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Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX'

Nov. 23, 2024 11:37 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present Friday with the surprise drop of a new album. The Grammy winner's 12-track “GNX” is his first release since 2022's “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” and his sixth studio album overall. It...

Music Review: Kendrick Lamar's pride, anger and confidence drive 'GNX'

Nov. 23, 2024 11:35 AM EST

With his surprise-dropped “GNX,” Kendrick Lamar roars from zero to 60 faster than a turbocharged ’87 Buick, faster than you can shout “Mustaaaaard.” And waaaaay faster than you can decode the dense biblical centerpiece “Reincarnated.” Keeping the same energy of his...

Drake beat Miami 80-69 for its first victory against an ACC team since 2017

Nov. 21, 2024 14:34 PM EST

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Bennett Stirtz scored 21 points, Daniel Abreu had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Drake beat Miami 80-69 on Thursday to begin the Charleston Classic. It was Drake’s first victory against an ACC opponent since topping Wake Forest 77-74 in its second game of...

Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy noms, becoming the most nominated artist in the show’s history

Nov. 08, 2024 21:15 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Welcome toBeyoncé country. When it comes to the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, “Cowboy Carter” rules the nation. She leads the nods with 11, bringing her career total to 99 nominations. That makes her the most nominated artist in Grammy history. “Cowboy...

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 10-16

Nov. 04, 2024 10:37 AM EST

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 10-16: Nov. 10: Blues singer Bobby Rush is 90. Actor Albert Hall (“Ally McBeal,” ″Beloved”) is 87. Country singer Donna Fargo is 83. Lyricist Tim Rice is 80. Actor Jack Scalia is 74. Director Roland Emmerich (“The Patriot,”...

Rapper Young Thug is a free man. Here are things to know about his plea.

Nov. 01, 2024 15:57 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Rapper Young Thug is a free man after pleading guilty to gang, drug and gun charges. About 2 ½ years after he was arrested on the charges in a sprawling gang and racketeering indictment, Young Thug was released from custody Thursday evening. It was a remarkable...

Coldplay teaming with Barcelona for next clasico against Real Madrid

Oct. 17, 2024 05:51 AM EDT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona soccer team will wear special edition shirts with a logo of pop rock band Coldplay on their fronts for the upcoming clasico against Real Madrid. Hansi Flick’s team will wear the shirts when it visits Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Oct. 26....

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 20-26

Oct. 15, 2024 08:46 AM EDT

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 20-26: Oct. 20: Rockabilly singer Wanda Jackson is 87. Actor-turned-nun Dolores Hart (“Where the Boys Are,” “King Creole”) is 86. Actor William Russ (“Boy Meets World,” “Wiseguy”) is 74. Actor-director Melanie Mayron...

Drake Hogestyn, 'Days of Our Lives' star, dies at 70

Sep. 30, 2024 17:10 PM EDT

Drake Hogestyn, the “Days of Our Lives” star who appeared on the show for 38 years, died Saturday, his family confirmed. He was 70. The actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and his family said in a statement that Hogestyn died after “putting up an unbelievable fight”...