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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 ...

October 11, 2019

Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for ...

October 11, 2019

Czechs pay last respect to pop singer Karel Gott

Czechs are paying their last respects to Karel Gott, the country's most popular pop singer who died last week. Thousands of ...

October 10, 2019

Imagine this: Natalie Merchant honored with Lennon award

At this stage of her life, Natalie Merchant is more proud of getting an honor named for John Lennon because of what it says ...

October 10, 2019

Review: Fantasia won't be boxed in on 'Sketchbook' album

Fantasia, "Sketchbook" (Rock Soul/BMG) If you haven't heard Fantasia's latest singles, there's an easy summary: one's ...

October 10, 2019

Review: Big Thief proves staying power with 'Two Hands'

Big Thief, "Two Hands" (4AD) How does the internal manifest itself in the physical? Is it rocking your body to ward off fear? ...