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Lil Jon is a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning artist known for pioneering the "crunk" movement and delivering iconic party anthems. Rising to national fame in the early 2000s with Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, he helped popularize crunk with hits like "Get Low" and "What U Gon’ Do." His influence extended beyond hip-hop, shaping mainstream music and pop culture. In 2014, he teamed up with DJ Snake for the global smash "Turn Down for What," sparking a worldwide craze. His string of hits continued with "Bend Ova" (feat. Tyga), "Prison Riot" (with Flosstradamus), and "Take It Off" (feat. Yandel & Becky G). As a DJ, he’s held major residencies at top Las Vegas clubs, including Hakkasan and Jewel. Beyond music, Lil Jon’s branding power has led to endorsements with Bud Light, Don Julio, and Oakley. He also made waves on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice, raising nearly $200,000 for the American Diabetes Association. His contributions to music have earned him a Grammy, eight Billboard Awards, two MTV VMAs, a BET Award, and BMI’s Songwriter of the Year. From producing for Usher and Ciara to appearing in films like The Hangover, Lil Jon remains a dominant force in entertainment. 2 Chainz, the multi-platinum, Grammy-winning rapper from Atlanta, first gained recognition as part of Playaz Circle with the 2007 hit “Duffle Bag Boy” featuring Lil Wayne. His solo career took off with a series of successful mixtapes, including T.R.U. REALigion (2011), which garnered millions of downloads. In 2012, 2 Chainz made waves with his feature on Kanye West’s triple-platinum hit “Mercy” and released his Def Jam debut album, Based on a T.R.U. Story, which debuted at No. 1 and spawned hits like “No Lie” (featuring Drake), “Birthday Song” (featuring Kanye West), and “I’m Different.” The album earned Grammy nominations for Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song. His 2013 follow-up, B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time, featured the gold single “Feds Watching” with Pharrell. His 2016 collaborative album ColleGrove with Lil Wayne was well received, and he won a Grammy for his verse on Chance The Rapper’s “No Problem.” His platinum 2017 album, "Pretty Girls Like Trap Music", produced multiple hits and topped the charts. He continued his success with Rap or Go to the League (2019) and So Help Me God (2020). Beyond music, 2 Chainz has ventured into fashion, cannabis, and television, solidifying his cultural influence. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2025/2-chainz-lil-jon View the full concert schedule Lil John on Instagram and Facebook 2 Chainz on Instagram and Facebook

Join us in fellowship as we celebrate the arrival of the New Year 2025! This is the time we release the energy of 2024 and bring in the new flow of Divine Light for 2025 to help us in all we wish to accomplish. Included are: Spiritual cleansing of disturbing or unresolved energies from 2024 Making your wish list for the New Year 2025 Spiritual blessings of Divine Light from the Higher to give momentum and strength for the New Year Inspirations from the Higher for the New Year Prayers for family, friends and the world DIMITRI MORAITIS is cofounder and spiritual director of the renowned Spiritual Arts Institute. An accomplished metaphysical teacher, Dimitri lectures across the country, appears on numerous podcasts and radio shows and leads workshops and training classes offered at the Institute. BARBARA Y. MARTIN is one of the foremost clairvoyants and spiritual teachers in the world. Born with the gift of seeing the aura in all its subtleties, she is a pioneer in the field of metaphysics having taught thousands how to better their lives by working with the aura and spiritual energy. Martin and Moraitis are the award-winning authors of the international bestseller Change Your Aura, Change Your Life, Heaven and Your Spiritual Evolution, Communing with the Divine, Karma and Reincarnation, and the highly acclaimed The Healing Power of Your Aura.

This week, the album at No. 1 on the charts is one everyone saw coming: With the biggest streaming numbers of 2025 and strong sales to boot, Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem is the chart-topper it had always seemed destined to become.

Mariam Mohammed says her younger son died when she could not get treatment for him at a U.S.-funded clinic that had temporarily closed. Researchers say there are many thousands of cases like his.

