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Inside the Met Gala: A fairytale forest, woodland creatures, and some starstuck first-timers
Many celebrities are Met Gala regulars, invited again and again. Then there are the first-timers, who often express a bit of starstruck awe and even a case of occasional nerves, like a kid arriving at a new school. The K-pop band Stray Kids…
Music Review: Brad Mehldau connects Bach, Fauré to jazz on albums, ‘After Bach II’ and ‘Après Fauré’
Grammy-award winning jazz pianist Brad Mehldau connects the dots as though they were so many 16th notes.
His two new albums, “After Bach II” and “Après Fauré,” use classical music as a foundation for solo explorations that draw a through…
With help from AI, Randy Travis got his voice back. Here’s how his first song post-stroke came to be
With artificial intelligence, country music star Randy Travis has his voice back. In 2013, the Travis was hospitalized with viral cardiomyopathy and later suffered a stroke. He now has aphasia, a condition that limits his ability to speak.…
Music Review: Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ is controlled dance pop
NEW YORK (AP) — In the chorus of “Whatcha Doing," the fifth track on Dua Lipa's latest album, she sings: “But if control is my religion / And I'm headed for collision / Lost my 20/20 vision," referencing the unexpected pull of a new…
Singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt’s latest album is a distinct shift from her austere sound
When Jessica Pratt released her debut self-titled album in 2011, the singer-songwriter was critically praised for her austere guitar and hypnotic voice. She says it had virually no post-production. The album’s imperfections were a feature…
Mary J. Blige enlists Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin and more for women’s summit in New York
Mary J. Blige is bringing her mission to empower women beyond her music to her hometown — with the help of the singer’s superstar friends. Taraji P. Henson, Tiffany Haddish and Jill Scott and other stars and experts will join Blige for her…
Music Review: Sia soars with first solo album in 8 years, ‘Reasonable Woman’
A whole album of Sia singing alone is great — great, don’t get us wrong — but Sia paired with the icon Chaka Khan? Fire. Their new duet “Immortal Queen” is everything you’d want in a combo of Sia and Khan — dueling soaring voices, preening…
Select list of nominees for 2024 Tony Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Select nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards, announced Tuesday.
Best Musical: “Hell's Kitchen": ”Illinoise"; “The Outsiders”; “Suffs”; “Water for Elephants”
Best Play: “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding”; “Mary Jane”; “Mother…
Billie Eilish announces ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ arena world tour
Billie Eilish is hitting the road. The pop performer will embark on a worldwide arena tour this fall. It kicks off in Quebec City in Canada on Sept. 29 and concluding in Dublin on July 27, 2025. She’ll hit many major cities in North America…
Music Review: SEVENTEEN’s ’17 Is Right Here’ is a study of their impressive evolution
K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN ventures into confident adulthood with their latest compilation album, “17 Is Right Here.”
After a fantastic 2023, where they finished as one of the biggest selling artists of the year with their EP “FML,” the…
The Rolling Stones show no signs of slowing down as they begin their latest tour with Texas show
The Rolling Stones are showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. They kicked off their latest tour Sunday night at Houston’s NRG Stadium. During a vibrant two-hour show, the Stones, who've been touring for more than 60 years, played…
Why you might have heard Paul Simon’s ‘The Sound of Silence’ at Spanish Mass
One song has stuck with Julio Cuellar Gonzales for practically his entire life, following him from a small town in Bolivia all the way to Virginia. With lyrics inspired by the Our Father prayer and the melody of Paul Simon’s “The Sound of…
John Oates’ new album is called ‘Reunion.’ But don’t think Hall & Oates are getting back together
For music fans, John Oates is most recognizable as one-half of the Grammy-nominated Hall & Oates, the multi-platinum soul-pop duo behind hits like ″Private Eyes" and “Maneater.” But he’s also had a full career as a soloist, and will…
Music Review: Anitta welcomes listeners into her ‘Funk Generation’ on new album
First, Anitta took over Brazil. Now, the world. The trilingual Brazilian pop star has returned with a new album, the club-to-bedroom ready “Funk Generation.” It is an infectious collection of dance songs celebrating a once maligned genre…
Four decades in, the Pet Shop Boys know the secret to staying cool
Forty years and 50 million record sales after the Pet Shop Boys rose to fame with “West End Girls,” the iconic British duo is releasing a new album. “Nonetheless” is their 15th studio album. It arrives Friday. Written during the coronavirus…