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Hip-hop headlineAP / October 16

Sean Combs is moved to a new federal prison

The Bureau of Prisons confirmed his transfer from Fort Dix in New Jersey to a low-security facility in Pennsylvania.

Read the verified report ↗ New music FridayHotNewHipHop / October 16

A packed release night hits hip-hop

A$AP Rocky, Gucci Mane, Tierra Whack, LUCKI, Lucky Daye and more headline this week's fresh album and single slate.

Explore the release list ↗ Music businessYouTube / October 14

YouTube Music starts labeling AI-made songs

New player-page notices identify music created primarily with generative AI, including AI-generated compositions and vocals.

Read the official announcement ↗ CommunityAP / October 12

A Navajo football trailblazer gets his flowers

Shiyazh Pete, the first Navajo Nation member to play in the NFL, received a hero's welcome from fans in Albuquerque.

Read the community story ↗ Only in North CarolinaAP / October 15

The Great Pumpkin makes a run for it

A two-story inflatable jack-o'-lantern broke loose in Cary, rolled down the road and instantly became social-media gold.

See the runaway pumpkin ↗ Sports cultureAP / October 16

Baseball's smaller spenders reach the biggest stage

The 2026 World Series will match two clubs from the bottom half of MLB payrolls—the first matchup like it since 1991.

Read the World Series story ↗ Behind televisionAP / October 16

Chuck Lorre opens the writers' room

The creator behind The Big Bang Theory revisits his hits, misses and hard-earned lessons in the new memoir Sitcom.

Read the conversation ↗ Weekend watchlistAP / October 16

This week's streams cover every lane

New picks range from John Legend and a Dolly Parton tribute to Moana, Lupin and the latest Call of Duty.

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