Greece plans hourly caps on visitors to ancient Acropolis and will let in up to 20,000 daily
By The Associated Press on August 2nd, 2023
ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Visits to the Acropolis of Athens, Greece’s most popular archaeological site, will be capped starting next month at a maximum 20,000 daily and subject to varying hourly entry limits, the Greek government said Wednesday. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said the controls are needed to prevent bottlenecks and overcrowding at the UNESCO ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Driver charged with gross negligence in crash that killed actor Treat Williams
By The Associated Press on August 2nd, 2023
DORSET, Vt. (AP) – A Vermont driver accused of causing a crash that killed actor Treat Williams has been charged with grossly negligent operation causing death, officials said. An investigation of the June 12 crash in Dorset concluded a vehicle pulled in front of Williams, who was riding a motorcycle and was unable to avoid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nicolas Cage surrealist comedy to open TIFF’s competitive Platform program
By The Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2023
TORONTO – Nicolas Cage’s surrealist comedy “Dream Scenario” will open the competitive Platform program at the Toronto International Film Festival, with acclaimed filmmaker Barry Jenkins set to lead the jury. Cage stars in the satirical feature from U.S.-based filmmaker Kristoffer Borgli as an academic “thrust into the limelight after he starts inexplicably appearing in people’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. director Barry Jenkins to head Platform prize jury at Toronto film festival
By The Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2023
TORONTO – Acclaimed filmmaker Barry Jenkins has been selected as the jury chair for the competitive Platform program at the Toronto International Film Festival. The “Moonlight” director heads a three-member panel that will select the winner of a $20,000 award. The jury includes Canadian filmmaker Anthony Shim, whose film “Riceboy Sleeps” won last year’s prize, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Driver accused of gross negligence in crash that killed actor Treat Williams
By The Associated Press on August 2nd, 2023
DORSET, Vt. (AP) – A Vermont driver accused of causing a crash that killed actor Treat Williams has been cited for grossly negligent operation causing death, officials said. An investigation of the June 12 crash in Dorset concluded a vehicle pulled in front of Williams, who was riding a motorcycle and was unable to avoid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With two HGTV shows, Christina Hall finds success in going solo
By Alicia Rancilio, The Associated Press on August 2nd, 2023
HGTV star Christina Hall promises not to judge your home if you invite her over. “There’s literally zero judgment,” the TV personality said during a recent interview. “Unless you live in a hoarder house or it’s real gross or dirty, I’m not going to care. I’ve lived in different types of houses and places and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broadway star Phillipa Soo is working on picture book about her childhood stage fright
By The Associated Press on August 2nd, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Broadway star Phillipa Soo has not forgotten her childhood stage fright. The Grammy-winning actor and singer known for her roles in “Hamilton,” “Into the Woods” and other musicals is collaborating with her sister-in-law Maris Pasquale Doran and illustrator Qin Leng on a picture book about a girl more at ease singing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Germany’s Wacken metal festival halts admissions after persistent rain turns site to mud
By The Associated Press on August 2nd, 2023
BERLIN (AP) – The Wacken Open Air heavy metal festival in northern Germany is opening on Wednesday with a reduced audience after persistent rain turned the grounds to mud and forced organizers to order a halt to all new arrivals. Organizers of the famed music festival in the village of Wacken, in a rural area ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Striking writers and studios will meet this week to discuss restarting negotiations
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on August 2nd, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Union leaders told striking Hollywood writers Tuesday night that they plan to meet with representatives for studios to discuss restarting negotiations after the first official communication between the two sides since the strike began three months ago. The Writers Guild of America sent an email to members saying that the head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Striking writers, studios to meet this week to discuss restarting negotiations
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on August 1st, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Union leaders told striking Hollywood writers Tuesday night that they plan to meet with representatives for studios to discuss restarting negotiations after the first official communication between the two sides since the strike began three months ago. The Writers Guild of America sent an email to members saying that the head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Politicians urge Taylor Swift to postpone LA concerts in solidarity with striking hotel workers
By The Associated Press on August 1st, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – California’s lieutenant governor and other elected officials on Tuesday urged Taylor Swift to postpone her Los Angeles concerts as a way to stand in solidarity with striking hotel workers. Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and dozens of state and local politicians signed an open letter telling Swift that her tour makes the ... Read More »
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