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The world also said goodbye to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who died Nov. 29. Political Cartoons View All 1277 ImagesAnother political figure who died this year was former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died Nov. 19. Among the entertainers who left the world this year was singer Tina Turner, who died May 24. Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2023 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):___JANUARY___Fred White, 67. A Hall of Fame forward who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup Final.

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A Radical AgendaTo be sure, some of what Mr. Trump and his allies are planning is in line with what any standard-issue Republican president would most likely do. For example, Mr. Trump would very likely roll back many of President Biden’s policies to curb carbon emissions and hasten the transition to electric cars. He has said he would fundamentally re-evaluate “NATO’s purpose and NATO’s mission” in a second term. After some demonstrations against police violence in 2020 became riots, Mr. Trump had an order drafted to use troops to crack down on protesters in Washington, D.C., but didn’t sign it. “You look at any Democrat-run state, and it’s just not the same — it doesn’t work,” Mr. Trump told the crowd, calling cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco crime dens.

Persons: Trump, Biden’s, it’s, ” Mr, I’m, ” Organizations: U.S, NATO, Washington , D.C, Democratic Locations: United States, Mexico, Washington ,, Iowa, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco

☆ Here’s what the S&P 500’s summer hot streak can teach us about the late 2023 rally and its staying power
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Michael Santoli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

In the final run-up to the late-July peak in stocks this column surveyed the rally , and asked, "Enough for now? .SPX YTD line The S & P 500's year-to-date performance Yes, the market is overbought by various technical measures. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo and Barclays are seeing the S & P 500 as dead money next year, at best. The virtues of owning the S & P 500 passively have always been low cost, tax efficiency, low turnover and broad exposure to the asset class. While 2021 was a Nasdaq 100 melt-up year, 2022 was the mirror image: Big Tech got blasted and the equal-weight S & P 500 held up better.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Wells, Jack Bogle, Alan Greenspan's Organizations: Federal, Deutsche, Deutsche Bank and Bank of America, Barclays, Hamas, Nasdaq, Nvidia, Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Big Tech, matchless, Treasury Locations: Wells Fargo, Israel

Some 1,200 Israelis have been killed, mostly during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel that triggered the war. Biden’s unwillingness to call for a ceasefire has damaged his relationship with the American Muslim community beyond repair, according to Minneapolis-based Jaylani Hussein, who helped organize the conference. One of the things that made us even more angry is the fact that most of us actually voted for President Biden. But leaders said Saturday that the community's support for Biden has vanished as more Palestinian men, women and children are killed in Gaza. The Muslim community leaders' condemnation of Biden does not indicate support for former President Donald Trump, the clear front-runner in the Republican primary, Hussein clarified.

Persons: Joe Biden, Jaylani Hussein, Hussein, ” Hussein, Biden, Donald Trump, ___ Savage Organizations: CHICAGO, U.S, Biden, Health Ministry, Hamas, Associated Press, Democratic, White House, Pew Research, Republican, America Statehouse News Initiative, America Locations: Detroit, Gaza, Michigan, Israel, Michigan , Minnesota, Arizona , Wisconsin, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, ”, Dearborn , Michigan, United States, Minneapolis, Michigan , Wisconsin

It will see suspended payments repaid from 2027 to 2029 after a grace period from 2025 to 2026, the Paris Club said in a statement, noting that the deal was reached on Nov. 23. If Ethiopia does not get an IMF staff-level agreement by March 31, the official creditor committee "reserves the right to declare the suspension null and void", the Paris Club said. The Paris Club said 10 of its members were on Ethiopia's official creditor committee, which is co-chaired by France and non-Paris Club member China. Other non-Paris Club committee members are India, Kuwait, Poland, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. "We welcome the recent announcement of an interim standstill agreement with official creditors," the IMF spokesperson added.

