Meg Groves/Wolfie Starfire Celebrates Welcome to the Real World with Two Second Life Album Release Performances- July 26th 11 am SLT & 6 pm SLT

Fans can attend the celebration at The Purrl Nightclub or watch live on Twitch Sunday, July 26, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. SLT

SECOND LIFE — July 23, 2026 — Singer-songwriter Meg Groves, known throughout Second Life and Twitch as Wolfie Starfire, will celebrate the release of her new album, Welcome to the Real World, with two special performances at The Purrl Nightclub on Sunday, July 26, 2026.

The album release party will take place at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. SLT, giving fans two opportunities to experience the new music in-world. Both performances will also be broadcast live through Wolfie Starfire’s Twitch channel for listeners joining from outside Second Life.

Welcome to the Real World represents an important new chapter in Groves’ musical journey. Rooted in themes of growth, honesty, love, loss and self-discovery, the album draws upon the real-life experiences and personal moments that have shaped her both as an artist and as a person.

Through her performances as Wolfie Starfire, Groves has created a welcoming bridge between real-world songwriting and virtual-world entertainment. Her shows combine original music, recognizable favorites and genuine interaction with the audience, allowing listeners to feel like an active part of the experience rather than simply spectators.

In addition to her own performances, Wolfie is known within the Second Life music community as co-host of the monthly SL Enquirer Open Mic Auditions alongside Ninja, where she helps provide emerging and established performers with an opportunity to share their music and reach new audiences.

The celebration at The Purrl will bring together friends, fans and members of the virtual music community for an evening centered on new music, shared experiences and the creative journey behind Welcome to the Real World. Guests are encouraged to arrive in casual, low-prim attire.

Event Information

Event: Welcome to the Real World Second Life Album Release Party and Twitch Performance
Artist: Meg Groves / Wolfie Starfire
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Performance Times: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. SLT
Location: The Purrl Nightclub in Second Life
Attire: Casual, low prim

Attend in Second Life:
https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Haven%20Woods/166/77/2616

Watch live on Twitch:
https://twitch.tv/wolfiestarfire

Learn more about Meg Groves:
https://www.musicallymeggroves.com/

Hear Meg discuss the album and her musical journey on Live, Loud and Unfiltered:
https://virtualmusicnetwork.substack.com/p/live-loud-and-unfiltered-musically

About Meg Groves / Wolfie Starfire

Meg Groves is a singer-songwriter and live performer known as Wolfie Starfire throughout Second Life and Twitch. Through original music, acoustic performances and an approachable connection with her audience, she has built a community that reaches across virtual and real-world stages. Welcome to the Real World marks the latest milestone in her continuing evolution as an artist, storyteller and supporter of the virtual music community.

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Interview with a Florida Man of Second Life: A Public Service Announcement in Disguise- Lanai Jarrico Reporting

You know that moment when you’re at an event, minding your own virtual business, and suddenly some walking red flag in pixelated freebie jeans and T-shirt crashes through local chat like a Category 5 storm? Yeah. That guy.

Every grid has one, but in Second Life we’ve refined him into an art form: The Florida Man of SL.  He lives in everyone’s friend list, or questionable “people you may know” panel. In my case, this suspicious alt-looking avatar fell out of the sky and landed at the Media Center.

In the interest of science, journalism, and keeping from becoming the next “ I got griefed by an Alt named “C0ca1neD0lpHin” story, I decided to sit this dude down for an exclusive interview.

Meet C0ca1neD0lpHin AKA Florida Man of SL( Fake name to conceal his identity)

Lanai: Welcome to SL Enquirer, where everyone is welcome. Just don’t act up and find out. So, for the record, who are you and what exactly do you do in Second Life?

Florida Man of SL: Name’s (BLEEP), but my friends call me “Bro.”  I’m a visionary entrepreneur, social influencer, club owner, DJ, security expert, land tycoon, and part-time relationship coach.  Currently between clubs, lands, fans, and relationships, but that's just because the grid isn’t ready for my next big thing yet.

PSA: if someone’s SL profile says they’re a CEO/ Influencer/Land Baron/DJ/Secuirty all in one, they’re not a mogul.   They’re a walking ToS violation in freebie gear.  Ask for one concrete thing they actually run that you can visit right now.

Lanai: So… “ between clubs” is an interesting way to spell “ I have a Marketplace store with three free boxes from 2012.” What happened to your last venue and why is your avatar a literal 1st generation being from the beta days?

