

Mike Ives
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Aaron Spears, Drummer for Usher and Ariana Grande, Dies at 47
He received a Grammy nomination for Usher’s 2004 album “Confessions” and played on tracks by Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga and many other major pop musicians.

Celine Dion ‘Siren Battles’ Prompt Complaints in New Zealand City
A subculture has developed among Pacific Islander communities based on who can blast music — often Ms. Dion’s songs — the loudest. Some call it...

Fugees’ Pras Says Lawyer Used A.I. for ‘Ineffectual’ Defense
Prakazrel Michel was convicted in April in an illegal foreign influence scheme. In a motion for a new trial, he said his lawyer’s closing argument...

Thailand’s Marijuana Business Is Growing Despite Regulatory Risks
The country’s legal marijuana business — a rarity in Asia — is struggling with oversupply, illegal imports and regulatory ambiguity. Investors are piling in anyway.

Ghibli Park Celebrates “Totoro” And Other Miyazaki Movies
The Japanese company Studio Ghibli opened a theme park to celebrate the eccentric, charming animated movies of its founder, Hayao Miyazaki. Could two ‘Totoro’-loving toddlers...

How ‘Barbie’ and Blackpink Entered South China Sea Map Spat
Vietnam banned the film over its apparent use of a Chinese map showing disputed territory. Blackpink concerts may be next. Here’s what the fuss is...

U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Stranded Rower in the Pacific Ocean
An American man’s rowboat had capsized in the Pacific. Low on battery, he put out a call for help.

Canada’s Online News Act Targets Facebook and Google
A new Canadian law will require technology companies to license news content. Facebook’s owner said it would drop news from the platform.

Fox News Chyron Calls Biden a ‘Wannabe Dictator’ During Trump Speech
The onscreen text appeared Tuesday beneath split-screen footage of President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump, who had been charged with federal crimes hours...

Forests, Band from Singapore, Played On After U.S. Robbery
Forests, a band from Singapore, ended its tour in New York in high spirits, two weeks after being robbed in California.