Persons: Tellimer, Patrick Curran, Rachel Savage, Rodrigo Campos, Alex Richardson, Toby Chopra, Kirsten Donovan Organizations: International Monetary Fund, Paris Club, French Treasury, Ethiopian, IMF, Club, OCC, China, Thomson Locations: JOHANNESBURG, China, Addis Ababa, Tigray, Ethiopia, France, India, Kuwait, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Turkey

A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that civil lawsuits seeking to hold former President Donald J. Trump accountable for the violence that erupted at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, can move forward for now, rejecting a broad assertion of immunity that Mr. Trump’s legal team had invoked to try to get the cases dismissed. The Supreme Court has held that the Constitution gives presidents immunity from being sued over actions taken as part of their official duties, but not from suits based on private, unofficial acts. The civil cases brought against Mr. Trump have raised the question of which role he was playing at the rally he staged on Jan. 6, when he told supporters to “fight like hell” and urged them to march to the Capitol. Essentially, the appeals court ruled that at this stage of the case, that question has yet to be definitively answered. It said Mr. Trump must be given an opportunity to present factual evidence to rebut the plaintiffs’ claims that the rally was a campaign event — scrutinizing issues like whether campaign officials had organized it and campaign funds were used to pay for it.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, “ Organizations: Capitol, U.S ., Appeals, District of Columbia, Mr

☆ 3 intimate moments from Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' concert film
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé" hit theaters on Thursday night. Fans get a peek inside Beyoncé's relationships with her daughter Blue Ivy and her former bandmates. "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé" — written, directed, produced, and narrated by Queen Bey — features performances from her blockbuster tour interspersed with behind-the-scenes moments, giving fans a peek into Beyoncé's creative process. AdvertisementHowever, one former member of Destiny's Child did not participate in the "Renaissance" reunion: Farrah Franklin. In the film, Beyoncé fondly recalls Jonny's influence; he really did make her prom dress by hand.

Persons: Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, —, Queen Bey —, Destiny's Child, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, LeToya Luckett, LaTavia Roberson, Rowland, Williams, Luckett, Roberson, Destiny's, Farrah Franklin, Franklin, Ivy Carter, Kevin Mazur, Parkwood Beyoncé's, Blue Ivy Carter, hasn't, Blue, recommitting, Uncle Jonny, Jonny, Knowles, didn't Organizations: Service Locations: Atlanta , Georgia, Paris

☆ 'The O.C.' star Adam Brody got so 'bored' with the show that the writers gave Seth a marijuana addiction to 'explain his lethargy on-screen'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

star Adam Brody became so disinterested in the show by season three that the writers gave his character, Seth Cohen, a weed addiction to explain the actor's lack of enthusiasm on-screen. AdvertisementAdam Brody as Seth Cohen on season one of "The O.C." According to the oral history book, Schwartz and the actors didn't have the same energy and interest that they brought to season one. AdvertisementAdam Brody as Seth Cohen on season three, episode 13 of "The O.C." In the book, Schwartz said that Brody was so disengaged during season three that he delivered a performance with less energy, which was uncharacteristic of Seth.

Persons: Adam Brody, Josh Schwartz, Seth, —, Seth Cohen, Brody, Alan Sepinwall, Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Ryan Atwood, Ben McKenzie, Cohen, Ryan, Fox, didn't, Savage, — McKenzie, Mischa Barton, Marissa Cooper, Rachel Bilson, Summer Roberts, Bob DeLaurentis, I'm, we're Organizations: Service, Fox, Newport Locations: Chino , California, Newport Beach

☆ Chris Pine was rejected for the role of Ryan Atwood on 'The O.C.' because he had 'really bad' acne, says casting director
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Chris Pine auditioned for the role of Ryan Atwood on Fox's teen drama "The O.C." Casting director Patrick Rush said Pine was "really good" but had "really bad skin problems." "It was at that point where it looked insurmountable," Rush said. "We saw Chris Pine, who was really good," Patrick Rush said in the book "Welcome to the O.C. "I hate saying this, but it's the truth: Chris Pine was at the age where he was experiencing really bad skin problems," Rush continued.

Persons: Chris Pine, Ryan Atwood, Patrick Rush, Pine, Rush, —, Alan Sepinwall, Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Chris Pine's, Ben McKenzie, Garrett Hedlund, D.J, Cotrona, Schwartz, Ed Norton Organizations: Service, Fox Locations: Pine, Hollywood, Chino , California, Newport Beach, Orange County

☆ A 68-year-old man did the 20 Bridges swim challenge in a life-threatening rainstorm and set a new world record
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Margaret Hetherman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

He swam the "20 Bridges" challenge: a 28.5-mile loop that starts and ends at Battery Park in NYC. Horne took his first strokes with the Statue of Liberty in sight. A state of emergency was declared while he swamFor hours, Horne dodged plastic, tissues, and leaves — the usual assortment expected in Big Apple waterways with a huge rainfall. He was forced to call it quits during a "20 Bridges" try in July when lightning lit up the river beneath him — and it happened at the 19th bridge. With the English Channel under his belt and one aborted attempt at "20 Bridges," Horne set his sights in August on California's Catalina channel.