Florida Man of SL:  Listen,  I prefer to be called vintage.  Going back to your question, that club was legendary.  We had the best traffic money can buy.  I would have kept it open, but the staff was toxic, the DJs wanted pay, the landlord expected rent, and the grid lagged my vibe. So I shut it down on principle.  Also, the estate manager banned me, but that’s political.

PSA: Any club or “business” owner who blames everybody else (staff, DJs, haters, lag) and never once says “ I planned poorly” is telling you exactly how they’ll treat you when things go wrong.  Screenshot the excuses, not the promises.

Lanai:Uh Ok… I’m sure that’s how it went down. Anyway, walk me through a typical day in the life of a Florida Man of SL.

Florida Man of SL: Wait. How did you know I’m from Florida?

Lanai: Wild guess.

Florida Man of SL: Oh. You are good!  I wake up in my skybox. Rez a 4096 prim truck on a 512 parcel and check my notecards. Then I send out about 150 group invites that nobody asked for, drop a logo on at least three other people’s dance floors “ by accident,” and hit up every woman within a 30-meter radius with “ Hey sexy, voice?” After that, I stand in at Welcome center and tell everyone how rich I am. 

PSA: Unsolicited group invites= digital spam

 Randomly dropping objects on other people’s land= tacky and reportable

“Hey sexy, Voice?” as an opener= automatic mental recycle bin.

Mute Early. Mute often

Lanai: While wearing freebie shoes?... SMH.  Let's talk about money, since you swear you’re a tycoon. How do you “do business” on the grid?

Florida Man of SL: Correction, vintage shoes.  Easy. You make a group, call it something important like “ official SL Security Department”, then sell “ staff tags” for 500L a pop.  You tell people they’ll get paid “ from tips” but never actually set up a tip jar. Then you spam local: Advertising slots available!  Serious business owners only!” and wait for someone new to hand you their rent money because you have a logo.

PSA: Real advertisers will show you their website, traffic numbers, and how long they’ve been around.  Ask, “Can you show me examples of other ads you’re running right now?” If they can’t produce anything except a group tag and an attitude, keep your lindens in your pocket. 

Lanai: Has anyone ever told you that is the worst business advice you can offer?  I can see you’ve been around a while and should know better but honestly I’m not even surprised at this point. What are your thoughts on the “old” SL versus the new, grown-up virtual world community?

Florida Man of SL: Back in the day, this grid was wild. No mesh, no rules, just bling shoes, camping chair, and voice arguments that lasted three days.  Now you people got decor themes and event calendars and “ brand reputations.” Disgusting. I respect it though. Makes it easier to spot the suckers.  If your profile has “ New to SL, please help” in 2026, that’s basically an open wallet with legs.

PSA: We were all new once. Help people, but don’t fund strangers' “business ideas”. If someone’s first real conversation with you includes the word “loans,” “ invest,” or sponsor my land,” that’s not a friendship; that’s a sales pitch.

Lanai: Am I missing something here? I don’t know if you are serious or just being an outdated griefer at this point. Since you are such a “businessman”, what are your top money-making tips for the average SL resident that I can suggest to do the total opposite?

Florida Man: Easy. Step one: Stop trying to get rich off one event where your cousin’s DJing from his phone on hotel Wifi. You are no Coachella.  You are a skybox with lag,

Step two: If your brand is a packed profile full of “no drama”, no BS, good vibes only” I already know you’re about to bring the drama, BS, and terrible vibes… and probably ask for a discount on top of it. Step three: if you actually want to make money? Show up, same name, same place, same hours, every week. Consistency is more powerful than whatever glitter body oil you’re using on your dance team.

PSA: “I opened a club”! It's not a business plan.  Have a schedule, have a list, have someone on staff who can answer an IM without rage quitting. If you disappear for two weeks and come back with a new logo, that’s not a “rebrand”; that’s ghosting with extra steps.

Lanai: Ok so you are serious? I’m so damn confused at this point. Any last words for the good people of Second Life? I have a business to run.

Florida Man of SL: Yeah. Stop trying to impress everybody and start paying attention. Read profiles, read group notices, read fine print on the “ too good to be true” land deal.  If you’re having fun, not broke, and constantly rage-quitting? You’re already doing better than half this grid.

