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Fight led to Northwest Roanoke shooting, police say

Two men were taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after a fight ended in gunfire in Northwest Roanoke, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

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Seven deputies, three hospital employees indicted in Virginia man’s death

A large group of sheriff's deputies and employees of a Virginia mental hospital pinned patient Irvo Otieno to the ground until he was motionless and limp, then began unsuccessful resuscitation efforts, newly obtained surveillance video shows.

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Bart Ehrman reads the Book of Revelation in context, and offers a tour of historical reactions to it -- it wasn't until the 1830s that it was considered a timeline for the end.

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Royals celebrate first Mother's Day without queen in new family photos

The British Royal Family took to social media to share several new family photos marking the family's first UK Mother's Day without Queen Elizabeth II.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dismiss South Park lawsuit rumour

A spokesperson for the royal couple reportedly said claims of a lawsuit are "totally baseless" and "boring".

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Thom Browne channels ‘Little Prince’ in heartfelt NYFW show

Thom Browne's fashion shows are nothing like a typical runway show.

An unofficial ranking of all the modern Super Bowl halftime shows

Some people watch the Super Bowl for only the football, some watch it for only the commercials and some watch it only for the half time show.

Prince Harry needs to 'shut up', says former Royal Marine he praised in memoir

A former Royal Marine who is mentioned in the Duke of Sussex’s memoir has criticised the revelations the Prince made about his military service, saying “I don’t have to support everything he does”.

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Hundreds of Boston-area protestors demand justice for college student who was killed by police

Hundreds of protestors are demanding justice for a Bangladeshi American college student who was killed by police. The student's parents claim he was never violent.

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Prince Harry 'claims Prince and Princess of Wales encouraged him to wear Nazi uniform'

Prince Harry claims that the Prince and Princess of Wales encouraged him to wear a Nazi uniform to a party in 2005, it has been reported.

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Prince and Princess of Wales believe they have won US battle against Sussexes

They may have tried their best to derail the Prince and Princess of Wales’s three-day visit to Boston.

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Mariah Carey’s vocal range is better than most humans’. Bats surpass it.

According to new research from a team in Denmark, bats have a range of about seven octaves, greater than Prince and Mariah Carey.

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Prince William, Princess Kate go to basketball game

The UK's Prince and Princess of Wales attended an NBA basketball match in the US state of Massachusetts on Wednesday during their first overseas trip since the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September. (Dec. 1)

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William and Kate visit Boston for climate activism

The Prince and Princess of Wales's first overseas trip since the death of Queen Elizabeth II begins Wednesday. (Nov. 30)

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Beau Young Prince is all about changing the mood

The D.C. rapper is performing at Songbyrd on Dec. 2.

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Prince of Wales has no plans for formal investiture, he tells Senedd

William is meeting the First Minister, Mark Drakeford, and Senedd members from across the parties.

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Duran Duran star Andy Taylor has stage four cancer

"There is no cure," the guitarist tells fans as the band join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Sedona Prince needs surgery, career at No. 20 Oregon over

Sedona Prince’s career at Oregon has ended with a torn a ligament in her elbow that will require surgery.

Andy Warhol, Prince at center stage in Supreme Court case

Andy Warhol and Prince held center stage in a copyright case before the Supreme Court on Wednesday that veered from Cheerios and “Mona Lisa” analogies to Justice Clarence Thomas’ enthusiasm for the “Purple Rain” showman.

Supreme Court copyright case: Did Warhol images of Prince cross the line?

Supreme Court considers whether an artist, movie maker or advertiser can freely use a copyrighted work by claiming they transformed the original.

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Supreme Court's top cases for new term, new Justice Jackson

The Supreme Court opens its new term on Monday and will hear arguments for the first time after a summer break and with new Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson among its nine members.

The Andy Warhol Case That Could Wreck American Art

Without strong fair-use protections, a culture can’t thrive.

