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Artist Jasleen Kaur wins Turner Prize for work exploring her Scottish Sikh identity
LONDON (AP) — An artist whose work exploring her Scottish Sikh identity includes a vintage…
Eminem’s mother Debbie Nelson, whose rocky relationship fueled the rapper’s lyrics, dies at age 69
Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem whose rocky relationship with her son was known…
Eminem’s mother Debbie Nelson, whose rocky relationship fueled the rapper’s lyrics, dies at age 69
Debbie Nelson, the single mother of rapper Eminem whose rocky relationship with her son was…
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere – or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts…
Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — For the artistic and cultural elites of Senegal, the monthlong Dakar…
A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell
DALLAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among…
Swift superfans descend on Vancouver for end of Eras Tour. What drives the devotion?
VANCOUVER — Heather Roy says that when she and her 12-year-old daughter Harper attend Taylor…
Vancouver is abuzz with Taylor Swift-related events for the upcoming Eras Tour
VANCOUVER — No tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Vancouver? Sad about the absence…
A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell
DALLAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among…
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, and Taylor Swift is once again the platform’s most-streamed artist
NEW YORK (AP) — ‘Tis the season to unpack Spotify Wrapped. And it should come…
How an Irish YouTuber turned a niche following into millions for charities with holiday livestreams
NEW YORK (AP) — Seán McLoughlin wears a lot of hats: YouTuber. Voice actor. Coffee…
Home Depot looks to build on 2026 FIFA World Cup audience in Canada, U.S. and Mexico
The FIFA World Cup is more than a soccer showcase. It’s big business with the…
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere – or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts…
The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two…
The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers
As much as theaters are humming right now, with “Wicked” and “Moana 2″ bringing moviegoers…
From Bach to Beyonce, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of color
ANAHEIM, California (AP) — For over two years, Ebonie Vazquez searched to find a mentor…
‘Anora,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ lead Spirit Award nominations
“Anora,” Sean Baker’s odyssey of a New York stripper, and Jane Schoenbrun’s psychological horror “I…
Justice Minister Arif Virani says controversial online harms bill to be split in two
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Arif Virani said the Liberal government will split up its contentious…
‘Anora,’ ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ lead Spirit Award nominations
“Anora,” Sean Baker’s odyssey of a New York stripper, and Jane Schoenbrun’s psychological horror “I…
Lauren Mayberry steps out of the band Chvrches for a solo album that shows her influences
NEW YORK (AP) — The birth of Lauren Mayberry as a solo artist should be…
‘The Sticky’ taps real-life maple syrup heist for series about unseen side of Quebec
TORONTO — Toronto-born actor Chris Diamantopoulos says he always seeks projects that are shot and…
From ‘Love Actually’ to ‘Black Doves’ with Ben Whishaw, Keira Knightley has your Christmas covered
Keira Knightley starred in one of the most popular Christmas films of the 21st century,…
The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two…
The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers
As much as theaters are humming right now, with “Wicked” and “Moana 2″ bringing moviegoers…