Rap lyrics influence violence by some listeners
The speaker concedes rap music may incite violence for certain listeners who imitate depicted values and behaviors. They note stronger effects among youths in inner cities and emphasize that enjoyment of rap does not negate the potential for imitation.
Batman Returns Debuts With Record $47.7 Million
AP reports Batman Returns tops box office with $47.7 million debut, besting 1989 Batman’s three day start. The film stars Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, and Michelle Pfeiffer. Sister Act follows with $7.8 million, Patriot Games $7.7 million.
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Billboard Week’s Top Singles and Video Rentals Snapshot
This week’s issue lists the nation’s top 10 singles across pop, R&B, country, and gospel, plus the top 10 video rentals. Leading tracks include We Be There by Mariah Carey, Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-A-Lot, Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Achy Breaky Heart by Billy Ray Cyrus, with Arrested Development and Janet Jackson also ranking highly in their respective charts.
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The week’s chart features major albums from Billy Ray Cyrus Kris Kross Red Hot Chili Peppers Wilson Phillips Mariah Carey Pearl Jam The Black Crowes Def Leppard Garth Brooks Sir Mix-a-lot with big names across Warner Bros Columbia Epic Def American Mercury and more.
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Local cultural events and tours highlighted at area venues
The Joseph A. Clavelli History Center hosts daily tours 9 to 5 with open hours 1 to 4 Sundays and Wednesdays and group tours by appointment through the Lawrence County Historical Society at 658-4022. Hoyt Institute features Art Plates, local photographer Bill Lyons Paris prints, and Timothy Pisano artworks through June, with free exhibitions Tuesday through Saturday 9 to 4. Mercer volunteers present old fashioned ice cream socials with the Community Band on July 3, 10, 17 and 24 at Mercer's courthouse lawn. Wise weather plan moves events to Mercer High School auditorium. Star Lake Amphitheater in Burgettstown books Neil Young June 27 and John Mellencamp July 11 with tickets from TicketMaster and local outlets. call 323-1919 for charge-by-phone.
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Rush warms chilly crowd at Star Lake
Rush played to about 13 000 fans at Star Lake Burgettstown in 45 degree weather. Neil Peart wore a tank top and shorts while delivering high energy drums during Limelight. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson excelled on selections from Roll the Bones and Rush classics like Freewill Time Stand Still Big Money Analog Kid The Trees and Tom Sawyer. Mr Big opened with Be With You led by Paul Gilbert whose guitar solo impressed. It was a strong rock show despite the cold.
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Books Top Reads at New Castle Public Library
The most-read titles last week include fiction picks such as Jewels by Danielle Steel Sahara by Clive Cussler Pelican Brief by John Grisham Kiss by Ed McBain Capitol Secrets by Maureen Dean Plausible Denial by Mark Lane The Way I See It by Patti Davis Cover Letters That Knock Em Dead by Martin Yate High Treason 2 by Harrison Livingstone and Is ie from New Jer. Robert Rudolph
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Rap Music Mirrors Rodney King Era Tensions in Black Youth
Experts say hip hop reflects anger and hopelessness among Black teens, with messages of self sufficiency and separatism. Rappers like Ice-T and Souljah frame their songs as catharsis or political calls, while some artists promote peaceful methods and anti drug anti violence outreach.
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Me and My Girl Brightens Pittsburgh Stage Night
Maria as Girl From page 9, Susan Cella as Lady Jacqueline, Lenny Wolpe as the family solicitor, and the CLO ensemble deliver strong Broadway quality. William Alan Coats choreographs graceful romantic numbers and lively comedy, with The Lambeth Walk as a rousing highlight. The cast stays in sync from lines to orchestra, making the show a well rehearsed, top notch evening.
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Madonna Missing From League Premiere Sparks Fan Outcry
Beverly Hills premiere of A League of Their Own drew fans cheering Tom Hanks Geena Davis and Rosie O'Donnell while Madonna fans cried for her absence The film shot in Evansville Indiana Henderson Kentucky and Chicago opens nationwide next week Hanks plays an alcoholic ex baseball coach Davis is the catcher Madonna portrays a tough player
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