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex ‘demoted’ on Royal family website

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been “demoted” on the Royal family’s website to bottom billing alongside the Duke of York.

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Harry Styles' As It Was becomes longest-running US number one by a UK act

The hit song becomes the longest-running number one on the US singles chart by a British artist.

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Kim Kardashian DISHES on Dating Life After Pete Davidson Split

Kim Kardashian opens up about what's next for her love life following her split from Pete Davidson while appearing on "The Late Late Show With James Corden." Watch!

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Prince of Wales: Drakeford was not told of title beforehand

Mark Drakeford discovered William would be the new Prince of Wales at the same time as the public.

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TSA dog wins Cutest Canine Contest, retires with lots of chew toys

Eebbers, an 11-year-old Vizsla-Labrador mix, retired from his duties as an explosive detection dog for the TSA.

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The 'Great British Baking Show' Returns to Netflix this Month with 12 New Bakers

Plus, another holiday special of the beloved baking competition is coming this November.

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Death of Queen Elizabeth II: Royal Family tree and line of succession

The Queen, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren - four generations of the UK royals.

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Book excerpt: "Like a Rolling Stone" by Jann Wenner

In his new memoir the founder of Rolling Stone writes of the magazine's emergence as a celebration of the power and artistry of rock music – and also about a more personal celebration, when he is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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Fall Preview: Is it, maybe, back to normal at the movies?

For the first time in three years, the fall movie industrial complex is lurching back into high gear.

Mo Ostin, longtime Warner records chairman, dies at 95

Mo Ostin, a self-effacing giant of the music business who with rare integrity presided over Warner Bros.

Delfonics lead singer William 'Poogie' Hart dead at 77

William “Poogie” Hart, a founder of the Grammy-winning trio the Delfonics who helped write and sang a soft lead tenor on such classic “Sound of Philadelphia” ballads as “La-La (Means I Love You)” and “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” has died at age 77.

Prince Harry wins latest stage in Mail on Sunday High Court libel claim

A High Court judge rules that parts of a Mail on Sunday story on the Duke of Sussex were defamatory.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs to receive lifetime honor at BET Awards

Sean “Diddy” Combs will be honored for his career achievements at the BET Awards this month.

Newspaper headlines: 'Stay out of politics Charles' and 'Tories at war over tax cuts'

Prince Charles' alleged comments on the UK's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda continues to makes headlines.

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Prince Harry libel claim against Mail on Sunday has High Court hearing

The Duke of Sussex says the Mail on Sunday caused "distress" after accusing him of having "lied".

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New this week: 'Interceptor,' Post Malone and 'Fire Island'

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Post Malone and Drive-By Truckers, “Fast & Furious” alum Elsa Pataky leading her own action picture with “Interceptor,” and the modern romantic comedy “Fire Island,” set in the iconic LGBTQ vacation spot.

When purple reigned: A 1985 Prince concert finds a new life

A reworked and re-released concert that captures Prince & The Revolution at their peak is coming next month.

High court to hear case about Andy Warhol art, Prince photo

The Supreme Court has agreed to review a copyright dispute involving works of art by the artist Andy Warhol that were based on a photograph of the musician Prince.

Hot chicken sandwiches bring home the burn — and can be made meatless, too

Three layers of spice — in the brine, coating and hot honey glaze — give these sandwiches a manageable dose of heat.

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Ukraine war: Prince Charles praises people's bravery amid Russian aggression

He said he was deeply moved by Ukrainians' strength amid "terrible aggression" from Russia.

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Michael Kors toasts New York nightlife in latest collection

Michael Kors' Fall/Winter 2022 collection is a celebration of a place near and dear to his heart: New York City.

Miley Cyrus, Green Day span decades in pre-Super Bowl show

Miley Cyrus has only been alive for about half the Super Bowls ever played, but her setlist on the eve of the 56th spanned the whole history of the big game and then some.

