Music News

October 15, 2019

Rapper, actor Ludacris now resident artist at Georgia State

Rapper, actor and entrepreneur Chris "Ludacris" Bridges can add artist-in-residence to his resume as he takes on the position ...

October 15, 2019

Meet the playwright behind a 'deeply raw space' on Broadway

Playwright Jeremy O. Harris has a rule that he doesn't cry in public. He broke that rule the night Rihanna attended his ...

October 15, 2019

Will Patton to narrate Dylan's cult publication 'Tarantula'

Bob Dylan's "Tarantula," a stream-of-consciousness work first released in 1971, is finally coming out in audio. Simon & ...

October 15, 2019

Houston, Notorious B.I.G. nominated for rock hall of fame

The late musical icons Whitney Houston and the Notorious B.I.G. are among the 16 acts nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall ...

October 14, 2019

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 20-26

Oct. 20: Actress Melanie Mayron ("thirtysomething") is 67. Director Danny Boyle ("Slumdog Millionaire," ''Trainspotting") is ...

October 14, 2019

South Korean pop star Sulli found dead at her home

South Korean pop star and actress Sulli was found dead at her home south of Seoul on Monday, police said. The 25-year-old was ...

October 13, 2019

Queen Latifah to receive Harvard black culture award

Music artist and actress Queen Latifah is among the honorees being recognized by Harvard University this year for their ...

October 13, 2019

Still working '9 to 5,' Dolly Parton marks 50 years at Opry

Country superstar Dolly Parton is still working "9 to 5," and doing what she loves as she celebrated her 50th anniversary as ...

October 13, 2019

AP PHOTOS: Romania's autumn fairs delight all ages, incomes

Romania's autumn fairs are a loud, colorful reminder that summer has come to an end. And for many families in poorer areas ...

October 13, 2019

Jessye Norman, opera icon, memorialized at hometown funeral

Jessye Norman's illustrious opera career and extraordinary artistry was honored at her public funeral. So was Jessye Norman ...

October 13, 2019

Wayne Newton's former ranch Casa de Shenandoah sold

Records show that Wayne Newton's former home Casa de Shenandoah has been sold. KTNV-TV reports Clark County records indicate ...

October 12, 2019

The Latest: Famous figures pay tribute to Jessye Norman

The Latest on the public funeral for international opera star Jessye Norman (all times local): _____ 5 p.m. Famous faces, ...

October 12, 2019

5 rappers removed from NYC festival at request of police

Organizers of a hip-hop festival taking place in New York this weekend said Saturday they have dropped five rappers from the ...

October 12, 2019

For opera legend Placido Domingo, the show goes on in Europe

Even as his U.S. career seemingly winds down amid accusations of sexual harassment, opera legend Placido Domingo remains on ...

October 12, 2019

Jennifer Aniston, Mariah Carey honored at women's event

Jennifer Aniston, Ellen DeGeneres, Awkwafina and more stars overcame a dysfunctional teleprompter to toast one another and ...

October 12, 2019

Late opera star Jessye Norman's US hometown honors her life

International opera star Jessye Norman never forgot her home in a small Southern U.S. city. And Augusta, Georgia, never ...

October 12, 2019

The Latest: Opera star's hometown names street after her

The Latest on ceremonies honoring renowned opera star Jessye Norman (All times local): 6 p.m. Jessye Norman's U.S.

October 11, 2019

Review: Chris Knight snarls out an album that fits the times

Chris Knight, "Almost Daylight" (Thirty Tigers) In his first release in more than seven years, Kentucky-born country rocker ...