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Victor Choban, left, of Sacramento, Calif., and Richard Otterstad, right, of Oakland, Calif., hold up signs outside City Hall in San Francisco, Thursday, August 12, 2010

Mz. Munchie’s got the music (in Boston this weekend)

By Robert Nesti | Friday Sep 3, 2010
Up-and-coming R&B singer Mz. Munchie comes to Boston this weekend (first at EDGE Fridays at Club Cafe on September 3). EDGE spoke to talented Mz. Munchie about singing and her career.

Culture

An Australian Kookaburra sits on a branch in Sydney, Australia. An Australian school principal has asked students to stop using the word "gay" when singing a classic children’s campfire song trying to keep the kids from laughing.

Australian school drops ’gay’ from classic song

By Kristen Gelineau | Sep 2
An Australian school principal has asked students to stop using the word "gay" when singing a classic children’s song, but said Thursday no offense was intended - he was simply trying to keep the kids from laughing.

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Theatre

In this image released by the Montgomery County Police, James J. Lee is seen is a booking mugshot from 2008 on disorderly conduct

Providence Theater :: Fall Preview

By Joe Siegel | Sep 3
With September comes the new theater season. This fall audiences will be treated to a variety of theatre offerings, ranging from classic comedies and dramas, to a number of lavish musicals on the Rhode Island stage.

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Celebrities

Meghan McCain

Meghan McCain opens up about campaign, Palins

By Jonathan J. Cooper | Sep 1
John McCain’s daughter says in a new book released Tuesday that Sarah Palin brought drama, stress and uncertainty to her father’s failed bid for the presidency in 2008, but she doesn’t blame the vice presidential nominee for losing the race.

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Music

My Gold Mask :: music junkie’s dream-come-true

Sep 3
Discovering Chicago-based duo My Gold Mask is a music junkie’s dream come true. Their high-energy art rock has made them favorites with music writers and bloggers throughout the country. EDGE spoke to them about their new record and upcoming appearances.

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Television

In this image released by the Montgomery County Police, James J. Lee is seen is a booking mugshot from 2008 on disorderly conduct

Discovery Channel hostage-taker hated programming

By David Dishneau and Sarah Brumfield | Sep 2
A gunman police shot to death after he took hostages at Discovery Channel’s headquarters said he hated the company’s shows such as "Kate Plus 8" because they promote population growth and its environmental programming because it did little to save the planet.

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Books

Author Hawking says God not needed for creation

By Jennifer Quinn | Sep 3
Did creation need a creator? British physicist and mathematician Stephen Hawking says no, arguing in his new book that there need not be a God behind the creation of the universe.

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Fine Arts

Ricky Martin

Mike Ruiz :: Much more than meets the eye

By JC Alvarez | Aug 23
High-octane celebrity and fashion photographer Mike Ruiz is having quite a summer: a gallery show of his photography and a reality series. EDGE spoke to the multi-talented Ruiz about his career and interests.

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