Hip-hop version of The Nutcracker opens at dance festival on outskirts of Paris

"The Nutcracker is a show, a story, a music that really lends itself" to hip-hop: Spanish choreographer Blanca Li revisits Tchaikovsky's classic ballet and presents her show at the Suresnes Cites Danse urban dance festival, which celebrates its 30th anniversary.

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At Sundance, documentaries resurrect lost eras of music

Buzz always emanates at the Sundance Film Festival from its music documentaries.

Final valuation of Prince's estate pegged at $156.4 million

The six-year legal battle over Prince’s estate has ended.

Who was Jeffrey Epstein? The financier charged with sex trafficking

Jeffrey Epstein died in prison waiting for his sex trafficking trial - but who was he?

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Nitehawk Cinema puts its film-themed menus into new cookbook

More than a decade ago, Matthew Viragh was a Texan with a dream.

Aaron Carter and fiancée Melanie Martin split after welcoming baby

The musician confirmed the news early Tuesday morning on Twitter.

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Merrillville man dies after shooting outside Gary funeral lunch; second victim hospitalized

Witnesses said they were leaving the funeral lunch when a man came up and started shooting into the crowd before fleeing on foot, according to the release.

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Video shows deadly ambush inside Philadelphia corner store

Philadelphia police have released new video showing the moment a suspect shot and killed a 38-year-old man at close range inside of a corner store late last month.

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Meta’s Mediocrity Is the Message

Avoiding catastrophe was the bar for Facebook’s rebranding, and Mark Zuckerberg cleared it.

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First steps made in Congress to honor pop superstar Prince

Minnesota’s Congressional delegation on Monday is introducing a resolution to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to pop superstar Prince, citing his “indelible mark on Minnesota and American culture,” The Associated Press has learned.

'The being formerly known as Kanye West' officially changes his name

A Los Angeles judge on Monday approved rapper Kanye West's petition to change his name to Ye. The rapper made the move for 'personal reasons.'

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Prince William: Let’s focus on saving Earth, not exploring space for new planet to live on

He made the remarks as 90-year-old actor William Shatner became the oldest person to blast into orbit.

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Pick Of The Litter: Prince Charming

This furry friend is looking for his happily ever after home! This is Prince Charming. Prince loves attention and is a very affectionate young boy. He has all of the works and is ready for someone to snag him.

What to watch this weekend: ‘Scenes from a Marriage’ on HBO

Saturday, September 11, 2021 & Sunday, September 12, 2021 | “9/11: Four Flights” on History

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Back to the mosh pit: What it means for super-fans

Live music is back - and for the most committed fans it's the return of an entire way of life.

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The Latest: Judge says migrant stops could worsen pandemic

A federal judge has ordered Texas to keep state troopers from stopping vehicles that are carrying migrants on the grounds that the migrants may spread the coronavirus.

Amid Legal Battles, Prince's Estate Releases Album 'Welcome 2 America'

Amid the critical success of Prince's album "Welcome 2 America" is the continued struggle over the artist’s estate.

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Music Review: Prince's 'America' vault release stunning

Prince's “Welcome 2 America,” the first complete, previously unreleased record to come out since Prince died in 2016, offers a stunning glimpse at the depth, and quality, of what he left behind.

Inside a legendary Prince guitar solo

The superstar artist dazzled in a 2004 performance of "My Guitar Gently Weeps" in tribute to George Harrison.

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Why Prince's bodyguard dragged him off David Letterman's set in 1994

Prince made a last-minute change to how he would perform "Dolphin" so he would not have to shake David Letterman's hand.

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From the 60 Minutes Archive: A Living for the Dead

In 2009, 60 Minutes reported on how deceased celebrities continue to generate income after they have passed.

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New this week: 'Black Widow,' Jakob Dylan and 'Gossip Girl'

This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Jakob Dylan and the Wallflowers and a reboot of “Gossip Girl” less than 10 years after the CW series ended.

