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Ann Wilson announces cancer diagnosis, postpones Heart tour
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer. The band is postponing the remaining shows on its Royal Flush Tour. Wilson said in a statement Tuesday that she underwent a surgery to remove a cancerous growth and is recovering steadily, but that her doctors urged her to undergo preventive chemotherapy and take time off from performing “in order to fully recover.” That meant the rest of the shows on the North American tour will be postponed to dates in 2025. The band says all tickets purchased for the now-postponed shows will be honored and rescheduled dates will be announced in the coming weeks.
'Rhinestone Cowgirls' is a journey through all things country music
SARASOTA — Celebrating country music’s evolution from humble beginnings to the giants of the music industry today, “Rhinestone Cowgirls” is a journey through all things country music, according to a news release.
BET says 'audio malfunction' caused heavy censorship of Usher's speech at the 2024 BET Awards
Usher’s acceptance speech of the BET Awards’ lifetime achievement award was heartfelt, occasionally profane and lengthy — and few people got to hear it. The 13-minute speech was largely censored by the network, leaving viewers at home curious to know what Usher said. A BET spokesperson tells The Associated Press that “an audio malfunction” led to large portions of the speech being "inadvertently muted." A full version of the speech is now available on BET’s YouTube channel, with a few profanities removed. Much of his speech centered on the idea of fatherhood, forgiveness, and his three-decades' long career.
SZA shows off gymnastics skills in a friendly handstand contest with Simone Biles
LOS ANGELES — SZA might be known for hit songs like “Kill Bill” and “Snooze," but the R&B star unveiled another impressive skill beyond music that drew high praise from gymnastics superstar Simone Biles.
Supreme Court: Trump has some immunity, case sent back to lower court
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled for the first time that former presidents have some immunity from prosecution, extending the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss and all but ending prospects the former president could be tried before the November election.
10 American anthems that deserve a spot on your Fourth of July playlist
Everyone is busy stocking their coolers, flying their flags and figuring out where to catch the best fireworks shows, but have you put together your Fourth of July party playlist? To aid you in your preparations, we’ve compiled a list of 10 American anthems to bump at your backyard BBQs.
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