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04/26/22

Police Release Videos in Alec Baldwin “Rust” Investigation

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Law enforcement officials released a trove of video evidence Monday in the ongoing investigation of a fatal October shooting of a cinematographer by actor and producer Alec Baldwin on the set of a Western movie.

04/25/22

Jon Stewart Says Authoritarian Governments Are a Threat, Not Comedy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jon Stewart, accepting the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, warned Sunday night that speculation about the future of comedy amid increased audience cultural sensitivity was ignoring a true and enduring threat: authoritarian governments around the world.

04/12/22

Ralph Lauren Rolls Out Its First Collection Celebrating Black Collegiate Life, Curated by HBCU Graduates

Two HBCU alumni who are current Ralph Lauren employees assisted the fashion brand in launching a first-of-its-kind campaign, featuring an all-Black cast.

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Making Black Literature More Accessible Could Help Literacy Rates

“Access is the only thing that can influence literacy rates.”

04/07/22

Ed Sheeran Wins Copyright Case Over 2017 Hit “Shape of You”

LONDON (AP) — Grammy Award-winning songwriter Ed Sheeran won a U.K. copyright battle over his 2017 hit “Shape of You" on Wednesday, then slammed what he described as a “culture" of baseless lawsuits intended to squeeze money out of artists eager to avoid the expense of a trial.

04/05/22

WATCH: Lady Gaga’s Most Wholesome Award Show Moments

Lady Gaga is giving fans a Million Reasons to love her.

04/05/22

WATCH: Texas Mom of Trans Son Gives Tearful Speech After Investigation

“I am angry every single day because of the way the world treats my son.”

04/04/22

Zelenskyy Delivers Message at Grammys: “Fill the Silence With Your Music”

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared in a video message at the Grammy Awards to ask for support in telling the story of Ukraine’s invasion by Russia.

03/30/22

Spotify Releases COVID-19 Content Advisory Notice in Response to Joe Rogan Controversy

Audio streaming provider Spotify has rolled out a COVID-19 content advisory notice following a flurry of backlash for neglecting to terminate Joe Rogan’s controversial podcast.

03/28/22

Billie Eilish and Finneas Win Oscar for Best Song

“No Time to Die” is proving a song very much alive at awards shows. The 007 song by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell has won a Golden Globe, a Grammy and now an Oscar for best original song.

03/28/22

2022 Oscars Round-Up: Key Moments From the Awards Ceremony

Here’s what happened at the 94th annual Academy Awards.

03/18/22

Pete Davidson Bows Out of Blue Origin Flight

The actor and comedian elected to pass on a trip to space after Blue Origin moved the planned flight to an alternative date.