Fela Kuti's Grammy award is a major win for African music

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) – Fela Kuti became the first African to be awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy at the Grammys Special Merit Awards. He was honored posthumously on Saturday alongside Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana and Whitney Houston.

China criticizes decision to award a Grammy to the Dalai Lama

BEIJING (AP) – Beijing on Monday criticized the Dalai Lama ‘s first Grammy win, describing the music industry award for an audiobook, narration and storytelling as “a tool for anti-China political manipulation.” The Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader took the award on Sunday for his book, “Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.”

'Melania,' panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for documentary

NEW YORK (AP) – Promoted by President Donald Trump as “a must watch,” the Melania Trump documentary “Melania” debuted with a better-than-expected $7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

HUNTR/X, Art Garfunkel, Clipse and more light up pre-Grammy gala

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The music world lost a giant when heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne died last summer. So, what better way to kick off the famed Clive Davis pre-Grammys gala Saturday night than with a tribute to the prince of darkness?

A who's who of powerful men are named in Epstein files

NEW YORK (AP) – From tech titans to Wall Street power brokers and foreign dignitaries, a who’s who of powerful men make appearances in the huge trove of documents released Friday by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein.

Chaka Khan, Cher, Whitney Houston get Grammys Life Achievement Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Fela Kuti and Whitney Houston received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy at the Grammys Special Merit Awards on Saturday night.

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest proposal to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House.

Mariah Carey's secret grunge album part of tribute at MusiCares event

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Mariah Carey has blended pop, R&B, gospel and hip-hop into hit songs over five decades. But it was hearing a couple of cuts off her 1990s secret grunge album that had the superstar on her feet clapping.

Catherine O'Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of 'Schitt's Creek', dies at 71

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades – from Kevin’s beleaguered mom in “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek” – died Friday at 71.