4 in critical condition after crush at London concert venue

LONDON – Four people were hospitalized in critical condition on Friday after hundreds of people forced their way into a London concert venue during a performance by Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake. Police said eight people were taken to hospitals after being caught in a crowd of people trying to get into the O2 Brixton Academy. … Read more

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Daryl McCormack’s grand year

LONDON – Daryl McCormack is the zen master. It’s not a new acting role or a level of spiritual enlightenment, it’s a nickname he got on set for being extremely laidback. The Irish actor is having a busy and rewarding year with ensemble appearances on TV in brutal period drama “Peaky Blinders” and dark comedy … Read more

Trevor Noah goes for a threepeat of Grammy Award hosting

NEW YORK – Unemployment didn’t last long for Trevor Noah — he’s hosting the Grammy Awards in early 2023. The comedian who recently left his post as host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central has been asked to be master of ceremonies on Feb. 5, which will be his third time leading the Grammys. … Read more

Harry & Meghan to vent grievances in final Netflix episodes

LONDON – Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are expected to vent their grievances against the British monarchy on Thursday, when Netflix releases the final episodes of a series about the couple’s decision to step away from royal duties and make a new start in America. After the first three installments of “Harry & Meghan” … Read more

Mexican president asks Bad Bunny to play free concert

MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s president made a public request Wednesday to Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny to play a free concert in Mexico City, to make up for a fake ticket scandal that left thousands frustrated outside his sold-out appearance Friday. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said he couldn’t offer the singer any money, … Read more