From Alaska to Wales, retired teacher Doug Green empowers students to explore cultures, tell stories and build meaningful connections.

Another masterful adaptation of a Molière Classic, School for Wives, by Culture Clash founder Herbert Siguenza. Set in Sinaloa, Mexico in 1992, Don Ernesto is a Narco king who has a young girl named Eva being trained by nuns to become his loyal subservient wife. He sends his wise cracking housekeeper Armida to get the girl via train. While they wait at the train station Eva has a love at first sight encounter with Mario Grande Jr. who is there for his father’s funeral and Don Ernesto’s rival Narco enemy! This narco-novela-comedy borrows from Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and The Importance of Being Earnest for a wild ride that ends with a double wedding and a Narco family truce! Visit: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/palomar-performing-arts/66b5317e48dddb3c17f9a383/tickets#/productions-view Palomar Performing Arts on Instagram and Facebook

"Florence Foster Jenkins" Comedy (2016, PG-13, 1h 51m) Friday, Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. Florence Foster Jenkins, a wealthy New York heiress, dreamed of becoming a concert pianist and performing at Carnegie Hall. An injury in her youth derailed that plan, so she pursued a new goal: singing her way to the famous stage, with the motto, "Practice, practice, practice." Supported by her devoted husband, her journey culminates in a legendary performance at Carnegie Hall. Starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, this true story captures the spirit of an unlikely star. Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/library

In Colombia, former soldiers accused of atrocities during the country's guerilla war are helping to locate and exhume remains of their civilian victims.

Macron said that the video depicts the couple "joking" and dismissed it as part of a disinformation campaign. Experts say Russian accounts are trying to undermine his image as a strong advocate for the West.

Experience the enchanting world of Javanese gamelan music and dance with Joko Sutrisno and Tri Martodikromo. Joko, an acclaimed performer, composer, and educator, and Tri, a celebrated dancer of this refined tradition, have thrilled audiences in both Indonesia and the United States. In this special performance, Joko will be joined by the Indonesian Consulate Community gamelan and members of the Canyon Crest Academy gamelan. Together, they will bring to life the intricate rhythms and rich harmonies of traditional Javanese music and the captivating dances that reflect the cultural depth of Indonesia’s artistic heritage. Following the performance, join Joko, Tri, and the ensemble for a Q&A session, where you’ll have the chance to delve deeper into the history, instruments, and stories behind the music and dance. Expect an evening that offers an unforgettable glimpse into one of Indonesia’s most cherished art forms. About the artists: Joko Sutrisno is an accomplished Javanese gamelan performer, composer, and educator who has engaged with students and audiences both in Indonesia and abroad. Sutrisno graduated from the Indonesian Institute of Arts, Surakarta, Java, in 1987. He directed the gamelan ensemble at Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand for 8 years before moving to Minnesota in 1995, where he was artistic director of Sumunar Gamelan and Dance Ensemble. He was recently appointed as a professor of gamelan at UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and the UC Riverside School of Music. As a Center for World Music teaching artist, he directs the Javanese gamelan ensemble at Canyon Crest Academy high school. He is also currently the consulting director for the student gamelan ensembles at Saint Thomas University, The University of South Dakota, (Vermillion); Concordia College, (Moorhead); and Hamilton College (New York). In 2024, Sutrisno was appointed as an apprentice for the Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA). Tri Martodikromo, born in Central Java, Indonesia, has been deeply immersed in dance from a young age. After moving to the Twin Cities in 1995, she became the dance director for the Sumunar Indonesian Music and Dance Ensemble. Known for her inspiring choreography and teaching, Tri has shared Indonesian dance across the Midwest through workshops, residencies, and community classes. Now residing in Los Angeles, Tri continues her mission of connecting communities through the art of Indonesian dance. Visit: Sounds of the Royal Courts: Gamelan Music & Dance of Java Center for World Music on Instagram and Facebook