Lanai: Rage- quitting? OK… on that spiritually confusing note, we’ll wrap it up here. Whether you are a Florida Man of SL, a tired club owner, or just figuring out why your hair is attached to your spine, remember: the grid is what you make of it. Try not to make it a crime scene. Just remember that in SL, not everybody knows what they are doing, most are winging it, and half of us rezzed bald and half naked in the middle of a crowd at one point in time. Be an SL community team player have fun, be kind and tip your hosts, mute the gesture spammer, refrain from public disputes, and if all else fails, blame lag and log out.

PSA: At the end of the day, this is a pixel world with very real money and very real emotions wired into it. Laugh, document your stupid moments, protect your wallet, and remember you can always… just log out and come back refreshed and ready to bring your creativity. If logging in becomes a chore instead of bringing you joy. What’s the whole point?

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Southern Swing Presents The Māori New Year - MATARIKI FRIDAY JULY 10TH 4:00PM-6:00 PM SLT

 

Celebrating Matariki - Māori New Year @ Southern Swing

📅 Friday, 10 July 2026

🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM SLT

Nau Mai, Haere Mai!

Join us beneath a sky full of stars as Southern Swing celebrates Matariki, the Māori New Year.

Matariki is a special time in Aotearoa (New Zealand) that encourages us to:

⭐ Remember those who have passed.

⭐ Celebrate the present with family and friends.

⭐ Look forward with hope to the year ahead.

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ember%20Island/224/116/22

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The great American Mascot Roundtable: An Exclusive Fourth of July Intervention- Lanai Jarrico reporting

Every year, humans drag out the same red, white, and blue clichés like they’re on a lifetime contract. So for this Fourth of July, I decided to go straight to the source in Second Life and host a roundtable with the holiday’s most awkward and overworked mascots: Uncle Sam (burned out patriot), the Liberty Bell named Karen (crackpot drama queen, literally), Steve; a Revolutionary War reenactor turned influencer, a sentient hot dog named Frank with strong feelings about condiments, and “Sparky,” a professional firework who is, unfortunately, afraid of heights. I expected inspiration and heartfelt patriotism. What I got instead was group therapy with snacks.

Lanai: Thank you all for being here today. Let’s start simple: how are you feeling about this year’s Fourth of July?

Uncle Sam: Tired. I have been pointing at people in that same recruiting pose since 1917, and all anyone does now is turn me into a meme. At this point, I don’t want YOU—I want a chair and a nap.

Lanai: Fair enough.  Liberty Bell, how about you?

Liberty Bell Karen: I was literally cracked by overwork and bad planning, so I am basically the original American infrastructure story. People come to see me, take a selfie, and then ask, “So… why don’t you ring?” Like I am not in my 200s with chronic metal fatigue and boundary issues. I want to speak to a Manager!

Lanai: Sorry to hear that. And you, sir, our Revolutionary War reenactor influencer?

Reenactor: My name is Steve: Please, it’s “Historically Accurate Content Creator.” I used to reload a musket three times a day in a field for ten people and a bored golden retriever. Now I do it on stream and argue with teenagers about the correct sock length in 1776. Progress, I guess.

Lanai: Sock length? Anyway… Frank the Hot Dog, you look… stressed. Ketchup problem again?

Frank the Hot Dog: It is always a ketchup problem. I am a proud grilled icon, and every year, some uncle in cargo shorts drowns me like I’m a crime scene. Mustard, onions, maybe relish. Don’t get me started on the Secret sauce….Let me just say, ketchup is for fries, and I will die on this bun if I get loaded with anything else.

Lanai: I feel your pain, Frank. So,  Sparky, be honest: are you excited for the big finale?

Sparky (Firework): Define “excited.” In a few days, a stranger in a tank top is going to light my butt on fire, launch me into the sky, and hope I don’t land on a 2003 Honda Civic. I was not consulted on this career path. I wanted to be a sparkler. Sparklers just vibe.

Lanai: Thank you all for the soft introduction. I have a few questions and would like your insight on the 4th of July and what you'd like to tell our readers. Let's start with you Uncle Sam.

Uncle Sam:  You see a parade; I see a nationwide group project with no coordinator and six different playlists blaring at once. By the time I hit Main Street, I’ve already survived three budget meetings, fifteen arguments about whether sparklers are “real fireworks” and at least one guy yelling that freedom means he can double park in a fire lane.  The holiday feels like being an exhausted dad at a birthday party who still makes sure every kid gets a balloon. I’m proud, I’m loud, and secretly counting the minutes until I can take this stupid hat off and eat a burger in peace.

