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The Dixie Chicks officially change their name to The Chicks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Grammy-winning country group The Dixie Chicks have dropped the word Dixie from their name, now going by The Chicks. The band’s social media accounts and website...

DATE: Jun 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

New this week: ‘Clemency,’ ‘Doctor Sleep’

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Movies “Clemency.” Al...

DATE: Jun 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Kurt Cobain’s guitar sells for sky-high $6 million

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Grunge became gold Saturday as the guitar Kurt Cobain played on Nirvana’s 1993 “MTV Unplugged” performance months before his death sold for an eye-popping $6 million ...

DATE: Jun 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Custom guitar from Prince’s 1980s prime sells for $563,500

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – A custom guitar played by Prince at the height of his stardom in the 1980s and 1990s has sold for a staggering $563,500 at auction. The “Blue Angel” Cloud ...

DATE: Jun 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Beyoncé drops surprise single ‘Black Parade’ on Juneteenth

LOS ANGELES – Beyoncé did not let Juneteenth pass without dropping one of her signature surprises – a new single called “Black Parade.” “I’m going back to the South, I’m going bac...

DATE: Jun 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

New solo version of Aretha song about race, faith released

NEW YORK – A never-before-heard solo version of the late Aretha Franklin’s riveting and powerful collaboration with Mary J. Blige about faith and race, 2006’s “Never Gonna Break My Faith,” h...

DATE: Jun 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Country group Lady Antebellum changes its name to Lady A

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Grammy-winning country group Lady Antebellum is changing its name to Lady A, with members saying they are regretful and embarrassed for not taking into consideration the w...

DATE: Jun 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Musicians unite for Navajo/Pueblo COVID-19 Relief fundraiser

Artists to livestream shows Saturday, Sunday

DATE: May 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Annual Concerts @ The Park going ‘virtual’

Free shows will be online instead of at Buckley Park

DATE: May 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Telluride Jazz Fest off until 2021

Pandemic causes 2020 cancellation

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

The Doobie Brothers reschedule 50th anniversary tour

NEW YORK – The Doobie Brothers are rescheduling their 50th anniversary tour because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees announced Tuesday that the...

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Music

Author Murakami DJs ‘Stay Home’ radio show

TOKYO – Acclaimed Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami, hosting a special radio show from home, painted a brighter side of the world with his favorite music, and said the fight against the coro...

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.