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This combination of images shows promotional art for ‘Trippin’ with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris,’ and ‘The Bear,’ two series that premiered June 22 (E!/FX via AP)
This combination of images shows promotional art for ‘Trippin’ with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris,’ and ‘The Bear,’ two series that premiered June 22 (E!/FX via AP)
Taylor Swift performs during “The Eras Tour” on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. Swift’s Canadian fans were left heartbroken and confused this week as they tried to understand why the pop superstar seems prepared to skip their country on her Eras Tour. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/George Walker IV

Cost, stadium size among possible reasons Taylor Swift skipped Canada

Pop star’s 40 new tour dates incude Mexico, Europe, Asia and Australia but not Canada

Taylor Swift performs during “The Eras Tour” on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. Swift’s Canadian fans were left heartbroken and confused this week as they tried to understand why the pop superstar seems prepared to skip their country on her Eras Tour. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/George Walker IV
FILE - People cool off on Puerto de Sagunto beach in Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz, File)

Who will have the 2023 song of the summer? We offer some predictions

Some mood-reflective musical champions of the past and picks for the future

FILE - People cool off on Puerto de Sagunto beach in Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz, File)
Taylor Swift performs during the opener of her Eras tour, Friday, March 17, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Taylor Swift performs during the opener of her Eras tour, Friday, March 17, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
FILE - Grammy Awards are displayed at the Grammy Museum Experience at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Oct. 10, 2017. The Recording Academy has announced three new categories to be added to the 2024 Grammy Awards: Best Pop Dance Recording, Best African Music Performance, and Best Alternative Jazz Album. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Grammys: Only ‘human creators’ eligible to win, academy says in response to AI

‘A work that contains no human authorship is not eligible in any category’

FILE - Grammy Awards are displayed at the Grammy Museum Experience at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Oct. 10, 2017. The Recording Academy has announced three new categories to be added to the 2024 Grammy Awards: Best Pop Dance Recording, Best African Music Performance, and Best Alternative Jazz Album. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
This combination of album cover images shows, clockwise from top left, “Michael” by Killer Mike, “The Omnichord Real Book” by Meshell Ndegeocello. (Loma Vista Recordings, clockwise from top left, Blue Note Records, via AP)

What to stream this week: ‘Extraction 2,’ Stan Lee doc, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘The Wonder Years’

A sampling of new releases becoming available for your entertainment pleasure

This combination of album cover images shows, clockwise from top left, “Michael” by Killer Mike, “The Omnichord Real Book” by Meshell Ndegeocello. (Loma Vista Recordings, clockwise from top left, Blue Note Records, via AP)
FILE - Paul McCartney poses for photographers upon arrival for the premiere of the film ‘If These Walls Could Sing’ in London, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. Artificial intelligence has been used to extract John Lennon’s voice from an old demo to create “the last Beatles record,” Paul McCartney said Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Scott Garfitt/Invision/AP, File)

The Beatles are releasing their ‘final’ record, AI helped make it possible

McCartney described AI technology used to capture John Lennon’s voice as ‘kind of scary but exciting’

FILE - Paul McCartney poses for photographers upon arrival for the premiere of the film ‘If These Walls Could Sing’ in London, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. Artificial intelligence has been used to extract John Lennon’s voice from an old demo to create “the last Beatles record,” Paul McCartney said Tuesday, June 13, 2023. (Photo by Scott Garfitt/Invision/AP, File)
This combination of images shows cover art for “Drastic Symphonies” by Def Leppard (right) and “Gag Order” by Kesha. (RCA/Warner Records/UMe/Kemosabe-RCA via AP)
This combination of images shows cover art for “Drastic Symphonies” by Def Leppard (right) and “Gag Order” by Kesha. (RCA/Warner Records/UMe/Kemosabe-RCA via AP)
Lainey Wilson poses with the awards for album of the year for “Bell Bottom Country”, female artist of the year, music event of the year for “Wait in the Truck”, and visual media of the year for “Wait in the Truck”, in the press room at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Lainey Wilson triumphs with four trophies at Academy of Country Music Awards

Chris Stapleton wins top honour as Entertainer of the Year

Lainey Wilson poses with the awards for album of the year for “Bell Bottom Country”, female artist of the year, music event of the year for “Wait in the Truck”, and visual media of the year for “Wait in the Truck”, in the press room at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 performs during a concert in Quebec City on Friday, July 15, 2022. Canadian pop-punk band Sum 41 will split up following the release of their final album and a farewell world tour. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP

Pop-punk band Sum 41 to split up after finishing tour and final album, band says

Juno award-winning act announces it will wrap things up after 27 years

Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 performs during a concert in Quebec City on Friday, July 15, 2022. Canadian pop-punk band Sum 41 will split up following the release of their final album and a farewell world tour. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP
The Weeknd performs during The After Hours Til Dawn Global Stadium Tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta, Aug. 11, 2022. The Weekend is the latest celebrity to join the race to purchase the NHL’s Ottawa Senators, according to a report from the Ottawa Sun. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul R. Giunta-Invision-AP

