A Palestinian hip-hop group is challenging sexism with a provocative new song and social media campaign encouraging men and women to rethink traditional gender roles. The rap group, called DAM – which means «eternity» in Arabic and «blood» in Hebrew – was popularized thanks in large part to its many songs dealing with the Israeli occupation. But […]readmore
The last time Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus performed in Rhode Island, eight acrobats suspended by their hair plummeted to the ground before a crowd of thousands. A single metal clip that held them 20 feet aloft had snapped. The women were badly hurt, some with spinal injuries so severe they could no longer […]readmore
NEW YORK—Robert Redford has added the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Chaplin Award to his list of honors for his work in front and behind the camera, and the Hollywood star said he still enjoys making movies after more than 50 years in the industry. The 78-year old, known for films such as «Butch Cassidy and the […]readmore
We’re settling into a comfortable routine in which one new song appears every week. We can live with that…how about you? Hozier is starting to slip on the Top Five, as his triple-platinum smash “Take Me To Church” drops two slots to number five. He’s following it with a new single, “Someone New,” which features actress Natalie […]readmore
LOS ANGELES— A jury’s verdict that Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke copied Marvin Gaye’s music to create their hit song “Blurred Lines” won’t just be felt by the singer’s pocketbooks – it has the potential to change how musicians work and could open the door to new copyright claims. An eight-person jury determined Tuesday that […]readmore
This week, we greet a true musical legend. He’s just minutes away, but first Maroon 5 steps back a slot to fifth place with “Sugar.” On Sunday, the band was in Los Angeles performing at the Academy Awards. Adam Levine and company sang “Lost Stars,” from the movie Begin Again. It was nominated for Best Original […]readmore
Kensington Palace would not comment on an Evening Standard report that the 30-year-old prince has decided to leave the armed forces later this year. But BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell said that possibility was being considered. Harry joined the Army 10 years ago and has served twice in Afghanistan. ‘Greater freedom’ After training at the Royal Military […]readmore
Scarlett Johansson defended John Travolta on Thursday, calling the actor «a class act» and denouncing the image of the two on the Academy Awards red carpet as «an unfortunate still-frame» that doesn’t reflect a «totally sweet and totally welcome» encounter. In an exclusive statement to The Associated Press, Johansson said «there is nothing strange, creepy […]readmore
This is the Top Five Countdown! We’re revving up the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart, for the week ending February 7, 2015. Grammy excitement is in the air…can you feel it? It’s electric! Every artist in this week’s lineup has either already won or is nominated for a Grammy Award. Top 5 […]readmore
Forbes magazine has released its annual list of the world’s highest-paid musicians. Topping the list is Dr. Dre, who earned $620 million in 2014. Much of that income was from Dre’s recent sale of his Beats headphones company to Apple for $3 billion. Rounding out the Top Five highest-paid musicians of 2014 are Beyonce ($115 million), The […]readmore