Nile Rodgers Keeps Chic Sound Alive Across Eras
Nile Rodgers remains prolific from the disco era to today. He and Bernard Edwards defined Chic with hits like Le Freak and Good Times and wrote for Sister Sledge and Diana Ross. Rodgers tours with Duran Duran while shaping a new Chic album It’s About Time and collaborating with Sam Smith and Lady Gaga.
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Rodgers keeps making music after cancer battle in remission
Celebrity musician Rodgers promotes the Freak Out Let's Dance Festival in New York August 12 to 14 headlined by Chic while discussing his prostate cancer remission and renewed energy. Chris Stapleton, after backing Anderson East, emphasizes keeping playing simple and joy in music, amid ongoing songwriting for others.
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Dear Abby Column: Abuse Disclosure and Nail Biting Tips
A reader shares her son’s disclosure of past abuse by his late father and contemplates coping with mixed memories. Dear Abby counsels supporting the son, accepting limited action now, and cherishing memories. The column also discusses nail biting and trichotillomania with reader-suggested remedies and resources.
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ASK AMY Celebrity stylist urged to accept client choice
A reader seeks guidance after a mentor who designs gowns for celebrities learns her mentee chose a less experienced designer for her wedding dress. Amy advises open conversation, offering help with alterations without criticizing the choice, and notes the mentor’s hurt feelings are valid but not the mentee’s responsibility.
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Nonchurch officiants gain favor for modern weddings
Couples seek celebrants to wed at a single venue and suit diverse beliefs. Professionals predict pitfalls, offer templates, and tailor scripts. Traditions such as lasso rituals and candle lightings appear, while license rules vary by state and county.
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Two brothers grow up apart race marked by distant school
Rini Jeffers profiles brothers Myles and Kyle, 12, who live in Georgia with their father after a sister wins a performing arts spot. Though close online, the boys face different racial realities as one is white and the other black, shaping their mother’s worries and their paths.
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