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Ahead of the BET Awards, a look back at how the work helped hip-hop grow and thrive

Ahead of the BET Awards, a look back at how the work helped hip-hop grow and thrive

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Rap City.” “106 & Park.” And even, “Uncut.” From innovative to provocative, BET has played a crucial role in creating several influential programs that helped spread hip-hop to millions of homes across the globe.
Cost, stadium size, fewer options: Possible reasons Taylor Swift has skipped Canada

Cost, stadium size, fewer options: Possible reasons Taylor Swift has skipped Canada

TORONTO — Taylor Swift’s Canadian fans were left heartbroken and confused this week as they tried to understand why the pop superstar seems prepared to skip their country on her Eras Tour.
'Baby Shark' bath toy recalled in Canada due to laceration hazard for children

'Baby Shark' bath toy recalled in Canada due to laceration hazard for children

A "Baby Shark" bath toy has been recalled in Canada because its plastic fin may cause lacerations. Health Canada says people should immediately stop using the Zuru Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Toy with the model number 25282.
Pop star Kesha and producer Dr. Luke settle longstanding legal battle over rape, defamation claims

Pop star Kesha and producer Dr. Luke settle longstanding legal battle over rape, defamation claims

NEW YORK (AP) — Pop star Kesha and producer Dr.
7.5 million 'Baby Shark' bath toys recalled after multiple laceration and impalement injuries

7.5 million 'Baby Shark' bath toys recalled after multiple laceration and impalement injuries

WASHINGTON (AP) — About 7.5 million singing and swimming “Baby Shark” bath toys are being recalled after multiple impalements, lacerations and puncture wounds were reported in children playing with them.
'Titanic' director James Cameron says the search for the missing sub became a 'nightmarish charade'

'Titanic' director James Cameron says the search for the missing sub became a 'nightmarish charade'

LONDON (AP) — “Titanic” director James Cameron says the search operation for a deep-sea tourist sub turned into a “nightmarish charade” that prolonged the agony of the families of the passengers .
Doja Cat announces massive 2023 North American tour with Ice Spice, Doechii

Doja Cat announces massive 2023 North American tour with Ice Spice, Doechii

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper-singer Doja Cat — the Grammy Award winner , fashion muse, and creator of many TikTok hits — is set to embark on a 2023 North American tour this fall.
Pope Francis invites artists to the Sistine Chapel as the Vatican seeks a new cultural dialogue

Pope Francis invites artists to the Sistine Chapel as the Vatican seeks a new cultural dialogue

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis praised artists on Friday as true visionaries who can see, dream and invent as he welcomed 200 artists, filmmakers and writers into the Sistine Chapel to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vatican Museums’ contemporary
The US has tons of leftover food. Upcycling turns would-be trash into ice cream and pizza

The US has tons of leftover food. Upcycling turns would-be trash into ice cream and pizza

LOS GATOS, Calif. (AP) — At Tyler Malek's ice cream parlors, one cook's trash is another chef's frosty treat.
Granddaughter calls her picture book a 'love letter' to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Granddaughter calls her picture book a 'love letter' to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

NEW YORK (AP) — The 15-year-old granddaughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is collaborating on a picture book tribute to the late civil rights leader and his wife, Coretta Scott King.
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