No bail for 22-year-old man charged with fatally shooting ex-girlfriend

Attorney argues that shooting suspect had been threatened.

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In 'Summer of Soul,' a lost history reborn to play loud

In Questlove's documentary “Summer of Soul” a musical flood, too long dammed up, is finally released.

Will Smith opening up, releasing memoir 'Will' in November

Will Smith is ready to open up about his life story.

Why Do So Many New York Politicians Want Paperboy Prince to Hit Them in the Face with a Pie?

“Y’all haven’t seen what I do with confetti,” the candidate bent on upstaging the mayor’s race said.

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'In the Heights' underscores return of a key ingredient for great cinema: the audience

Live movie audiences are like no others. That’s why we still need them.

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Doves are crying: Celebrate the late Prince’s birthday with this quiz on his life

Prince would have been 63 on Monday.

Clarence Williams III, 'The Mod Squad's' Linc, dies at 81

Clarence Williams III, who played the cool undercover cop Linc Hayes on the counterculture series “The Mod Squad” and Prince’s father in “Purple Rain,” has died.

Website allows users to listen to thousands of radio stations around the world

Radio Garden, which began in 2016, saw its usage boosted by as much as 750 percent during parts of the pandemic.

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Glenn Close knows all about 'Da Butt' in Oscars' game

The premise was simple at the Oscars.

Prince fans pay respects at Paisley Park 5 years after death

Paisley Park welcomed back a select 1,400 fans to mark the fifth anniversary of Prince's death from inside his creative sanctuary in suburban Minneapolis.

Inside a legendary Prince guitar solo

The superstar artist dazzled in a 2004 performance of "My Guitar Gently Weeps" in tribute to George Harrison.

cbsnews.com

Why Prince's bodyguard dragged him off David Letterman's set in 1994

Prince made a last-minute change to how he would perform "Dolphin" so he would not have to shake David Letterman's hand.

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Inside Prince’s legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitar solo

The superstar artist dazzled the audience in a 2004 performance of "My Guitar Gently Weeps" in tribute to George Harrison.

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Why Prince's bodyguard dragged him off the Letterman set in 1994

Prince made a last-minute change to how he would perform "Dolphin" so he would not have to shake David Letterman’s hand.

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US court sides with photographer in fight over Warhol art

FILE - In this 1976 file photo, pop artist Andy Warhol smiles in New York. A federal appeals court sided with a photographer Friday, March 26, 2021, in her copyright dispute over how a foundation has marketed a series of Andy Warhol works of art based on her pictures of Prince. In a statement, Goldsmith said she was grateful to the outcome in the 4-year-old fight initiated by a lawsuit from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. “Over fifty years of established art history and popular consensus confirms that Andy Warhol is one of the most transformative artists of the 20th Century,” Nikas said in a statement. Ad“We feel compelled to clarify that it is entirely irrelevant to this analysis that “each Prince Series work is immediately recognizable as a ‘Warhol,’” the appeals court said.

Prince's ashes to be displayed marking 5th year of his death

FILE - Amplifiers and a drum kit are on display at Prince's Paisley Park on Nov. 2, 2016, in Chanhassen, Minn. Paisley Park officials are marking the fifth anniversary of Prince's death by offering fans free admission to pay their respects in the suburban Minnesota compound, where his ashes will be on display in the atrium. (AP Photo/Jeff Baenen, File)MINNEAPOLIS – Paisley Park officials are marking the fifth anniversary of Prince's death by offering fans free admission to pay their respects at the suburban Minnesota compound, where his ashes will be on display in the atrium. A custom-made ceramic urn shaped like Paisley Park with Prince's symbol on top was originally placed in the middle of the atrium when the legend's 65,000-square-foot studio in Chanhassen first opened as a museum in October 2016. At the request of Prince's family, the ashes were moved to a less prominent spot in the atrium and eventually removed entirely from public view, disappointing his legions of fans. Ad“We celebrate his life and legacy every day at Paisley Park, a place that Prince wanted to share with the world,” Paisley Park Executive Director Alan Seiffert said in a statement.

