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Alabama man faces a third murder charge in Oklahoma

Aug. 08, 2024 13:12 PM EDT

A third Oklahoma murder charge has been filed against an Alabama man who was arrested in Arkansas, according to a prosecutor. Stacy Lee Drake, 50, was charged Wednesday with murder in the June 14 shooting death of Phillip Emerson at his home in El Reno, Sequoyah County District...

Can you guess Olympians' warmup songs? World's top athletes share their favorite tunes

Aug. 08, 2024 06:53 AM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Curious about which songs are fueling the Olympians competing in Paris? The Associated Press has an idea. Some of the world's top athletes from the Olympics and Paralympics have shared their favorite warmup tracks, revealing what gets them pumped before a crucial...

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...

Police investigate death of Autumn Oxley, Virginia woman featured on '16 and Pregnant'

Jul. 23, 2024 21:57 PM EDT

Authorities in Virginia are investigating the death of Autumn Oxley, who appeared on the MTV reality show “16 and Pregnant" a decade ago and died over the weekend, police say. Police said they responded to a medical emergency shortly after 3:00 p.m. Saturday in Sandston, about 9...

The son of Asia's richest man gets married in the year's most extravagant wedding

Jul. 13, 2024 13:06 PM EDT

MUMBAI, India (AP) — The youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, married his longtime girlfriend early Saturday in what many dubbed the wedding of the year, attended by global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians, highlighting the billionaire’s staggering wealth and rising...

The son of Asia’s richest man is set to marry in the year's most extravagant wedding

Jul. 12, 2024 15:07 PM EDT

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians began arriving in India’s financial capital on Friday to attend the wedding of the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, highlighting the billionaire's staggering wealth and rising clout. ...

BET Awards 2024: Usher is honored, Will Smith returns, and the election is top of mind

Jul. 01, 2024 11:51 AM EDT

Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards — even if the superstar mused it might be a bit early. The Grammy winner stayed on his feet as a parade of artists performed his hits — Childish Gambino kicked it off with “U Don’t Have to Call,” joined by...

Childish Gambino will perform at the BET Awards with Taraji P. Henson hosting. Here's what to know

Jun. 28, 2024 16:01 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2024 BET Awards are fast approaching. Last year's show celebrated 50 years of hip-hop with tributes to the genre’s earliest voices, late legends and new talent during a show packed with spectacular performances that consistently felt like a party. This year is stacking up to...

Alabama man accused of killings in 2 states enters not guilty pleas to Oklahoma murder charges

Jun. 25, 2024 09:33 AM EDT

SALLISAW, Okla. (AP) — An Alabama man accused in a string of killings in Oklahoma and Alabama has pleaded not guilty to two Oklahoma killings. The pleas were entered on behalf of Stacy Lee Drake, 50, during a Monday court appearance, KHBS-TV reported. He faces two charges of...

After Drake battle, Kendrick Lamar turns victory lap concert into LA unity celebration

Jun. 20, 2024 13:55 PM EDT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Not content with merely taking a victory lap after winning his battle against fellow rap superstar Drake, Kendrick Lamar turned his Juneteenth “Pop Out” concert at the Forum into a cathartic livestreamed celebration of Los Angeles unity. Lamar curated...