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Q&A: Mariah Carey wasn't always sure about making a Christmas album

Oct. 03, 2024 23:02 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mariah Carey relishes the fact that she has become culturally synonymous with Christmas — thanks in part to the longevity of her iconic song “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” and its ubiquity every year when the holidays roll around. But the Grammy winner...

The Grammys' voting body is more diverse, with 66% new members. What does it mean for the awards?

Oct. 03, 2024 11:03 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — For years, the Grammy Awards have been criticized over a lack of diversity — artists of color and women left out of top prizes; rap and contemporary R&B stars ignored — a reflection of the Recording Academy's electorate. An evolving voting body, 66% of whom have joined in...

Lady Gaga draws inspiration from her 'Joker' sequel character to create 'Harlequin' album

Sep. 27, 2024 00:16 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lady Gaga knew the recipe to keep her Las Vegas shows electric: start in the studio. Before each residency performance this summer, she and a group of talented musicians clocked hours-long recording sessions, capturing that spark. The energy from their studio...

Marley Brothers upholds father's legacy with first tour in 2 decades

Sep. 24, 2024 22:53 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Marley's musical legacy of harmony and peace has hit the road with his sons bringing their late father's timeless message to life in a multi-city tour. The reggae giant's footsteps are being filled by his five sons — Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and...

Diddy faces public scrutiny over alleged sex crimes as questions arise about future of his music

Sep. 21, 2024 12:09 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs created a hit-making empire with big name performers, earning his place as a savvy music mogul and becoming a three-time Grammy winner while securing high-profile deals across other industries. But now, Combs’ kingdom is collapsing under...

Whitney Houston's epic 1994 performance in South Africa will hit theaters as a concert film

Sep. 17, 2024 09:03 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Whitney Houston 's epic concert in South Africa staged after President Nelson Mandela's landmark election will be hitting theater screens this fall. Houston's performance in 1994 has been turned into a fully-remastered theatrical release called “The Concert...

Yolanda Adams is still in the blessing business with 'Sunny Days'

Sep. 13, 2024 18:36 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — If happiness is a journey, rather than a destination, then Yolanda Adams has used her faith and smile to sustain her through life's ebbs and flows along the way. “I think I was born with that happiness gene that people talk about,” said the gospel music...

Peter Frampton finally finds Rock & Roll Hall of Fame doors open to him

Sep. 10, 2024 11:47 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — At the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony last year, Sheryl Crow was about to sing her hit “Everyday Is a Winding Road” when she invited a rock icon up on stage. “Ladies and gentlemen, I have to bring out one of my heroes — Peter Frampton,”...

Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show

Sep. 08, 2024 13:25 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar will pop out on the NFL's biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Lamar would lead the halftime festivities from the...

Q&A: Zedd waited nine years to release a new album. He says the kaleidoscopic 'Telos' is 'timeless'

Aug. 28, 2024 12:22 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It has been almost a decade since Zedd, the Grammy - winning producer and DJ, released his sophomore album, “True Colors.” A lot can happen in that time. Mostly, the German dance-pop maverick needed to push himself to make an album that would move the needle — one that...