Still divisive, Dr. Luke resurges at Grammys — as Tyson Trax

Dr. Luke appeared as Tyson Trax on the Grammy ballot for Doja Cat's Say So," which he produced and co-wrote. But not all of the academy members may have been aware they were voting for Dr. Luke when they completed their ballots this year. Ad“I didn’t know that Tyson Trax was Dr. Luke. AdTogether, Martin and Dr. Luke crafted hits for Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Pink and Kesha, who he signed in 2005. Eventually Dr. Luke stepped into the forefront, helming successes for Miley Cyrus, Pitbull, Nicki Minaj and Flo Rida, logging 17 No.

Rock hall plans October induction before live audience

Blige made this years list of nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame said Tuesday that it plans to have a live induction of its 36th class on Oct. 30 in Cleveland — before an actual audience! “We are optimistic and hopeful for the ceremony,” said Greg Harris, president and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. It will be the sixth time the induction ceremony will be held in Cleveland, home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. AdHarris said a fall induction ceremony, moved from the spring last year because of COVID, will become permanent.

Milan designers hit reset button during digital fashion week

MILAN – Fashion is off the hamster wheel, taking a deep breath that is allowing some freshness to seep into the once relentless cycle. “It is so weird thinking about fashion, and the kind of hamster wheel of fashion, and how we never had a break and always complained about it,’’ Marc Jacobs said during a Milan Fashion Week video chat with Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons post-digital show. Milan Fashion Week of mostly womenswear previews for next fall and winter wrapped a nearly all-digital edition on Monday. Only one designer — Daniel Del Core, marking his brand's debut — held a live runway show for a small number of guests. Milan designer Francesca Liberatore had planned an extravagant show in a Milan theater with holographic effects, but decided against it in solidarity with theater creatives who can't occupy that space.

IRS says executors undervalued Prince's estate by 50%

The IRS determined that Prince’s estate is worth $163.2 million, overshadowing the $82.3 million valuation submitted by Comerica Bank & Trust, the estate’s administrator. Documents show the IRS believes that Prince's estate owes another $32.4 million in federal taxes, roughly doubling the tax bill based on Comerica’s valuation, the Star Tribune reported. The IRS also has ordered a $6.4 million “accuracy-related penalty” on Prince’s estate, citing a “substantial” undervaluation of assets, documents show. Comerica sued the IRS this summer in U.S. Tax Court in Washington, D.C., saying the agency’s calculations are riddled with errors. A trial could dramatically lengthen the settlement of Prince’s estate and generate more legal fees at the expense of Prince’s heirs, Patrick said.

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020

The world also said goodbye to U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a lion of the civil rights movement who died in July. Other former political figures who died this year include Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak, New York Mayor David Dinkins, Arizona Gov. Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2020 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):___JANUARY___David Stern, 77. The guitarist who supplied the scratching, seething sound that fueled the highly influential British punk band Gang of Four. He fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music.

Nothing compares: Sinead O'Connor memoir coming out in June

NEW YORK – Sinead O'Connor hasn't released any albums in the past few years, but she has been getting some writing done. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books & Media announced Monday that the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter's memoir, “Rememberings,” will come out June 1. I had great fun writing it over the past few years,” O’Connor said in a statement. O'Connor, who turns 54 this week, is also known for the albums “The Lion and the Cobra” and “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got." This fall, she released a cover of the late Mahalia Jackson's “Trouble of the World.”

J Balvin, Bad Bunny set for big night at Latin Grammys

This combination photo shows Natalia Lafourcade, left, and Rosalia. A year after Rosalia made history by becoming the first solo female performer in 13 years to win the top prize at the Latin Grammys, Natalia Lafourcade followed in her footsteps with a big win at the 2020 show, taking home the album of the year honor on Nov. 19, 2020, for "Un Canto Por Mxico, Vol.

