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Music from Africa rising on global charts, with help from TikTok
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When the biggest names in music gather on Sunday for the industry's top honors at the Grammy Awards, they will hand out a new trophy for best African music per...
Feb 03, 2024
Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in 'Rocky' movies, dead at 76
(Reuters) - Actor Carl Weathers, a former professional American football player who shot to stardom by playing the brash and charismatic boxer Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies, died on Thursday, his...
Feb 02, 2024
‘Argylle’ soundtrack mixes disco energy, secret Beatles song
By Hanna Rantala LONDON (Reuters) - Grammy-winning film composer Lorne Balfe says he was encouraged to step out of his comfort zone for the new spy movie "Argylle", and the result is a disco-inspired ...
Feb 02, 2024
Biden to meet Black entertainment figures in Los Angeles -Deadline Hollywood
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden plans to meet with Black entertainment industry leadership in Los Angeles on Saturday, Deadline Hollywood reported on Friday, citing a source. Biden wil...
Feb 02, 2024
Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to 'Rust' shooting charge
(Reuters) - Actor Alec Baldwin on Wednesday plead not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the 2021 on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during filming of the Wester...
Jan 31, 2024
Bob Marley biopic brings his message to new generations, son says
By Hanna Rantala LONDON (Reuters) - Bob Marley's family hopes a new biographical movie about the superstar singer, who popularised reggae with his catchy tunes and spiritual and socially conscious lyr...
Jan 30, 2024
Alec Baldwin to be arraigned on Feb. 1 on charge related to 'Rust' movie-set shooting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Actor Alec Baldwin will be arraigned on Feb. 1 in New Mexico after he was charged again with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on...
Jan 30, 2024
Chita Rivera, 'West Side Story' Broadway star, dead at 91
By Patricia Reaney NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chita Rivera, the musical theater legend and multiple Tony winner who created the role of Puerto Rican firebrand Anita on Broadway in "West Side Story" and othe...
Jan 30, 2024
Women's pop culture power takes center stage at Sunday's Grammys
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Women are poised to pile up the gold at the Grammy awards on Sunday, reflecting a rise in female representation on pop music charts and record-setting performa...
Jan 30, 2024
NFL-Swift at Super Bowl could be a game time decision
By Steve Keating (Reuters) - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is sure to be in Las Vegas for the Feb. 11 Super Bowl showdown with the San Francisco 49ers but whether his girlfriend, mega-pop ...
Jan 29, 2024
