Music

• The Isley Brothers have been locked in a lawsuit over a trademark disagreement, and a judge has moved the case to trial
• Rudolph Isley claims his brother Ronald Isley filed a claim to trademark “The Isley Brothers” but left Rudolph off the ownership
• Ronald claims that Rudolph, who hasn’t performed since their third bandmate/brother O’Kelly, died in 1986, no longer has rights to the band’s name
• Source: Billboard

• You may be missing Prince, and you might be missing new music from him… but you’re about to get some relief
• Paisley Park Enterprises is re-releasing Prince's 1991 album “Diamonds And Pearls” along with previously-unreleased music... 47 tracks in all
• The album, the first with The New Power Generation, also features 47 never-before-heard songs
• Source: People

• Pamela Tellez, the health assistant at Chandler Traditional Academy’s Freedom Campus in Gilbert, Arizona, was moved by the destruction caused by recent wildfires in Maui.
• In response, she encouraged students from kindergarten to sixth grade at CTA Freedom Elementary to craft handmade cards expressing support and sympathy for the children of Lahaina, Maui.
• The initiative aims to not only send hope to the affected children but also teach CTA Freedom students about the importance of empathy and unity during challenging times.
• Source: ABC 15

• He may be in his 80's, but Bob Dylan continues to prove he's a road warrior; his tour to support his album "Rough And Rowdy Ways" started way back in late 2021 - and he's still tacking on dates
• Dylan announced his fall leg of the tour, which will criss-cross North America in October
• And just to show the young kids how it's done, the legend intends to continue the tour through 2024
• Source: Pitchfork

• After the Lahaina wildfire in Maui, local parents are struggling to cope and explain the situation to their children.
• To offer support, Project:Camp, a nonprofit, has launched a free day camp at the Maui YMCA for children ages six to 16, providing them a sense of normalcy and positivity.
• Project:Camp cofounder Ozzie Baron says they aim to foster resilience in affected communities and emphasize the importance of optimism and a sense of belonging for the children.
• Source: HAWAII NEWS NOW

• After the devastating wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, Uber announced initiatives to support the affected community.
• They pledged $500-thousand to the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund, and added a donation button on their app, promising to match the first $500-thousand of user donations.
• They’re also offering free rides to shelters for evacuees, financial support for local drivers, and say they're committed to helping rebuild and restore the community.
• Source: UBER NEWSROOM

• The devastating wildfires in Maui have impacted hundreds of pregnant women and new moms, making them desperate for medical care and supplies.
• To address this urgent need, the nonprofit Pacific Birth Collective has been delivering essentials via jet ski and boat, and Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii has dispatched a mobile clinic van offering free services.
• Although these organizations are receiving support now, they say the recovery effort will take years and they’ll continue to need the world’s help.
• Source: GOOD MORNING AMERICA

• In response to the recent devastating wildfires in Maui, some significant help is coming in from Chicago.
• Yesterday, the Northern Illinois Food Bank sent out 41 pallets of dry goods in partnership with ALDI and Feeding America.
• Then United Airlines sent a plane from Chicago's O'Hare airport headed to Maui with 24-thousand pounds of supplies, and the plane will return to the mainland with passengers who’ve been stranded on the island since the fires began.
• Source: NBC CHICAGO

• After a trip to Maui earlier this year, eight-year-old Julian Lin from New York City learned that a friend he made there, Ryan, lost his home in the recent wildfires.
• Julian set up a lemonade stand in Central Park and launched a crowdfund, raising over $7-thousand, which will be shared between Ryan, Maui United Way, and the Maui Humane Society.
• Julian is an aspiring entrepreneur whose mantra is “Make Money, Do Good,” and he believes deeply in generosity, saying, "Generosity to me is like breathing."
• Source: PEOPLE

• A new report from Bankrate reveals the best states to retire in based on the cost of living, quality of healthcare, safety, well-being and weather.
• Topping the list is Iowa, which is especially appealing thanks to its affordability and lower housing costs.
• Delaware comes in second, followed by West Virginia, while Alaska is 50th, making it the worst state to retire in.
• Hawaii comes in 9th place.
• Source: Travel and Leisure

• In the wake of the Old Lahaina wildfires, culinary professionals and volunteers from Hawaii and around the world have come together to help victims and emergency workers.
• Celebrity chef Lee Anne Wong, whose popular Lahaina restaurant was destroyed, teamed up with Maui chef Sheldon Simeon to prepare meals and urged other chefs, farmers, and vendors to contribute.
• Additionally, restaurants from other islands pledged support and the Southern Smoke Foundation offered emergency relief for food and beverage workers affected by the disaster.
• Source: GOOD MORNING AMERICA

• Interpol’s debut album, “Turn On The Bright Lights,” is about to turn 21
• To celebrate, the Manhattan-based group played the entire album at Outside Lands
• “Turn On The Bright Lights” debuted in August 2022

• In celebration of the 50^th anniversary of “Let’s Get It On”, the 1973 album is to be reissued on digital platforms
• They reissue also comes with 33 bonus tracks, of which 18 are previously unreleased
• The album also features some mostly instrumental David Van DePitte Sessions with Herbie Hancock on piano
• Meanwhile, the Grammy Museum will host a “Let’s Get It On” 50th anniversary event on August 23^rd featuring Smokey Robinson and Jimmy Jam
• Source: Pitchfork

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We recently told you that former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor has a new solo album coming even though he’s battling cancer. Well, the rocker has let us in on how he has all the energy.

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• Following the devastating wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui, professional golfer Collin Morikawa has pledged his support to the community.
• The 26-year-old PGA champ took to Instagram to announce that he will donate $1,000 to the recovery effort for every birdie he makes during this season’s FedExCup Playoffs.
• Although Morikawa was born in California, his grandfather once owned a restaurant in Lahaina, the town that suffered the most damage from the wildfires.
• Source: PEOPLE

• A rock and roll legend has passed. Robbie Robertson, founding member of The Band and a Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer, died yesterday at the age of 80
• Among the classics Robertson wrote: "The Weight," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," and "Up on Cripple Creek"
• Robertson was a legend's legend, considered an inspiration to artists like Bob Dylan, Elton John, Eric Clapton and U2 among many, many others
• Source: RollingStone

• WalletHub has just come out with their report on the Most Pet-Friendly Cities in the country.
• They compared the 100 biggest U.S. cities on 23 key metrics related to budget, health & wellness and outdoor pet friendliness.
• The most pet-friendly city in 2023 is Scottsdale, Arizona, which is number one for pet health & wellness.
• Honolulu comes in 85th place.
• Source: WalletHub

August 8^th is International Cat Day! This is the day we celebrate our feline friends! The International Fund Animal Welfare (IFAW) along with other animal rights groups founded the holiday in 2002 and we’ve had an official day to honor our cats ever since.