Vinyl records surge during pandemic, keeping sales spinning
PORTLAND, Maine — Vinyl record sales surged during the pandemic as music lovers fattened their collections, and audio cassettes began a comeback as well,...
Music fans flock to Albania’s beach festival despite virus
RANA E HEDHUN, Albania — The Albanian beach site had everything in one place: pine trees, sand, sea, nearby mountains and days of nonstop...
Snoop Dogg to join Def Jam label as strategic consultant
NEW YORK — Snoop Dogg is getting ready to bark out orders at Def Jam Recordings — he's joining the label as an executive...
New this week: ‘In the Heights,’ ‘Loki’ and ‘Infinite”
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
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Copeland, Ingram among winners of Blues Music Awards
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Singer Shemekia Copeland and guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram are among this year's top winners at the Blues Music Awards.
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Walker, Castilla, Sabathia to play in All-Star softball game
DENVER — Former Colorado Rockies sluggers Larry Walker and Vinny Castilla will play in the All-Star celebrity softball game following the Futures Game at...
A journey back through the Kardashians as their TV show ends
NEW YORK — It's almost time for all those famous Kardashians to shuffle off to Hulu and new projects as their 20-season reality TV...
Jazz fest returns after pandemic cancellation last year
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival is back with live music in Vermont's largest city after being cancelled last year amid the...
Finn’s Mac experience leads to reconstituted Crowded House
NEW YORK — Touring as a member of Fleetwood Mac in 2018-19 made Neil Finn appreciate the memorable band in his own history.
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Chloe x Halle, H.E.R part of Apple Music Juneteenth playlist
NEW YORK — Artists including Chloe x Halle, Black Thought of the Roots and H.E.R. have recorded songs honoring Juneteenth for Apple Music.
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