Persons: Ed Horne, —, Ophelia, Horne, Nathaniel Johnston, Thomas Crystall, Louise Darlington, Johnston, " Horne, Horne's, Darlington, Eric Durban, He's, George Washington Bridge Organizations: Triple Crown, Service, New, English Channel, Guinness World, Big Apple, New York City, Channel, California's, Catalina Locations: NYC, Manhattan, of, Brooklyn, Darlington, Big, British, Wissant, France

☆ Zambia debt rework delaying impede key investments, hitting the 'most vulnerable' - FinMin
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Karin Strohecker | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Zambia's Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane takes part in a panel during the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, following last month's deadly earthquake, in Marrakech, Morocco, October 14, 2023. Zambia defaulted three years ago and is trying to rework its debt under the G20 Common Framework, a programme designed to ensure swift and smooth debt overhauls for low-income nations. The first African country to default in the COVID-19 era, Zambia's debt restructuring had started with drawn-out negotiations with bilateral creditors including China. "Zambia’s debt restructuring has dragged on too long," Musokotwane said in emailed comments. Musokotwane said the country had implemented some serious reforms and committed to improving management of government finances and boosting growth.

Persons: Situmbeko Musokotwane, Susana Vera, Musokotwane, Karin Strohecker, Rachel Savage, Kim Coghill Organizations: Zambia's, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, REUTERS, Finance, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Marrakech, Morocco, Zambia, China

NEW YORK (AP) — Two more women have come forward to accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual abuse, one week after the music mogul settled a separate lawsuit with the singer Cassie that contained allegations of rape and physical abuse. After their date, Combs “intentionally drugged” her, then brought her home and sexually assaulted her, according to the filing. Without her knowledge, Combs videotaped the assault and later shared it with several friends in the music industry, the suit alleges. “Upon information and belief, when Combs finished with Jane Doe, he and Hall switched, and they commenced assaulting Jane Doe’s friend,” the suit states. A few days later, an “irate” Combs allegedly showed up at the home of the two women in an attempt to stop them from speaking out about the abuse.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Cassie, drugging, Combs, Joi Dickerson, Combs “, ”, Dickerson, Aaron Hall, —, Jane Doe —, “, Jane Doe, Hall, Jane Doe’s, ” Combs, Tyrone Blackburn, Mary J, Blige, Biggie Smalls, Cassie Ventura, Ventura Organizations: Syracuse University, Hall, New York City Police Department, Associated Press, Bad Boys Records Locations: New York, Harlem, York, New Jersey

Prosecutors are expected to take the controversial step of using Young Thug's rap lyrics as evidence against him. Here are some things to know as the trial gets underway:WHO IS YOUNG THUG? Elton John called working with Young Thug an “amazing moment” after recording the song “Always Love You” featuring Nicki Minaj and Gunna. Young Thug has been in jail since his arrest on May 9, 2022, having been denied bond several times since then. Young Thug's racketeering conspiracy charge and two gang charges each carry a penalty of five to 20 years in prison.

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☆ Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual abuse by two more women
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Two more women have come forward to accuse Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual abuse, one week after the music mogul settled a separate lawsuit with the singer Cassie that contained allegations of rape and physical abuse. After their date, Combs "intentionally drugged" her, then brought her home and sexually assaulted her, according to the filing. Without her knowledge, Combs videotaped the assault and later shared it with several friends in the music industry, the suit alleges. "Upon information and belief, when Combs finished with Jane Doe, he and Hall switched, and they commenced assaulting Jane Doe's friend," the suit states. The suit brought by Dickerson notes that the victim filed police reports in New York and New Jersey after the abuse.

