Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade make it to Songwriters Hall
January 18, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard, Teddy Riley and Liz Rose have been chosen to join the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a class that includes the writers of such varied hits as “Man In the Mirror,” “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You.”
R.E.M., Blondie, Snoop Dogg get nods for Songwriters Hall
November 14, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Bryan Adams, R.E.M., Blondie, Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Heart and The Doobie Brothers are among the nominees for the 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame, part of a dazzling list of talented acts who left their mark on country, pop, rap, Broadway, post-punk, Latin and New Jack Swing.
‘Bluey,’ ‘Funny Girl’ set for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 1, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The debut of a giant “Bluey” balloon, Lea Michele and the Broadway cast of “Funny Girl” and the legendary Dionne Warwick are some of the highlights slated for this year's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Lionel Richie to receive Gershwin Prize for pop music
January 13, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Lionel Richie will be honored all night long for his musical achievements.
The Library of Congress said Thursday that Richie will receive the national library's Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
Gloria Estefan says she was molested at music school at 9
September 30, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Gloria Estefan has revealed that, at the age of 9, she was sexually abused by someone her mother trusted.
The Cuban-American superstar spoke for the first time publicly about the abuse and its effects on her during an episode of the Facebook Watch show “Red Table Talk: The Estefans” that aired Thursday.
Spurrier uses memorabilia to create one-of-a-kind restaurant
August 14, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Steve Spurrier stashed six decades worth of memorabilia in closets and cabinets, scattered between his office, his home and his nearby beach house. Jerseys and cleats. Helmets and visors.
Kennedy Center honorees still relish slimmed-down tribute
May 22, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — This year’s Kennedy Center Honors may be a slimmed-down affair as the nation emerges from the coronavirus pandemic — but honoree Dick Van Dyke still says it's “the capper on my career.”
Kennedy Center honorees still relish slimmed-down tribute
May 22, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — This year’s Kennedy Center Honors may be a slimmed-down affair as the nation emerges from the coronavirus pandemic — but honoree Dick Van Dyke still says it's “the capper on my career.”
Star-studded benefit concert to honor nurses on Thanksgiving
November 10, 2020 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan will be among the entertainers honoring nurses in a star-studded benefit virtual concert on Thanksgiving...
Gloria Estefan, Alex Rodriguez mark Latino impact on media
September 15, 2020 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Gloria Estefan, Alex Rodriguez and Eva Longoria will be among the participants in a monthlong online celebration of Latino contributions to television...
Rivera, Estefan, Miranda to star in digital benefit show
August 27, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Chita Rivera, Gloria Estefan, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Thalía will headline a benefit digital concert in October to celebrate Latino culture and achievement in theater...
New this week: Selena Gomez, Jason Sudeikis & Gloria Estefan
August 10, 2020 GMTHere’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week...
Rosie O’Donnell’s streaming Broadway show raises $600K
March 24, 2020 GMTFrom finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness in the elderly and those with preexisting medical conditions...
Justice Sotomayor teases new picture book on civics, heroes
January 29, 2020 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor wants young children to think of citizenship in a different way...
Bush gets tributes at Kennedy Center Honors program
December 3, 2018 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Last year's Kennedy Center Honors ceremony was almost overshadowed by controversy surrounding the sitting president...
Kennedy Center Honors program features tributes to Bush
December 3, 2018 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Last year's Kennedy Center Honors ceremony was almost overshadowed by controversy surrounding the sitting president...
‘On Your Feet!’ at Playhouse Square is a joyous tribute to Gloria Estefan (review)
December 10, 2017 GMT'On Your Feet!' at Playhouse Square is a joyous tribute to Gloria Estefan (review)
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In "On Your Feet!," a dancer goes into a crouch, as though he's about to execute a Cossack bounce, squat and kick.
The Latest: Kennedy Center honorees get special tributes
December 4, 2017 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Kennedy Center Honors show (all times local):