies at 88

Pop artist Peter Max, whose kaleidoscopic, cosmic-themed imagery helped define the visual language of the 1960s counterculture, died at 88.

Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to pledge $2 million amid Macklemore controversy

Robert Kraft is pledging $2 million toward humanitarian relief after revealing that Ed Sheeran personally called and asked him to commit the donation. The move comes amid the growing controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour.

4 acts drop out of Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Ed Sheeran’s tour is facing a wave of departures after four supporting acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, following the rapper’s removal over his pro-Palestinian remarks.

GameStop says 'select' closed stores to reopen nationwide

GameStop says it is reopening "select" stores across the country as company insiders make new investments in the video game retailer's stock.

Bob Mackie, legendary fashion designer, dies at 87

Bob Mackie, the fashion designer known for creating iconic looks for celebrities including Cher, Madonna and Marilyn Monroe, died Monday. He was 87.

Hayden Panettiere's possible cause of death revealed: report

Hayden Panettiere’s possible cause of death was revealed on Monday, according to a report. The “Nashville" and “Heroes" star died on August 16.

Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after 'free Palestine' speech

Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of Ed Sheeran’s "Loop" tour following backlash over pro-Palestine remarks the rapper made during a recent opening performance.

Jimmy Kimmel to air Talarico interview on YouTube instead of ABC

Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission. 

This Bay Area town to host stars from cult classic 'Gilmore Girls' for 3-day festival

Stars from the beloved early-2000s television series "Gilmore Girls" are converging in the Bay Area next month for an event paying homage to the classic show with a cult following and still popular today. 

K9 Therapy Club: San Francisco free community dog training
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From a passion project with his own dog to a community resource, Josh Salmon has built K9 Therapy Club around one simple idea: quality dog training should be within reach for everyone. Learn about the free community training events.

'South Park' renamed 'South America' to mock Trump's renaming spree

The creators of the long-running animated show "South Park" are renaming the show "South America," aimed at taking a jab at President Donald Trump’s attempt at change the names of several U.S. landmarks. 

New ‘TubiFone’ hotline gives callers movie recommendations based on emotions

Free streaming giant Tubi has launched TubiFone, a hotline for U.S.-based Tubi viewers that recommends movies based on the feeling callers want to experience.

Concord Night Market to host first Cultural Festival
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The first-ever annual cultural festival will be hosted at the Concord Night Market in Todos Santos Plaza on September 11 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Sunny Pannu, the event coordinator, and Joe Yncio, a Peruvian artist, give insight.