Gordy, Robinson honored at reunion of Motown stars

LOS ANGELES – The Temptations, the Isley Brothers and the Four Tops turned back time, singing and dancing as if in their prime at a reunion of Motown stars. The occasion was to honor Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson for their musical achievements and philanthropic efforts as MusiCares Persons of the … Read more

Punk icon Lydon fails in bid to play Eurovision Song Contest

LONDON – Punk icon John Lydon has failed in his attempt to become Ireland’s entry for the pop music competition the Eurovision Song Contest. The former Sex Pistols frontman entered the song “Hawaii” with his post-punk band Public Image Ltd. in the national runoff for May’s continent-wide contest. Jurors and viewers of a televised final … Read more

Longtime AP country music chronicler Joe Edwards dies at 75

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Journalist Joe Edwards, who chronicled country music and helped “Rocky Top” become a Tennessee state song during his four-decade Associated Press career, has died. He was 75. Longtime AP colleague Randall Dickerson said Edwards’ wife called him to share the news that her husband died Friday after a lengthy illness in Nashville. … Read more

Mexican actor Pablo Lyle gets prison for road rage death

MIAMI – Mexican actor Pablo Lyle was sentenced Friday to five years in prison for involuntary manslaughter after fatally punching a man during a road rage confrontation in Miami in 2019. The sentence came almost four years after Lyle was charged with murder in the death of a man he struck during a traffic incident. … Read more

Who will win, and who should win at the 2023 Grammys

Can you believe the Grammys are almost here? Music’s biggest night will surely be one for the books. With nominees like Beyoncé, Adele, Lizzo and Harry Styles, you never know who is going to show up to perform. We’re obviously excited for all of the performances, but it’s even more exciting to see who will … Read more