Sparky (Firework): *side eyes Uncle Sam and ,mumbles*; you are the fake one around here… Anyway.  Honestly, the 4th of July feels like my performance review and my funeral scheduled for the same night.  I spend eleven months in a cardboard box next to a faded “Buy one get one free” sign, listening to kids mispronounce the stupid names given to all the various fireworks that do the same shit. And then suddenly everyone’s chanting for me to light up the sky on command. Half of you are thrilled. The other half are plugging their ears and tending to their animals with loud noise anxiety. I’m just hoping I don’t fizzle out in front of the many flashing cameras. It’s a lot of pressure for a firework. One bad launch and I end up being a YouTube cautionary tale. Gosh, I can stand wannabe influencers and Youtube shorts directors…

Reenactor: My name is Steve: This day is like content Christmas for me! I wake up at 4 am, lace myself into seventeen inaccurate historical layers, and spend the whole day running around on iced coffee and a selfie stick.  Half the crowd thinks I actually knew Washington, and the other half saw my “Did founders have Riz” series on Reels. By the time the fireworks start, my wig glue is coming undone, and the soles of my boots have worn down to my bare feet. Some peeps like to hate on us influencers but most of you wouldn’t be famous if it wasn’t for documentors like me! *side eyes Sparky*

Frank the Hot Dog: *shakes his head* Fame chasers are all alike… For me, the 4th of July is the one day a year when peeps admit I’m the main character.  All winter, I’m just mystery meat in aisle 7, and then suddenly I’m the star of every cookout, pressed onto a grill by a guy who swears he is a grill master because he owns tongs and a cheesy apron with abs.  It’s loud, it’s smoky, and I’m just trying not to roll off a paper plate into the grass and be carried off by an annoying chihuahua. Is that glamorous? No. But when the buns are toasted, and mustard hits just right, it’s the closest this country gets to a love letter to the mouth. Bananas got nothing on me!

Liberty Bell Karen: *stares awkwardly but interested at Frank* From where I sit, this holiday feels like an annual performance of nobody’s greatest hits with spectators staring at me wanting to hit me with a hammer to see if I still ring. The last time that happened, I was left bruised and wanting to just crumble to the ground. *busts out ugly crying*

Lanai: Aww, Karen,  I’m sure you’ll find somebody who really rings your bell, and your outlook will be much better. As for the rest of you, I hope you all get to enjoy the holiday in your own special way, just please, no fighting with each other. This day is for you all to come together to recreate the spirit of Independence Day.

 So, there you have it readers, a bell that wants to be loved not heard, a sparkler having an emotional crisis and major height anxiety, a hot dog pretending to be the big dog of all BBQs, a failing reenactor influencer in a dollar store soldier costume and finally good ol’ Uncle Sam, who wants peeps to stop confusing freedom with leaving firework aftermath scattered everywhere and lawn chairs in the street for days.

To all, may your grills be hot, hamburgers cooked through, your fireworks stay in the sky, you have all your fingers by the end of the night, and your relatives and friends only argue about whose potato salad was a hate crime.

Happy 4th of July, everyone. 

Xoxo Lanai

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DISCLOSURE DAY- INTERVIEW WITH AN ALIEN- Lanai Jarrico reporting…

I’ve come across many Avatars in my day as a reporter here in Second Life, but I have to say, this particular being set the bar high for special guests like Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and even that flirtatious Cupid, whom I've had the opportunity to interview on a few occasions. It happened very unexpectedly and caught me a bit off guard as I was making my rounds at the SL Enquirer Media Center. I noticed the air was thick with the scent of ozone and something ancient, a metallic tang that clung to the back of my throat. I stood across from a being that defied every law of virtual biology I knew. They called him Enox. He didn't breathe, yet the center vibrated with a low-frequency hum that seemed to emanate from his translucent grey skin. As I secretly clicked my recorder on, the flickering lights near the stage area dimmed and turned off, leaving us in an awkward silence stare. This was the moment humanity had been both craving and dreading: the first recorded words from beyond our stars. I slowly walked closer and introduced myself.

Interview with Enox

Lanai: Hi…. Welcome to SLE. How can I help you?

