Ariana Grande, Miranda Lambert, Shelton react to Grammy noms
LOS ANGELES — Reactions from some of the nominees for the 62nd Grammy Awards:
Film Review: ‘21 Bridges’ puts New York on lockdown
How excited James Brown would have been for “21 Bridges.” Take you to bridge? How about 21 of them?
In Musgraves’ Christmas special, her grandma steals the show
NEW YORK — Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves knows who the real star is in her family — her grandmother. That's why the singer put the woman she calls Nan...
Tanya Tucker ‘beyond shocked’ by Grammy nominations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The first time Tanya Tucker was nominated for a Grammy Award, it was 1972, it was for her breakout country hit, “Delta Dawn,” and s...
Jussie Smollett: Chicago prosecution was malicious
CHICAGO — Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett says his $10,000 payment after the close of a criminal case should prevent Chicago from seeking reimbu...
Q&A: Mark Ruffalo on playing the lawyer who took on DuPont
LOS ANGELES — Mark Ruffalo learned about corporate attorney Rob Bilott, who for 20 years battled DuPont to expose the harmful effects of the chemical ...
2020 Grammy Awards: List of nominees in top categories
A list of nominees in the top categories at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards, announced Wednesday by The Recording Academy.
New acts rule Grammys as Lizzo, Lil Nas, Eilish lead in noms
NEW YORK — The Grammys are screaming “Cuz I Love You” to Lizzo: The breakthrough singer-rapper scored a whopping eight nominations, including bids for...
Series of books planned, based on NYT’s “1619 Project”
NEW YORK — The New York Times’ acclaimed “1619 Project” will be the basis for a series of books, for readers of all ages.
Review: Beck shoots into the galaxy for latest trippy album
Beck, “Hyperspace” (Capitol Records)
Embattled Illinois prosecutor announces bid for reelection
CHICAGO — A prosecutor who came under harsh criticism when her office suddenly dropped charges against actor Jussie Smollett and is now the subject of...
Muted launch for Google’s game-streaming service Stadia
NEW YORK — Google’s new game-streaming service Stadia demonstrates the possibilities of gaming from the cloud, but experts say it’s hindered by a lack...
Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt reprise ‘90s hit `Mad About You’
LOS ANGELES — Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt thought long and hard about whether to do a reboot of “Mad About You,” the NBC sitcom staple of the ‘90s set ...
Pinkett Smith has a lot more to share with ‘Red Table Talk’
NEW YORK — “Red Table Talk” garnered an Emmy nomination for best talk show, but Jada Pinkett Smith doesn’t see it through that lens.
Kelly Clarkson on new music, family life and cruise ships
NEW YORK — Kelly Clarkson already has a stacked resume — singer, songwriter, talk-show host, “Voice” coach, children’s book author and mother of four....
Lady Antebellum get honest, vulnerable on new record ‘Ocean’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country vocal group Lady Antebellum know how to move people to tears with their songs and their newest record feels as vulnerable a...
Lawsuits by Michael Jackson accusers likely to be restored
LOS ANGELES — A California appeals court appeared strongly inclined Monday to give new life to lawsuits filed by two men who accuse Michael Jackson of...
‘Frozen 2’ aiming to build on the power of the original
LOS ANGELES — When Idina Menzel first started performing “Let It Go” live in concerts, she thought the lyrics and soaring vocals would empower all tho...
Chang says his new Netflix show honors Bourdain
LOS ANGELES — With its food-travel fusion and trips to parts unknown, “Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner” host David Chang says he understands why critics...
Chrissy Teigen, Kim Raver and more cheer ‘Sesame Street’
NEW YORK — You can never be too old for "Sesame Street." The beloved children's series premiered 50 years ago this month and is still a favorite among...
Don’t overlook splashy coffee table books as holiday gifts
NEW YORK — Art, architecture, music or travel: Coffee table books can fill just the right gift niche, especially when the cost would be budget-busting...
Review: ‘Frozen 2’ soundtrack struggles in shadow of first
Various artists, “Frozen 2” (Walt Disney Records)
Baltimore museum to acquire only works by women in 2020
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Museum of Art will add only artwork created by women to its permanent collection in 2020.
Australian actor McLachlan faces court on assault charges
SYDNEY — A prosecutor told an Australian court that actor Craig McLachlan kissed an actress’s neck, stomach and buttocks more than 20 times during a s...
‘Ford v Ferrari’ speeds to No. 1; ‘Charlie’s Angels’ fizzles
NEW YORK — “Ford v Ferrari” left its competition in the rearview mirror, racing to an estimated $31 million debut at the box office in a No. 1 finish ...
Terry O’Neill, whose images captured ’60s London, dies at 81
LONDON — British photographer Terry O’Neill, whose images captured London’s Swinging ‘60s and who created iconic portraits of Elton John, Brigitte Bar...
UK media: Prince Andrew’s sex claims rebuttal a PR disaster
LONDON — British media on Sunday slammed Prince Andrew’s effort to rebut claims that he had sex with a teenager who says she was trafficked by Jeffrey...
Ex-ambassador’s testimony shines light on conservative media
NEW YORK — Former Ukrainian Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch’s impeachment testimony on Friday spotlighted the role of conservative media in her downfall ...
Noseda, in his prime, lifting National Symphony Orchestra
NEW YORK — After a piano rehearsal, two orchestra sessions and one concert performance together, soprano Christine Goerke gushed with praise for Giana...
‘Queen & Slim’ soundtrack a perfect mix of new and old songs
Various artists, “Queen & Slim: The Soundtrack” (Motown)