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We were hungry. We saw the sign for D.J.'s Soul Food II kitchen, which recently opened on Herlong Avenue in Rock Hill, and we decided to step in for a look.

Celebrations Lounge will host a night of tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday at 2640 N. Cherry Road, Rock Hill. Charlotte band Flava, with singing sensation Cee Cee, will perform from 8 to 10:30 p.m., Local DJ Sir Nose will continue playing Michael Jackson hits until 1 a.m. and poems will be read throughout the night. For details, call William “Bump” Roddey at 803-984-8033.

Excitement is building, and sparks will be flying this Fourth of July weekend.

It used to be so much simpler. If you wanted to watch a TV show you had to tune in at the time the network aired it and slog through the commercial breaks -- except when taking the occasional kitchen trip or bathroom run.