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Rapper Lil Wayne hospitalized after 2 seizures on plane
OMAHA, Neb. – Lil Wayne is in stable condition in Omaha after suffering what his…
Spotify’s Top 10 most viral tracks
The following list represents the most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of…
Spotify’s Top 10 most streamed tracks
The following list represents the most streamed tracks on Spotify, based on the number of…
Larry David returning with more ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
NEW YORK – No need to curb your enthusiasm at this news: Larry David is…
Winfrey’s “Greenleaf” delves into family drama in megachurch
ATLANTA – Oprah Winfrey wanted to deliver a story revolving around one of the biggest…
Gregory Rabassa, translator of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, dies
NEW YORK – Gregory Rabassa, a translator of worldwide influence and esteem who helped introduce…
DeGeneres shares a biopic with a blue fish in ‘Finding Dory’
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – “Finding Dory ” isn’t just about a little blue fish looking…
The Latest: Lawyer says ‘Stairway to Heaven’ riff not stolen
LOS ANGELES – The Latest on a copyright lawsuit over Led Zeppelin’s song “Stairway to…
Origin of ‘Stairway to Heaven’ questioned at copyright trial
LOS ANGELES – The opening to Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” one of rock ‘n’…
Steve Martin-Edie Brickell musical ‘Bright Star’ to close
NEW YORK – The bluegrass musical “Bright Star,” which failed to win a Tony on…
MMVA performer Hailee Steinfeld looks beyond Oscar nom for pop stardom
TORONTO – Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld can hardly contain her excitement as she looks…
Grammys and CBS re-up through 2026 for record 54 years
NEW YORK – The Grammys and CBS are on track to set a record. The…
Q&A: Tegan and Sara discuss being rare queer female voices on pop radio
TORONTO – Tegan and Sara count themselves among the lucky few women in the LGBT…
Female playwrights and directors to feature in Stratford Festival 2017 season
Women will feature prominently in leading creative roles during the Stratford Festival’s 2017 season. Female…
Rock stars in Iceland, Kaleo makes impact in US
NASHVILLE – While Bjork may be Iceland’s best-known musical export, a four-part rock band is…
Review: Sarah Jarosz has an elegantly understated new album
Sarah Jarosz, “Undercurrent” (Sugar Hill) On her fourth solo album “Undercurrent,” Sarah Jarosz doubles down…
Actress Anne Hathaway named goodwill ambassador for UN Women
Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway was appointed a goodwill ambassador Wednesday for the U.N. agency promoting…
Review: Allen Toussaint’s ‘American Tunes’ is elegant adieu
Allen Toussaint, “American Tunes” (Nonesuch) Allen Toussaint finished recording “American Tunes” just weeks before his…
The Latest: Jimmy Page takes stand in Led Zeppelin lawsuit
LOS ANGELES – The Latest on a copyright lawsuit over Led Zeppelin’s song “Stairway to…
CRTC announces new fund, minimum programming hours, for local TV news
OTTAWA – Canada’s broadcast regulator is forcing English-language TV stations to air at least seven…
Disney opens ‘distinctly Chinese’ Shanghai park
SHANGHAI – Walt Disney Co. opened its Shanghai theme park Thursday, its first in mainland…
Neil Young continues revolutionary streak with ‘Earth’ album
CALABASAS, Calif. – When Neil Young turned his 1959 Lincoln Continental into an electric car,…
‘Skylight’ serves up drama with story of rekindled love – and real spaghetti
TORONTO – Mastering a British accent was no trouble for Sara Topham in her latest…
Grammys to include streaming-only tracks, more changes
NEW YORK – Changes at the Grammy Awards include members voting in fewer categories at…