Enox: Lanai, just the Avatar I was looking for. I was sent here on a mission from the Zeta Reticuli star system.

Lanai: Where’s that?  You came here specifically to speak to me? OMG, what did I do? Are you here to abduct me??

Enox: This star system is located in the southern constellation of Reticulum, and no, I’m not here to abduct you again. Last time we tried that, you woke up in the middle of the experiments and caused a whole scene, destroying our equipment and using language that offended us. We had to knock you back out and put you back in your bed. You are flagged as a feisty, foul-mouthed abductee not suitable for our breeding program. We cannot have another one of you cloned for the safety of mankind, but you are still very much a person of interest to us.  

Lanai: o.O… I should be offended! You snatched me out of my bed, and I can’t even remember what happened! I’ll have you know I make beautiful children. Pfft.

Enox: You humans are still strange and feral. We are trying to figure out if you humans are ready before we fully disclose the truth about the Universe and all the life forms in it.  We tried that thousands of years ago when we came here to mine for gold and constructed the Pyramids. At that time, humans were at least willing to work with us until they began carving graffiti all over the place, depicting images of us and our spacecraft. We are a shy culture and wish to stay out of the way and let you all thrive on your own. Sadly, you all are causing so much commotion on this planet that it might be time to intervene. In particular the use of social media. The type of TikTok videos you species make is utterly ridiculous. Whoever invented twerking should be ashamed of themselves. Anyway, You are the CEO of The SL Enquirer. Who better than you to deliver our message to the masses?

Lanai: “blinks” OK. Well, you caught me off guard. If I had known you were coming, I would have prepared a proper interview. I have so many questions, but I don’t even know where to start. Do you have a name?

Enox: My name is Enox.

Lanai: That’s a start. Nice to meet you… again apparently. Why did you pick today to come?

Enox: Well, the World Cup is happening, and apparently, an abductee went and told someone we were preparing to do a mass abduction in Miami.

Lanai: Yeah, I heard about that on TikTok, but you can’t believe everything you read on the internet. So, is it true?

Enox: If I disclosed that information, it would ruin the element of surprise. You will just have to wait and see. Right now, I can only tell you that we are real and have been watching from afar. We are still trying to understand why the Kardashians are famous, what Elon is planning to do with his Trillions, and what animal Spam is actually made of. There are so many things we are still trying to figure out. 

Lanai: There are things I’m trying to figure out, too. Like, what's up with random cow mutilations, crop circles, and those Nasca lines? Can you at least tell me if Bigfoot is real or why it is illegal to speak to dolphins?

Enox: Sighs…The crop circles and Nasca Lines are just art and road maps for us. They only got discovered when airplanes were invented and became visible from the sky.  I hate to break it to you about Bigfoot. Yes, they are real, but smart enough to stay away from populated areas. They don’t want to catch all the diseases and drama your species is riddled with. Also, don’t try speaking to dolphins; they know way too much, and they like to kidnap people to help build their underwater cities in the Gulf of Mexico.

Lanai: I get it.  That’s some weird shit. So, what exactly do you want me to share with the masses since you seem to be very vague with your information?

Enox: Honestly, I just wanted to meet you. Are you seeing someone?

Lanai: What!?! Are you kidding me?

Enox: Of course, I’m kidding. I will disclose that this planet is actually a simulator. Second Life is the closest replica of what all of you are experiencing in the “real world”. AI is actually disclosure, and the more tech intervenes, the more desensitized you will become to the world around you. Once everyone is acclimated to the new normal, we will be back to reclaim this planet and reset it again. Are you ready?

Lanai: That kinda sounds freakishly believable…Should I pack a bag and come with you now?

Enox let out a sound like static, a dry laugh that vibrated in my chest. "Keep your bags packed, Lanai. But don’t worry about coming with me—not yet. For now, just keep reporting on the madness. We’ll be watching to see if you can tell the difference between the code and the truth." 

With that, the metallic scent of ozone spiked, the lights flickered violently, and in a blink, he was gone. I was left standing alone in the silent Media Center, staring at the empty spot where an alien had just casually explained the end of the world, wondering if I should write this up or if my system was just glitching again.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 🎤🎶 SL Enquirer Open Mic – “Double Shot” Edition 🎶🎤 🗓 Sunday, May 31 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM SLT

Join Ninja Antwoord and Wolfie Starfire for a special “Double Shot” Edition of the SL Enquirer Open Mic, celebrating the artists and songs we can’t get enough of across the Second Life music scene.

