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Music Review: The rock band Garbage are defiant on new album, 'Let All That We Imagine Be the Light'

Music Review: The rock band Garbage are defiant on new album, 'Let All That We Imagine Be the Light'

Buzz-saw guitars, dense synthesizers and throbbing percussion can sometimes brighten the mood. That’s the goal of the new album from the American rock band Garbage, “Let All That We Imagine Be the Light.
Music Review: The National singer Matt Berninger's 'Get Sunk' can't swim solo. It doesn't need to

Music Review: The National singer Matt Berninger's 'Get Sunk' can't swim solo. It doesn't need to

Matt Berninger's brooding, droning baritone is difficult to separate from The National . His second solo album, “Get Sunk,” doesn't diverge much from the alt-rock band he's fronted for more than a quarter-century.
Dolly Parton leans on her faith after losing husband of nearly 60 years

Dolly Parton leans on her faith after losing husband of nearly 60 years

NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton’s angelic voice floated throughout her first gospel album in 1971 with songs like “I Believe,” “Lord Hold My Hand” and the album’s title track, “Golden Streets of Glory.
Philanthropy wants to build Gen Z's confidence in institutions. Will youth empowerment foster trust?

Philanthropy wants to build Gen Z's confidence in institutions. Will youth empowerment foster trust?

NEW YORK (AP) — Gen Z is disillusioned with major institutions and the philanthropic sector knows it. The generation tends to lack faith in the political, economic and social structures expected by their predecessors to safeguard their futures.
BET Awards to honor Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin

BET Awards to honor Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The BET Awards will celebrate its 25th anniversary by honoring four legendary performers — Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin.
Movie Review: Mr. Miyagi's absence is felt in ‘Karate Kid: Legends’

Movie Review: Mr. Miyagi's absence is felt in ‘Karate Kid: Legends’

Mr. Miyagi was known for waxing poetic. So the fact that “Karate Kid: Legends” has nothing to say is all the more disappointing. One of the most interesting aspects of the original “The Karate Kid” and its early sequels is Mr.
Chinese pop music's 'deeply local' Canadian story shines in Vancouver exhibition

Chinese pop music's 'deeply local' Canadian story shines in Vancouver exhibition

VANCOUVER — A new exhibition on Cantopop and Mandopop music in Vancouver is a Canadian story, says curator Melissa Karmen Lee.
A little bit of farm, a little bit of suburbia: That's the recipe for Agritopia

A little bit of farm, a little bit of suburbia: That's the recipe for Agritopia

GILBERT, Ariz. (AP) — Just steps from the porticos, patios, clay-tiled roofs and manicured lawns of suburbia, Kelly Saxer has gotten used to questions.
Sen. Cory Booker expands upon historic Senate floor speech for new book, 'Stand'

Sen. Cory Booker expands upon historic Senate floor speech for new book, 'Stand'

NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Cory Booker has expanded upon his historic Senate floor speech from last month into an upcoming book. “Stand” will be published Nov. 11, St. Martin's Press announced Wednesday.
Tips for planning a wedding at a time of new tariffs

Tips for planning a wedding at a time of new tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Weddings in the United States are often dependent on goods imported from countries hit with new tariffs.
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