Golden State Warriors blend sports and music with new album from their groundbreaking record label

LOS ANGELES — The Golden State Warriors are known for their electrifying plays and superstar Stephen Curry, but now the team is pioneering a fresh gameplan: blending sports and entertainment in a way no NBA franchise has before. As the first and only NBA team with its own record label, Golden State Entertainment, the Warriors […]

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Kris Bowers talks Oscars nom for ‘Wild Robot,’ John Williams’ impact and Kobe Bryant’s advice

LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Bowers embraced a new challenge with his first animated film, turning his signature storytelling through music into an Oscar-nominated masterpiece. Bowers’ work on “ The Wild Robot ” continues to solidify his place as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after composers, earning him a nomination for best original […]

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Jon Batiste’s reimagined Super Bowl anthem highlighted wife’s painting and set stage for new music

NEW ORLEANS — NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jon Batiste transformed the Super Bowl stage into a symphony of creativity, debuting new music, reimagining “The Star-Spangled Banner” and shining a global spotlight on his wife’s creative vision. As Batiste performed the national anthem Sunday, the multi-talented musician played a piano adorned with a colorful butterfly painting […]

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Post Malone, Travis Scott, Latto perform at star-studded, invite-only Fanatics Super Bowl party

NEW ORLEANS — Meek Mill took the Fanatics Super Bowl party stage and set the tone: After an energetic performance of “Dreams and Nightmares,” the rapper draped an arm around Michael Rubin and gave him ultimate credit for another stellar event. “He puts on the best parties,” Meek told the star-studded, invite-only crowd on Saturday, […]

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Nelly delivers hits at ‘Homecoming’ Super Bowl week concert in historic New Orleans restaurant

NEW ORLEANS — Nelly brought his signature St. Louis swagger to a New Orleans institution, turning a nearly seven-decade-old restaurant into a Super Bowl week party. The multi-Grammy winner packed Brennan’s on Friday night, delivering a hit-filled set at h.wood “Homecoming.” As fans rushed the stage, Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe and actor […]

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Kendrick Lamar to discuss Super Bowl halftime performance in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — What can viewers expect from Kendrick Lamar ‘s highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance? So far, we know SZA will join him on stage, but more details could be revealed Thursday when the Grammy winner speaks ahead of Sunday’s game. Apple Music’s Ebro Darden and Nadeska Alexis will interview Lamar and pre-game […]

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Super Bowl week: Stars and athletes bring buzz into New Orleans before big game in the Big Easy

LOS ANGELES — The Super Bowl isn’t just a game on Sunday. It’ll involve a nearly week-long spectacle taking over New Orleans with non-stop entertainment leading up to the big showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. While the Chiefs and Eagles gear up for their championship rematch, the Big Easy will be […]

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SZA to join Kendrick Lamar as a guest during Super Bowl halftime performance

LOS ANGELES — Guess who’s joining Kendrick Lamar on the Super Bowl halftime stage? None other than Grammy-winning singer SZA. Lamar and Apple Music released a trailer Thursday of him walking on a football field before SZA walked up from behind and playfully splashed the rapper. Lamar and SZA would lead the halftime festivities from […]

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‘LA Strong’ logo and custom gear unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations assisting those impacted by this week’s devasting wildfires. Fanatics announced Friday that T-shirts featuring the new logo will be available to purchase on team and league online stores, as well […]

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Actor Steve Guttenberg returns to his once-lush LA neighborhood now charred by devastating wildfire

LOS ANGELES — Steve Guttenberg awoke Thursday morning to a grim reality: The treacherous wildfire that tore through the Pacific Palisades had left his once-lush neighborhood charred and unrecognizable. With homes smoldered, streets emptied and friends scattered by evacuation orders, Guttenberg counted himself among the fortunate. His property was miraculously spared. But the actor-producer still […]

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