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Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for skin cancer
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Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for skin cancer

  • By MARIA SHERMAN - AP Music Writer

Carly Simon, the singer known for “You're So Vain,” has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. In a statement to The Associated Press on Monday, the eighty-three-year-old Simon shared her journey of learning to live with the condition. She had experienced arthritis and underwent joint replacement surgeries, but her mobility continued to decline. After an evaluation at the Mayo Clinic, she received the Parkinson's diagnosis. Simon also revealed she was treated for basal cell carcinoma on her face. Despite health challenges, music has been a solace. She will release “Comes in Waves,” her first album of original songs since 2008, in August.

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Italy Coach Soccer

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FILE - Paolo Maldini arrives with his wife, Adriana Fossa, at the Armani/Teatro in Milan, northern Italy, to pay his respects to designer Giorgio Armani, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Nicola Marfisi, File)

Author Charles Gaines, who popularized the world of bodybuilding with 'Pumping Iron,' dies at 84
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Author Charles Gaines, who popularized the world of bodybuilding with 'Pumping Iron,' dies at 84

  • By MARK KENNEDY - AP Entertainment Writer

Charles Gaines, the author who helped bring bodybuilding into the mainstream with "Pumping Iron," has died at 84. His daughter Greta confirmed his passing on Tuesday. Gaines collaborated with George Butler on the book and documentary "Pumping Iron," which introduced Arnold Schwarzenegger to the world. Initially, Gaines didn't expect the book to interest many outside bodybuilding. Schwarzenegger, who won multiple Mr. Olympia titles, later became a movie star and governor of California. Gaines, who began lifting weights at 16, also wrote novels like "Stay Hungry." Schwarzenegger praised Gaines for his adventurous spirit and influence.

Salman Rushdie Assault
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Salman Rushdie Assault

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FILE - Novelist Salman Rushdie attends the premiere of the documentary film "Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie" during the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 25, 2026, at The Ray in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

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FILE - Actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, arrive for an event on Dec. 17, 2013, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Pop culture’s 'reverent irreverence': How artists blur irony, sincerity and religion
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Pop culture’s 'reverent irreverence': How artists blur irony, sincerity and religion

  • By KRYSTA FAURIA - Associated Press

Indie artist Alex Cameron has sparked curiosity with a song about Jesus, blending humor and sincerity. During a concert in Los Angeles, he sang lyrics that mixed absurdity with earnestness, reflecting a trend sometimes dubbed “reverent irreverence.” This approach is becoming more common as people explore belief and meaning outside traditional religion. Experts note that while organized religion declines, religious themes remain prevalent in art and culture. Comedians and artists often use humor to engage with these themes, appealing to those who seek distance from traditional religious associations. This trend highlights a desire for authenticity in an increasingly AI-driven world.