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Jacob Collier enlisted 100,000 concertgoers on his way to more Grammy nods
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,...
Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings pleads not guilty to murder
LONDON (AP) — A teen charged with killing three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England this summer remained silent in court Wednesday as not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Axel Rudakubana, 18, who has...
André 3000's alt-jazz, 'no bars' solo album stunned fans. Now, it's up for Grammys
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...
AP's top music documentaries of 2024: Taylor Swift, ABBA, the Boss and more — and where to watch
NEW YORK (AP) — Once you've made your way through AP's list of 2024's best films and dried those tears after bingeing “I Am: Celine Dion” — we won't judge — it's time to hand over the remote. Here are 10 of The Associated Press’ favorite music documentaries of the year,...
Small businesses say cautious shoppers are seeking 'cozy' and 'festive' this holiday season
After the busy Black Friday holiday weekend, Kristen Tarnol, owner of Emerald Forest Gifts in Studio City, California, is already asking her supplier to send more more fuzzy alpaca scarves and warm slippers that were best sellers over the weekend. “Even though it’s Los Angeles...
Mahomes throws 2 TD passes, leaves with ankle injury in Chiefs' 21-7 win. X-rays negative on star QB
CLEVELAND (AP) — The only thing the Chiefs had to worry about in the final minutes Sunday was Patrick Mahomes' ankle. Mahomes threw two touchdown passes before limping off with an ankle injury in the fourth quarter, Xavier Worthy ran for a score and Kansas City finally had a...
Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children's hospital
Taylor Swift has made a surprise stop at a Kansas City children’s hospital, shocking parents and patients alike as she laughed with them, posed for photos and exchanged gifts. All parent Cassie Thomas was told beforehand was that she might want to brush her hair and teeth because...
Today in History: December 13, Saddam Hussein captured in Iraq
Today is Friday, Dec. 13, the 348th day of 2024. There are 18 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 13, 2003, Saddam Hussein was captured by U.S. forces while hiding in a hole under a farmhouse in Adwar, Iraq, near his hometown of Tikrit. Also...
AP Week in Pictures
Dec. 6 -12, 2024 Syrian government falls in a stunning end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family. Notre Dame Cathedral hosts first Mass since 2019 fire. Wind-driven California blaze, dubbed the Franklin Fire, prompted evacuations as it burned near...
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HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Wind and Truth" by Brandon Sanderson (Tor) 2. “James” by Percival Everett (Doubleday) 3. “The Women” by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s) 4. “The House of Cross” by James Patterson (Little, Brown) ...