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Bad Bunny firm held in contempt by federal judge in dispute with MLB players' association

Sep. 04, 2024 15:09 PM EDT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Bad Bunny’s sports representation firm was held in contempt Wednesday by a federal judge, who ordered it to withdraw from a new arbitration proceeding it filed against the Major League Baseball Players Association. U.S. District Judge Camille L....

Federal judge halts Bad Bunny firm lawsuit against players' union, defers to arbitration

Aug. 15, 2024 17:40 PM EDT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A federal judge halted a lawsuit by Bad Bunny’s sports representation firm against the Major League Baseball Players Association, ruling Thursday the case should be heard by an arbitrator. Rimas Sports, under its corporate name Diamond Sports LLC,...

MTV Video Music Awards move back a day because of US presidential debate and will air on Sept. 11

Aug. 12, 2024 16:38 PM EDT

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards have moved to a new date because of the forthcoming U.S. presidential debate. The VMAs will now air live on Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. Eastern from the UBS Arena on New York’s Long Island, a day later than previously announced. Last week, ABC...

Taylor Swift leads the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Post Malone

Aug. 06, 2024 11:51 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s Taylor Swift’s world, and the MTV Video Music Award nominations are the latest proof. “The Tortured Poets Department” singer once again tops the VMA noms with 10 — eight for her “Fortnight” music video and nods in the artist of the year and best...

PLAYLIST: A musical guide to each Paris Olympics sport, from archery to wrestling

Jul. 28, 2024 05:09 AM EDT

From the operatic opening ceremony to athletes' warmup songs, music is intrinsic to the Paris Olympics now underway. Athletes from around the world are competing in dozens of disciplines among 32 sports. For those watching at home: Do you know what you're going listening to during...

Judge turns down MLB players' union request to confirm arbitrator decision against Bad Bunny firm

Jul. 25, 2024 13:30 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Major League Baseball Players Association lost in its attempt to get a federal judge to confirm an arbitration decision denying an attempt by an agent at Bad Bunny’s Rimas Sports firm to block his decertification by the union. U.S. District Judge Lewis J....

As doctors leave Puerto Rico in droves, a rapper tries to fill the gaps

Jul. 23, 2024 09:37 AM EDT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — On a recent morning in an Afro-Caribbean community in northeast Puerto Rico, Dr. Pedro Juan Vázquez went door-to-door as part of his medical rounds. He greeted the elderly residents the town with a cheerful “Good afternoon!” and a smile and casually asked if...

Global music streams are up in 2024. Latin music dominates and multiple releases of same album sell

Jul. 16, 2024 10:02 AM EDT

Halfway through the year, a few music trends have become apparent: Global music streams are up, Latin music has become the fastest growing streaming genre in the United States, and physical album variants — multiple releases of the same — are on the rise. Going Global ...

The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA

Jul. 03, 2024 09:17 AM EDT

As The Associated Press' music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more than 40 concerts during the first half of 2024. Here are some picks for the best shows ... so far, excluding any one-off performances that cannot be repeated, and where you too can catch these artists. Bad Bunny,...