Chaka Khan, Cher, Whitney Houston, Fela Kuti get Grammys Life Achievement Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Fela Kuti, and Whitney Houston have received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy at the Grammys Special Merit Awards. Chaka Khan was the only recipient present at the ceremony Saturday in Los Angeles. She reflected on her career and thanked her collaborators. Family members accepted awards for Kuti and Houston. Cher and Santana spoke via video. Bernie Taupin, Elton John's lyricist, praised Simon and received the Trustees Award. Eddie Palmieri, Sylvia Rhone, and John Chowning were also honored. Jennifer Jimenez won the Music Educator Award, and Raye's “Ice Cream Man” received the Song for Social Change Award.
HUNTR/X, Art Garfunkel, Clipse and more light up pre-Grammy gala hosted by Clive Davis
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Music mogul Clive Davis held his annual, star-studded pre-Grammys gala at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The event Saturday was the 51st anniversary of the fundraiser. Republic Records founders, CEO Monte Lipman and COO Avery Lipman, were honored with the 2026 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Award. Performers included HUNTR/X from “Kpop Demon Hunters,” Olivia Dean, sombr, Alex Warren, MGK, Jelly Roll, Clipse, John Legend, Art Garfunkel and others. It was a celebration of music past and present, like when Jennifer Hudson paid homage to the late Roberta Flack with “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.” Dan + Shay did the same for Art Garfunkel.
Mariah Carey's secret grunge album part of tribute at MusiCares event
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mariah Carey has been honored as MusiCares Person of the Year for her musical achievements and philanthropy. Two days before the Grammy Awards, Carey enjoyed hearing performances of her hit songs by various artists. Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, and John Legend were among those who paid tribute Friday night. Carey reflected on her journey from writing lyrics as a child to having her work celebrated by fellow artists. The event ended with a group performance of her holiday classic, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful men are named in Epstein files
NEW YORK (AP) — Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. Elon Musk, Britain’s former Prince Andrew, New York Giants co-owner Steven Tisch, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Google co-founder Sergey Brin are just some of the powerful men who corresponded with Epstein over the years. Many have denied having close ties to the late disgraced financier, or at least having anything to do with his alleged sexual abuse of girls and young women.
In Minneapolis, all-encompassing immigration story tests a newsroom in midst of digital transition
With the eyes of a nation upon it, the Minnesota immigration enforcement effort has tested a local newsroom in the midst of a digital transformation — and it hasn't left the local journalists overmatched. The Minnesota Star Tribune has produced some memorable stories and images over the past month. While a two-decade downturn has hollowed out many strong regional newspapers, the Star Tribune is part of a robust journalism tradition and has invested in its product, helping to make it ready for the moment. The news has compelled changes in how it does business, with the Star Tribune website's live blog taking center stage.
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Dog Show 101: What to know about the 150th Westminster show
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Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, K-pop and more: AP predicts who will win at the 2026 Grammys
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Sundance Film Festival: Channing Tatum drama ‘Josephine’ wins top jury and audience awards
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Beth de Araújo’s family drama “Josephine” has won the top prizes at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The film, about an 8-year-old girl who witnesses a sexual assault, stars Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan. It won the U.S. dramatic grand jury prize and the audience award. The film is based on de Araújo’s own childhood experience. The jury praised its storytelling and handling of a challenging subject. Other winners include “Nuisance Bear” for best U.S. documentary and “To Hold a Mountain” for international documentary. Sundance prizes often lead to Oscar nominations, especially for documentaries. The festival wraps up on Sunday.
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