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Is 'Tristan' the hardest opera to stage? This director thinks so, and signed on at the Met
March 06, 2026 - 3:21 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — In his book on reinventing opera, director Yuval Sharon describes “Tristan und Isolde” as “the single hardest work in the traditional repertoire to stage.”
AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it
February 26, 2026 - 8:02 AM

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Suno CEO Mikey Shulman pulls up a chair to the recording studio desk where a research scientist at his artificial intelligence company is creating a new song.
The Grammys had lots of Mars, Carpenter soaring and a near-naked Bieber. Here are some key moments
February 02, 2026 - 1:00 AM

He was the only one sitting when it was over, rubbing his eyes in disbelief.
Oscar winner Morricone’s lost opera debuts in Naples after 30 years
December 12, 2025 - 5:46 AM

NAPLES, Italy (AP) — At long last, vindication has arrived for an Oscar-winning composer who sought to prove he was just as capable of breathing life into Italy’s grand theaters as into gritty Hollywood films.
Ecuador's Otavalo Indigenous people use anime to inspire pride in their ancient culture and language
December 04, 2025 - 10:31 AM

JATUN RUMI, Ecuador (AP) — High in the mountains of the Ecuadorian Andes, a group of young Otavalo Indigenous people is using anime to inspire pride in their ancient culture and language, especially among Otavalo children.
AP's top songs of 2025: 'Lo que le pasó a Hawaii,' 'Abracadabra' and more
December 03, 2025 - 3:10 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press has selected the 10 best songs of the year, presented in no particular order.
Eurovision plans changes to voting, security after allegations of Israeli government 'interference'
November 20, 2025 - 10:59 PM

GENEVA (AP) — Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest announced plans to change the voting system of the popular musical extravaganza to ensure fairness, a move that follows allegations of “interference” by Israel's government.
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November 19, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Lainey Wilson wins entertainer of the year at 2025 CMA Awards
Allison Russell toasts Joni Mitchell at SOCAN Awards, Drake leads with six wins
September 30, 2025 - 8:59 AM

TORONTO — Allison Russell paid a gentle tribute to her friend and mentor Joni Mitchell at the SOCAN Awards on Monday night, while superstar Drake emerged as the big winner.
A new Whitney Houston duet? How Calum Scott made 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' with the late star
September 11, 2025 - 1:55 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — It sounds impossible, but that's the magic of it. On Thursday, a new Whitney Houston song arrives 13 years after her death.
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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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Is 'Tristan' the hardest opera to stage? This director thinks so, and signed on at the Met

AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it

The Grammys had lots of Mars, Carpenter soaring and a near-naked Bieber. Here are some key moments

Oscar winner Morricone’s lost opera debuts in Naples after 30 years

Ecuador's Otavalo Indigenous people use anime to inspire pride in their ancient culture and language

AP's top songs of 2025: 'Lo que le pasó a Hawaii,' 'Abracadabra' and more

Eurovision plans changes to voting, security after allegations of Israeli government 'interference'

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Allison Russell toasts Joni Mitchell at SOCAN Awards, Drake leads with six wins

A new Whitney Houston duet? How Calum Scott made 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' with the late star

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