Salt-N-Pepa romp through 'Push It,' give rousing speech as they enter Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Salt-N-Pepa have energized the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony with their classic hit “Push It.” Cheryl “Salt” James celebrated women in hip-hop and talked about their fight to reclaim their master recordings in a rousing speech. The ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Salt-N-Pepa performed a medley of hits, joined by En Vogue. Spinderella became the first female DJ in the hall. Missy Elliott inducted the trio, praising their impact. Stevie Wonder led a tribute to Sly Stone, who died in June, to open the show. Mick Fleetwood inducted Bad Company. David Letterman inducted Warren Zevon.
Brazilian environmentalist gets funded by DiCaprio after false forest fire accusation by Bolsonaro
BELEM, Brazil (AP) — Being falsely accused of setting fire in the Amazon with funds from Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has become a blessing in disguise for Caetano Scannavino. He is the coordinator of a nonprofit organization in the heart of the rainforest. The false accusation by then Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in 2019 put Scannavino’s work at risk in Santarem. But it also allowed Scannavino’s name to travel so far that the Hollywood actor took notice and decided to become one of his sponsors through the Re:wild institute. The Brazilian activist said that their partnership is already five years long.
K-pop, The Weeknd, Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish: All the 2026 Grammy nom snubs and surprises
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2026 Grammy Award nominees are here. Who else but Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s crop with nine nods on the strength of 2024’s “GNX.” But who didn't make the cut? And what is most surprising? Hip-hop occupies a big space in the album of the year category. Billie Eilish has an unexpected nomination and Jack Antonoff returns to the top. Despite making nice with the Grammys last year, The Weeknd did not receive a nod. K-pop appears in some of the major categories and Bad Bunny holds it down for Spanish-language artists.
From child actor to star: Lea Michele's return to Broadway's Imperial Theatre
NEW YORK (AP) — Lea Michele returns to Broadway's Imperial Theatre, where she first heard a song from “Chess” as a child. Now, decades later, she's performing in the same musical at the same venue. Michele, known for “Glee” and her start in “Les Misérables” at age 8, reflects on her journey. She describes the theater as having a soul, with memories of her early days still vivid. “Chess,” set during the Cold War, features music by ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson. Michele acknowledges the show's challenging history but is excited for audiences to see the new production.
Movie Review: Jennifer Lawrence goes for broke in 'Die My Love'
A primal punk spirit rages through Lynne Ramsay’s “Die My Love,” a jagged, go-for-broke psychodrama starring Jennifer Lawrence as an increasingly unhinged new mother and Robert Pattinson as her husband. The shorthand description of Ramsay’s film is that it’s about a woman with postpartum depression. But that’s not quite right. It’s more about the power and urges of a woman who, like a beautiful, feral creature, is not taking to domestication. That’s the appealing through line of “Die My Love,” though it can be difficult to firmly grasp it in Ramsay’s piercing but tediously overamplified character study, writes AP Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review.
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France mourns its stolen crown jewels as their uncomfortable colonial past returns to view
PARIS (AP) — The theft of the Louvre's crown jewels has increased calls for the museum to be more transparent about the colonial origins of the treasures it displays. The stolen artifacts were French, but the gems were not. Their exotic routes to Paris run through the shadows of empire. It is an uncomfortable history that France, like other Western nations with treasure-filled museums, has only begun to confront. Experts say the attention from the heist is an opportunity to pressure the Louvre and Europe’s great museums to explain their collections’ origins more honestly, and it could trigger a broader reckoning over restitutions.
Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut
NEW YORK (AP) — Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations. Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian record producer and songwriter Cirkut follow Lamar with seven nominations each announced Friday. All four are nominated in the song, record and album of the year categories. In the best new artist category, global girl group Katseye, Olivia Dean, The Marias, Addison Rae, sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren and Lola Young will all go head-to-head. There are a number of first-time nominees as well this year including Tate McRae, Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress. The 2026 Grammy Awards will air Feb. 1 live on CBS and Paramount+ from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Salman Rushdie's new book is his first fiction since a brutal attack. He tells us why
NEW YORK (AP) — Salman Rushdie's new book, “The Eleventh Hour,” marks a creative reset for the author. It's his first fiction work since being attacked on a New York stage in 2022. The book includes two short stories and three novellas, exploring themes of age, mortality, and memory. Rushdie's recovery has been both physical and creative, with fiction being the last step. He describes the process as a door opening in his mind. Despite the attack, Rushdie has reemerged in public life. Speaking to the AP, he also reflects on the enduring impact of his work.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is this weekend. Who's getting in, and who's honoring them?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chappell Roan will induct Cyndi Lauper, and Donald Glover will induct Outkast at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday. Elton John will perform a tribute to the late Brian Wilson. The event will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and streamed live on Disney+. Inductees include Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Soundgarden, Joe Cocker, Salt-N-Pepa, The White Stripes, and Warren Zevon. The ceremony often features performances and tributes, with guests like Missy Elliott, Beck, and Brandi Carlile expected to participate. Fans are curious about potential reunions and special performances.
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