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Clem Burke, multifaceted drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, has died
April 07, 2025 - 9:11 PM

Clem Burke, whose versatile drumming propelled the iconic rock group Blondie during its decades performing everything from new-wave punk to disco-infused tunes, has died. He was 70.
Book Review: 'John & Paul' explores complex ties between Lennon and McCartney
April 07, 2025 - 11:06 AM

Ian Leslie's “John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs,” takes a detailed look — 426 pages — at how John Lennon and Paul McCartney worked together from their meeting as teenagers until John’s death.
Music Review: On Bon Iver's 'SABLE, fABLE,' love inspires a chilly, robotic R&B patchwork
April 07, 2025 - 8:51 AM

On Bon Iver's “SABLE, fABLE,” Justin Vernon sings about his fear of change. And then he strives to embrace it.
Book Review: David Denby profiles 4 'eminent’ Jews who profoundly changed post-WWII American culture
April 07, 2025 - 6:21 AM

When Lytton Strachey set out to write “Eminent Victorians” in 1918, he sought to enliven the stuffy Victorian conventions of biographical writing by portraying his subjects with warts and all. In his new book “Eminent Jews,” David Denby pays tribute to that iconic work by choosing a similar-sounding title.
Meet the Mexican soldier trying to revamp a musical genre accused of glorifying cartels
April 06, 2025 - 10:12 PM

MEXICO CITY (AP) — At a Mexican military base, Captain Eduardo Barrón picks up not a rifle but a microphone. Swaying boot-to-boot, he belts out a song as the sounds of trumpets and accordions roar from a band of a dozen camouflage-clad soldiers.
Malian singer Amadou Bagayoko dies at age 70
April 05, 2025 - 6:59 AM

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Renowned guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of Mali's music duo Amadou & Mariam has died. He was 70.
Emmy-winning composer likens working with 'White Lotus' creator Mike White to 'toxic relationship'
April 04, 2025 - 2:01 PM

Cristobal Tapia de Veer says he’s checking out of “The White Lotus” for good.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges a month before trial
April 04, 2025 - 12:35 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Friday added two charges to Sean “Diddy” Combs ' indictment and said they expect four accusers to testify against him, expanding on allegations that the jailed hip-hop mogul engaged in sex trafficking with multiple women and as recently as last year.
Musical theater's beloved show 'The Last Five Years' finally makes it to Broadway
April 04, 2025 - 9:17 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Nick Jonas was only 9 and portraying a teacup on Broadway when he first heard about a buzzy new musical playing way downtown.
How does South Korea's society treat celebrities in crisis? A new case raises questions
April 03, 2025 - 5:42 PM

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A young actor’s suicide in South Korea. Allegations of an underage relationship. They are part of a growing drama in the Asian entertainment world that raises questions about society’s treatment of celebrities in crisis, with harsh media and online commentary amplifying their lowest moments.
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No fine for Kelowna brewery that sold beer to undercover minor
A Kelowna brewery successfully avoided a fine for selling beer to an undercover minor, but it did fire the employee. The province's liquor regulator decided against handing down a $7,000 fine after an 18-year-old bought a six-pack from

Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of state-run experiment to make sales legal
BEMMEL, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands expanded a government-run initiative on Monday allowing legal cannabis sales. While growing cannabis is still illegal, cannabis shops — known as coffeeshops — in 10 municipalities

'Collateral attack': BC realtor loses after trying to sue regulator's lawyer
A BC Judge has found a Vancouver realtor's conduct "reprehensible" calling her claims in court "scandalous" and "frivolous" after the realtor tried to sue a lawyer who once represented an opposing side. BC

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Clem Burke, multifaceted drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, has died

Book Review: 'John & Paul' explores complex ties between Lennon and McCartney

Music Review: On Bon Iver's 'SABLE, fABLE,' love inspires a chilly, robotic R&B patchwork

Book Review: David Denby profiles 4 'eminent’ Jews who profoundly changed post-WWII American culture

Meet the Mexican soldier trying to revamp a musical genre accused of glorifying cartels

Malian singer Amadou Bagayoko dies at age 70

Emmy-winning composer likens working with 'White Lotus' creator Mike White to 'toxic relationship'

Sean 'Diddy' Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges a month before trial

Musical theater's beloved show 'The Last Five Years' finally makes it to Broadway

How does South Korea's society treat celebrities in crisis? A new case raises questions

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