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Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concert

Apr. 24, 2024 18:42 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — A judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge. State District Judge Kristen Hawkins issued a one-page order denying Scott's...

Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 28-May 4

Apr. 22, 2024 10:12 AM EDT

Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 28-May 4: April 28: Actor-singer Ann-Margret is 83. Actor Paul Guilfoyle (“CSI”) is 75. Former “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno is 74. Actor Mary McDonnell is 72. Singer-bassist Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth is 71. Rapper Too Short is 58....

Attorneys for rapper Travis Scott say he was not responsible for safety at deadly Astroworld concert

Apr. 15, 2024 20:26 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Attorneys for rap star Travis Scott argued in court Monday that he should be dismissed from hundreds of lawsuits filed over the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival, saying he was not responsible for safety planning and watching for possible dangers at the Houston event. ...

Judge dismisses lawsuits filed against rapper Drake over deadly Astroworld concert

Apr. 11, 2024 18:53 PM EDT

HOUSTON (AP) — Hip-hop artist Drake has been dismissed from a lawsuit over the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in Houston in which 10 people were killed, a judge has ruled. Drake was a special guest of rap superstar Travis Scott, who had headlined the festival. He performed with...

Tyla, South Africa's amapiano angel, manifests stardom in debut album

Mar. 29, 2024 16:35 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Tyla grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa, practicing acceptance speeches in the mirror, envisioning herself on the grandest award stages. But as she found out, a dream is one thing — reality is another. “I was not prepared at all,” laughed Tyla, who won the...

From exclusive events to concerts: Stars and athletes plan to flock Las Vegas for Super Bowl events

Feb. 07, 2024 20:13 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Las Vegas will be flooded with so many pre- Super Bowl events that Shaquille O'Neal lowered the prices to his popular carnival-themed “ Shaq's Fun House. ” Instead of raising the rate, O'Neal decided to offer potential attendees more bang for their buck to...

Taylor Swift wins album of the year at the Grammy Awards for the fourth time, setting a new record

Feb. 05, 2024 02:47 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taylor Swift won album of the year at the Grammy Awards for “Midnights,” breaking the record for most wins in the category with four. She began her speech by thanking her producer and friend Jack Antonoff and added, “I would love to tell you this is the...

Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah on why to tune in, being nominated and his post 'Daily Show' life

Jan. 31, 2024 11:34 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Trevor Noah is ready to face one of the toughest audiences of his career — the millions watching as he once again hosts the Grammy Awards. “It is easily the most nerve-wracking thing that I do, but I love it every single time," Noah tells The Associated Press...