For this event, performers are encouraged to deliver two songs by the same artist — whether it’s classic country, rock legends, pop favorites, or soulful originals inspired by your musical influences.

 Prize:
 L$10,000 + Featured interview in The SL Enquirer for the top performance

Sponsored by The SL Enquirer, ~ KM Management ~, Kaysie Michigan, Terry’s Place, and SecondLife.Music.

 Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Akamai/214/28/21

 Bring your best double feature performance and join us for an afternoon of live music, community, and unforgettable talent. 

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With over 20 years experience reporting virtual world news and participating in numerous charities, events and sponsorships across the grid, the SL Enquirer is the longest running media source in SL. We love working with our fans!

Contact: Ninja, SLE Events Coordinator (ninjaantwoord resident)

About Ninja Antwoord:

Ninja Antwoord is a passionate and dynamic host in the Second Life music scene. Known for his love of live music and his ability to bring people together, Ninja continues to make waves by creating fun and engaging events for all music lovers.

Public Landmark:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Akamai/214/23/22

Website:

http://www.slenquirer.com/

Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/TheSLEnquirer/

https://twitter.com/LanaiJarrico/

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Performer Website:

https://wolfiestarfire.com/

https://www.facebook.com/wolfie.starfire/

About Wolfie Starfire:

Wolfie Starfire is a soulful singer-songwriter with a powerful voice and a unique style. Her heartfelt lyrics and captivating performances have earned her a loyal following. With her warm presence, Wolfie is the perfect co-host to bring an extra spark of magic to this love-themed edition of the auditions.

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About SecondLife.music

SecondLife.music is the go-to platform for virtual live music bookings, singer/songwriter showcases, and special event promotion within Second Life. Whether you're a musician seeking to perform, a venue looking for fresh talent, or an event organizer hoping to make a splash, SecondLife.music connects all the key players in the world of virtual live music.

Media Contact:

Ninja Antwoord (ninjaantwoord resident)
Founder/Owner, SecondLife.music
Email: ninjaantwoord@secondlife.music
Website: https://www.secondlife.music
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573566731384
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/RW9TdBpN5y

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 🐾🎤 SL Enquirer Open Mic – “Wild Side” Edition Roars into Second Life 🎤🐾 🗓 Sunday, April 19 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM SLT 🎶 L$5,000 Prize + Featured Interview in The SL Enquirer 🎶

Second Life music lovers are invited to unleash their inner wild at the upcoming SL Enquirer Open Mic: “Wild Side” Edition, taking place Sunday, April 19 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM SLT.

Hosted by Ninja Antwoord and Wolfie Starfire, this lively event continues a popular open mic tradition that highlights the depth of talent across the Second Life music community. Performers of all experience levels are welcome to take the stage, whether sharing original songs or putting their own spin on favorite covers.

This month’s theme, “Wild Side,” encourages participants and attendees alike to embrace creativity and fun. Guests are invited to dress in animal print, animal-inspired outfits, or jungle-themed attire, while performers may choose to incorporate songs inspired by animals, the wild, or untamed energy. Participation in the theme is encouraged but not required.

The event is proudly sponsored by The SL Enquirer, ~ KM Management ~, Kaysie Michigan, Terry’s Place, and SecondLife.Music, all of whom continue to support and promote live music within the virtual community.

 Event Prize:
 L$5,000 awarded to the best original or cover performance
 Featured interview in The SL Enquirer

Whether stepping into the spotlight or enjoying the show from the crowd, attendees can expect an engaging evening of live performances, community connection, and unforgettable entertainment.

 Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Akamai/214/28/21
 Attire: Casual / Animal Print Encouraged

 The stage is set, the mic is live, and the wild awaits—join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music and creativity in Second Life. 

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With over 20 years of experience reporting virtual world news and participating in numerous charities, events and sponsorships across the grid, the SL Enquirer is the longest-running media source in SL. We love working with our fans!

Contact: Ninja, SLE Events Coordinator (ninjaantwoord resident)

About Ninja Antwoord:

Ninja Antwoord is a passionate and dynamic host in the Second Life music scene. Known for his love of live music and his ability to bring people together, Ninja continues to make waves by creating fun and engaging events for all music lovers.

