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bbno$, the Beaches warn approaching TikTok Canada closure will hurt homegrown artists

bbno$, the Beaches warn approaching TikTok Canada closure will hurt homegrown artists

In 2021, a TikTok of Canadian rapper bbno$ raising his eyebrows to the beat of his single “Edamame” started gaining traction — and eventually changed the course of his career.
Music Review: Jon Batiste opts for chill vibe on stripped-down album, 'Big Money'

Music Review: Jon Batiste opts for chill vibe on stripped-down album, 'Big Money'

On “Big Money,” Super Bowl-sized singer Jon Batiste opts for a surprisingly intimate sound. The just over 32-minute, nine-song set will be released Friday, and it’s not nearly as loud as the New Orleans' jazzman's eye-popping wardrobe.
Aubrey Plaza describes grief over husband Jeff Baena's death, likens it to an 'ocean of awfulness'

Aubrey Plaza describes grief over husband Jeff Baena's death, likens it to an 'ocean of awfulness'

Aubrey Plaza has described her grief over husband Jeff Baena’s death, likening it to “a giant ocean of awfulness.
Canada's theatre award, the Siminovitch Prize, increased to $100,000

Canada's theatre award, the Siminovitch Prize, increased to $100,000

TORONTO — A big theatre prize for mid-career artists is getting even bigger. Organizers of the Siminovitch Prize say the main award is now $100,000 – up from $75,000 – and that the prize for each of the three finalists will double to $10,000.
Eurovision, the world's largest live music event, will take place in Vienna next year

Eurovision, the world's largest live music event, will take place in Vienna next year

VIENNA (AP) — The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place in Vienna. Austria's public broadcaster ORF, which will organize the world's largest live music event, announced the location Wednesday morning.
Is this thing on? Accidental authenticity of Trump's hot mic moment is latest in a long global list

Is this thing on? Accidental authenticity of Trump's hot mic moment is latest in a long global list

LONDON (AP) — Behold the power of the humble hot mic.

Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawsuit filed by families of the Uvalde school shooting victims alleging Instagram allowed gun manufacturers to promote firearms to minors should be thrown out, lawyers for Meta, Instagram's parent company, argued Tuesday.
Singer Tamar Braxton says she 'almost died' in weekend accident

Singer Tamar Braxton says she 'almost died' in weekend accident

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer, actor and reality TV star Tamar Braxton said Tuesday that she “almost died” in a weekend accident that she doesn't remember.
Newspapers are rescued from closure in Wyoming and South Dakota as buyers swoop in

Newspapers are rescued from closure in Wyoming and South Dakota as buyers swoop in

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Laufey's new album, 'A Matter of Time,' explores anger, love and more

Laufey's new album, 'A Matter of Time,' explores anger, love and more

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Long before the Icelandic Chinese artist Laufey became recognized the world over for her neoclassical jazz-meets-pop music, she was a student, answering a familiar yearbook prompt: “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?” Her answe
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