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'Shogun' breaks Emmys record with 18 wins as 'Hacks' upsets 'The Bear'
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Shogun" had historic wins in an epic 18-Emmy first season, "Hacks" scored an upset for best comedy on what was still a four-trophy night for "The Bear," and "Baby Reindeer" had a holiday at an Emmy Awards that had some surprising swerves. "Shogun," t...
Sep 16, 2024
Actor Chad McQueen, son of Steve McQueen, dies at 63
Chad McQueen, an actor known for his performances in the "Karate Kid" movies and the son of the late actor and race car driver Steve McQueen, has died. He was 63. McQueen's attorney and friend Arthur H. Barens confirmed to The Associated Press that he died Wednesday. The cause of death was not disclosed. His ...
Sep 13, 2024
Taylor Swift wins big at the MTV VMAs to tie Beyoncé's record and thanks Travis Kelce
NEW YORK (AP) - Taylor Swift 's dominance continued at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she took home seven awards - including the night's biggest, the trophy for video of the year. In her speech Wednesday night, Swift thanked her "boyfriend, Travis" for being on set of the "Fortnight" music video ...
Sep 12, 2024
Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kendrick Lamar will pop out on the NFL's biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Lamar would lead the halftime festivities from the Caesars Superdome on Feb. 9. The rap ...
Sep 09, 2024
On 'Cowboys and Dreamers,' George Strait's traditional country is still a heart warmer
George Strait's 31st studio album, the feel-good "Cowboys and Dreamers," marks five decades of record releases; a titanic career for a Texas troubadour whose greatest ambition seems to have always been the same: Make pretty, plain-spoken songs about life's true pains and pleasures, and listeners will find the...
Sep 06, 2024
James Darren, 'Gidget' teen idol, singer and director, dies at 88
LOS ANGELES (AP) - James Darren, a teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a charismatic beach boy paired off with Sandra Dee in the hit film "Gidget," died Monday at 88. Darren died in his sleep at a Los Angeles hospital, his son Jim Moret told news outlets. Moret told The Hollywood Reporter t...
Sep 03, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion hosts, Taylor Swift dominates: Here's what to know about the 2024 MTV VMAs
NEW YORK (AP) - Rapper, singer, songwriter, businesswoman, hot girl summer purveyor and now... award show host? Megan Thee Stallion will host the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. It marks her first time hosting an award show, though she's guest hosted "Saturday Night Live" and served as a co-host for "The To...
Aug 29, 2024
These musicians get ready to shred air for the title of world champion
OULU, Finland (AP) - They're the most fervent musicians no one has ever heard. Performers at this year's Air Guitar World Championships in Finland tuned up Friday at the Olympics of air guitar for the 27th time, featuring dedicated competitors like "Shred Lasso" and "Guitarantula." This year's chall...
Aug 23, 2024
Aerosmith retires from touring, citing permanent damage to Steven Tyler's voice last year
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Aerosmith says Steven Tyler's voice has been permanently damaged by a vocal cord injury last year and the band will no longer tour. The iconic band behind hits like "Love in an Elevator" and "Livin' on the Edge" posted a statement Friday announcing the cancellation of remaining da...
Aug 19, 2024
Music Review: Post Malone's country album 'F-1 Trillion' is a long time coming. It's worth the wait
Two days before Post Malone released "F-1 Trillion," his sixth studio album and his first country record, he made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. A starry-eyed Brad Paisley introduced him, celebrating Malone for his incredible career accomplishments and "country heart." When Malone took the stage, ...
Aug 19, 2024