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Britney Spears shoots down album rumors, vowing to 'never return to the music industry'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears is shooting down rumors of a new album, vowing to “never return to the music industry.” At the same time, Spears noted in Wednesday's Instagram post, she's still writing music — just for other people.

Jan 4, 2024 9:28 AM Read more >

Coco Jones talks earning Grammy nods, overcoming obstacles after Disney fame, Hollywood's pay equity

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Coco Jones was so obsessed with fine tuning her skills as a singer that she tried to mimic Beyoncé’s Olympic-style training of singing while running on a treadmill.

Jan 3, 2024 6:06 PM Read more >

Edwards runs, throws for a TD as Maryland routs Auburn 31-13 at Music City Bowl

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Michael Locksley has been at Maryland long enough to know that his Terrapins have to earn everything. The transfer portal along with name, image and likeness deals have only made the challenge tougher.

Dec 30, 2023 4:58 PM Read more >

Maryland, Auburn using Music City Bowl as 2024 preview with so many new faces

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Maryland coach Michael Locksley sees bowl games like a movie trailer for coming attractions, now even more true with the transfer portal, the early signing period and players opting out for the NFL draft.

Dec 29, 2023 1:37 PM Read more >

No Taulia Tagovailoa for Maryland as Terps face Auburn in Music City Bowl

Music City Bowl: Maryland (7-5, Big 12) vs. Auburn (6-6, Southeastern), Dec. 30, 2 p.m. Eastern (ABC). Line: Auburn by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Auburn leads 2-1.

Dec 29, 2023 11:44 AM Read more >

Hit-Boy enters Grammys with producer nod while helping father navigate music industry after prison

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Hit-Boy walks the Grammy red carpet, he expects to proudly strut into the Feb. 4 awards ceremony with his father beside him for the first time.

Dec 28, 2023 6:39 PM Read more >

A Newfoundland song celebrates Team Canada goals at world juniors for second year

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — For the second year in a row, Team Canada is celebrating its goals at the world junior ice hockey championship with a song from Newfoundland.

Dec 27, 2023 9:06 AM Read more >

For a new generation of indie rock acts, country music is king

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer-songwriter Mitski’s “My Love Mine All Mine,” plays out like a whispered dirge.

Dec 26, 2023 9:32 AM Read more >

Grammy nominee Gracie Abrams makes music that unites strangers - and has Taylor Swift calling

NEW YORK (AP) — The year 2023 was good to Gracie Abrams. She released her debut album. She opened for Taylor Swift. She sold out a U.S. tour, and took that tour to Europe. She started writing new music.

Dec 21, 2023 10:29 PM Read more >

Ryan Gosling reimagines his 'Barbie' power ballad 'I'm Just Ken' for Christmas, shares new EP

NEW YORK (AP) — She's Barbie. He's just Ken. And now, it's Christmas. On Wednesday, Ryan Gosling — the Ken to Margot Robbie's “Barbie” in the film — released the “I'm Just Ken” EP alongside collaborators Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt.

Dec 20, 2023 3:14 PM Read more >