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Investigation says Prince was isolated, addicted and in pain

Friday, 18 May 2018, 10:17 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

After Prince had to be revived from a drug overdose a week before his death, one friend told the musical superstar that he needed to stop taking painkillers. But Prince said he couldn't — his...

Amy Schumer tackles body image, and it's complicated

Friday, 18 May 2018, 09:49 Last update: about 9 years ago

If you've ever walked into a store and were embarrassed to tell the salesperson your real size, or entered the gym locker room and wanted to hide, you're part of the target audience for Amy Schumer's...

Rock's not dead, neither is Spinal Tap's bassist

Thursday, 17 May 2018, 10:15 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Derek Smalls, "Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing)" (BMG) This album answers a question no one was asking: Is Derek Smalls still alive? Smalls was once a bit player in the two-bit heavy...

Plenty to love in film about Borg versus McEnroe

Thursday, 17 May 2018, 08:55 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Let's begin this review of "Borg Vs. McEnroe" with a huge spoiler alert. The final score of the 1980 Wimbledon men's final between Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, which takes up the climactic last third...

Q&A: Country's Kacey Musgraves on evolving sound, marriage

Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 10:14 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Kacey Musgraves and Harry Styles might sound like an odd pairing for a tour, but for Musgraves, it makes perfect sense. That's because Musgraves is happy to bring country music to new and...

Netflix dystopian series 'The Rain' told through youth eyes

Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 10:20 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Post-apocalyptic productions have proliferated in recent years just like the cliches around them. A human-made disaster occurs, survivors turn on each other and audiences go on dark journeys with...

The way John Prine's brain works keeps him relevant

Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 10:12 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

John Prine, "Tree of Forgiveness" (Oh Boy Records) John Prine thinks about things. And when John Prine thinks about things, people want to hear what he has to say. That's why Prine will...

Red Electrick release new single: 'Right here'

Monday, 14 May 2018, 12:21 Last update: about 9 years ago

10 years ago, 5 teenage guys sharing a love for music got together and formed a band. The name they chose was Red Electrick.   ‘The end of it all’ was their first single...

Foy: 'Crown' pay gap issue 'definitely opened my eyes'

Monday, 14 May 2018, 10:19 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Claire Foy says the controversy over her pay for the Netflix series "The Crown" has changed her approach to Hollywood. "It definitely opened my eyes to a lot. And I certainly won't be naïve...

Laura Veirs makes 'The Lookout' intimate, gratifying

Monday, 14 May 2018, 10:03 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Laura Veirs, "The Lookout" (Raven Marching Band Records) Coming off an exceptional album and tour with k.d. lang and Neko Case in 2016, Laura Veirs spent months and months writing and re-writing...

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