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Detroit Opera orchestra to set George Clinton, Parliament-Funkadelic hits to classical music
January 30, 2026 - 1:44 AM

DETROIT (AP) — “I was strung out on Bach, and Beethoven was my thing. I dug jazz, I dug rock, anything with a swing” — or so goes Funkadelic's 1978 groove “Cholly (Funk Getting Ready to Roll!).”
Statue of rock n' roll queen Tina Turner unveiled in Tennessee community where she grew up
September 27, 2025 - 2:15 PM

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A 10-foot statue of rock n' roll queen Tina Turner was unveiled Saturday in the rural Tennessee community where she grew up — before becoming a Grammy-winning singer, an electrifying stage performer, and one the world's most recognizable and popular entertainers.
Doja Cat, John Travolta, Ben Affleck star in Super Bowl ads
February 12, 2023 - 5:43 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — The big day for marketers has arrived: The Super Bowl is advertising's biggest, glitziest stage.
A gift guide holiday mix from van adventures to James Bond
November 09, 2021 - 6:11 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Sometimes, gifting is a crap shoot. You dig around and hope for the best, and you just might come up with gold.
Soderbergh, Cheadle return to Detroit in 'No Sudden Move'
June 25, 2021 - 2:29 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — During the pandemic, Steven Soderbergh has shot two feature films, released a pair of movies, written a sequel to his first film (1989's “Sex, Lies and Videotape”), re-edited some of his older movies (mostly for fun) and co-produced the Academy Awards.
Americans stand trial in Japan, accused in Ghosn's escape
June 13, 2021 - 6:55 PM

TOKYO (AP) — Two Americans suspected of helping former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn flee Japan while he was out on bail go on trial Monday in Tokyo.
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020
December 31, 2020 - 7:29 AM

In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres.
Fans grieve as detectives search for XXXTentacion's killers
June 20, 2018 - 5:00 AM

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. - For hours, the fans came in a steady stream to mourn and pay their respects at the spot where rapper XXXTentacion was gunned down, some leaving behind expressions of sympathy along a fence and on the sidewalk.
Vegas freeway work closures modified for music fest crowds
May 18, 2018 - 1:47 PM

LAS VEGAS - Transportation officials have scaled back closure times for weekend construction at a bottleneck Las Vegas freeway interchange in anticipation of heavy traffic to and from the largest electronic dance music festival in North America.
Afrojack, Diplo to play at Electric Daisy Carnival in May
February 15, 2018 - 12:30 PM

LAS VEGAS - Armin Van Buuren, Afrojack, Diplo, Marshmello and Kaskade and will perform in May at the annual Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Detroit Opera orchestra to set George Clinton, Parliament-Funkadelic hits to classical music

Statue of rock n' roll queen Tina Turner unveiled in Tennessee community where she grew up

Doja Cat, John Travolta, Ben Affleck star in Super Bowl ads

A gift guide holiday mix from van adventures to James Bond

Soderbergh, Cheadle return to Detroit in 'No Sudden Move'

Americans stand trial in Japan, accused in Ghosn's escape

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020

Fans grieve as detectives search for XXXTentacion's killers

Vegas freeway work closures modified for music fest crowds

Afrojack, Diplo to play at Electric Daisy Carnival in May

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