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Britain's Parliament honors Elton John for his work fighting HIV in the UK and beyond

Britain's Parliament honors Elton John for his work fighting HIV in the UK and beyond

LONDON (AP) — Elton John has addressed Britain's Parliament at an event honoring his dedication to fighting HIV in the U.K. and beyond.
Mandatory CanCon contribution could prompt investment cuts, Spotify tells CRTC

Mandatory CanCon contribution could prompt investment cuts, Spotify tells CRTC

Audio streaming platform Spotify says that requiring it to make a contribution aimed at supporting Canadian content could force the company to cut its existing investments in order to maintain its financial viability.
Actor Jonathan Majors appears in court as jury selection begins in New York assault trial

Actor Jonathan Majors appears in court as jury selection begins in New York assault trial

NEW YORK (AP) — The actor Jonathan Majors appeared in court in New York on Wednesday for the start of jury selection in a trial in which he is accused of injuring his then-girlfriend during an argument last spring.
Taylor Swift is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023, ending Bad Bunny's 3-year reign

Taylor Swift is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023, ending Bad Bunny's 3-year reign

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s her, hi — Taylor Swift is Spotify’s 2023 most-played artist. According to Spotify Wrapped, Swift was 2023's most-streamed artist globally, raking in more than 26.1 billion streams since January 1.
Italian migration odyssey 'Io Capitano' hopes to connect with viewers regardless of politics

Italian migration odyssey 'Io Capitano' hopes to connect with viewers regardless of politics

MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — Italian director Matteo Garrone hopes that the way his film “Io Capitano” frames the journey taken by Senegalese teenagers to Europe as an adventure, albeit a harrowing one, will make it more compelling to audiences regardle
UK's Sunak ramps up criticism of Greek leader in Parthenon Marbles spat

UK's Sunak ramps up criticism of Greek leader in Parthenon Marbles spat

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak escalated his war of words with the leader of Greece on Wednesday, accusing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of trying to “grandstand” over the disputed Parthenon Marbles and breaking a promise to th
Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music's 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, SZA also lead streaming lists

Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music's 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, SZA also lead streaming lists

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Country singer Morgan Wallen ’s “Last Night” topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2023 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.
R&B singer Kiana Ledé is taking back control of her music and her life

R&B singer Kiana Ledé is taking back control of her music and her life

NEW YORK (AP) — Kiana Ledé is one of R&B’s brightest rising stars but that doesn’t mean she always embraces the compliment.
'A unifier': Fans and band pay tribute to Les Cowboys Fringants singer Karl Tremblay

'A unifier': Fans and band pay tribute to Les Cowboys Fringants singer Karl Tremblay

MONTREAL — There was an outpouring of sadness, tears and love at Montreal's Bell Centre on Tuesday as thousands of music fans joined the remaining members of beloved folk-rock band Les Cowboys Fringants in paying tribute to lead singer Karl Tremblay.
Book on tribalism in the modern world wins Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

Book on tribalism in the modern world wins Balsillie Prize for Public Policy

TORONTO — Anthropologist David R. Samson has won the Balsillie Prize for Public Policy for his book about how tribalism can be harnessed for good and ill.
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