Ladies' night at Latin Grammys: Lafourcade, Rosalía win big

(AP Photo)NEW YORK – A year after Rosalía made history by becoming the first solo female performer in 13 years to win the top prize at the Latin Grammys, Natalia Lafourcade followed in her footsteps with a big win at the 2020 show. The Mexican singer won album of the year — a category dominated by male acts — on Thursday night with “Un Canto Por México, Vol. Lafourcade didn't attend the Latin Grammys, which aired live on Univision and featured a number of performances, most of them pre-taped due to the coronavirus pandemic. Grammy, Emmy and Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda kicked off the Latin Grammys with a strong message about Latin music. Speaking in Spanish and English, he said Latin music “unites all of us and makes us human.”“This is our night,” he added.

A look at artists who've objected to Trump using their songs

FILE - Pharrell Williams attends the world premiere of "The Black Godfather," in Los Angeles on June 3, 2019. Dozens of artists have objected to Donald Trump using their music in his two presidential campaigns. Williams sent a cease-and-desist letter after his song Happy" was played at a Trump rally in 2018. He was especially angered that the event was hours after a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP, File)

A look at artists who've objected to Trump using their songs

Dozens of artists have objected to Donald Trump using their music in his two presidential campaigns. Williams sent a cease-and-desist letter after his song Happy" was played at a Trump rally in 2018. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP, File)From classic American rockers to British artists to the estates of late legends, here's a look at some of the musicians who have objected to Donald Trump using their songs at campaign events. JOHN FOGERTY, PHIL COLLINS, BRUCE SPRINGSTEENSome classic rockers say not only do they oppose Trump using their music, the choice of songs is ironic or downright wrong. Eddy Grant sued Trump in September over the use of his 1980s hit “Electric Avenue” in a Trump campaign animated video that mocked his opponent Joe Biden.

'Brian's Song,' 'Roots,' 'Purple Rain' writer dies at 83

LOS ANGELES – William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” and the Prince film “Purple Rain,” has died. Blinn died Thursday of natural causes at an assisted living community in Burbank, California, his daughter, Anneliese Johnson, said Saturday. He won Emmy and Peabody honors for the 1971 TV movie “Brian's Song," which dramatized the friendship of Chicago Bears players Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers. Last month, Hall of Fame running back Sayers died at age 77. Blinn and Albert Magnoli wrote 1984′s “Purple Rain,” which Magnoli directed.

Chadwick Boseman, who embodied Black icons, dies of cancer

FILE - In this March 4, 2018 file photo, Chadwick Boseman arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, has died of cancer. When the former playwright suited up as Black Panther, he brought cool intellectual gravitas to the Marvel superhero whose Wakanda forever! salute reverberated worldwide. You dont have the same exact experience as a Black actor as you do as a white actor. Before an auditorium full of actors, Chadwick Boseman stepped to the microphone.

Pharrell, Beastie Boys, RZA, halftime show score Emmy nods

Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show Starring Jennifer Lopez And Shakira picked up four nominations, including outstanding variety special (live). It was not clear if Lopez and Shakira were specifically nominated, though past halftime singers, including Beyonc, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, have earned Emmy nominations as performers. For their work on Watchmen, they scored a second Emmy nomination for outstanding music composition for a limited series, movie or special. They earned nominations as producers for outstanding documentary or nonfiction special and as writers for outstanding writing for a nonfiction program. Jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington, who composed music for the Michelle Obama documentary Becoming, picked up a nomination for outstanding music composition for a documentary series of special.

New this week: 'Stateless,' 'Palm Springs,' The Dalai Lama

(Netflix via AP)Heres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Its directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, who also helmed Love & Basketball and the criminally underseen Beyond the Lights (currently available on Kanopy). Palm Springs: If a rom-com is more your speed, theres also Palm Springs, on Hulu Friday, starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti as wedding guests who find themselves caught in a time-loop. AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSICThe Dalai Lama: To commemorate his 85th birthday on Monday, the Dalai Lama is releasing his first-ever album. Viewers seeking to stir their hearts and minds should consider Netflixs Stateless, set in an immigration detention center in the Australian desert.