Public Landmark:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Akamai/214/23/22

Website:

http://www.slenquirer.com/

Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/TheSLEnquirer/

https://twitter.com/LanaiJarrico/

Performer Website:

https://wolfiestarfire.com/

https://www.facebook.com/wolfie.starfire/

About Wolfie Starfire:

Wolfie Starfire is a soulful singer-songwriter with a powerful voice and a unique style. Her heartfelt lyrics and captivating performances have earned her a loyal following. With her warm presence, Wolfie is the perfect co-host to bring an extra spark of magic to this love-themed edition of the auditions.

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About SecondLife.music

SecondLife.music is the go-to platform for virtual live music bookings, singer/songwriter showcases, and special event promotion within Second Life. Whether you're a musician seeking to perform, a venue looking for fresh talent, or an event organizer hoping to make a splash, SecondLife.music connects all the key players in the world of virtual live music.

Media Contact:

Ninja Antwoord (ninjaantwoord resident)
Founder/Owner, SecondLife.music
Email: ninjaantwoord@secondlife.music
Website: https://www.secondlife.music
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573566731384
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/RW9TdBpN5y

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“THE PINK ROOM” : A MONIQUE’S GOSSIP STORY SERIES

Hey Lifey Babes, it’s your girl Monique, coming to you with the hottest gossip from the fast-paced world of Second Life. 

I’ve got a story for you…but not just any story. This is straight from my personal vault and I’ve finally decided to share it. 

What starts with love turns into a web of secrets, betrayal, obsession and twists that will leave you wondering until the very end. If I had to describe it in two words? A hot mess !!! 

Warning: Mature Audiences Only. 

Grab a drink and some popcorn… 

THE CAST 

Meet the Cast… 

(This is a true story. Some names may have been changed to protect the identity of those involved.) 

Ron 

I knew him first. Ron was the owner of a Nightclub but upstairs, he had a Group Member’s Only BDSM Sex Lounge with a pool room and Sauna. He was German, nerdy, yet kind. His Avatar was a white guy with reading glasses and most of the time he was wearing a suit. Occasionally, he wore either a Sea Captain’s uniform, a police officer uniform or British Royal Prince’s Military uniform adorned in medals. I do not recall ever seeing him without being dressed up in some kind of professional uniform worn by an authority figure. Ron carried the image well because Ron was always a gentleman. 

Joan 

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Joan, the cool girl next door type. She wasn’t extremely outgoing but witty, with a great sense of humour. She had one of those gentle caring voices that complimented her Mid-Western accent and sarcasm. Her avatar suited her personality. She was a tall, slender white blonde girl with glasses, blue jeans and pink bubble gum. 

Emerie 

Emerie had this very cute teen-style aesthetic. Her avatar was slender, had long platinum-blonde wavy hair, a pink tank top, light blue jeans, black combat boots, and big black angel wings. Think Ariana Grande’s body with an early-2000s Olsen twin face. 

File Emerie away for later. 

Tina 

A mutual friend of our friend’s group. 

A SL ROMANCE 

Joan and I became friends through a mutual connection, and I eventually introduced her to Ron and his club. 

I knew Ron pretty well and I could immediately tell Ron was totally crushing on Joan. They had chemistry and after a week and a half of flirting, Joan and Ron were officially dating in Second Life. The two of them became a classic SL couple clicking spankers, using piggy back ride poses and putting each other's names in their Profiles. 

Life then threw a curveball: Joan announced she’d be gone for about a week. THE GIRL IN THE CORNER 

Joan's absence made Ron appear online less it seemed. Regardless, I still visited the club just to see who was hanging out there. After a few visits, I noticed a new regular. A teen girl avatar quietly sitting in the corner of the club. Her name? Emerie. 

Intrigued, I decided to chat with her… nothing strange, just small talk. I typed to her casually, complimenting her cat ears. I told her that she reminded me of Ariana Grande. We typed briefly about the movie Wicked and a few minutes later, I left. A perfectly normal interaction. 

Next time I saw Ron was on, I visited him at the club. Emerie was sitting in the corner again. I asked Ron if he knew her. 

“Emerie is my Second Life daughter,” Ron said proudly, “She’s AFK right now.”

I froze, “Huh, What? Are you sure?” I said apprehensively. 

You may think it was an overreaction. People have SL family members all the time. But I had known Ron for several months and I never heard of or seen his daughter before. Not in casual conversation, not before or after him dating Joan, not ever. 

