Art & Entertainment

WEMYSS BIGHT, ELEUTHERA -- Wemyss Bight Primary School female students show that they are "Phenomenal Women" as they recite Maya Angelou's famous poem, on February 7, 2019, during the E. Clement Bethel National Art Festival Adjudications at their school in Eleuthera.  Also pictured, Jayanna Gibson recites a poem by Robert Graves.  (BIS Photos/Eric Rose)

NASSAU, BAHAMAS -- Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling (seated centre) welcomed members of the Executive Board, teachers and students, of the Music Project/High School Band Competition during a courtesy call at Government House on Feb 8 .  (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drake surprised the music world Sunday when he emerged on the Grammy stage to accept the best rap song trophy but told the room of musicians that winning awards isn’t necessary if you have real fans attending your concerts and singing your songs. Drake, who rarely attends awards shows, won the honor for his massive hit...

A list of top winners at the 61th annual Grammy Awards.   Best rap album: “Invasion of Privacy” by Cardi B Best rap song: “God’s Plan” by Drake Best country album: “Golden Hour” by Kacey Musgraves Song of the year: “This Is America” by Childish Gambino and Ludwig Goransson Best pop duo/group performance: “Shallow” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance to help open the Grammy Awards with host Alicia Keys. The former first lady appeared onstage with Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Jada Pinkett Smith and Keys to say how music has impacted their lives. Obama’s initial comments were interrupted by raucous applause and many in the Staples Center crowd stood....

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man who authorities say broke into Rihanna’s Hollywood Hills home and spent 12 hours there when she was not home has pleaded no contest to stalking the singer. Los Angeles County prosecutors said Thursday that 27-year-old Eduardo Leon of Fullerton entered the plea to felony counts of stalking and vandalism and a misdemeanor count of...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Grammys host Alicia Keys previewed the show Thursday by rolling out the red carpet and dancing while Trombone Shorty played funk music with bandmates. Keys was all smiles as she joined Grammys CEO Neil Portnow, show producer Ken Ehrlich and others for a toast at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, where the 61st Grammys will...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The late Audrey F. Dean-Wright had an almost infectious enthusiasm and excitement for the arts that was paralleled by her fierce commitment to educating and enlightening the youth who were drawn to her. As an educator, she shared her knowledge without reservation; as a choir director, she poured her passion into her young charges; and as a...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The last “Young and the Restless” episode featuring Kristoff St. John will air Wednesday on CBS. The actor, who played the struggling alcoholic and ladies’ man Neil Winters for 27 years, died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 52. The cause of death is under investigation by the medical examiner. St. John had...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Boi-1da considers himself a sidekick to some of the biggest music performers, from Drake to Rihanna, and he is now being thrust into the Grammy spotlight for his standout production work. The Jamaica-born, Toronto-raised producer is nominated for six Grammys, including three in the best rap song category, thanks to his work on Drake’s “God’s Plan,”...

NEW YORK (AP) — R. Kelly is announcing a new tour, but it won’t be in the United States. The embattled entertainer announced on social media Tuesday that he’ll be going to Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. “See y’all soon” the post said, accompanied by a picture of Kelly and the declaration “The King of R&B.” No dates or...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A racist photo from a 1984 yearbook threatens to end Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s political career. The photo shows two people: one in blackface and one wearing a Ku Klux Klan hood and robe. The image generated intense pressure for Northam to resign and offered the latest example of a prominent white person facing harsh criticism for wearing blackface....

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The New England Patriots’ competitive but action-starved Super Bowl victory over the Los Angeles Rams was seen by 100.7 million people on television and streaming services, the smallest audience for football’s annual spectacle in a decade. A boycott by disgruntled New Orleans Saints fans, a campaign by fans of quarterback Colin Kaepernick and a game with...

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Winners at this year’s Oscars will need to be quick, both in their walks to the stage and their acceptance speeches. Producers told nominees for the 91st annual Academy Awards that they will have 90 seconds from the time their name is called until when their speech will need to be a concluded. The sprint...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS -- Tarpum Bay Primary School rushed its way to a repeat winning performance in the Primary School Division in the 2019 Junior Junkanoo Parade held on Bay Street on January 31. L.W. Young won the Junior High School Division and the Government High School brought the Senior High School Division crown back to New Providence. Eighteen schools from around the country...

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jussie Smollett was blunt, emotional and defiantly determined Saturday night at a Southern California concert some urged him not to play, telling the crowd before singing a note that he had to go on with the show because he couldn’t let his attackers win. “The most important thing I can say is ’thank you so...

Gladys Knight scored a touchdown with her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Super Bowl 53. The legend’s voice shined brightly Sunday, as she hit all the right notes ahead of the big game between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta. Noise and controversy surrounded the 74-year-old’s performance since some have boycotted the NFL over...

HALF MOON CAY, BAHAMAS - Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis and his delegation touring the Holland America Cruise Line MS Nieuw Statendam at Half Moon Cay today. While there, they caught a special Oprah Winfrey show, entitled 'A Conversation with Oprah.'  Photos show highlights.  (BIS Photos/Yontalay Bowe)