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Taylor Swift wins big at MTV Video Music Awards, ties Beyoncé’s record and thanks Travis Kelce

Sep. 12, 2024 09:26 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift 's dominance continued at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she took home seven awards — including the night's biggest, the trophy for video of the year. In her speech Wednesday night, Swift thanked her “boyfriend, Travis” for being on set of the...

Music Review: Suki Waterhouse's indie-pop shines and bares fangs on 'Memoir of a Sparklemuffin'

Sep. 10, 2024 11:38 AM EDT

Suki Waterhouse is everywhere at once. A year after the hit show “Daisy Jones and the Six” reintroduced her music talents to a new audience, the indie-pop singer-songwriter-model-actress-entrepreneur opened for Taylor Swift on her record-breaking Eras Tour at London's Wembley Stadium. Now,...

Morgan Wallen leads the 2024 Country Music Association award noms, Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' snubbed

Sep. 09, 2024 16:36 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — He had some help: Morgan Wallen tops the 2024 Country Music Association Awards nominations with seven. For a third year in a row, Wallen is up for both the top prize — entertainer of the year — and the male vocalist categories. Rounding out the...

The War on Drugs announces a live album ahead of its tour with The National

Sep. 04, 2024 12:31 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For many musicians, a live album is an afterthought — a way to quickly appease insatiable fans or make some easy money. But when Adam Granduciel, the frontman of the anthemic rock band The War on Drugs, set out to make their newest live album announced...

Today in History: September 4, the 1949 Peekskill Riots

Sep. 04, 2024 00:01 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Wednesday, Sept. 4, the 248th day of 2024. There are 118 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 4, 1949, more than 140 people were injured following a performance by singer Paul Robeson in Peekskill, N.Y. as an...

Pop group ABBA ask Donald Trump to stop using their songs, but Trump team says they have the OK

Aug. 29, 2024 17:54 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Swedish supergroup ABBA has asked Donald Trump to stop using their music at campaign rallies, but the Republican presidential nominee's campaign says it has permission. “ABBA has recently discovered the unauthorized use of their music and videos at a Trump event...

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 1-7

Aug. 26, 2024 10:28 AM EDT

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 1-7: Sept. 1: Comedian-actor Lily Tomlin is 85. Singer Archie Bell of Archie Bell and the Drells is 80. Singer Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees is 78. Drummer Greg Errico of Sly and the Family Stone is 76. Talk show host Dr. Phil is 74. Singer...

Songwriter-producer The-Dream seeks dismissal of sexual assault lawsuit

Aug. 16, 2024 19:18 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for The-Dream, a Grammy-winning songwriter and producer, are seeking the dismissal of a woman’s lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault and other abuse. The producer, whose legal name is Terius Gesteelde-Diamant, was a writer and producer on huge...

Katy Perry to be given the Video Vanguard Award at the 2024 MTV VMAs

Aug. 15, 2024 14:07 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Katy Perry will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards next month. She will also perform. Previous recipients include Shakira, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna and Missy Elliott. Perry...

There's more to Tinashe's new album, 'Quantum Baby,' than being 'Nasty'

Aug. 14, 2024 23:25 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Tinashe refuses to retreat from the unknowns of life — or the music industry — but instead, embraces them. That’s what makes the success of her cheeky, inuendo-filled hit, “Nasty,” taste oh so sweet. “You never really know when that’s going to happen....