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Today in History: November 18, more than 900 die at Jonestown

Nov. 18, 2024 00:01 AM EST

Today is Monday, Nov. 18, the 323rd day of 2024. There are 43 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 18, 1978, U.S. Rep. Leo J. Ryan of California and four others were killed on an airstrip in Jonestown, Guyana, by members of the Peoples Temple; the...

Music Review: Gwen Stefani's 'Bouquet' is a romantic return to mellow rock — with an ageless voice

Nov. 15, 2024 11:56 AM EST

Words and phrases like “nostalgia” or “back to her roots” come to mind when listening to Gwen Stefani’s fifth studio album, “Bouquet” — and it is in no way negative. Across 10-tracks, the powerhouse singer leans into the mellow rock of her youth — think Hall &...

Jeff Beck was one of rock's greatest guitarists. Now his instruments are up for auction

Nov. 15, 2024 10:48 AM EST

LONDON (AP) — Musicians, collectors and fans have a chance to own a guitar god’s tools of the trade — instruments owned by the late Jeff Beck are going up for auction. Christie’s announced Friday it will sell more than 130 items, including 90 guitars, from the collection of...

Taylor Swift wins big and Rita Ora pays tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAs

Nov. 10, 2024 23:11 PM EST

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Taylor Swift came out on top at the 2024 MTV EMAs on Sunday, walking away with best artist, best U.S. act, best live act and best video for “Fortnight” (featuring Post Malone). Swift, who is finishing up her Eras tour on the other side of the...

Music Review: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis combine for thrilling 'Warriors' album

Oct. 18, 2024 10:02 AM EDT

The perilous journey home — it's a tale as old as "The Iliad." Now it's a dynamic concept album starring hip-hop legends, Broadway belters and, of all things, the New York subway system. “Warriors,” built on the 1979 cult classic movie, is an inventive song cycle by...

After years of finding the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame cold as ice, Foreigner now knows what love is

Oct. 08, 2024 10:56 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — This month, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame rectifies a wrong that many rock fans will celebrate with their lighters up in the air — the band Foreigner will finally be welcomed in. The English-American rockers — with hits like “Cold as Ice,” “Hot...

Linkin Park reunite 7 years after Chester Bennington's death, with new music

Sep. 05, 2024 19:08 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Linkin Park is back with a new lineup and debuting their first new music since the 2017 death of lead singer Chester Bennington. On Thursday, the band kicked off a livestream showcasing new singer Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain, who will join returning...

Today in History: August 27, catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa

Aug. 27, 2024 00:01 AM EDT

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 27, the 240th day of 2024. There are 126 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 27, 1883, the island volcano Krakatoa erupted with a series of cataclysmic explosions. The explosions (which could be heard 3,000 miles away) and...