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Asian American Literature Festival that was canceled by the Smithsonian in 2023 to be revived

NEW YORK (AP) — A festival celebrating Asian American literary works that was suddenly canceled last year by the Smithsonian Institution is getting resurrected, organizers announced Thursday.
The first wrongful-death trial in Travis Scott concert deaths has been delayed

The first wrongful-death trial in Travis Scott concert deaths has been delayed

HOUSTON (AP) — The start of the first civil trial stemming from the 2021 Astroworld festival , at which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge, has been delayed.
Wake up, sleeping beauties. It's almost Met Gala time

Wake up, sleeping beauties. It's almost Met Gala time

NEW YORK (AP) — True love's kiss or an invite to the Met Gala? Those in the rarefied ranks of international celebrity — and Anna Wintour's good graces — need not choose.
Singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt's latest album is a distinct shift from her austere sound

Singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt's latest album is a distinct shift from her austere sound

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Jessica Pratt released her debut self-titled album, which she boasts had virtually no post-production, the singer-songwriter was critically praised for her austere guitar and hypnotic voice.
Cadence Weapon takes aim at the algorithm in technology-critical album

Cadence Weapon takes aim at the algorithm in technology-critical album

TORONTO — Rollie Pemberton predicted the rise of the machines, he just didn’t expect it would happen so quickly.
Mary J. Blige enlists Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin and more for women's summit in New York

Mary J. Blige enlists Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin and more for women's summit in New York

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mary J. Blige is bringing her mission to empower women beyond her music to her hometown — with the help of the singer’s superstar friends. Taraji P.
Celine Dion-driven musical comedy 'Titanique' to hit Montreal, Toronto

Celine Dion-driven musical comedy 'Titanique' to hit Montreal, Toronto

The farcical Celine Dion jukebox musical "Titanique" is setting its course for Canada. Producers of the off-Broadway smash say the show will make its maiden voyage to Montreal later this year followed by dates in Toronto.
Prince William and Kate mark their daughter Charlotte's 9th birthday by releasing an image of her

Prince William and Kate mark their daughter Charlotte's 9th birthday by releasing an image of her

LONDON (AP) — Prince William and his wife, Kate, marked the 9th birthday of their daughter Charlotte on Thursday by posting a picture of her smiling for the camera as she posed near a plant with pink flowers.
Ex-Nickelodeon producer Schneider sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implications

Ex-Nickelodeon producer Schneider sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implications

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Nickelodeon producer and writer Dan Schneider sued the makers of “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” on Wednesday, alleging the makers of the documentary series wrongly implied that he sexually abused the child actors h
Duane Eddy, twangy guitar hero of early rock, dead at age 86

Duane Eddy, twangy guitar hero of early rock, dead at age 86

NEW YORK (AP) — Duane Eddy, a pioneering guitar hero whose reverberating electric sound on instrumentals such as "Rebel Rouser" and “Peter Gunn” helped put the twang in early rock 'n' roll and influenced George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and countle
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