For Demi Lovato, 'It's Not That Deep.' Her new pop era, album and tour are reasons to celebrate
LOS ANGELES (AP) — On her ninth studio album, Demi Lovato has had a revelation: “It’s Not That Deep.” That's the title of her new energetic dance-pop record. And it is a celebration of life’s joys and messiness, all of which appear across the album's 11 tracks. Lovato told The Associated Press at rehearsals for a special One Night Only event at the Palladium in Los Angeles last week that she put a lot of energy and love into the album. Lovato says she's learned not to take herself too seriously and announced a new North American tour. The “It’s Not That Deep” Tour kicks off April 8 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Judd Apatow welcomes us into his comedic life with the illuminating scrapbook memoir 'Comedy Nerd'
NEW YORK (AP) — Judd Apatow has released a new book called “Comedy Nerd,” a 570-page memoir-scrapbook filled with memorabilia from his career. The book includes behind-the-scenes photos, script fragments and essays about lost cameos. Apatow spent two years compiling and writing the book, inspired by memorabilia-filled offerings from the Marx Brothers and “Saturday Night Live.” He includes memos, emails and even alternate setups for films. Apatow also shares his failures and successes in comedy. All proceeds from the book will be donated to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.
Suspects arrested over the theft of crown jewels from Paris' Louvre museum
PARIS (AP) — Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of crown jewels from Paris’ Louvre museum. Officials announced the arrests on Sunday, a week after the daring heist. One suspect was caught at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport while attempting to leave the country. The theft, which took less than eight minutes, involved jewels valued at 88 million euros. Investigators from a special police unit made the arrests. The Louvre reopened earlier this week after the high-profile theft stunned the world. Visitors expressed relief over the arrests, emphasizing the importance of recovering the stolen jewels.
A timeline of the jewel heist at the Louvre in Paris
PARIS (AP) — Paris prosecutors have announced the first arrests in connection with the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre museum. The arrests took place Saturday evening, a week after the heist. One suspect was reportedly preparing to leave the country from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The theft occurred on October 19th when thieves, dressed as renovation workers, used a truck with a freight lift to gain entry. They cut the glass of display cases and took the jewels. The museum reopened on October 22nd. Prosecutors say about 100 investigators are working on the case, analyzing surveillance footage and collected samples.
Mexican regional music went global — now women are demanding their turn
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mexican regional music is gaining global popularity, but women's voices remain underrepresented. Even as the genre’s stars top the charts and headline top-earning concerts, it has notably left out women’s voices. Now, female artists are carving their own space, often singing lyrics that differ from their male counterparts, tailored around love, heartbreak and the experience of being a woman. Mexican American singer Becky G says the genre “came naturally and it never felt like riding a wave." For Belinda, who is experimenting with her own corridos, “it was important to just open the door for other girls to just take risks.”
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