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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, citing health concerns.

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, “The Great American State Fair," recently had several musical guests back out partly over the event's ties to President Donald Trump. Now, Trump himself is slated to headline the festivities, the organizers said Saturday.

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

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar as editor of the original 1977 “Star Wars" and was part of a group of women whose editing was essential to film's New Hollywood era, has died, a lawyer for her family said Friday. She was 80.

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations — the latest legal setback for Trump's efforts to leave his personal mark on the landscape of the nation's capital.

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

NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty-four shows on Broadway received Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy and the box office attention they usually bring.

When Sue Tilley met Lucian Freud, it changed her life. Now a painting of her could fetch $47 million

LONDON (AP) — Sue Tilley was working in an unemployment office when she met the artist Lucian Freud. The paintings he made of her in the 1990s are now among the most famous in modern art — and the most valuable.

Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shrey Parikh felt his body shake from nerves and doubts every time he walked to the microphone at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the final test of a six-year competitive spelling career marked by triumph and heartbreak that he knew could end at any moment.

Caribbean music icons bring ‘A Journey to Kingston’ to Miramar

South Florida’s Caribbean culture will take center stage in Miramar this weekend as “A Journey to Kingston” brings together some of dancehall and reggae’s biggest names for a night of music and nostalgia.

Martina McBride, Morris Day among wave of cancellations at Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts

NEW YORK (AP) — A day after the President Donald Trump -affiliated Freedom 250 announced the “first wave” of performers for “The Great American State Fair” shows on Washington's National Mall in June and July, the lineup has been hit with a wave of cancellations. Young MC, Morris Day, the Commodores and Martina McBride are among the scheduled acts who have said they will not be appearing.

ABC stations call FCC's early call for license renewal 'unconstitutional'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Local TV stations owned by ABC across the United States blasted the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday for launching an “unlawful, arbitrary and unconstitutional” early review of their broadcast licenses as a dispute between the network and the Trump-controlled agency intensifies.

Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack plot convicted and sentenced to 15 years

WIENER NEUSTADT, Austria (AP) — An Austrian court on Thursday convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

NEW YORK (AP) — Yoselin Sanchez has been in chronic pain since she was born with cervical scoliosis. While little eases the discomfort, she’s found ways to distract herself from hurting.

Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shrey Parikh finished third in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee before making a stunning exit from his school bee last year. Now in his final year before he ages out of the competition, he's fully committed.

Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive in soccer corruption case

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge dismissed charges against a convicted former Fox television executive Wednesday after a prosecutor said charges brought in a U.S.-led effort to battle corruption in international soccer “doesn’t fit within” the priorities of the Trump administration.

Streamer DeenTheGreat arrested in Miami Beach after kicking woman off yacht, police say

Popular streamer and Misfits boxer DeenTheGreat was arrested early Wednesday morning by Miami Beach police following an alleged altercation with a woman aboard a yacht, according to an arrest report.

The Chicks announce intimate 'Taking the Long Way' 20th Anniversary Tour. 'This is our lives'

NEW YORK (AP) — Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album “Taking the Long Way” — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career. This fall, the Texas trio of Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire and Natalie Maines will take it on the road, hitting intimate theaters across the U.S.

20 years later, Rick Ross returns to reimagine ‘Port of Miami’ with full symphony experience

For the first time in his illustrious hip-hop career, Rick Ross is hitting the road with a full orchestra and a celebration of the album that changed everything: “Port of Miami.”

20 years later, Rick Ross returns to reimagine ‘Port of Miami’ with full symphony experience

For the first time in his illustrious hip-hop career, Rick Ross is hitting the road with a full orchestra and a celebration of the album that changed everything: “Port of Miami.”