Tag: Music
New this week: ‘Zola,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ and a Felicity Jones film
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
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Music Review: David Crosby taps talented friends ‘For Free’
“For Free,” by David Crosby (BMG)
David Crosby gets by with...
3 dead near Michigan country music festival were school pals
BROOKLYN, Mich. — Three young men who likely died from carbon monoxide exposure while camping near a country music festival in Michigan were pals...
Japanese composer for Tokyo Olympics apologizes for abuse
TOKYO — Keigo Oyamada, a Japanese composer whose music is part of the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, has apologized for bullying a classmate during...
Biz Markie, known for classic rap song ‘Just a Friend,’ dies
LOS ANGELES — Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” has died....
At Cannes, amfAR gala returns in movie star style
ANTIBES, France — Sharon Stone hosted and Alicia Keys gave a dazzling performance as the lavish amfAR gala that raises money for AIDS research...
Pump it up! Costello preps Spanish ‘This Year’s Model’
NEW YORK — Elvis Costello is re-releasing his classic “This Year's Model” album — but this year's version erases his vocals and replaces him...
Not rotten: Ex-Sex Pistol defends TV show in row with singer
LONDON — Former Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones said Friday that he dislikes former bandmate John Lydon and hasn’t spoken to him since 2008...
Gente de Zona on Cuba: “It is the people who are marching”
MEXICO CITY — The slogan “¡Patria y vida!” — “Homeland and life!” — is heard loudly during the demonstrations in Cuba. It is a...
Anarchy in UK court? Ex-Sex Pistols sue singer Johnny Rotten
LONDON — Two former members of the Sex Pistols are suing singer Johnny Rotten for the right to use the band’s songs in an...