Persons: Sean, Diddy, Combs, Cassie, drugging, Joi Dickerson, Dickerson, Aaron Hall, —, Jane Doe —, Jane Doe, Hall, Jane Doe's, Tyrone Blackburn, Mary J, Blige, Biggie Smalls, Cassie Ventura, Ventura Organizations: Syracuse University, Hall, New York City Police Department, Associated Press, Bad Boys Records Locations: New York, Harlem, York, New Jersey

☆ Jake Tapper reveals challenges of covering war, why he feels news outlets ‘censor too much’ and what has left him ‘shocked’
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Each and every day, journalists covering the Middle East conflict are faced with thorny challenges, many of which they must grapple with in real-time. We spoke with CNN’s Jake Tapper on Tuesday for a wide-ranging interview about reporting on the war. I generally feel that we in the news media writ large, all over the world, censor too much. It’s nothing compared to what the people in Israel and Gaza and the West Bank are currently going through. More than 50 journalists have now died in the region since the onset of the war, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Persons: It’s, CNN’s Jake Tapper, Eisenhower, ”, I’ve, Biden, George Clooney, Wynonna Judd, Don Cheadle, Mindy Kaling, —, Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, Jake Gyllenhaal’s Organizations: CNN, Hamas, Journalists, United, West Bank, Protect Journalists, Our Troops, Homes, Bel Air Locations: Israel, Gaza, There’s, United States, U.S, United Nations, Iraq, Afghanistan, Ukraine

The IMF approved a tweaked deal, but official creditors again rejected it, Zambia said. The country's External Bondholder Steering Committee said it was deeply concerned with recent developments and that its latest offer would provide more debt relief than official creditors on a net present value basis, as well as a principal haircut when official creditors were offering none. The Common Framework has been severely criticised, as it is yet to provide any countries with debt relief. "If the OCC does not row back, sovereign debt restructuring would have taken a huge step backwards," said a second source familiar with the situation. Ghana, which is also undergoing Common Framework debt treatment, saw its international bonds slump up to 1.4 cents on the dollar .

Persons: Yuri Gripas, Rachel Savage, Karin Strohecker, Bhargav Acharya, Marc Jones, Libby George, Alexander Winning, William Maclean, Bernadette Baum Organizations: Monetary Fund, REUTERS, International Monetary Fund, IMF, OCC, Government, Paris Club, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Zambia Zambia, Ghana, Sri Lanka, JOHANNESBURG, Zambia, China, Base, France, India, London

☆ F.B.I. Faulted Agents for Shooting at a Fleeing Suspect and Killing a Family Dog
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( Charlie Savage | More About Charlie Savage | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

faulted agents in 2019 for misusing their guns in two separate shootings, each an exceedingly rare internal finding of violations of its lethal force policy, according to documents obtained by The New York Times. The first involved an agent in Arkansas who shot at — but missed — a suspect who was driving away to flee arrest. The other involved an agent in California who fatally shot a family dog that he said bit him during a “family dispute” while he was off duty; he got a five-day suspension. While neither shooting, both of which took place in 2017, was a major imbroglio, their disclosure is notable. Under its deadly force policy, agents are only permitted to fire their guns, outside of practice ranges, if they reasonably believe that the target poses an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to someone.

Organizations: The New York Times Locations: Arkansas, California

☆ Sean Combs, Cassie settle her bombshell rape, sex trafficking lawsuit day after filing
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Cassie Ventura and Sean 'Diddy' Combs attend the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City. Terms of the settlement between Combs and his former romantic partner Cassie, whose legal name is Casandra Ventura, were not disclosed. In his own statement that was contained in the email, Combs said, "We have decided to resolve this matter amicably." The settlement was a remarkably quick and stunning end to a shocking civil suit Cassie filed Thursday in Manhattan federal court. And Cassie in her suit said Combs forced her to have sex with "male sex workers while masturbating and filming the encounters."

