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This Day in History – May 24

This Day in History – May 24

Today is the 144th day of 2011. There are 221 days left in the year. 2010: Jamaican security forces storm Tivoli Gardens, a West Kingston inner-city community, to arrest Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke who is wanted by the US on drug and gunrunning charges.

Published May 24, 2011.
Read more: The Jamaica Observer

Matt Schofield to Release Anything But Time on Nugene Records on June 14

Matt Schofield to Release Anything But Time on Nugene Records on June 14

Widely regarded as one of the finest guitarists of his generationâand the best British-born blues guitarist since the iconic heroes of the ’60sâMatt Schofield is set to release his new album, Anything But Time on June 14 on Nugene Records with distribution through eOne.

Published May 18, 2011.
Read more: PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance

Adele Earns First Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 With “Rolling In The Deep”

Adele Earns First Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 With “Rolling In The Deep”

After taking over the Billboard 200 albums chart for seven non-consecutive weeks with her sophomore album, 21, Adele finally rolls to No. 1 on the singles chart. The British soul singer’s ubiquitous hit “Rolling In The Deep” has topped the Billboard Hot 100, earning Adele her first No. 1 single in the US. “Rolling” displaces [...]

Published May 11, 2011.
Read more: Neon Limelight