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What are King Charles III favorite songs? A new Apple radio show gives answers
LONDON (AP) — It’s a playlist fit for a king — literally.
A new program of music features tracks by artists including Bob Marley, Grace Jones, Kylie Minogue and Raye, all chosen by King Charles III.
“The King’s Music Room” on Apple Music…
In Mexico City, this German organist says music is a gift from God and the organ’s sound is proof
Being an organist might seem like a solitary job, but German maestro Leo Krämer never feels too far from his listeners. “Music is like a street that you create between yourself and the public. It’s God’s gift for humankind,” he said. During…
Lady Gaga strikes a chord: The superstar singer rekindles passion for music with new album ‘Mayhem’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Lady Gaga walked into a New York City bar she frequented five years ago, the memories hit hard: Back then, she wrote songs there, feeling lost and disconnected from herself.
But this time was different. While sitting…
Neil Young, The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners as Glastonbury reveals 2025 lineup
LONDON (AP) — Glastonbury Festival is clearly aiming to go out with a bang this summer before taking one of its regular fallow years off to allow the southwest England farmland where the music fest takes place to recover after hosting some…
Keith Richards gets some satisfaction from new award honoring Connecticut residents
Legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has another honor to add to his massive collection. On Wednesday, he became the first recipient of Connecticut Governor's Award of Excellence. The 81-year-old rocker is British and has kept…
Joey Molland, a guitarist with 1970s Welsh pop-rock band Badfinger, dies at 77
Joey Molland, a guitarist with the Welsh pop-rock band Badfinger that was known for such 1970s hits as “No Matter What” and “Day After Day,” has died at age 77. Badfinger was a quartet that also included singer-guitarist Pete Ham, bassist…
Music Review: Neil Young taps vast archive for previously unreleased 1977 country-rock gem
The latest in a dizzying number of archival releases from Neil Young offers up a 1970s gem from his country-rock phase.
“Oceanside Countryside” opens and closes with a pair of Young classics: “Sail Away” and “Pocahontas.” In between are…
Anitta writes song and cheers for samba school celebrating her Afro-Brazilian faith
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Anitta has become a pop music sensation in her native Brazil and abroad, but Monday she will have her first shot to prove herself on the country's biggest stage: the Sambadrome.
This year, the 31-year-old took on the…
Book Review: ‘Eternal Flame’ recounts The Bangles’ turbulent run as all-female ’80s pop sensations
For members of The Bangles, the quintessential all-female band of the 1980s, “Walk Like An Egyptian” was an aberration — not just a departure from their rock-influenced roots, but running counter to it.
How the quirky single would help…
What to stream: Lady Gaga, Daredevil, the Duchess of Sussex ‘Deli Boys’ and an evil Hugh Grant
Lady Gaga’s seventh studio album “Mayhem” and a new lifestyle series on Netflix from the Duchess of Sussex called “With Love, Meghan” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Also among the…
‘El Mal’ from ‘Emilia Pérez’ wins Oscar for best original song. ‘The Brutalist’ wins original score
“El Mal,″ from the controversial musical “Emilia Pérez,” won best original song at Sunday’s 97th Academy Awards. French duo Clément Ducol and Camille, first-time nominees, took home the trophy for their song, which also won the category at…
Charli xcx’s’ Brat reign continues, as she clears the decks at BRIT Awards
Charli xcx’s “Brat” reign continues, as she cleared the decks at this year’s BRIT Awards – the U.K.’s leading music awards show. She won 5 awards at the 2025 Brits including Artist, Song and Album of the Yearfor “Brat,” as well as the…
David Johansen, singer from the seminal punk band the New York Dolls, dies at 75
David Johansen, the wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls, has died. Johansen, who later performed as his campy, pompadoured alter ego, Buster Poindexter, was 75. The New…
The Latest: From small dogs to big cats, a day inside Brazil’s wild Carnival parties
Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. Saturday marks the first full day of the pre-Lenten festivities. Stay with The Associated Press throughout the day as our photographers and…
Drake settles legal action against iHeartMedia in dispute over ‘Not Like Us’
HOUSTON (AP) — Drake has reached a settlement with Texas-based iHeartMedia in his ongoing legal dispute over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” according to court records.
In November, Drake filed a legal petition in Bexar County,…
