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Rapper Rod Wave faces more than a dozen charges, some involving a gun, in Georgia
By Canadian Press on May 21st, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The rapper known as Rod Wave faces more than a dozen charges, some involving a gun, after he turned himself in to sheriff’s officials in Georgia on Tuesday. Wave, whose real name is Rodarius Green, voluntarily surrendered to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office on warrants stemming from an April 21 police call ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George Wendt a ‘humble, quiet guy’ whose post-‘Cheers’ days brought him to Canada
By Canadian Press on May 21st, 2025
TORONTO — George Wendt endeared himself to TV audiences as the beer-loving Norm Peterson on the 1980s sitcom “Cheers,” but in real life, it was his “humble, quiet guy” persona that seemed to connect with locals on his visits to Canada. After his celebrated run on the TV smash, the late Chicago-born actor racked up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UK court frees singer Chris Brown freed on $6.7 million bail in assault case
By Canadian Press on May 21st, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown was released on 5 million-pound ($6.7 million) bail Wednesday while facing allegations he beat and seriously injured a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. The decision by a London judge to grant bail will allow Brown to launch a world tour next month ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments
By Canadian Press on May 21st, 2025
There’s no retreat or surrender from Bruce Springsteen — or from President Donald Trump, for that matter. The rock star released a digital EP on Wednesday with four songs recorded live in Manchester, England last week, along with two of his addresses to the audience that attacked Trump’s “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration.” The Boss ... Read More »
1 responseNatalie Portman and John Krasinski embark on a globe-trotting adventure in ‘Fountain of Youth’
By Canadian Press on May 21st, 2025
The spirit of Indiana Jones is baked into the essence of the new movie “Fountain of Youth.” This lighthearted, globe-trotting heist from Guy Ritchie, debuting on AppleTV+ on Friday, stars Natalie Portman and John Krasinski as estranged siblings attempting to piece together historical facts in hopes of finding the mythical spring. The quest takes them ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rapper Kid Cudi to testify at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial this week
By Canadian Press on May 21st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper and actor Kid Cudi is expected to testify at the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial this week, taking the witness stand to tell the jury about his brief relationship 14 years ago with Combs’ ex-girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie. Prosecutors have contended in court filings that Combs was so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardi B will receive prestigious award from music industry group ASCAP
By Canadian Press on May 21st, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cardi B is no stranger to ASCAP accolades with another prestigious honor soon to join her trophy case. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers said Wednesday that Cardi B will receive the Voice of the Culture Award. She’ll be honored at ASCAP’s invite-only event celebrating the top hip-hop, R&B ... Read More »
1 responseUK court orders singer Chris Brown freed on $6.7 million bail in assault case
By Canadian Press on May 21st, 2025
LONDON (AP) — A British judge ordered Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown released on 5 million-pound ($6.7 million) bail on Wednesday while facing allegations he beat and seriously injured a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. The decision by a judge in Southwark Crown Court revives Brown’s world tour that was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spike Lee on the collision of his two passions, the Knicks and cinema, in Cannes
By Canadian Press on May 21st, 2025
CANNES, France (AP) — There’s no sufficient way of explaining what it’s like to be around Spike Lee, but his new film, “Highest 2 Lowest” comes pretty close. The main character, played by Denzel Washington, is a Knicks fan who won’t tolerate Celtics green in his house. A framed jersey of Jalen Brunson hangs in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee, activists and close friends, are working on a picture book
By Canadian Press on May 21st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Two giants of the women’s rights movement, Gloria Steinem and Nobel laureate Leymah Gbowee, have teamed up for a picture book with the mission of inspiring young people to change the world. “Rise, Girl, Rise: Our Sister-Friend Journey. Together for All” will be published next February, Scholastic Inc. announced Wednesday. Illustrated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rapper Kid Cudi expected to testify at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
By Canadian Press on May 20th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper and actor Kid Cudi is expected to testify at the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial, taking the witness stand either Wednesday or Thursday to tell the jury about his brief relationship 14 years ago with Combs ex-girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie. Cassie testified last week that Combs was enraged ... Read More »
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