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Frankie Valli cancels the remainder of the Four Seasons’ farewell tour, citing health concerns

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Frankie Valli, whose legendary falsetto defines the sound of the 1960s rock group the Four Seasons, has cancelled the remainder of the band’s 2026 tour dates. The 92-year-old frontman and only original member still performing with the Four Seasons announced on social media that he would take the rest of the year off to focus on his health. Valli launched an extended farewell tour billed “The Last Encores” in October 2023. Eight remaining shows in cities from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Detroit have been called off. Known for keeping a rigorous touring schedule even as he has aged, Valli appeared to leave the door open for future performances.

Trump vents about judge who blocked the Kennedy Center renovation and fumes over his legal setbacks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is fuming about a court ruling that blocked his renovation plans for the Kennedy Center in Washington. He's using a social media post to brand the federal judge who issued the ruling Friday as “an anti Trump Hater.” And the Republican president is predicting that the nation’s premier performing arts center he wanted to shutter for a two-year overhaul will “soon be closed, probably never to open again.” again.” In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump's Truth Social post continued to make the case for the project but didn't clarify whether he'll keep defending the work in court.

Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' for nation's 250th anniversary after artists drop out

WASHINGTON (AP) — An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, called "The Great American State Fair," has faced challenges as several musical guests backed out due in part to its connections to President Donald Trump. Organizers announced Saturday that Trump himself will now headline the event. The event is set to start June 25 on Washington's National Mall. Some artists, like Bret Michaels and Martina McBride, withdrew over concerns about the event's political ties. Others, including Flo Rida and Vanilla Ice, still plan to perform.

Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas dies at 80

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of the original 1977 “Star Wars,” has died at age 80. A lawyer for her family says she passed away Wednesday from metastatic cancer in Rancho Mirage, California. Lucas was married to “Star Wars” creator George Lucas from 1969 to 1983. She also edited “Return of the Jedi” and worked on other George Lucas films like “THX 1138” and “American Graffiti.” She also worked on the Martin Scorsese-directed 1970s classics “Taxi Driver” and “Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore.”

What to know about the artists backing out of the Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts

Musical artists' cancellations from a Donald Trump-linked U.S. celebration in Washington continue the Republican president’s tense history with the entertainment industry. Freedom 250 has organized “The Great American State Fair,” a series of events on the National Mall from June 25 to July 10. The event was launched by Trump and features concerts, exhibits and tributes. But artists including Bret Michaels, the Commodores and Martina McBride have canceled their performances. The artists say they were misled about the event's theme and want to avoid political controversy. Performers including Flo Rida and Vanilla Ice are still expected to appear. Freedom 250 tells The New York Times it's focused on celebrations and events honoring America's history.

In ‘Pressure,’ the story of the meteorologist who helped save D-Day

The film “Pressure” explores the tense 72 hours before D-Day, highlighting the crucial role of Scottish meteorologist Capt. James Stagg. He advised Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Allied leadership to delay the invasion due to bad weather. This decision changed the course of the war. Brendan Fraser plays Eisenhower, diving deep into research to portray the general's humanity. Andrew Scott plays Stagg, focusing on the character's integrity. Director Anthony Maras uses colorized archival footage to present a fresh perspective on D-Day. The film emphasizes leadership and the importance of listening to expert advice, resonating with today's challenges.

AI helped a musician with Parkinson’s finish his new album when he could no longer play guitar

LONDON (AP) — Artificial intelligence is helping a London-based singer-songwriter continue writing and recording music after Parkinson’s disease largely took away his ability to play guitar. Samuel Smith relied on AI-powered song generators to create the demos for one track on his new album, “The Art of Letting Go.” He says the apps allowed him to convey his vision to the session musicians who recorded the song after his guitar skills deteriorated. AI music generators like Suno and and Udio use models trained on large datasets of recorded music and audio. The technology has divided the music industry and produced copyright infringement lawsuits. Smith gets it. He also thinks his experience demonstrates AI's potential to expand creative access.

Music Review: On Paul McCartney's 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane,' an ex-Beatle reminisces

NEW YORK (AP) — For Paul McCartney, “The Boys of Dungeon Lane” is a trip down memory lane. The 83-year-old ex-Beatle reminisces about bus rides with George Harrison, his parents and a long-ago crush who once lived in his neighborhood. He duets with Ringo Starr on a tune about rough surroundings that he didn’t notice because, as the title says, it was “Home to Us.” With the help of producer Andrew Watt, McCartney plays almost all the instruments himself. The pop-rock disc is “pleasant in spots, inoffensive in others,” writes reviewer David Bauder for The Associated Press.

What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway's biggest night

NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway's biggest night is approaching with the Tony Awards broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 7. Pink will host, marking her debut as MC. Viewers can watch on CBS or stream on Paramount+ with Showtime. The top nominees are “The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!” each with 12 nominations. June Squibb, at 96, is the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history. Nathan Lane aims for his fourth Tony, which would tie him as the most-awarded male performer. The season set a new box office record, though attendance slightly declined. Performances will include nominees and original cast members from “The Book of Mormon.”