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By Johnathan Landrum Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The BET Awards delivered a night of major star power and poignant moments Monday night, marking the ceremony’s 25th anniversary with a mix of comedy, emotion and calls for justice. The night delivered a stirring mix of purpose and entertainment from Doechii ‘s powerful speech, Jamie Foxx ‘s emotional reflection… Read more: BET Awards bring star power as Doechii, Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey shine in 25th anniversary show

By Konner Hines From Beyoncé kicking off her “Cowboy Carter World Tour,” the 2025 Met Gala, and Lady Gaga’s powerful performance in Brazil amid a thwarted bomb plot, May has been filled with headline-making moments across the entertainment world. New Music Releases In new music, Ed Sheeran released his latest single, “Old Phone,” from his… Read more: TCO Entertainment Bi-Monthly News Brief – May 2025

By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: adds details, freshens headline WASHINGTON (AP) — Cheers broke out early Wednesday as Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee signed off on the GOP tax breaks bill after a grueling round-the-clock session that pushed President Donald Trump’s package past overwhelming Democratic opposition. But there’s still more work to… Read more: Divisions emerge among House Republicans over how much to cut taxes and Medicaid in Trump’s bill

U.S. Politics & Policy U.S.-UK Trade Agreement ReachedThe Biden administration finalized a scaled-back trade agreement with the United Kingdom this week, reducing some tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods and British automobile imports. While both sides framed the deal as progress, critics argue the agreement lacks the depth of a full free-trade pact. Business leaders from… Read more: TCO National Weekly News Brief – May 9, 2025

By TERRY TANG and SARAH RAZA Associated Press NOTE CONTENTS: This story contains a term that refers to a racial slur. A video showing a Minnesota woman at a playground last week openly admitting to using a racist slur against a Black child has garnered millions of views. Maybe equally viral has been a crowdfunding… Read more: A woman who called a Black child a slur has raised a backlash but also thousands of dollars