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ChatGPT bot channels history to pen State of Union speech

By Calvin Woodward And Josh Boak, The Associated Press on February 6th, 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) – If you’ve heard it once in a president’s State of the Union speech, you’ve heard it 100 times: There is nothing the American people can’t do when they pull together. But you haven’t heard that thought in a State of Union address from William Shakespeare: “Lo,” said the bard. “With kindness, love, ... Read More »

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Grammys Moments: A rap tribute for the ages, Beyoncé triumph

By David Bauder, The Associated Press on February 6th, 2023

As he accepted an innovator’s award named for him, Dr. Dre mused about what he had in common with many of the people he saw from the Grammy Awards stage. “Where would a lot of people in here be without hip-hop?” the r enowned rapper, producer and entrepreneur said. The 2023 Grammy Awards may ultimately ... Read More »

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Iran singer who faces prison wins Grammy for protest anthem

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press on February 6th, 2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – An Iranian singer who faces possible prison time for his song that’s become an anthem to the ongoing protests shaking the Islamic Republic wept early Monday after seeing he’d won a Grammy. Shervin Hajipour appeared stunned after hearing Jill Biden, the wife of President Joe Biden, announce he’d won ... Read More »

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Michael Bublé and Drake win Grammys while songwriter Tobias Jesso Jr. takes home two

By David Friend, The Canadian Press on February 5th, 2023

Canadian pop favourites Michael Bublé and Drake each have a shiny new Grammy on their shelves, while singer-songwriter Tobias Jesso Jr. has two, thanks in part to Harry Styles. The trio of homegrown talents were among the highlights of a historic Grammy Awards on Sunday that had a few Canadian surprises. One of them came ... Read More »

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Beyoncé emerges as Grammys queen; Styles wins album honor

By Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press on February 5th, 2023

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Beyoncé sits alone atop the Grammy throne as the ceremony’s most decorated artist in history, but at the end of Sunday’s show it was Harry Styles who walked away with the album of the year honor. The Grammys spread its top awards among other artists, leaving Beyoncé off stage at the ... Read More »

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Victims to speak in court in Chasing Horse’s sex abuse case

By Rio Yamat, The Associated Press on February 5th, 2023

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) – Victims, police detectives and federal agents are expected to speak in court Monday before a judge decides whether to grant bail to a former “Dances With Wolves” actor accused of sexually abusing Indigenous girls and leading a cult during a period spanning two decades. Nathan Chasing Horse, 46, faces ... Read More »

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North Vancouver’s Tobias Jesso Jr. wins 2nd Grammy for Harry Styles’ album of year

By David Friend, The Canadian Press on February 5th, 2023

North Vancouver native Tobias Jesso Jr. emerged a double Grammy winner on Sunday night as he was recognized for his role as a songwriter on Harry Styles’ newest album. Styles’ “Harry’s House” was named album of the year, which meant Jesso Jr. was recognized for co-writing the track “Boyfriends.” Earlier in the night, Jesso Jr. ... Read More »

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Harry Styles wins album of the year Grammy; Beyoncé triumphs

By Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press on February 5th, 2023

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Harry Styles won album of the year at Sunday’s Grammy Awards, taking home the top honor on a night that Beyoncé dominated and became the ceremony’s most decorated artist. Beyoncé won her 32nd award, breaking a 26-year-old record. But as in years past, the album of the year honor eluded her. ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: North Vancouver’s Tobias Jesso Jr. wins 2nd Grammy for Harry Styles’ album of year

By David Friend, The Canadian Press on February 5th, 2023

North Vancouver songwriter Tobias Jesso Jr. wins his second Grammy of the night for contributing to Harry Styles’ “Harry’s House,” which took home album of the year. More coming... Read More »

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Beyoncé breaks Grammys record, is now most-decorated artist

By Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press on February 5th, 2023

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Beyoncé stands alone on her Grammy throne: With her fourth win Sunday night, she has become the most decorated artist in the show’s history surpassing the 26-year-old record once held by the late Hungarian-British conductor Georg Solti. The superstar singer has now collected 32 awards after she won for best R&B ... Read More »

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Beyoncé ties Grammys record; Bad Bunny gets crowd dancing

By Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press on February 5th, 2023

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Beyoncé has tied the late Georg Solti for the most wins in Grammys history after she took home three awards Sunday during the show’s ceremony. The superstar singer has now won 31 awards, bringing her one last step closer to become the most decorated artist in the show’s history. She won ... Read More »

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