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Brian May: Knighthood comes with 'a little bit more clout'

Brian May: Knighthood comes with 'a little bit more clout'

LONDON (AP) — Queen guitarist Brian May is now a “Sir.” May, who also has a doctorate in astrophysics and is an animal welfare advocate, received a knighthood Friday as part of the U.K.'s annual New Year's Honors list.
'The Older Brother I Never Had': Gordon Lightfoot, others remember Ian Tyson

'The Older Brother I Never Had': Gordon Lightfoot, others remember Ian Tyson

TORONTO — Gordon Lightfoot says late country-folk singer Ian Tyson was a friend, mentor and one of the reasons he found early success in the music business. "He was like the older brother I never had," Lightfoot said by phone from his home on Friday.
Divisive social media star Andrew Tate detained in Romania

Divisive social media star Andrew Tate detained in Romania

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Andrew Tate, a divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer, was detained in Romania on charges of human trafficking and rape, an official said Friday.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Ark.; Rep.-elect Maxwell Frost, D-Fla. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis.; Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen.

Woman sues Steven Tyler, alleging child sex assault in 1970s

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who has previously said Steven Tyler had an illicit sexual relationship with her when she was a teenager is now suing the Aerosmith frontman for sexual assault, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distres
At top of opera, Yoncheva worries about classical music

At top of opera, Yoncheva worries about classical music

NEW YORK (AP) — Sonya Yoncheva, a soprano at the top of her profession, worries about classical music. “My son, if I ask him, he always says, ‘I want to be like Ronaldo.
2023 public domain debuts include last Sherlock Holmes work

2023 public domain debuts include last Sherlock Holmes work

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sherlock Holmes is finally free to the American public in 2023.
Vivienne Westwood, influential fashion maverick, dies at 81

Vivienne Westwood, influential fashion maverick, dies at 81

LONDON (AP) — Vivienne Westwood, an influential fashion maverick who played a key role in the punk movement, died Thursday at age 81. Westwood's eponymous fashion house announced her death on social media platforms, saying she died peacefully.
Another Canadian joins growing trend of 'Jeopardy' super-champions

Another Canadian joins growing trend of 'Jeopardy' super-champions

TORONTO — It's not your imagination: "Jeopardy" streaks are getting longer.
Isozaki, Pritzker-winning Japanese architect, dies at 91

Isozaki, Pritzker-winning Japanese architect, dies at 91

TOKYO (AP) — Arata Isozaki, a Pritzker-winning Japanese architect known as a post-modern giant who blended culture and history of the East and the West in his designs, has died of old age. He was 91.
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