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Public Enemy, R.E.M., Blondie, Heart and Tracy Chapman get nods for Songwriters Hall of Fame

Public Enemy, R.E.M., Blondie, Heart and Tracy Chapman get nods for Songwriters Hall of Fame

NEW YORK (AP) — Everything from rap to yacht rock, country and alt-rock are represented among the nominees for the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame, with nods for Public Enemy, Steely Dan, Bryan Adams, George Clinton, Tracy Chapman, R.E.M.
The Rolling Stones announce 2024 North American Tour in support of 'Hackney Diamonds' album

The Rolling Stones announce 2024 North American Tour in support of 'Hackney Diamonds' album

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Last month, The Rolling Stones released “Hackney Diamonds,” their first album of original material in 18 years. Tuesday, the legendary English band announced they're taking it on the road.
Documentary about Buffy Sainte-Marie wins International Emmy Award

Documentary about Buffy Sainte-Marie wins International Emmy Award

NEW YORK — A documentary about folk legend Buffy Sainte-Marie, made before her Indigenous ancestry was called into question, has won an International Emmy Award.
Hannah Waddingham takes viewers 'Home for Christmas' with holiday special featuring 'Ted Lasso' pals

Hannah Waddingham takes viewers 'Home for Christmas' with holiday special featuring 'Ted Lasso' pals

Hannah Waddingham's friends weren't exactly ready to celebrate Christmas when they received an invitation to attend a live taping of her holiday special last May at the London Coliseum.
Carlton Pearson, influential Oklahoma megachurch founder who rejected hell, dies at age 70

Carlton Pearson, influential Oklahoma megachurch founder who rejected hell, dies at age 70

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The founder of a former megachurch in Oklahoma who was branded a heretic and lost one audience — but gained a new one — after he rejected the idea of hell and supported gay rights has died, his agent said Monday.
A hat worn by Napoleon sold for $2.1 million at an auction of the French emperor's belongings

A hat worn by Napoleon sold for $2.1 million at an auction of the French emperor's belongings

PARIS (AP) — A faded and cracked felt bicorne hat worn by Napoléon Bonaparte sold for $2.1 million at an auction Sunday of the French emperor’s belongings. Yes, $2.1 million.
Disneyland's $60 billion expansion means parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai are only getting bigger

Disneyland's $60 billion expansion means parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai are only getting bigger

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong Disneyland opened its first Frozen-themed attraction on Monday, with thousands of eager visitors turning up to experience the new rides, some lining up for hours to get an early start.
A$AP Rocky must stand trial on charges he fired gun at former friend, judge rules

A$AP Rocky must stand trial on charges he fired gun at former friend, judge rules

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles judge ruled Monday that there is enough evidence for A$AP Rocky to stand trial on charges that he fired a gun at a former friend and collaborator on the streets near a Hollywood hotel in 2021. Superior Court Judge M.
Taylor Swift's Rio tour marred by deaths, muggings and a dangerous heat wave

Taylor Swift's Rio tour marred by deaths, muggings and a dangerous heat wave

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The deaths of two people, muggings and a dangerous heat wave left legions of Taylor Swift's Brazilian fans angry and disappointed in the three-day Rio de Janeiro leg of the pop superstar's Eras Tour, which concludes Monday night
Big game trophy hunters among targets of new ban on importing raw ivory into Canada

Big game trophy hunters among targets of new ban on importing raw ivory into Canada

OTTAWA — Canadian trophy hunters will be barred from bringing home elephant tusks or rhinoceros horns as Canada adopts new trade controls to help stop the critical decline in the animals' populations.
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