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Boston Pops July Fourth live show returning, with changes

Jun. 11, 2021 12:17 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Pops traditional Fourth of July live show is returning this year but with some significant changes, the Boston Symphony Orchestra...

FILE - This May 12, 2020 file photo shows Carnegie Hall in New York. Carnegie Hall will resume performances in October following a 1 1/2-year closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic but with a limited schedule of recitals and small ensembles until large orchestras return in January. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Carnegie Hall reopens in October after 19-month closure

By Ronald Blum Jun. 08, 2021 12:02 PM EDT

Director Chloe Zhao, left, appears with actress Frances McDormand on the set of "Nomadland." (Searchlight Pictures via AP)
Oscars Latest: Anthony Hopkins wins best actor in a surprise

By The Associated Press Apr. 25, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

In this video image provided by ABC, Chloe Zhao accepts the award for best director for "Nomadland" at the Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021. (ABC via AP)
'Nomadland' wins best picture at a social distanced Oscars

By Jake Coyle Apr. 25, 2021 12:00 AM EDT

CORRECTS DAY OF CONCERT - FILE - Patti Smith attends a special screening of "Pavarotti" at the iPic Theater in New York on May 28, 2019. Smith performed a mini-concert at the Brooklyn Museum on Tuesday, March 9, to honor photographer Robert Mapplethorpe and also adding her voice to a series of pop-up events that represent the city’s first baby steps toward the return of live indoor performances. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Patti Smith returns to singing live with Brooklyn concert

By Mark Kennedy Mar. 09, 2021 04:47 PM EST

This image released by CBS shows Kevin Bacon, who will co-host and executive produce “Play On: Celebrating The Power of Music to Make Change” a one-hour benefit concert special to raise funds for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) and WhyHunger. The special will be broadcast on Tuesday, Dec. 15 on CBS. (Michele Crowe/CBS via AP)
Kevin Bacon brings music back to venues for charity concert

By Kristin M. Hall Dec. 10, 2020 12:56 PM EST

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, second from left, wears a Black Lives Matter shirt and kneels with teammates during the national anthem prior to an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)
Players, coaches kneel before NBA's re-opening night

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 30, 2020 07:14 PM EDT

Winfrey, Pitt part of Grammys special for essential workers

By The Associated Press May. 28, 2020 12:17 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The Grammys is putting together an event featuring Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, Herbie Hancock and Harry Connick, Jr. to honor essential workers...