Gary Hamilton

New York

Entertainment Journalist at Associated Press

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Keri Hilson's 'We Need to Talk' marks her return to music after a 15-year absence

5 days ago | apnews.com | Gary Hamilton

NEW YORK (AP) — The last time Keri Hilson put out an album, Barack Obama was in the second year of his first term as U.S. president, the iPad was released and Instagram was brand new. “On some days, I’m like that was just a blink away. But for the most part, yeah, it feels like a long time because I’ve been waiting. I felt stagnant, I felt stuck for a while, and conflicted,” said the two-time Grammy-nominated artist.
"5ive" de Davido marca una nueva era de cambio y crecimiento para el astro del afrobeats

1 week ago | apnews.com | Gary Hamilton

“5ive” de Davido marca una nueva era de cambio y crecimiento para el astro del afrobeats 1 of 5 | Davido posa para un retrato el martes 1 de abril de 2025, en Nueva York. (Foto AP/Gary Gerard Hamilton) 2 of 5 | Davido posa para un retrato el martes 1 de abril de 2025, en Nueva York.(Foto AP/Gary Gerard Hamilton) 3 of 5 | Davido posa para un retrato el martes 1 de abril de 2025, en Nueva York.
Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie reunite for gritty crime series 'MobLand'

2 weeks ago | apnews.com | Gary Hamilton

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Hardy has collected troves of knowledge and skill throughout his journey as an actor, forming a megastar career. But any education he received from director Guy Ritchie during their time on the 2008 “RocknRolla” film was gained from afar. “I didn’t have very much to do with him ... the first time I worked with him. Gerard (Butler) was leading that film and in many elements, we were support staff,” said Hardy.
Q&A: Jagged Edge's new album celebrates love, longevity and brotherhood

2 months ago | apnews.com | Gary Hamilton

Q&A: Jagged Edge’s new album celebrates love, longevity and brotherhood 1 of 2 | Brian Casey, from left, Kyle Norman, Brandon Casey, Richard Wingo of Jagged Edge pose for a portrait on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton) 2 of 2 | Brian Casey, from left, Kyle Norman, Brandon Casey, Richard Wingo of Jagged Edge pose for a portrait on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in New York.
Teddy Swims is elated about 2 babies: his upcoming child and 'Part 2' album

Jan 24, 2025 | apnews.com | Gary Hamilton

NEW YORK (AP) — Teddy Swims is busier than ever with two babies on the way: The child he’s expecting, and his new album, “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2).” While he’s excited to talk new music, fatherhood is what elates him. “I can’t wait to hear the voice or ‘What’s your favorite color?’ … I hope he thinks I’m cool – or she thinks I’m cool,” said the soulful crooner.
Meagan Good says goodbye to 'Harlem,' hello to her future with Jonathan Majors

Jan 22, 2025 | apnews.com | Gary Hamilton

NEW YORK (AP) — Meagan Good is in a season of harvest, reaping rewards from the hard work she’s sowed throughout her three-decade career. For the “Harlem” star, gratitude is her mantra. “As crazy as, not even just this last year, the last few years have been for me, this is the happiest I’ve been in a long time.
Khatia Buniatishvili is a classical music superstar. Her new album honors Mozart - in her own way

Oct 25, 2024 | apnews.com | Gary Hamilton

NEW YORK (AP) — Khatia Buniatishvili has been one of the most well-known classical musicians for more than a decade, but she prefers to keep the chatter about her celebrity buried beneath the crescendo of her music and charismatic performances. “If I start to talk about my charisma, I think it might be the end. It’s like the peak of narcissism, right?” Buniatishvili said bashfully in a recent interview.
Muni Long believes 'Revenge' is a dish best served with success

Oct 9, 2024 | apnews.com | Gary Hamilton

NEW YORK (AP) — Muni Long is keenly aware of the preciousness of time and its unpredictability. In some ways, the weight of the concept is intertwined within her music with songs like “30s,” “Time Machine” and her megahit “Hrs & Hrs.” Life can move at an unforgiving pace, so the Grammy winner works as if her career is on borrowed time. “Years ago, I had an opportunity to work with Kendrick (Lamar) and I was working with another artist.
Yolanda Adams is still in the blessing business with 'Sunny Days'

Sep 13, 2024 | apnews.com | Gary Hamilton

Yolanda Adams is still in the blessing business with ‘Sunny Days’ 1 of 3 | Yolanda Adams poses for a portrait on Sept. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton) 2 of 3 | Yolanda Adams poses for a portrait on Sept. 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton) 3 of 3 | Yolanda Adams poses for a portrait on Sept. 5, 2024, in New York.
BeatKing, a Houston rapper known for viral TikTok song 'Then Leave,' dies at 39

Aug 16, 2024 | apnews.com | Nadia Lathan |Gary Hamilton

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Houston rapper BeatKing, whose booming voice and eccentric songs brought him fame in nightclubs and on social media, has died, his manager said Friday. He was 39. The rapper, whose name was Justin Riley, died Thursday after fainting during a recording session, Tasha Felder told The Associated Press. Felder, his manager, said Riley was taken to a hospital and that he had a pulmonary embolism. “His daughters were with him the entire time,” Felder said.