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David Sanborn, Grammy-winning saxophonist who played on hundreds of albums, dies at 78

David Sanborn, Grammy-winning saxophonist who played on hundreds of albums, dies at 78

NEW YORK (AP) — David Sanborn, the Grammy-winning saxophonist who played lively solos on such hits as David Bowie's “Young Americans” and James Taylor's “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” and enjoyed his own highly successful recording career as
New Builders initiative looks to fight polarization by encouraging collaboration and alliances

New Builders initiative looks to fight polarization by encouraging collaboration and alliances

NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Luke remembers entering the first meeting of what would become the Citizen Solutions pilot project thinking, “Oh god, this is going to suck.
Cannes kicks off with Greta Gerwig's jury and a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep

Cannes kicks off with Greta Gerwig's jury and a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep

CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday with the unveiling of Greta Gerwig's jury and the presentation of an honorary Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep, as the French Riviera spectacular kicked off a potentially volatile 77th edition.
Chromeo and Maestro Fresh Wes among acts headed to Ottawa concert on Canada Day

Chromeo and Maestro Fresh Wes among acts headed to Ottawa concert on Canada Day

OTTAWA — Funk masters Chromeo, rap legend Maestro Fresh Wes and rock band Metric are headed to Ottawa for Canada Day.
Who's laughing? LateNighter, a digital news site about late-night TV, hopes to buck media trends

Who's laughing? LateNighter, a digital news site about late-night TV, hopes to buck media trends

NEW YORK (AP) — At first glance, Jed Rosenzweig's new venture would seem like a fool's errand: launching a digital news site during brutal economic times for the media to cover an industry that, by traditional measures, is waning in influence.

Free 'Buzz Book' compilation includes excerpts from Dava Sobel, Jami Attenberg

NEW YORK (AP) — New fiction from Jami Attenberg and from young adult authors Kwame Mbalia and Robert Beatty and the latest book on science from best-selling writer Dava Sobel are among the upcoming works excerpted for a free e-compilation.
Jason Aldean will honor Toby Keith with a performance at the 2024 ACM Awards

Jason Aldean will honor Toby Keith with a performance at the 2024 ACM Awards

The time has come to raise a red solo cup . Jason Aldean will pay tribute to the late Toby Keith at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards .
A French court clears director Roman Polanski of defaming a British actor

A French court clears director Roman Polanski of defaming a British actor

PARIS (AP) — A French court acquitted filmmaker Roman Polanski Tuesday of defaming a British actor whom he described as a liar after she accused him of sexual assault.
As his star rises, Canadian country singer Owen Riegling returns to his roots

As his star rises, Canadian country singer Owen Riegling returns to his roots

TORONTO — Owen Riegling wants to savour this fleeting small-town Canadian moment. Not every day is a rising country music star afforded the chance to rewind their career just as it’s picking up speed.
Katharina Wagner will lead the Bayreuth Festival for 5 more years

Katharina Wagner will lead the Bayreuth Festival for 5 more years

BERLIN (AP) — The Bayreuth Festival in Germany announced on Tuesday that it is retaining Katharina Wagner as its director for another five years.
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