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Jaap van Zweden ending tenure as New York Philharmonic music director after 6 seasons

Jaap van Zweden ending tenure as New York Philharmonic music director after 6 seasons

NEW YORK (AP) — Jaap van Zweden decided during the pandemic that he wanted to jettison the jet-setting life of a transatlantic conductor, so the less-flying Dutchman cut short his New York Philharmonic tenure , the orchestra’s shortest for a music di
New fee for streaming companies serves Canadian interests at Americans' expense: U.S.

New fee for streaming companies serves Canadian interests at Americans' expense: U.S.

OTTAWA — American streaming companies are being unfairly targeted by a new Canadian fee that "disproportionately" serves interests north of the border, the United States is charging.
Black Music Month has evolved since the 1970s. Here's what you need to know

Black Music Month has evolved since the 1970s. Here's what you need to know

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Every June since the 1970s, across the United States, musicians, fans and industry professionals celebrate Black Music Month.
A new 'Hunger Games' book - and movie - is coming

A new 'Hunger Games' book - and movie - is coming

NEW YORK (AP) — Inspired by an 18th century Scottish philosopher and the modern scourge of misinformation, Suzanne Collins is returning to the ravaged, post-apocalyptic land of Panem for a new “The Hunger Games” novel.
Drake takes down Kendrick Lamar diss tracks on Instagram

Drake takes down Kendrick Lamar diss tracks on Instagram

TORONTO — Drake is pulling back on his beef with Kendrick Lamar.
Dakota Fanning finds a character she is drawn to in Ishana Night Shyamalan's 'The Watchers'

Dakota Fanning finds a character she is drawn to in Ishana Night Shyamalan's 'The Watchers'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It can sometimes be difficult for child actors to shed public conceptions of them as a kid, hindering them from being taken seriously in Hollywood as adults.
Virginie Viard, who succeeded Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel, leaves fashion house

Virginie Viard, who succeeded Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel, leaves fashion house

PARIS (AP) — Virginie Viard, the artistic director who replaced Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel after his death, is leaving the French luxury fashion house.
Canadian translator, Mexican poet win Griffin Poetry Prize

Canadian translator, Mexican poet win Griffin Poetry Prize

TORONTO — Canadian poet-translator George McWhirter stood alone at a lectern Wednesday night to accept the Griffin Poetry Prize he earned with his friend and longtime collaborator Homero Aridjis.
A decade after 'All About That Bass,' Meghan Trainor aims to make her feel-good songs 'Timeless'

A decade after 'All About That Bass,' Meghan Trainor aims to make her feel-good songs 'Timeless'

NEW YORK (AP) — Ten years ago, Meghan Trainor was a successful songwriter, soon to become a hit pop performer in her own right.
YouTube toughens policy on gun videos and youth; critics say proof will be in enforcement

YouTube toughens policy on gun videos and youth; critics say proof will be in enforcement

WASHINGTON (AP) — YouTube is changing its policies about firearm videos in an effort to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users.
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