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Music Review: Jon Batiste opts for chill vibe on stripped-down album, 'Big Money'

Music Review: Jon Batiste opts for chill vibe on stripped-down album, 'Big Money'

On “Big Money,” Super Bowl-sized singer Jon Batiste opts for a surprisingly intimate sound. The just over 32-minute, nine-song set will be released Friday, and it’s not nearly as loud as the New Orleans' jazzman's eye-popping wardrobe.
Aubrey Plaza describes grief over husband Jeff Baena's death, likens it to an 'ocean of awfulness'

Aubrey Plaza describes grief over husband Jeff Baena's death, likens it to an 'ocean of awfulness'

Aubrey Plaza has described her grief over husband Jeff Baena’s death, likening it to “a giant ocean of awfulness.
Canada's theatre award, the Siminovitch Prize, increased to $100,000

Canada's theatre award, the Siminovitch Prize, increased to $100,000

TORONTO — A big theatre prize for mid-career artists is getting even bigger. Organizers of the Siminovitch Prize say the main award is now $100,000 – up from $75,000 – and that the prize for each of the three finalists will double to $10,000.
Eurovision, the world's largest live music event, will take place in Vienna next year

Eurovision, the world's largest live music event, will take place in Vienna next year

VIENNA (AP) — The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place in Vienna. Austria's public broadcaster ORF, which will organize the world's largest live music event, announced the location Wednesday morning.
In Kenya's capital, a new Rastafari temple shows the movement's endurance

In Kenya's capital, a new Rastafari temple shows the movement's endurance

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At a recent opening of the newest Rastafari place of worship just outside Kenya’s capital , some of the faithful gathered to sing rhythmic songs, read Scripture and exchange teachings on the appropriate way to live.
Is this thing on? Accidental authenticity of Trump's hot mic moment is latest in a long global list

Is this thing on? Accidental authenticity of Trump's hot mic moment is latest in a long global list

LONDON (AP) — Behold the power of the humble hot mic.
Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit

Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawsuit filed by families of the Uvalde school shooting victims alleging Instagram allowed gun manufacturers to promote firearms to minors should be thrown out, lawyers for Meta, Instagram's parent company, argued Tuesday.
Singer Tamar Braxton says she 'almost died' in weekend accident

Singer Tamar Braxton says she 'almost died' in weekend accident

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer, actor and reality TV star Tamar Braxton said Tuesday that she “almost died” in a weekend accident that she doesn't remember.
Hurricane Erin's massive waves threaten to isolate North Carolina's Outer Banks

Hurricane Erin's massive waves threaten to isolate North Carolina's Outer Banks

There's a popular T-shirt on Hatteras Island along the North Carolina Outer Banks that says: “One road on.
Moving to a new home or school can stress kids out. How to make it more manageable

Moving to a new home or school can stress kids out. How to make it more manageable

NEW YORK (AP) — Summer can be a time of big transitions for kids. It's often the season for moving to a new home or preparing for a different school. And that brings worry and stress . Parents and families can help make things feel more manageable.
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