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Drake sweeps rap categories at SOCAN Awards; Arkells celebrate impact of songwriting

Drake sweeps rap categories at SOCAN Awards; Arkells celebrate impact of songwriting

TORONTO — Drake wasn't around to accept a handful of trophies at the SOCAN Awards on Tuesday, but the rapper's presence still loomed large at the celebration of Canadian songwriters.
Last original member of Kool & the Gang to represent group at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Last original member of Kool & the Gang to represent group at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

NEW YORK (AP) — You can call the music of Kool & the Gang funky or R&B, soulful or disco, pop or dance. What you cannot call it is partisan.
C’mon get happy, Joker is back (this time with Lady Gaga)

C’mon get happy, Joker is back (this time with Lady Gaga)

VENICE, Italy (AP) — “ Joker ” is a hard act to follow.
Rapper Fatman Scoop died of heart disease, medical examiner says

Rapper Fatman Scoop died of heart disease, medical examiner says

HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop, who collapsed onstage while performing in Connecticut last month, died of heart disease, the state medical examiner's office has determined.
Edmunds Compares: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVs

Edmunds Compares: 2024 Honda Prologue versus 2024 Toyota bZ4X Electric SUVs

While Honda has a long reputation for building fuel-efficient cars and trucks, it’s only now getting serious about EVs with its new 2024 Prologue . The Prologue is an all-electric SUV that seats five and is about the same length as a Honda Passport.
Reality TV star Julie Chrisley to be re-sentenced in bank fraud and tax evasion case

Reality TV star Julie Chrisley to be re-sentenced in bank fraud and tax evasion case

ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge was set to re-sentence reality TV star Julie Chrisley on Wednesday after an appeals court ordered a new sentence for her conviction on bank fraud and tax evasion charges .
Can AI make video games more immersive? Some studios turn to AI-fueled NPCs for more interaction

Can AI make video games more immersive? Some studios turn to AI-fueled NPCs for more interaction

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For decades, video games have relied on scripted, stilted interactions with non-player characters to help shepherd gamers in their journeys.
Gap between richest and the rest creates a land of disappointed citizens: economist

Gap between richest and the rest creates a land of disappointed citizens: economist

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia economist Lars Osberg's latest book on the widening gap between the very richest and the rest argues the trend is creating disappointed Canadians prone to distrusting one another and their governments.
Melania Trump is telling her own story - and again breaking norms for American first ladies

Melania Trump is telling her own story - and again breaking norms for American first ladies

Melania Trump is the first lady who has seldom been there.
Marley Brothers upholds father's legacy with first tour in 2 decades

Marley Brothers upholds father's legacy with first tour in 2 decades

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Marley's musical legacy of harmony and peace has hit the road with his sons bringing their late father's timeless message to life in a multi-city tour.
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