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Billie Eilish reacts as she accepts the award for record of the year for "Everything I Wanted" at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
The joy of music returns for Grammy winners, performers

By David Bauder Mar. 15, 2021 01:15 PM EDT

In this video grab provided by CBS and the Recording Academy, Lionel Richie performs during the In Memoriam as Kenny Rogers is pictured on screen at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (CBS/Recording Academy via AP)
Grammys' in memoriam especially long, grim in pandemic year

By Andrew Dalton Mar. 15, 2021 01:09 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2017, file photo, various Grammy Awards are displayed at the Grammy Museum Experience at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The Recording Academy is partnering with Berklee College of Music and Arizona State University to complete a study focused on women's representation in the music industry.. The academy, which puts on the annual Grammy Awards, said the lack of female creators in music is “one of the most urgent issues in the industry today." (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
The Latest: Billie Eilish wins record of the year at Grammys

By The Associated Press Mar. 14, 2021 09:05 PM EDT

Employee Grayson Allred walks away with a ladder after working on the front marquee at the Paramount Theatre on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Abilene, Texas. The marquee which in part reads, "It's A Wonderful Life, Cancelled", notifies all would-be patrons that the theatre has closed down indefinitely due to rising cases of COVID-19 in the city. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Performing in the pandemic, by zoom, drive-in and doorstep

By Jake Coyle Dec. 22, 2020 02:08 PM EST

FILE - In this July 19, 2020, file photo, people gather at a makeshift memorial near the home of Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., in Atlanta. Lewis, who died Friday at age 80, was the youngest and last survivor of the Big Six civil rights activists who organized the 1963 March on Washington, and spoke shortly before the group's leader, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., gave his "I Have a Dream" speech to a vast sea of people. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020

By Bernard Mcghee Dec. 07, 2020 12:13 PM EST

In this video grab issued Sunday, June 28, 2020, by BET, Megan Thee Stallion, center, performs during the BET Awards. (BET via AP)
Beyoncé’s message, epic performances stand out at BET Awards

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Jun. 29, 2020 01:21 AM EDT

In this video grab issued Sunday, June 28, 2020, by BET, former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama introduces humanitarian award winner Beyonce during the BET Awards. (BET via AP)
BET Awards highlight Black voices as artists turn political

By Mesfin Fekadu Jun. 28, 2020 03:04 AM EDT

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May. 27, 2020 03:05 AM EDT
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May. 22, 2020 03:05 AM EDT
ROGER DALTREY: WHO HELPING TEENS WITH CANCER NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Daltrey worries that the coronavirus pandemic will have a devastating...

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May. 18, 2020 03:05 AM EDT
ASTRID KIRCHHERR DIES NEW YORK (AP) - German photographer Astrid Kirchherr, who took some of the earliest photos of The Beatles, has died...

In this May 9, 2020 photo, musician Adam Chester, left, is joined by saxophonist Katja Rieckermann during his weekly neighborhood concert in the Sherman Oaks section of Los Angeles. Normally, Chester is a surrogate Elton John, who sings and plays the rock superstar's parts at rehearsals. With that work on hold, Chester has been giving concerts to his neighbors from a safe social distance in front of his house. Rieckermann is the saxophonist in singer Rod Stewart's band. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Locked down neighbors let loose at 'Quaranchella' concerts

By Andrew Dalton May. 13, 2020 03:47 PM EDT

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May. 11, 2020 03:05 AM EDT
JERRY STILLER DIES NEW YORK (AP) — A comedy icon has died. Jerry Stiller is dead of natural causes at age 92. News of his death was tweeted...

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May. 11, 2020 03:05 AM EDT
MUSICIANS REMEMBER LITTLE RICHARD NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Paul McCartney says Little Richard used to say that he taught McCartney...