Report: The Weeknd becomes latest celebrity attached to bid for NHL’s Senators

Toronto recording artist has agreed to be a partner in a bid led by two Toronto billionaires

The Weeknd performs during The After Hours Til Dawn Global Stadium Tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta, Aug. 11, 2022. The Weekend is the latest celebrity to join the race to purchase the NHL’s Ottawa Senators, according to a report from the Ottawa Sun. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul R. Giunta-Invision-AP
King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the Royal Box ahead of the concert at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Sunday, May 7, 2023, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. It is one of several events over a three-day weekend of celebrations. (Yui Mok/Pool Photo via AP)

King Charles III makes virtual appearance on ‘American Idol’

Concert held day after coronation spectacle had the newly crowned monarch swaying to the music

King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the Royal Box ahead of the concert at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Sunday, May 7, 2023, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. It is one of several events over a three-day weekend of celebrations. (Yui Mok/Pool Photo via AP)
Family members carry the casket of Gordon Lightfoot into St. Paul’s United Church, in his hometown of Orillia, Ont., Sunday, May 7, 2023. The folk singer-songwriter died May 1 at the age of 84. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill

Tears, joy and tributes as fans pay respects to Gordon Lightfoot in his hometown

Line stretched down the street outside church in Orillia, Ont., where Lightfoot sang as a choir boy

Family members carry the casket of Gordon Lightfoot into St. Paul’s United Church, in his hometown of Orillia, Ont., Sunday, May 7, 2023. The folk singer-songwriter died May 1 at the age of 84. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Thornhill
This combination of images shows cover art for “The Album,” by the Jonas Brothers, left, and “Resound NYC,” by Moby. (Republic Records/Deutsche Grammophon via AP)

New this week: Jonas Brothers, Muppets, Bennifer and ‘Air’

A look at some of the fresh content coming for your entertainment pleasure

This combination of images shows cover art for “The Album,” by the Jonas Brothers, left, and “Resound NYC,” by Moby. (Republic Records/Deutsche Grammophon via AP)
This combination of photos shows Missy Elliott and George Michael, who are among this year’s 2023 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (AP Photo)

Missy, Willie and George Michael among Rock Hall inductees

Class of 2023 includes The Spinners, Rage Against the Machine, DJ Kool Herc, Link Wray, Al Kooper

This combination of photos shows Missy Elliott and George Michael, who are among this year’s 2023 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (AP Photo)
Gordon Lightfoot and his wife attended the induction ceremonies into the Walk of Fame as guests, Friday June, 1, 2001, in Toronto, Ontario. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ J.P. Moczulski

Canada’s musical community weighs in on Gordon Lightfoot’s ‘genius’ and influence

Anne Murray, Tom Cochrane and Sharon Hampson among those paying tribute to late songwriter

Gordon Lightfoot and his wife attended the induction ceremonies into the Walk of Fame as guests, Friday June, 1, 2001, in Toronto, Ontario. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ J.P. Moczulski
American Idol judges Lionel Richie, from left, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan arrive at the 20th Anniversary Celebration of “American Idol” on Monday, April 18, 2022 in Los Angeles. The last Canadian singer standing in this season’s “American Idol” has been cut from the reality TV show after making it to the top 10.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP

B.C. high-schooler cut from American Idol top 8, calls experience ‘an honour’

17-year-old Port Moody high-school student Tyson Venegas missed the round of 8

American Idol judges Lionel Richie, from left, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan arrive at the 20th Anniversary Celebration of “American Idol” on Monday, April 18, 2022 in Los Angeles. The last Canadian singer standing in this season’s “American Idol” has been cut from the reality TV show after making it to the top 10.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP
This combination of photos shows album art for ”-” or “Subtract.” by Ed Sheeran. (Atlantic Records/Thirty Tigers-The Orchard via AP)

New this week: Ed Sheeran, Watergate and Pete Davidson

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s…

This combination of photos shows album art for ”-” or “Subtract.” by Ed Sheeran. (Atlantic Records/Thirty Tigers-The Orchard via AP)
Steven Tyler, left, and Joe Perry, of Aerosmith, perform on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Invision/AP)

Aerosmith announces farewell tour this fall, no Vancouver date included yet

Veteran band, now all in their 70s, unveils Peace Out tour

Steven Tyler, left, and Joe Perry, of Aerosmith, perform on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Invision/AP)
FILE - Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury performs, in Cologne, Germany, on Sunday, July 20, 1986 file photo. Freddie Mercury’s extensive collection of costumes, fine art, and even handwritten working lyrics to “We Are the Champions” will be auctioned in Sept. 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Arndt, File)

Freddie Mercury’s eclectic collection of ‘clutter’ for sale

Late Queen singer’s costumes and hand-written lyrics among the items available at auction

FILE - Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury performs, in Cologne, Germany, on Sunday, July 20, 1986 file photo. Freddie Mercury’s extensive collection of costumes, fine art, and even handwritten working lyrics to “We Are the Champions” will be auctioned in Sept. 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Arndt, File)