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FireAid, a benefit for LA wildfire relief, is almost here. Here's how to watch and donate

Jan. 30, 2025 07:10 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some of the biggest names in music will come together Thursday for the FireAid benefit concert that is raising money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts. FireAid will take over two Inglewood, California, venues — the the Kia Forum starting at 6:00pm...

What is FireAid, the LA wildfire benefit concert featuring Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder and more?

Jan. 29, 2025 19:52 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Two major fires in and around Los Angeles are burning for a third week, destroying more than 14,000 structures and displacing tens of thousands. In the midst of the devastation, relief efforts continue across communities and industries — with musicians rallying to...

How the Los Angeles wildfires will transform the 2025 Grammys

Jan. 28, 2025 00:14 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammy Awards will look a little bit different this week. Each year, the Recording Academy hosts a multitude of events to welcome the music industry during Grammy week and record labels do the same. However, many institutions have canceled their plans —...

What to stream: The Weeknd album, Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, 'SNL' music and 'Babygirl'

Jan. 27, 2025 13:49 PM EST

Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell starring in the wedding comedy “You’re Cordially Invited” and The Weeknd's album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as...

Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish and Charli xcx are performing at the Grammys. Here’s what to know

Jan. 24, 2025 09:36 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2025 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help. The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles — though the...

Sting, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at FireAid benefit concert

Jan. 20, 2025 10:33 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Sting, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the performers slated to take the stage at FireAid, a benefit concert for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief. Announced last week, FireAid was originally scheduled to take place at the Intuit Dome in...

Mexico offers protection to famed singer after drug cartel death threats

Jan. 08, 2025 10:33 AM EST

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in Mexico are offering state protection to famed regional Mexican singer Natanael Cano and other artists after a drug cartel in northern Mexico publicly threatened them, prosecutors confirmed to The Associated Press. Photos of a banner threatening the...

Here's Kelce! Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce tries his hand as a late-night television show host

Jan. 04, 2025 11:00 AM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jason Kelce chatted with the Linc — yes, the concrete and steel of the Philadelphia Eagles' home stadium answered him with a pep talk — before the retired All-Pro lineman toured the city in his Eagles helmet car all while dressed in his Super Bowl parade Mummer’s...

Para Trump, es “el centro del universo”: Mar-a-Lago es un imán para quienes buscan influencia

Dec. 31, 2024 09:26 AM EST

PALM BEACH, Florida, EE.UU. (AP) — Los autos comienzan a alinearse en las primeras horas de la mañana para ser inspeccionados por agentes del Servicio Secreto bajo carpas blancas, cerca de la valla que rodea la extensa propiedad del presidente electo, Donald Trump, en el sur de Florida. ...

In Grammy spotlight, Khruangbin wants to 'let the music speak for itself'

Dec. 30, 2024 12:58 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — If you think your Spotify playlist is getting a little too long, consider the one shared by the members of Khruangbin. It's got 51 hours of songs. “I’m trying to listen to as many different things as possible before they all start to sound kind of the same,”...