VATICAN CITY (AP) — Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgment,” the imposing fresco of heaven and hell which dominates the Sistine Chapel, is undergoing its first major restoration in three decades, the Vatican said Monday. The Sistine Chapel will remain open to visitors during the ...
(AP) — Cher may have wanted to turn back time on her rather chaotic Grammys presenting experience. But the pop legend’s obvious good humor made her series of flubs one of the most enjoyably meme-worthy moments of the night. In what amounted to a Grammys version of John Travolta’s Adele Dazeem moment at the Oscars — if much more understandable — Cher, presenting record of the year at Sunday’s show, seemed to momentarily award it to the late Luther Vandross. Quickly, though, she realized amid applause that the actual winner was the very-much-alive Kendrick Lamar, who rose ...
(AP) — Olivia Dean clinched the Grammy for best new artist Sunday in a milestone moment for the British pop singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and timeless sound. Dean, who is part of a growing class of young U.K.-born vocalists, made waves last year with her romantic sophomore ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed “Debí Tirar Mas Fotos,” closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize. “Puerto Rico, believe ...
The Blues Jazz and Folk Music Society has announced the lineup for the 2026 River City Blues Festival on March 20 and 21 at the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta. Tickets are $45 for Friday night, $45 for Saturday afternoon and $60 for Saturday night. A weekend pass is $120. More information is ...
A common merganser paddles toward the middle of the Muskingum River below the dam in Lowell. With cold weather, the open water below the dam is popular spot for a variety of birds. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at ...
