Pop culture in 2010s marked gains in diversity, inclusion
JOCELYN NOVECK
AP National Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — When the family-friendly Hallmark Channel recently pulled, under pressure from a conservative group, a set of...
Lizzo named The Associated Press’ Entertainer of the Year
The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Breakthrough singer-rapper Lizzo has been named Entertainer of the Year by The Associated Press.
Voted by entertainment staffers of...
AP’s top songs of 2019: Jhene Aiko, Sam Smith, Normani
MESFIN FEKADU
AP Music Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The top 10 songs of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu.
1. Jhené Aiko,...
Rod Stewart: Rocker turned model railroad builder
GREGORY KATZ
Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — Rod Stewart, known for decades as a consummate crooner, rocker, fashion plate and tongue-in-cheek sex symbol, is adding...
New acts rule Grammys as Lizzo, Lil Nas, Eilish lead in noms
MESFIN FEKADU
AP Music Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The Grammys are screaming "Cuz I Love You" to Lizzo: The breakthrough singer-rapper scored a whopping...
People magazine names John Legend as 2019 Sexiest Man Alive
JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
AP Entertainment Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — R&B crooner John Legend has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine.
The Grammy-winning...
‘Goodness and humor’ celebrated as ‘Sesame Street’ turns 50
MARK KENNEDY
AP Entertainment Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Fifty years ago, beloved entertainer Carol Burnett appeared on the very first broadcast of a quirky...
Olivia Newton-John’s final ‘Grease’ ensemble fetches $405K
BEVERLY HILLS (AP) — Two collectors said you're the one that I want to Olivia Newton-John's iconic "Grease" leather jacket and skintight pants at...
Grammys to honor Dr. Dre for trailblazing production work
MESFIN FEKADU
AP Music Writer
Dr. Dre, who has produced hits for Eminem, Tupac, Snoop Dogg and more, will be honored by the Recording Academy...
‘Friday’ actor-comedian John Witherspoon dies at 77
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube's father in the "Friday" films, has died. He was 77.
Witherspoon's family issued...