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Marc Anthony pays tribute to salsa at the Latin Grammys, a 25th anniversary party
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on November 14th, 2024
In a night stacked with performances, a tribute to salsa stood out: Marc Anthony and La India powerfully dueted “Vivir Lo Nuestro,” a vivacious set jumpstarted by “De Mà Enamórate,”as performed by Tito Nieves and Christian Alicea. Make no mistake: the 2024 Latin Grammy Awards brought the fun on its 25th anniversary, and from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: Taylor Swift embraces Canadian fans after kicking off Toronto tour dates
By The Canadian Press on November 14th, 2024
TORONTO – Pop superstar Taylor Swift kicked off the first of six shows in Toronto with fans cheering her entrance. The singer brings her record-breaking tour for a Canadian leg that hits Rogers Centre over 10 days. Here’s the latest: FOLKLORE BELONGS IN CANADA While leaping into the “Folklore” era, Swift suggested that the rustic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jon Bon Jovi celebrates Carlos Vives at the 2024 Latin Grammys, a 25th anniversary party
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on November 14th, 2024
“Si Si Si”! It’s the song that Carlos Vives opened the 2024 Latin Grammy Awards with in his medley, and a perfect distillation of the spirit of the night. There’s a lot to say “yes” to – especially when he was joined by fellow Colombian musicians Juanes, Sebastián Yatra and Camilo. He was honored as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We are so back!’: Taylor Swift thanks Canadian fans as she kicks off Toronto run
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on November 14th, 2024
TORONTO – Taylor Swift opened her first night at Toronto’s Rogers Centre with a bang as The Eras Tour kicked off in the city after more than a year of anticipation. Swift opened the show with “Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Kid” and “Cruel Summer” before pausing to take in the enthusiasm radiating from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: Taylor Swift kicks off Canadian leg of tour
By The Canadian Press on November 14th, 2024
TORONTO – Pop superstar Taylor Swift kicked off the first of six shows in Toronto with fans cheering her entrance. The singer brings her record-breaking tour for a Canadian leg that hits Rogers Centre over 10 days. The visit has sparked myriad side events including several fan-focused parties and tourism promotions. It also has the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Vives, Joe Jonas and Ela Tauber bring the heat to the 2024 Latin Grammys
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on November 14th, 2024
“Si Si Si”! It’s the song that Carlos Vives opened the 2024 Latin Grammy Awards with in his medley, and a perfect distillation of the spirit of the night. There’s a lot to say “yes” to – especially when he was joined by fellow Colombian musicians Juanes, Sebastián Yatra and Camilo. He was honored as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shel Talmy, produced hits by The Who, The Kinks and other 1960s British bands, dead at 87
By The Associated Press on November 14th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Shel Talmy, a Chicago-born music producer and arranger who worked on such British punk classics as The Who’s “My Generation” and The Kinks’ “You Really Got Me,” helped oversee hits by Manfred Mann and the duo Chad & Jeremy and was an early backer of David Bowie, has died. He was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shel Tamly, produced hits by The Who, The Kinks and other 1960s British bands, dead at 87
By The Associated Press on November 14th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Shel Talmy, a Chicago-born music producer and arranger who worked on such British punk classics as The Who’s “My Generation” and The Kinks’ “You Really Got Me,” helped oversee hits by Manfred Mann and the duo Chad & Jeremy and was an early backer of David Bowie, has died. He was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘A big family’: Glitter-adorned Taylor Swift fans welcome Canadian leg of Eras Tour
By Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press on November 14th, 2024
TORONTO – The long-awaited Canadian arrival of Taylor Swift came with glitter, velvet and buckets of beads – and that was just among the superfans who gathered all day outside the concert venue to proclaim their devotion to the pop megastar. Giddy fans decked out in themed outfits transformed the grounds of the Rogers Centre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge in Alex Jones’ bankruptcy orders hearing over Infowars sale to The Onion
By Dave Collins, The Associated Press on November 14th, 2024
A federal bankruptcy judge in Texas on Thursday ordered a hearing into how the satirical news publication The Onion won the bidding for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars, after Jones and his lawyers raised questions about how a bankruptcy auction was conducted. Lawyers for Jones and a company affiliated with Infowars that submitted a $3.5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fighting conspiracy theories with comedy? That’s what the Onion hopes after its purchase of Infowars
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on November 14th, 2024
Headlines from the satirical website the Onion on Thursday: “New Dating Site Suggests People You Already Know But Thought You Were Too Good For.” “Trump Boys Have Slap Fight Over Who Gets to Run Foreign Policy Meetings.” “Here’s Why I Decided to Buy Infowars.” Only one has the ring of truth. Sort of. The bylined ... Read More »
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