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How to watch the 2026 Grammys, where Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga go head-to-head

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 · Entertainment

NEW YORK — 1. The 2026 Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Who will win big? The 68th annual Grammy Awards will take place Feb. 1 at…

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What music and television to stream: A New Year’s Eve tradition

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025 · Technology

The end of the year brings fewer new streaming options, but it’s a great time to catch up on 2025’s best movies, TV, music, and games It’s the…

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‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ co-hosts are Chance the Rapper, Rob Gronkowski, Julianne Hough and Rita Ora

November 24, 2025November 25, 2025 · Entertainment

NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Seacrest will have some starry help ushering in 2026 on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” — Chance the Rapper,…

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What to Stream: ‘Freakier Friday,’ NF, ‘Landman,’ ‘Palm Royale’ and Black Ops 7

November 11, 2025November 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan re-teaming as the body-swapping mother and daughter duo in “Freakier Friday” and albums from 5 Seconds of Summer and the rapper NF…

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What to Stream: Gucci Mane, ‘Loot,’ Danielle Deadwyler, Pokémon and ‘The Diplomat’

October 12, 2025October 13, 2025 · Technology

A new Pokémon game and Danielle Deadwyler starring in the apocalyptic thriller “40 Acres” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device…

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What to Stream: Documentaries on John Candy and Victoria Beckham, Battlefield 6 and ‘Family Guy’

October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 · Technology

Documentaries on comedian John Candy and pop artist-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham as well as a “Family Guy” Halloween special are some of the new television, films, music and…

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British court throws out terror-related charge against hip-hop group Kneecap member

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 · Entertainment

LONDON — A London court on Friday threw out a terror-related charge against a member of the controversial Irish-language hip-hop band Kneecap, basing its decision on a technical…

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Italian rapper Fedez apologizes for lyrics targeting Jannik Sinner after being accused of racism

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 · Entertainment

MILAN — MILAN (AP) — Italian rapper Fedez has apologized for publishing musical lyrics saying that tennis player Jannik Sinner speaks with “Adolf Hitler’s accent,” which prompted the…

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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 17-23

August 11, 2025August 18, 2025 · Entertainment

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 17-23: Aug. 17: Actor Robert De Niro is 82. Guitarist Gary Talley of The Box Tops is 78. “Downton Abbey” creator…

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade will feature Ariana Madix, T-Pain, ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ and pasta

Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade will feature Ariana Madix, T-Pain, ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ and pasta

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 · Entertainment

NEW YORK — A eclectic group of stars — including reality TV’s Ariana Madix, Broadway belter Idina Menzel, hip-hop’s T-Pain, members of the WNBA champions New York Liberty…

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What to stream: Tyler, the Creator, ‘The Substance,’ Olivia Rodrigo concert film and ‘The Diplomat’

What to stream: Tyler, the Creator, ‘The Substance,’ Olivia Rodrigo concert film and ‘The Diplomat’

October 27, 2024October 28, 2024 · Technology

The body horror film “The Substance” and an album by Tyler, the Creator are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near…

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Rapper Fatman Scoop died of heart disease, medical examiner says

Rapper Fatman Scoop died of heart disease, medical examiner says

September 25, 2024September 28, 2024 · US News

HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop, who collapsed onstage while performing in Connecticut last month, died of heart disease, the state medical examiner’s office has determined.…

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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 22-28

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 22-28

September 16, 2024September 24, 2024 · Entertainment

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 22-28: Sept. 22: Singer-dancer Toni Basil is 81. Actor Paul Le Mat (“American Graffiti”) is 79. Singer David Coverdale (Whitesnake, Deep…

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For rapper Lil Tecca, there was only ever a ‘Plan A.’ His new album reflects the journey

For rapper Lil Tecca, there was only ever a ‘Plan A.’ His new album reflects the journey

September 16, 2024September 25, 2024 · Entertainment

NEW YORK (AP) — There’s the story everyone knows about Lil Tecca, and then there is Tyler Sharpe, the rapper-producer with big aspirations and the dedication to see…

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Rich Homie Quan, Atlanta rapper known for trap jams like ‘Type of Way,’ dies at 34

Rich Homie Quan, Atlanta rapper known for trap jams like ‘Type of Way,’ dies at 34

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 · Breaking News

LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta rapper who gained mainstream fame through the trap singles “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh,…

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In Senegal’s thriving hip-hop scene, this beatmaker insists women have a seat at the table

In Senegal’s thriving hip-hop scene, this beatmaker insists women have a seat at the table

August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 · Entertainment

DAKAR, Senegal — In a classroom at the House of Urban Culture, tucked away in the narrow streets of Dakar, Senegal, Aminata Thiam claps her hands in time…

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BeatKing, a Houston rapper known for viral TikTok song ‘Then Leave,’ dies at 39

BeatKing, a Houston rapper known for viral TikTok song ‘Then Leave,’ dies at 39

August 17, 2024August 21, 2024 · Entertainment

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Houston rapper BeatKing, whose booming voice and eccentric songs brought him fame in nightclubs and on social media, has died, his manager said Friday.…

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Music Review: Ice Spice flexes her flow on brief debut album, ‘Y2K!’

Music Review: Ice Spice flexes her flow on brief debut album, ‘Y2K!’

July 27, 2024July 28, 2024 · Entertainment

Virality, it could be assumed, is a gift and a curse. Hit big online and channel that momentum into mainstream appeal, then the work comes: How does an…

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After Drake battle, Kendrick Lamar turns victory lap concert into LA unity celebration

After Drake battle, Kendrick Lamar turns victory lap concert into LA unity celebration

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 · Entertainment

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Not content with merely taking a victory lap after winning his battle against fellow rap superstar Drake, Kendrick Lamar turned his Juneteenth “Pop Out” concert…

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Today in History: May 24, first night game in Major League Baseball

Today in History: May 24, first night game in Major League Baseball

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

The Associated Press Today is Friday, May 24, the 145th day of 2024. There are 221 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 24,…

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