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List of Grammy Award winners so far
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A list of winners so far in top categories at the 61th annual Grammy Awards. Best rap album: “Igor,” Tyler, The Creator Best comedy album: “Sticks & Stones,” Dave Chappelle Best country duo/group performance: “Speechless,” Dan + Shay Best...
Music stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant at Grammys award show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — From the red carpet to the main stage, sadness loomed over music’s biggest night Sunday at the arena in downtown Los Angeles where Kobe Bryant played for 20 years for the city's NBA team. Bryant's death in a helicopter crash earlier in the day was acknowledged in the opening...
Reaction to the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant
Reaction from the basketball world and beyond on the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash on Sunday: “Words can't describe the pain I am feeling. I loved Kobe — he was like a little brother to me. We used to talk often, and I will...
The Latest: Mavericks pay tribute to Bryant by retiring 24
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant (all times local): 6 p.m. The Dallas Mavericks are paying tribute to Kobe Bryant by permanently retiring his number 24. “Kobe’s legacy transcends basketball, and our organization has decided that the number 24...
List of notable people killed in helicopter crashes
Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among the nine people killed Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Here is a list of some other notable people who have died in helicopter accidents. Aug. 1, 1977 — Francis Gary Powers, a pilot whose U-2 spy plane was...
Music mainstays and newcomers speak out on Grammy inclusion
NEW YORK (AP) — Drama over fairness and inclusion at the Grammy Awards carried over to music's big night Sunday as newcomers and mainstays in the industry supported Sean “Diddy” Combs and his powerful speech putting the Recording Academy on a clock to fix the nomination process when it comes...
The Latest: Lizzo wins third Grammy after opening telecast
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on the Grammy Awards, being presented Sunday at Los Angeles' Staples Center (all times local): 5:45 p.m. Lizzo has won the Grammy for best pop solo performance for “Truth Hurts” in what is already shaping up to be a big night for the R&B singer-songwriter. ...
Grammy Awards honor Kobe Bryant with touching performance
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2020 Grammy Awards kicked off in tribute to basketball icon Kobe Bryant, who died hours before the show, with a touching, emotional performance led by host Alicia Keys. Keys was joined by Boyz II Men on Sunday to sing an a capella version of “It’s So Hard to Say...
Simmons doc, sans Oprah, receives huge ovation at Sundance
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Without Oprah or Apple, the Russell Simmons documentary “On the Record” went ahead with its premiere Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival, where the women who came forward with sexual assault allegations against the hip-hop mogul received one of the festival's most...
Diddy calls out Grammys and demands change in fiery speech
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs called out the Grammy Awards for dissing rap and R&B stars in its major categories in a blazing speech that earned him a standing ovation from Beyoncé, Jay-Z and several other music industry players. At the end of his 50-minute speech...
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