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Mark Zuckerberg's long apology tour: A brief history

Mark Zuckerberg's long apology tour: A brief history

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Mark Zuckerberg turned at a Senate hearing to address the parents of children exploited, bullied or driven to self harm via social media, it felt like a time-worn convention had sprung back to life.
She hoped to sing for a rap icon. Instead, she was there the night Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay died

She hoped to sing for a rap icon. Instead, she was there the night Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay died

NEW YORK (AP) — She was a teenaged aspiring R&B singer and rapper who had gotten an appointment at Jam Master Jay's recording studio. But just minutes after Yarrah Concepcion met the Run-DMC star, he was shot dead.
Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who's nominated, here's what to know

Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who's nominated, here's what to know

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2024 Grammy Awards are fast approaching — and it is never too early to plan your viewing experience. The 66th Grammy Awards will take place Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Entertainment brand HMV making comeback through Toys "R" Us locations

Entertainment brand HMV making comeback through Toys "R" Us locations

TORONTO — A blast from the past is coming to Toys "R" Us Canada. HMV, the entertainment brand that departed the country seven years ago, said this week that it has begun selling merchandise in five of the toy retailer's Ontario locations.
Bruce Springsteen's mother Adele Springsteen, a fan favorite who danced at his shows, dies at 98

Bruce Springsteen's mother Adele Springsteen, a fan favorite who danced at his shows, dies at 98

NEW YORK (AP) — Adele Zerilli Springsteen, the longtime legal secretary, musical muse and concert dance partner who captured countless hearts in her son Bruce Springsteen 's E Street Nation and beyond, has died at 98.
Cineplex completes sale of Player One Amusement Group to OpenGate Capital

Cineplex completes sale of Player One Amusement Group to OpenGate Capital

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says its sale of Player One Amusement Group has been completed. The movie theatre chain announced the sale in November of its arcade game business to OpenGate Capital.
Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should 'move on'

Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should 'move on'

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney on Thursday appealed a judge's dismissal of its free speech lawsuit over what it described as Gov.
Songs by Taylor Swift, Drake and more are starting to disappear from TikTok. Here's why

Songs by Taylor Swift, Drake and more are starting to disappear from TikTok. Here's why

NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok may look (or sound) a little different when you scroll through the app going forward.
Q&A: Nearly a year after their buzzy hit single, The Last Dinner Party releases debut album

Q&A: Nearly a year after their buzzy hit single, The Last Dinner Party releases debut album

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the last several decades, rock music has been declared dead countless times. But the flame that animates the spirit of the genre always seems to reignite — even if it looks different than before.
`This House' by Lynn Nottage, daughter and composer Ricky Ian Gordon, gets 2025 St. Louis premiere

`This House' by Lynn Nottage, daughter and composer Ricky Ian Gordon, gets 2025 St. Louis premiere

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ricky Ian Gordon's ”This House," with a libretto by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and daughter Ruby Aiyo Gerber, will be given its world premiere at the Opera Theater of Saint Louis in June 2025.