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6 days ago
Writing

What a Fool Believes by Michael McDonald review the nicest dude in soul takes centre stage

Michael McDonald is praised for his musical talents and personal qualities, but his memoir is criticized for being sluggish and hackneyed. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
1 week ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Impressed By Shohei Ohtani's Focus

Shohei Ohtani excels as a hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers amid personal challenges, impressing with composure and high performance. [ more ]
www.amny.com
2 weeks ago
Music

Rock band Cage the Elephant emerge from loss and hospitalization with new album Neon Pill' | amNewYork

Cage the Elephant's lead singer faced personal and medical challenges during the production of their latest album, Neon Pill. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
Writing

Paul Lynch: When you win the Booker, you are told you won't write for a year'

Paul Lynch's novel 'Prophet Song' won the Booker prize, depicting a nightmarish vision of Ireland under authoritarian rule, characterized by long, poetic sentences. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
Music

I was sad in a way I never knew possible': Yaya Bey on grief, poverty and using music as therapy

Yaya Bey has faced significant personal challenges but has channeled her experiences into her music, culminating in critical acclaim and the release of her ambitious new album, Ten Fold. [ more ]
Vulture
2 months ago
Music

The Best and Cringiest of Creed, According to Scott Stapp

Creed is experiencing a surprising resurgence in popularity, marked by various endorsements and a comeback tour.
Lead singer Scott Stapp faced personal challenges, including addiction and homelessness, before his current revival with Creed. [ more ]
moremusic
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Running

British man becomes first person to run the length of Africa

Running 9,940 miles across 16 countries in Africa, Russ Cook completed an epic journey, facing challenges like robbery and health scares.
Cook raised over 600,000 for charity and achieved the remarkable feat of running from the southern to northern tip of Africa. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Music

Gabrielle: I turned down performing with Prince because I'm a scaredy cat'

The struggle and perseverance in pursuing dreams despite negativity.
Using personal experiences to create uplifting music for solace and inspiration. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Digital life

I Carried $18,000 in Debt and a Lot of Shame. Then I Turned to TikTok

Facing financial struggles can be a deeply personal and challenging issue to discuss openly. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
Writing

I Finally Got To Date My Crush Years After Middle School. Then The Unthinkable Happened.

The author shares a nostalgic story about their first crush.
Despite personal challenges, the author's seventh-grade experience was made better by their crush. [ more ]
BBC Sport
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Crooks on 'embracing' epilepsy and honouring friend

Matt Crooks has had a challenging journey in his football career, navigating different clubs and dealing with personal challenges such as epilepsy and having deaf parents.
Crooks has embraced his epilepsy as part of who he is and has been able to share his experience with other footballers. [ more ]
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