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2024 Grammy nomination snubs and surprises: No K-pop, little country and regional Mexican music

2024 Grammy nomination snubs and surprises: No K-pop, little country and regional Mexican music

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With new categories, SZA, and “Barbie” — there's a lot to discuss regarding the 2024 Grammy Award nominations . Who didn't make the cut? What were the best surprises of all? Let's take a look.
Jezebel, an incisive feminist voice since the height of the blogosphere era, is shutting down

Jezebel, an incisive feminist voice since the height of the blogosphere era, is shutting down

NEW YORK (AP) — Jezebel, the sharp-edged feminist website that found an impassioned and devoted following at the height of the blogosphere era but ended up struggling with its business model, is shutting down after 16 years, its parent company announ
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide.
America Ferrera urges for improved Latino representation in film during academy keynote

America Ferrera urges for improved Latino representation in film during academy keynote

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a room filled with several influential Hollywood figures, “Barbie” star America Ferrera used her platform to address an ongoing industry issue: Latino representation in film.
Hollywood's strikes are over, but a painful industry-wide transition isn't

Hollywood's strikes are over, but a painful industry-wide transition isn't

NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood’s months of labor unrest are coming to an end, but the post-strike landscape that awaits actors and writers may be far from happily-ever-after.
Conservative Muslims protest Coldplay's planned concert in Indonesia over the band's LGBTQ+ support

Conservative Muslims protest Coldplay's planned concert in Indonesia over the band's LGBTQ+ support

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Dozens of conservative Muslims marched in Indonesia’s capital on Friday, calling for the cancellation of Coldplay’s upcoming concert over the British band’s support for the LGBTQ+ community.
How to talk to older people in your life about scams

How to talk to older people in your life about scams

NEW YORK (AP) — This summer, Daniel Goldstein’s 86-year-old mom got an email that looked like it was from her bank. She was alarmed because she hadn’t spent the money it mentioned, so she called a help number on the email.
Philip Pullman is honored in Oxford, and tells fans when to expect his long-awaited next book

Philip Pullman is honored in Oxford, and tells fans when to expect his long-awaited next book

OXFORD, England (AP) — Fans of Philip Pullman have been waiting almost five years for the final instalment in the author’s sextet of books about his intrepid heroine Lyra and her adventures in multiple worlds. They won’t have to wait too much longer.
Former Manitoba Speaker fulfils last goal with dedicated space for Indigenous art

Former Manitoba Speaker fulfils last goal with dedicated space for Indigenous art

WINNIPEG — Scattered throughout the century-old Manitoba Legislative Building are the works of famed Indigenous artists, including Daphne Odjig and Jackson Beardy. Some pieces hang in offices, while others are placed for passersby to see.
As a DJ, village priest in Portugal cues up faith and electronic dance music for global youth

As a DJ, village priest in Portugal cues up faith and electronic dance music for global youth

LAÚNDOS, Portugal (AP) — Guilherme Peixoto, a village priest in northern Portugal, has been busy this month celebrating Masses at his two parishes, presiding over remembrances for the dead — and preparing the electronic music set for his next interna
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