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Jacob Collier enlisted 100,000 concertgoers on his way to more Grammy nods

Dec. 18, 2024 11:08 AM EST

LONDON (AP) — Six-time Grammy Award winner Jacob Collier, a fresh voice in contemporary jazz, took an unexpected approach to the final installment of the four-part album series, “Djesse Vol. 4.” Each volume features collaborations with artists across the globe. But this time,...

André 3000's alt-jazz, 'no bars' solo album stunned fans. Now, it's up for Grammys

Dec. 18, 2024 10:16 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — No one was expecting it. Late last year, André 3000 released his debut solo album, “New Blue Sun,” 18 years after his legendary rap group Outkast's last studio album, “Idlewild.” But “New Blue Sun” has “no bars,” he jokes. It's a divergence from rap...

Megan Thee Stallion seeks restraining order, says imprisoned Tory Lanez continues to harass her

Dec. 17, 2024 23:00 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Megan Thee Stallion asked a court on Tuesday to issue a restraining order against Tory Lanez, who she says is harassing her from prison through surrogates as he serves a 10-year sentence for shooting her in the feet. The petition filed by the hip-hop star in Los...

Rickard Rakell's OT goal pushes Penguins past Kings 3-2

Dec. 17, 2024 22:10 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rickard Rakell scored at 1:44 of overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Tuesday night. Rakell deflected Erik Karlsson’s point shot behind Darcy Kuemper for the game-winner. Evgeni Malkin scored, while...

'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy says he's committed to change after domestic violence arrest

Dec. 17, 2024 20:42 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy says he is determined to make changes and seek sobriety after he was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence for allegedly throwing his girlfriend to the ground. “I am committed to making meaningful...

MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List

Dec. 17, 2024 16:22 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The 168 players eligible for salary arbitration. Proposed salaries will be exchanged Jan. 9: AMERICAN LEAGUE ...

Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko proves the tide is changing in Latin trap. Grammy nom backs it up

Dec. 17, 2024 15:40 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Who are the top reggaeton musicians in the world? Or throughout history? Does Bad Bunny come to mind? Daddy Yankee? What about Wisin & Yandel, Rauw Alejandro, Farruko and J Balvin? For years, it seems, urbano music has been defined solely by its male...

MLB Remaining Free Agents List

Dec. 17, 2024 13:46 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The 141 remaining free agents (q-refused $21.05 million qualifying offer): AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (7) — q-Corbin Burnes, rhp; Daniel Coulombe, lhp; Eloy Jiménez, of; Brooks Kriske, rhp; James McCann, c; John Means, lhp; q-Anthony Santander, of....

No. 24 UNLV and California head into LA Bowl without key pieces

Dec. 17, 2024 13:25 PM EST

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — A team without its head coach versus another without its starting quarterback in a non-playoff bowl game does not qualify as unprecedented in the current and chaotic era of college football, but those are the circumstances No. 24 UNLV and California are trying to navigate...

Janiah Barker records her 4th double-double of the season as No. 1 UCLA defeats Cal Poly 69-37

Dec. 17, 2024 00:21 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Janiah Barker had her fourth double-double of the season with 12 points and 13 rebounds and top-ranked UCLA led throughout in its 69-37 victory over Cal Poly on Monday night at Pauley Pavilion. Londynn Jones and Angela Dugalic also scored 12 points in UCLA's...