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To know the vulnerable and candid songs of honestav is to know Av Freeman: a determined, kindred soul who, in the face of unimaginable odds and loss, found himself a breakout hit with 2024’s “I’d Rather Overdose” and a ticket out of rural Missouri. Growing up the youngest of four brothers and a sister, he caught the music bug early: “They all wanted to be rockstars,” Av says. “I was a little kid going and watching my sixteen-year-old brother play screamo shows in bowling alleys and pizza joints. I was hooked. I wanted it bad.” He split his time between his parents, spending half the month with his mother and half with his dad. “My mom was the worst tweaker ever,” he explains. “She lived in the hood and got arrested multiple times selling meth.” Life with his father was relatively stable, but still not comfortable. “There was no A.C. and no food,” Av says, “but I was going to school and playing sports. Half the month, I was the quarterback, and the other half, I was running around with no socks, smoking cigarettes with the worst kids.” From the start, Av’s music was a response to tragedy; at age fifteen, Av found his brother dead from suicide. Amid this grief, Av adopted a tough-guy rap persona. He recorded music obsessively, releasing a song a week for over a hundred weeks in a row. “Literally for two years,” he says. “Sometimes I’d drop even more. I’d record four songs in a night and post two of them.” These years of experimentation reveal themselves in Av’s blend of folk and hip-hop, which sees scratchy verses layered over sensitive acoustic guitars. With a proven track record of chart success, including “I’d Rather Overdose” reaching multiple Billboard charts and its remix achieving significant radio airplay success, sold-out performances, and a rapidly expanding fanbase, honestav is poised to make a significant impact on the alternative music landscape. His authentic voice and unwavering dedication continue to inspire and connect with listeners around the world. Visit: https://musicboxsd.com/event/13739064/honestav-damien-styles/ Honestav on Instagram and Facebook

Want to skip the traffic and parking headaches? Here are three car-free ways to get to San Diego Comic-Con.

While the 100-day mark of a presidency is a made-up milestone, it's still worthwhile to take stock of a new administration. Here's where Trump stands on 10 key benchmarks.

Celebrate Spring with art! Join us for a vibrant paint and sip at Giaola’s Fine Italian dining in Carlsbad. Create your own “Blue Bouquet,” a charming tin watering can overflowing with flowers, guided by local artists. This is a 2 hour paint and sip party, using a 12×16 canvas! All supplies are provided including a complimentary glass of wine! Make sure to tell your friends! We look forward to painting with you! Experience North County’s newest destination for modern fine dining. Giaola Italian Kitchen has meticulously crafted a one-of-a-kind culinary experience, which masterfully blends the flavors of Italy with sleek, modern design. Giaola Italian Kitchen offers patrons superb dining, takeout, delivery, and catering. There is plenty of free parking for guests, wheelchair accessible, and indoors. If you are wanting to dine in before the event, feel free to check out their happy hour which is 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. every day. This is also a kid-friendly venue and their outdoor patio is a pet-friendly space! Their maximum occupancy for this venue is 20 guests. Visit: Blue Bouquet Paint and Sip Giaola Italian Kitchen on Instagram and Facebook

Okatsuka is known for her bowl haircut — and for finding humor in the dysfunction of her immigrant family. Her standup special Father is about her dad, who reappeared in her life after decades away.

MIYAVI is a globally acclaimed musician, actor, and philanthropist, known for bridging cultures through his innovative sound and powerful message. Renowned for his signature slap-guitar style, he has embarked on eight world tours across 30+ countries, earning the nickname “Samurai Guitarist” from his devoted fans. With 14 studio albums, MIYAVI has collaborated with Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated artists, continuously pushing musical boundaries. His latest album, "Lost In Love", "Found In Pain", was released by BMG/Rise Records on October 24, 2024, with a deluxe edition set for May 7, 2025. The album's first single, "Eat Eat Eat", premiered alongside a performance at Dodger Stadium, while the second single, "We Stay Up All Night", debuted on iHeartRadio’s Most Requested Live. Billboard spotlighted the album, highlighting "I’m So Amazing" featuring funk legend George Clinton. Beyond music, MIYAVI has made a mark in Hollywood, first appearing in the Oscar-nominated film "Unbroken". His filmography includes "Kong: Skull Island", "Bleach", "Maleficent 2", and the upcoming "The Wrecking Crew", co-starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista. His contributions extend to high-profile soundtracks, including Riot Games' Emmy-winning series "ARCANE", Apple TV’s "Yo Gabba Gabba", and some of Japan’s most beloved anime series. Visit: https://musicboxsd.com/event/14321693/miyavi-u-s-tour-2025-broken-fantasy-part-ii-found-in-pain/ Miyavi on Instagram and Facebook

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the discovery that what Harvard University thought was a copy of the Magna Carta is actually an original.

In separate hearings on Capitol Hill this week, the Education Secretary answered questions about a range of issues, from student loans to mental health programs.

Like any self-respecting four-letter word, "nice" has many connotations. Centuries ago, "nice" meant someone was ignorant; now it has very different meanings. And that, as they say, is "noice."

The number of people in ICE detention has grown, and detention facilities are over capacity. So the government is intensifying its hunt for more space, and local police are playing a bigger role.