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Beyoncé wins first Emmy, for ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ halftime show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé has an Emmy to go with her 35 Grammys.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, her legal name, was listed as one of a half dozen people on a team that won outstanding costumes for a variety, nonfiction or reality show for…
A guide to Taylor Swift’s most elaborate album announcements
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift doesn't simply announce albums. She curates events.
That's a trend that certainly did not begin with the announcement of her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl, ” on Tuesday.
She's long embraced new…
From ‘Bodies’ to new albums, allow Offset and JID to reintroduce themselves
NEW YORK (AP) — On paper, the song might be an unusual pairing, or something resembling Mad Libs. Two Atlanta rappers with idiosyncratic styles — Offset's melodic, aggressive flow and the dexterous lyricist JID — speaking the same language…
Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” The full-length release announced Tuesday follows her last original album, 2024’s “The Tortured Poets Department.” That album was released during her…
Brooklyn’s Black church choirs persist amid attendance decline, gentrification
The Sunday streets of the borough of churches still vibrate with gospel chords, yet inside many of Brooklyn’s storied Black sanctuaries, the choir lofts have thinned dramatically. Singers at four historic parishes — Concord Baptist, Berean…
Emmylou Harris and Brad Paisley are headed for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Country superstar Brad Paisley and Americana powerhouse Emmylou Harris will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame this year. The organization announced its newest inductees on Wednesday. They also include Steve Bogard and…
Ryan Speedo Green triumphs in first outing as Wagner’s god in ‘Die Walküre’
Ryan Speedo Green has taken on the challenging role of Wotan in Wagner’s “Die Walküre” at the Santa Fe Opera House. Known for its demanding nature, the role is often compared to climbing Mount Everest for a bass-baritone. Green, who…
Gullah Geechee elders work to preserve sacred songs passed down by enslaved ancestors
A group of singers travels across the U.S. singing Gullah spirituals. These songs have been passed down from their enslaved ancestors who were forced to work the cotton and rice plantations of the South Carolina Sea Islands. They sing in…
Lady Gaga leads 2025 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar
NEW YORK (AP) — Abracadabra, feel the beat under your feet — Lady Gaga is back on top.
The “Mayhem” musician tops the 2025 the MTV Video Music Award nominations with 12, ending Taylor Swift's two-year run in the top spot.
Gaga is up for…
Music Review: The Black Keys’ ‘No Rain, No Flowers’ puts a feel-good spin on a turbulent year
NEW YORK (AP) — The Ohio alt-rock band the Black Keys are finding their way home on their 13th full-length LP, “No Rain, No Flowers.”
The journey hasn't been easy. Last year, the Grammy-winning duo underwent a fiery, public split with their…
From a job at a meat processing plant to country music stardom, Bailey Zimmerman is figuring it out
NEW YORK (AP) — His is a Cinderella story.
Before the big tours and country music award nominations, Bailey Zimmerman was growing up in the small town of Louisville, Illinois, working at the local meat processing plant and laying gas…
What to Stream: Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson team up and ‘King of the Hill’ and ‘Wednesday’ return
New Orleans legend Big Freedia returning with a new gospel album and the acting trio of Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer teaming up for the armored truck action comedy “The Pickup” are some of the new television, films, music and…
A man fell to his death during an Oasis concert at London’s Wembley Stadium
LONDON (AP) — Oasis said Sunday that its members are “shocked and saddened” after a man fell to his death during a concert by the band at London’s Wembley Stadium.
The Metropolitan Police force said officers and paramedics responded to…
Danny Ocean gets on a tropical vibe for ‘Babylon Club’
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Danny Ocean wants to take his fans to a tropical paradise where they can relax and feel good about the music of his album “Babylon Club.”
The album is a way to expand the world of Babylon beyond just the name or his fan…
Only banjos in the building: Steve Martin will co-host the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Get those banjos ready, because this isn't a joke: Actor and comedy legend Steve Martin will co-host the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards for the first time, alongside Grammy-award winning roots musician Alison Brown.
This year's…