Charlize Theron hopes daughters are represented in Hollywood

FILE - This Feb. 9, 2020 file photo shows actress Charlize Theron at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Theron stars and produces the Netflix action thriller "The Old Guard," streaming on July 10. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK Charlize Theron says shes making choices as a producer and actor to ensure her two small, beautiful African American daughters will feel represented on-screen. Im in therapy over it, Theron said in an interview promoting her action thriller The Old Guard, which hits Netflix July 10. Theron says shes been watching recent protests around racial injustice in the U.S. through the lens of her home countrys history. She hopes the current movement leads to lasting change, particularly in promoting diversity within Hollywood.

Custom guitar from Prince's 1980s prime sells for $563,500

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. A custom guitar played by Prince at the height of his stardom in the 1980s and 1990s has sold for a staggering $563,500 at auction. Prince played the blindingly blue guitar with the artist's love symbol on its neck beginning on the 1984 Purple Rain Tour, on the classic albums Lovesexy and Sign O' The Times. He used it into the early 1990s. A similar Prince guitar sold for $700,000 in 2016. An ivory gown worn by Madonna in her 1990 Vogue video sold for $179,200. Items still to be sold Saturday included Paul McCartney's handwritten lyrics to the Beatles song Maxwell's Silver Hammer.

Prince and the Revolution concert from 1985 to stream on YouTube all weekend

Well, in this case, party like it’s 1985, but regardless, you’ll be dancing to some classic Prince hits, thanks to his official YouTube channel. A live concert of Prince and his legendary band, The Revolution -- in Syracuse, New York in 1985 toward the end of their “Purple Rain” tour -- will be available to stream on YouTube all weekend beginning Friday, May 14 and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 17. Viewers can donate money while watching the stream, and Google will match it. The concert was originally released as a VHS back in the day, so Prince fans who have been there from the very beginning might have seen this show. It should be a treat for newer Prince fans who never got to see the man himself in action, especially at the height of his career, when “Purple Rain” was first released.

Billie Eilish, a voice of the youth, tops the Grammy Awards

Gary Clark Jr. poses in the press room with the awards for best rock song, best rock performance and best contemporary blues album for "This Land", at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. The 18-year-old made history at the Grammy Awards Sunday. also won best pop vocal album. Her brother Finneas O'Connell also won awards for engineering and producing the album. Tyler, the Creator said later that the rap album Grammy was a backhanded compliment.

Lizzo named The Associated Press' Entertainer of the Year

FILE - This Nov. 24, 2019 file photo shows Lizzo performing "Jerome" at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Lizzo has been named Entertainer of the Year by The Associated Press. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, FIle)NEW YORK, NY – Breakthrough singer-rapper Lizzo has been named Entertainer of the Year by The Associated Press. She performed with Prince on his 2014 “Plectrumelectrum” album, released two years before his death. Lizzo was also named Entertainer of the Year by Time magazine.

AP’s top albums of 2019: Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, Anitta

(Republic Records via AP)NEW YORK, NY – The top 10 albums of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu:1. A nomination — or eight — isn’t necessary for any real music fan to realize how outstanding, soulful and poignant Lennox’s debut album is. Lennox’s “Shea Butter Baby” is the best album of the year, no matter if awards shows think differently, including you, the Soul Train Music Awards. Summer Walker, “Over It”: Summer Walker’s debut album is perfect, as she spits matter-of-fact lyrics over some beats that borrow from classic ‘90s R&B hits including Usher, Destiny’s Child and 702. But even when she’s not sampling a song, Walker can hold her own, delivering a flawless album that’s easy to obsess over.

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