A Septuagenarian College Graduate Pays Tribute: Wonderful Video story: A few years ago, Linwood Riddick, of Summerville, S.C., learned of the 1968 “Orangeburg Massacre” protest at South Carolina State University, during which three Black students were killed. The Vietnam War veteran and retired shop owner felt compelled to honor their sacrifice by graduating from the HBCU – at the age of 79. Steve Hartman reports.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/a-septuagenarian-college-graduate-pays-tribute/
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Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Likely’ to Move to 2026
By Katcy Stephan, Variety
Michael Jackson fans will have to wait a bit longer for Antoine Fuqua’s biopic, “Michael.”
During Lionsgate’s Q4 2025 earnings call, CEO Jon Feltheimer shared an update on the film starring Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, who makes his screen debut in the project.
“In regard to our Michael Jackson biopic, we’re excited about the 3½ hours of amazing footage from producer Graham King and director Antoine Fuqua, and we will be announcing a definitive release strategy & timing in the next few weeks,” he said. . . .
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/michael-jackson-biopic-likely-to-move-to-2026/
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The Beloved Cassell’s Music is Closing After Decades of Serving the Northeast Valley
By The San Fernando Valley Sun / el Sol Newspaper
Talk to any longtime Northeast Valley resident, and they will tell you a story about Cassell’s Music. As the only music store in the area, it has been the genesis, inspiring and supporting musicians in the community for generations.
After 78 years of business, longtime owner Ed Intagliata has decided to retire, and the City of San Fernando institution will be shuttering its doors mid-July.
“Thank you for your support for the store and your continued love of making music,” wrote Intagliata in his announcement. “I’m grateful we were able to start so many of you on your journey as musicians and hope you have benefited from the enrichment music provides to your life.”
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It is where the forefather of the Chicano rock movement, Ritchie Valens, bought his first guitar – a Gibson ES-225 electric guitar.
“I still have a receipt for the guitar we sold him in 1958,” said Intagliata, which he proudly shows to customers who question the claim.
Cassell’s Music gained even more notoriety after being featured in the hit 1992 film “Wayne’s World,” when the protagonist, played by Mike Myers, repeatedly visits the shop to pine over a pristine white 1964 Fender Stratocaster electric guitar.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/the-beloved-cassell-s-music-is-closing-after-decades-of-serving-the-northeast-valley/