“Yeah, she’s my daughter,” Ron casually reassured me. 

And then he hit me with: “Wanna see her room?” 

Still a bit surprised, I laughed nervously and agreed, “Okay… sure…” 

My curiosity piqued so I followed him. 

Ron had a small house on his land and when he and Joan started dating, he let her decorate it. I was confused when Ron led me to the same elevator VIPs used to go to the BDSM and pool area and not the main house. 

I stood at the golden elevator and Ron allowed me access to “The Pink Room.” 

THE PINK ROOM 

The walls were a baby pink shade. The bed had a vintage white iron frame and pale purple bedsheets covered in a rainbow pattern; the bed matched the tiny white vanity with a circular mirror. A pile of cute stuffed animals were sitting on the floor and next to it, a swing covered in flowers hanging from the ceiling. Something felt off, this room felt too childlike to be for a teenage girl. 

“It’s nice. I’ve never seen this room before.” I told Ron politely. 

“I don’t show many people this room.” Ron replied. 

So naturally I asked, “Why not?” 

“This is our special place,” he said. 

My stomach dropped. 

“You and Emerie?” I asked. 

“Oh yah!” he said enthusiastically with his European accent. 

I then click the bed to try it out and that is when I saw a Menu List of about 30 sex poses available. 

I. was. shook!

My mind went into maximum overdrive. 

The teen avatar. 

The bedroom was hidden at the Sex Club. 

The childlike decor. 

Emerie was always at the club only while Joan was away. 

What did Ron mean by “Our special place?” 

Was Ron cheating on Emerie with his SL daughter? 

Was she actually his daughter? 

Who was using these sex poses? 

Why is the Pink Room a secret place if there is nothing to hide? 

Something was definitely going on... 

THE RETURN OF JOAN 

Joan eventually returned online, after about a week like she said she would. 

Her and Ron were flirting and doing the classic Second Life couple banter like nothing had ever happened. 

Emerie vanished and the corner stayed empty. Ron never mentioned Emerie to me and I never asked. 

THE RETURN OF EMERIE 

Time passed and I got invited to Tina's house.Thinking nothing of it, I accepted the teleport. As soon as I landed, Tina wasted no time spilling the hot tea. 

“I wanted you to know something before I broke the news to Joan.” Tina blurted. “What is going on !?” I asked. 

“I teleported to Ron’s place at like 3 a.m. “ she blurted out frantically. 

“Okay, yes, and then?” I asked anxiously. 

“He had a girl in his lap… they were making out!” she exclaimed. 

“Whaaat?” I was astonished. 

“Yeah, I teleported away as fast as I could before he could notice, I think.” she said.

My mind started to make the connections like CIA agents using a string and pin board to find a terrorist. 

I then asked, “Was the girl a thin teen Avi, with black angel wings? Her name is Emerie, I think. That name was always unique so I remembered it!” 

“What the fuck!?” Tina blurted. 

“It was her…” 

“How’d you know?” Tina asked. 

The girl from the corner! I was internally high-fiving myself. I KNEW IT! 

“I saw this teen avatar a few times in the past, Ron told me it was his daughter.” I explained. 

Tina cackled sadistically, “Well he sure is making out pretty heavily for her to be his daughter.” she said. 

Like fate was at work, Joan appeared online. 

Joan’s avatar rezzed in Tina’s modern living room by the gold coffee table with fancy scented candles and fashion magazines. Tina informed Joan of the details. 

I was then met with this weird moral dilemma. Should I break the news about The Pink Room? I felt guilty, on one hand Ron showed me the room in confidence. On the other hand, Joan was right in front of me, a great person and a victim of cheating. I felt stuck in the middle of both friends. Either way, someone would get hurt, so held on to the secret not knowing what to exactly do yet. 

Joan just stood there, not saying a word. It was as if I could see the gears in her brain processing the information. 

Ron appeared online. 

“Speak of the devil.” Joan whispered calmly. But it was not the type of calm where everything was alright. It was the calm a girl had right before she was about to go off. 

“Thanks for telling me, I am definitely going to confront him,” Joan said sharply. “So, we are going to the club then?” I asked. 

“Yup, let's go.” Joan said. 

The three of us teleported to Ron’s club.

And just like that, I knew: all hell was about to break loose!!! Cue dramatic music… 

To be continued… 

Stay Tuned for Part 2 

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