Persons: Cassie Ventura, Sean, Diddy, Combs, Cassie, Sean Combs, Casandra Ventura, Ventura, Douglas Wigdor Organizations: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, United States, Court, Southern, of, Bad Boy Records Locations: New York City, of New York, Manhattan

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs, was accused in a lawsuit Thursday of subjecting R&B singer Cassie to a yearslong relationship that included beatings and rape. Ventura, now 37 herself, said Combs, now 54, began the pattern of abuse began as soon as their relationship did. The suit alleges that, “prone to uncontrollable rage,” he subjected her to "savage" beatings in which he punched, kicked and stomped her. He and Ventura began dating in 2007 and had an on-and-off relationship for more than a decade. This year, he released his fifth studio album “The Love Album: Off the Grid,” which earned two Grammy nominations this month.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Cassie, Casandra Ventura, Combs, Ben Brafman, Combs “, Ventura, ”, stomped, “, Brafman, ” Combs, Ryan Leslie, “ Spenser, Mary J, Blige, Usher, Lil Kim, Faith Evans, Sean John, Cassie — Ms, Casandra Ventura — Organizations: New York federal, Associated Press, Bad Boy Records, MTV, BET Locations: New York, Los Angeles, Ventura

JOHANNESBURG/LONDON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - Zambia's official creditors including China rejected a deal the country struck with its international bondholders because they believed its "base case" scenario did not deliver debt relief comparable to what they offered in a separate deal, two sources familiar with the talks said. Official creditors said the agreement in principle, which the International Monetary Fund (IMF) also rejected, did not comply with "Comparability of Treatment", said the sources, who declined to be identified as the discussions are private. Both bondholders and official creditors had proposed extending the maturity of Zambia's debt and that it be paid back quicker if the country's economy performs better than expected. The bondholder deal proposed they would be paid more than $700 million before 2026 in the base case, while official creditors had offered a longer three-year grace period. Bondholders would need to offer more debt relief in the base case scenario for the deal to be acceptable to official creditors and the IMF, one of the sources said.

Persons: Rachel Savage, Karin Strohecker, Marc Jones, Alexandra Hudson Organizations: International Monetary Fund, IMF, Paris Club, Alexandra Hudson Our, Thomson Locations: JOHANNESBURG, LONDON, China, Zambia

Two top officials on former President Donald J. Trump’s 2024 campaign on Monday sought to distance his campaign team from news reports about plans for what he would do if voters return him to the White House. Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, who are effectively Mr. Trump’s campaign managers, issued a joint statement after a spate of articles, many in The New York Times, about plans for 2025 developed by the campaign itself, and trumpeted on the trail by Mr. Trump, as well as efforts by outside groups led by former senior Trump administration officials who remain in direct contact with him. Ms. Wiles and Mr. LaCivita focused their frustration on outside groups, which they did not name, that have devoted considerable resources to preparing lists of personnel and developing policies to serve the next right-wing administration. “The efforts by various nonprofit groups are certainly appreciated and can be enormously helpful. However, none of these groups or individuals speak for President Trump or his campaign,” they wrote, calling reports about their personnel and policy intentions “purely speculative and theoretical” and “merely suggestions.”

Persons: Donald J, Susie Wiles, Chris LaCivita, Trump, Wiles, LaCivita, ” Organizations: The New York Times, Trump Locations: The

CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of Jewish peace activists and their allies converged at a major train station in downtown Chicago during rush hour Monday morning, blocking the entrance to the Israeli consulate and demanding U.S. support for an Israel cease-fire as battles rage in northern Gaza. Midwestern Jews and allies traveled to Chicago from Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Illinois for the demonstration, organizers said. The Israeli consulate in Chicago is in a building connected to the Ogilvie Transportation Center, a major commuter rail station. The Chicago rally is unique from the previous Jewish Voice demonstrations because in the Midwest, “progressive Jewish communities are far smaller and separated by distance,” according to an emailed press release from organizers. “Trains continued to run throughout.”The Israeli consulate in Chicago did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Ben Lorber, “, ”, Clara Belitz, IfNotNow, Meg Reile, ___ Savage Organizations: CHICAGO, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Chicago, Jewish Voice, Peace, Chicago police, Jewish, Grand, Station, New York, Washington , D.C, Hamas, Metra, West Madison, “, Associated Press, America Statehouse News Initiative, America Locations: Chicago, Israel, Gaza, Iowa , Missouri, Minnesota , Michigan , Indiana , Wisconsin, Illinois, Israeli, New York, Washington ,

In a second Trump presidency, the visas of foreign students who participated in anti-Israel or pro-Palestinian protests would be canceled. People who were granted temporary protected status because they are from certain countries deemed unsafe, allowing them to lawfully live and work in the United States, would have that status revoked. That policy’s legal legitimacy, like nearly all of Mr. Trump’s plans, would be virtually certain to end up before the Supreme Court. In interviews with The New York Times, several Trump advisers gave the most expansive and detailed description yet of Mr. Trump’s immigration agenda in a potential second term. In particular, Mr. Trump’s campaign referred questions for this article to Stephen Miller, an architect of Mr. Trump’s first-term immigration policies who remains close to him and is expected to serve in a senior role in a second administration.

