By Lisa Respers France and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — As excited as many people were by the album of the year award at the Grammys, Celine Dion presenting the category just heightened it. “When I say that I’m happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart,” Dion said after she took
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift won the album of the year Grammy on Sunday for her 2022 album “Midnights,” becoming the artist with the most wins in the coveted category with four. Prior to her win of the coveted award, Swift was tied with Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon, who along
Continue ReadingBy Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Tens of thousands of people in China are flocking to an unusual venue to vent their outrage about the continuing meltdown in the country’s stock market. They’ve been posting comments on a Chinese-language social media account of the US Embassy in Beijing expressing anger and frustration with
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN GROVES and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators have come out with a carefully negotiated $118 billion compromise that pairs tens of billions of dollars in wartime aid for Ukraine with new border laws aimed at shrinking the historic number of people who have come to the U.S. border with
Continue ReadingWAITANGI, New Zealand (AP) — In a fiery exchange at the birthplace of modern New Zealand, Indigenous leaders have strongly criticized the government’s approach to Maori, ahead of the country’s national day. The holiday, Waitangi Day, is held on Feb. 6 to mark the anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi, a foundation document signed by
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, Gregory Wallace and Pete Muntean, CNN New York (CNN) — A new problem has been found during the production of 737 Max jets that will force Boeing to rework about 50 planes that have not yet been delivered. The problem was disclosed in a memo sent to Boeing (BA) employees Sunday by
Continue ReadingBy ELISE RYAN Associated Press Singer-songwriter Victoria Monét has won best new artist at the 66th annual Grammy Awards. Monét, 34, won the category against Gracie Abrams, Fred Again.., Noah Kahan, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Coco Jones and The War and Treaty. Monét, a longtime songwriter for other artists including Ariana Grande and Chloe x
Continue ReadingBy Philip Wang, CNN (CNN) — A former Trump administration official who was shot in a deadly string of carjackings in Washington, DC, earlier last week died Saturday, the DC Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement. Michael Gill, 56, was inside his vehicle parked at Mount Vernon Square on Monday when the suspect, identified
Continue ReadingBy Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Joni Mitchell more than held her own on Sunday night at the Grammys, where she made her debut as a performer in addition to winning a trophy. Mitchell, 80, sang “Both Sides, Now” on the telecast while seated on a grand upholstered chair, surrounded by live musicians. Famous onlookers from Meryl
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jay-Z used his speech at the Grammy Awards to get some things off his chest. While accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award with his 12-year old daughter Blue Ivy by his side, Jay-Z noted that the industry had come a long way since Will Smith and DJ
Continue ReadingBy ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray loves that the Denver Nuggets can turn to their championship mettle in crunch time. He hates that they have to rely on that so often. “I think we should just be a little bit more on point to start the game, not to have
Continue ReadingBy KEN MORITSUGU and KEIRAN SMITH Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese court has given a suspended death sentence to a China-born Australian democracy blogger. The Australian government, which has repeatedly raised his case over the years, said it was appalled. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the court found Yang Hengjun guilty of
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France and Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Fantasia Barrino was golden paying tribute to Tina Turner Sunday night at the Grammys. “The Color Purple” star was introduced by her mentor and one of Turner’s friends, Oprah Winfrey. Winfrey referred to Turner, who died in May at the age of 83, as “our
Continue ReadingBelén Liotti (CNN Español) — El cantante de 24 años Peso Pluma ganó su primer Grammy “anglo” en la categoría de mejor álbum de música mexicana, que también contempla exponentes de la música texana, gracias a su disco “Génesis”. El premio fue presentado en la ceremonia previa a la gala oficial de los Grammy. Conocido
Continue ReadingBy Angus Watson and Nectar Gan, CNN Sydney (CNN) — A Chinese-Australian writer has received a suspended death penalty in China, five years after he was detained on espionage charges, according to Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Yang Hengjun, an Australian citizen and democracy activist born in China, was sentenced Monday by a court in
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Miley Cyrus won her first Grammy award on Sunday and nobody is having more fun at the ceremony than she is. Shortly after winning a golden gramophone for best pop solo performance for her massively popular 2023 hit “Flowers,” she took the opportunity to celebrate the milestone during her
Continue ReadingBy Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift continues to be unstoppable. As if the momentum behind the “Anti-Hero” singer couldn’t get any bigger, Swift announced that she’ll be releasing a new album in April titled “Tortured Poets Department” while accepting her 13th Grammy award on Sunday. “I want to say thank you to the
Continue ReadingBy Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Patrick Mahomes Sr., father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was arrested Saturday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Tyler, Texas. Mahomes Sr., 53, was arrested by the Tyler Police Department and released Sunday on a $10,000 surety bond, according to jail records. His arrest comes eight days
Continue ReadingBy MALLIKA SEN and BETH HARRIS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Forget her “Reputation.” Taylor Swift has a whole new album coming out. Accepting the Grammy for best pop vocal album on Sunday night, Taylor said she’d been keeping a secret for two years. “My brand-new album comes out April 19. It’s called ‘The
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — Una advertencia de inundación repentina se emitió para el este del condado de Los Ángeles, incluyendo el centro de Los Ángeles y la arena donde los premios Grammy se celebran este domingo por la noche, según el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional de Estados Unidos. Estas son las zonas bajo advertencia de inundación repentina:
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