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New initiative promotes diversity across sectors in Italy

MILAN (AP) — The founder of the Afro Fashion Association in Italy on Thursday said she is launching awards recognizing the achievements of minorities in Italian society, to promote greater diversity and inclusion.
The Weeknd receives Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award

The Weeknd receives Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award

TORONTO — Pop superstar The Weekndis being recognized for his support of charitable causes with an award from the Slaight Family Foundation. The Toronto native is the recipient of this year's Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award.
Trevor Noah goes for a threepeat of Grammy Award hosting

Trevor Noah goes for a threepeat of Grammy Award hosting

NEW YORK (AP) — Unemployment didn't last long for Trevor Noah — he's hosting the Grammy Awards in early 2023. The comedian who recently left his post as host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central has been asked to be master of ceremonies on Feb.
2022 Notebook: The slap heard (and seen) around the world

2022 Notebook: The slap heard (and seen) around the world

THE BACKGROUND: Was it real? Or staged? Very real, it turned out.
Harry, Meghan vent grievances in final Netflix episodes

Harry, Meghan vent grievances in final Netflix episodes

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, vent their grievances against the British monarchy in the second half of their Netflix documentary series released Thursday, which includes Harry describing how his older brother shouted at him during
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, 'Ellen' show's dancing DJ, dies at 40

Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, 'Ellen' show's dancing DJ, dies at 40

Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the longtime and beloved dancing DJ on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and a former contestant on “So You Think You Can Dance,” has died at the age of 40.
Mexican president asks Bad Bunny to play free concert

Mexican president asks Bad Bunny to play free concert

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president made a public request Wednesday to Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny to play a free concert in Mexico City, to make up for a fake ticket scandal that left thousands frustrated outside his sold-out appearance
Rapper Gunna pleads guilty in racketeering case in Atlanta

Rapper Gunna pleads guilty in racketeering case in Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — Rapper Gunna, who was arrested earlier this year along with fellow rapper Young Thug and more than two dozen other people, on Wednesday pleaded guilty in Atlanta to a racketeering conspiracy charge, according to a statement released by
Jesuits admit artist excommunicated before new abuse claims

Jesuits admit artist excommunicated before new abuse claims

ROME (AP) — The head of Pope Francis’ Jesuit religious order admitted Wednesday that a famous Jesuit priest had been convicted of one of the most serious crimes in the Catholic Church some two years before the Vatican decided to shelve another case a
$3M deal reached over police shooting of Pharrell’s cousin

$3M deal reached over police shooting of Pharrell’s cousin

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — The city of Virginia Beach will pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit from the family of a Black man who was shot by police during a chaotic night of violence on the city’s oceanfront last year .
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