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Lil Wayne reveals that he’s ready to retire now

Lil Wayne was the featured guest for the season premiere of Katie Couric’s talk show “Katie,” and the controversial New Orleans rapper opened up, yet again, about his oft-discussed plans to retire from music by the time he turns 35. Wayne will be 32 on September 27th.

Avery Sunshine: Soul singer radiates warmth

**Photography by Dre Barnes The Philadelphia area has produced many powerhouse vocalists over the years, from Patti LaBelle to Jill Scott. Singer-songwriter-pianist Avery Sunshine is