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Oft-billed as a pop star, Grammy winner Alessia Cara wants more out of music

TORONTO — Alessia Cara simply wanted to experience a bit of normalcy. It didn't seem like much to ask for as the pop singer-songwriter approached her mid-20s, feeling that her personal growth had stalled a bit.

Feb 26, 2025 11:41 AM Read more >

Make your Oscars predictions - and see how they compare to our film experts'

The Associated Press' film writers have made their Oscars predictions in every category, ahead of Sunday's ceremony. Now it's time to make your own picks, and see how they stack up.

Feb 26, 2025 10:05 AM Read more >

Paul McCartney's next book, 'Wings,' is a look back at the group he formed after the Beatles

NEW YORK (AP) — Paul McCartney 's next book, coming out this fall, is a reminder that the Beatles were not his only band.

Feb 26, 2025 9:57 AM Read more >

Drake cancels dates on Australia, New Zealand tour due to 'scheduling conflict'

TORONTO — Drake is backing out of his final four Australia and New Zealand concert dates due to a "scheduling conflict.

Feb 26, 2025 9:53 AM Read more >

The White House says it 'will determine' which news outlets cover Trump, rotating traditional ones

The White House said Tuesday that its officials “will determine” which news outlets can regularly cover President Donald Trump up close — a sharp break from a century of tradition in which a pool of independently chosen news organizations go where th

Feb 26, 2025 9:47 AM Read more >

Not known for political coverage, Wired takes a leading role in tracking Elon Musk's team

NEW YORK (AP) — Shortly after becoming Wired's global editorial director in 2023, Katie Drummond acted on an early-morning idea.

Feb 26, 2025 8:06 AM Read more >

Orlando museum and late ex-director's estate drop lawsuits over forged Basquiat artworks

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Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeover

NEW YORK (AP) — Award-winning singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens has become the latest artist to call off an appearance at the Kennedy Center, which has been in upheaval since President Donald Trump forced out the center's leadership and was elected ch

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Meet the musician who taught Timothée Chalamet to play guitar like Bob Dylan

NEW YORK (AP) — He's not a movie buff, so New York musician Larry Saltzman doesn't always watch the Oscars. This year, however, he's got a rooting interest.

Feb 26, 2025 7:25 AM Read more >

Harissa brings complex chili heat to this meaty Libyan soup during Ramadan

On any given evening during the month of Ramadan, a soup similar to this graces many Libyan tables.

Feb 26, 2025 7:03 AM Read more >