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35 years after Live Aid, Bob Geldof assesses personal toll

35 years after Live Aid, Bob Geldof assesses personal toll

NEW YORK — The legendary Live Aid concerts 35 years ago did a lot of good — helping reduce African famine and putting a spotlight on the world’s poorest nations. But it wasn't always good for one of its key organizers.
Armie Hammer and Elizabeth Chambers separate after 10 years

Armie Hammer and Elizabeth Chambers separate after 10 years

Actor Armie Hammer and wife Elizabeth Chambers are splitting up after 10 years of marriage and 13 years together.
Singer says lawsuit over Lady A name is 'white privilege'

Singer says lawsuit over Lady A name is 'white privilege'

Singer Anita White, who was sued by a country group over the use of the name Lady A, says the group is using their white privilege against her.
Bassist David Desrosiers leaves Simple Plan after misconduct allegations

Bassist David Desrosiers leaves Simple Plan after misconduct allegations

The bassist for Montreal rock band Simple Plan is leaving the group following anonymous sexual misconduct allegations against him on social media. David Desrosiers posted an apology on Instagram Thursday for the "harm" he has caused women.
Bassist David Desrosiers leaves Simple Plan after misconduct allegations

Bassist David Desrosiers leaves Simple Plan after misconduct allegations

The bassist for Montreal rock band Simple Plan is leaving the group following anonymous sexual misconduct allegations against him on social media. David Desrosiers posted an apology on Instagram Thursday for the "harm" he has caused women.

How The Chicks dropped the word 'Dixie' from their name

NASHVILLE — When The Chicks decided to drop the word “Dixie” from the band's name, it was the culmination of years of internal discussions and attempts to distance itself from negative connotations with the word.

How The Chicks dropped the word 'Dixie' from their name

NASHVILLE — When The Chicks decided to drop the word “Dixie” from the band's name, it was the culmination of years of internal discussions and attempts to distance itself from negative connotations with the word.

'It's a good start': Canada's live music industry gets $20 million from feds

TORONTO — Independent concert venue owner Jeff Cohen simply wants his famed Horseshoe Tavern to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
London animation studio adapts to finish Disney film

London animation studio adapts to finish Disney film

LONDON — Hanging under blankets for audio soundproofing and working around patchy home Wi-Fi, a London animation studio is following the British motto of “keep calm and carry on” during the coronavirus pandemic to complete its first feature film in t
Depp says feces in bed was last straw in marriage to Heard

Depp says feces in bed was last straw in marriage to Heard

LONDON — Johnny Depp said in a London court on Friday that he was left embittered by ex-wife Amber Heard's claims he abused her, which turned him from “Cinderella to Quasimodo” in the public eye.