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Doris Kearns Goodwin and Laurie Anderson to receive medals from American Academy of Arts and Letters
By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press on March 29th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Doris Kearns Goodwin, Laurie Anderson and the president of the Harlem School of the Arts, James C. Horton, are being honored by the American Academy of Arts and Letters. The academy announced Friday that Goodwin, the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, is receiving a Gold Medal for biography. Anderson, the celebrated avant-garde performer, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tori Spelling files for divorce from Dean McDermott after 18 years of marriage
By The Associated Press on March 29th, 2024
Tori Spelling filed for divorce Friday from her husband and former reality TV co-star Dean McDermott. The former “Beverly Hills 90210″ actor petitioned to end the marriage of nearly 18 years in Los Angeles Superior Court. She cited irreconcilable differences. Spelling’s petition says the two have been separated since June 17. She is asking for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New trial denied for ‘Rust’ armorer convicted in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin
By Susan Montoya Bryan, The Associated Press on March 29th, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – A New Mexico judge on Friday rejected an effort by a movie set armorer to challenge her conviction of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust.” After hearing brief arguments during a virtual hearing, Santa Fe-based Judge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colman Domingo and Taylor Hackford are some paying tribute to Louis Gossett Jr. after death at 87
By The Associated Press on March 29th, 2024
Famous fans and co-stars react to the death of Louis Gossett Jr., who died at 87. “He was open and generous. Kind beyond measure. Regal. We owe so much to him. What a monumental life he lived.” – Colman Domingo, Gossett’s co-star in “The Color Purple,” on X. “The role of Master Sergeant Foley in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doris Kearn Goodwin and Laurie Anderson to receive medals from American Academy of Arts and Letters
By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press on March 29th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Doris Kearns Goodwin, Laurie Anderson and the president of the Harlem School of the Arts, James C. Horton, are being honored by the American Academy of Arts and Letters. The academy announced Friday that Goodwin, the Pulitzer Prize winning historian, is receiving a Gold Medal for biography. Anderson, the celebrated avant-garde ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
By Beth Harris, The Associated Press on March 29th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87. Gossett’s nephew told The Associated Press that the actor died Thursday night in Santa Monica, California. No cause of death ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Oppenheimer’ finally premieres in Japan to mixed reactions and high emotions
By Yuri Kageyama, The Associated Press on March 29th, 2024
TOKYO (AP) – “Oppenheimer” finally premiered Friday in the nation where two cities were obliterated 79 years ago by the nuclear weapons invented by the American scientist who was the subject of the Oscar-winning film. Japanese filmgoers’ reactions understandably were mixed and highly emotional. Toshiyuki Mimaki, who survived the bombing of Hiroshima when he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to stream this weekend: Beyoncé, Steve Martin, J-Hope, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Nighy and ‘Madu’
By The Associated Press on March 28th, 2024
Beyoncé’s country album and a documentary about a Nigerian boy who dreams of being a professional ballet dancer are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Bill Nighy plays an English ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Network political contributors have a long history. But are they more trouble than they’re worth?
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on March 28th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – One of the nation’s most prominent news outlets has found itself in an embarrassing mess over the hiring – and quick firing – of someone who isn’t even a journalist in the first place. Among other things, NBC News’ brief employment of former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel has illustrated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation – and country music
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on March 28th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – First, Beyoncé arrived at the 2024 Grammy Awards in full cowboy regalia – making a statement without saying a word. Then, during the Super Bowl, she dropped two hybrid country songs: “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” All of that heralded her latest album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter,” out Friday. As ... Read More »
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