NEW YORK (AP) — Joseph Jackson, the strong, fearsome patriarch of the musical Jackson family, has died, according to a person close to the family. The person, […]
Author: The Associated Press
Doubledays dominate Black Bears, 9-3, finish sweep
AUBURN, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Marinconz scored on a forceout in the third inning, leading the Auburn Doubledays to a 9-3 win over the West Virginia Black […]
MUSIC: Grammys to increase nominees in top categories from 5 to 8
NEW YORK (AP) — The Grammy Awards are extending the number of nominees in its top categories from five to eight. The Recording Academy told its members […]
MUSIC: Judge denies rapper Meek Mill’s request for new trial
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia judge has denied Meek Mill’s petition for a new trial in his decade-old drug and gun convictions despite support for the request […]
Black Bears swept in doubleheader against Auburn Doubledays
AUBURN, N.Y. — Ricardo Mendez scored the decisive run on an error in the second inning, as the Auburn Doubledays beat the West Virginia Black Bears, 3-2, […]
TV: ‘Pawn Stars’ Richard Harrison, known as ‘The Old Man,’ dies
LAS VEGAS (AP) — “Pawn Stars” patriarch, Richard Benjamin Harrison, who was known as “The Old Man,” has died at age 77. Gold & Silver Pawn’s Facebook […]
TV: China blocks John Oliver on social media after scathing show
BEIJING (AP) — A popular Chinese social media site is censoring discussion of “Last Week Tonight” and its HBO host John Oliver after he mocked Chinese President […]
MUSIC: Demi Lovato sings about addiction struggles on ‘Sober’
NEW YORK (AP) — Demi Lovato celebrated six years of sobriety in March, but her new song indicates she may no longer be sober. The pop star […]
CELEBS: Kate Spade’s father dies on eve of her funeral
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The father of fashion designer Kate Spade died on the eve of her funeral, according to a statement released by her family […]
MUSIC: Suspect arrested in rapper XXXTentacion’s shooting death
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with murder days after the killing of rising rap star XXXTentacion, who was fatally […]