Persons: Trump, Trump’s, Stephen Miller, Miller Organizations: Trump, Social, New York Times Locations: Israel, United States, U.S

☆ Grammy nominations 2024: See the full list of nominees
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Nominations for the 2024 Grammy Awards were revealed on Friday morning and SZA slayed. The “Kill Bill” singer and songwriter leads in total nominations with nine nods. Other top nominees among a list that highlighted the contributions of young women in music include Phoebe Bridgers, R&B star Victoria Monét, indie group boygenius, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo. The nominees in several top categories can be found below, with the full list of 94 categories here. The Grammy Awards will take place Feb. 4 in Los Angeles.

Persons: SZA, Bill ”, Phoebe Bridgers, Victoria Monét, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, ”, Barbra Streisand, “, ” Swift, Janelle Monáe, Jon Batiste, Lana Del Rey, Eilish, Bill ” Taylor Swift, Victoria, Coco Jones Gracie Abrams Fred, Noah Kahan Victoria Monét, ” Taylor Swift, Brandi Carlile, Miles ” SZA, Karma, Jack Antonoff Dernst, ” Emile II, Daniel Nigro, Mike, “ Michael, ” Nas, Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, ” Drake, Rich, Eryn Allen Kane, Osborne, “ Brothers Osborne ” Kelsea, ” Lainey Wilson, Tyler Childers, “ Rustin ’, Zach Bryan, Zach Bryan ”, Brandy Clark, Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton, Luke Combs, Greta Van, Queens, Coco Jones, Emily King, Walker, Chris Brown, Robert Glasper, Alex Isley, Bill ” Victoria, ” PJ Harvey Organizations: CNN, Victoria, Hit Boy Metro, Drake, Metro, “ Scientists, Engineers, Pumas Locations: Los Angeles, Dua Lipa

☆ Leading nominations for 2024 Grammy Awards
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

60th Annual Grammy Awards – Show – New York, U.S., 28/01/2018 – Grammy Awards trophies are displayed backstage during the pre-telecast. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 10 (Reuters) - Nominations for the music industry's Grammy Awards were announced Friday. Here are a few selected categories. RECORD OF THE YEAR"Worship" - Jon Batiste"Not Strong Enough" - boygenius"Flowers" - Miley Cyrus"What Was I Made For?" Editing by Gerry DoyleOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Carlo Allegri, Jon Batiste, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor, Lana Del Rey, Janelle Monáe, Olivia Rodrigo Midnights, Jack Antonoff, Sam Dew, Taylor Swift, Dan Wilson, Caroline Ailin, Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, Gregory Aldae Hein, Michael Pollack, Rob Bisel, Carter Lang, Solána Rowe, Daniel Nigro, Oliva Rodrigo, Billie Eilish O'Connell, Finneas O'Connell, Gracie Abrams Fred, Coco Jones Noah Kahan Victoria Monét, Kelly Clarkson, Ed Sheeran Midnights, Dlamini, Ari Starace, Naija Gaston, Ephrem Louis Lopez Jr, Onika Maraj, Nicki Minaj, Mohamad Camara, Symere Woods, Javier Mercado, Uzi, Rich, Brytavious Chambers, Isaac, Zac, De Boni, Aubrey Graham, J, Gwin, Anderson Hernandez, Michael, Finatik, Shéyaa Bin Abraham, Joseph, Drake, Andre Benjamin, Paul Beauregard, James Blake, Tim Moore, Dion Wilson, Eryn Allen Kane, Greta Van, Ballerini Brothers Osborne, Brothers Osborne Zach Bryan, Zach Bryan Rustin, Tyler Childers, Lainey Wilson, Daniel Trotta, Gerry Doyle Organizations: REUTERS, Dua, Thomson Locations: York, U.S, Dua Lipa

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