Jacklyn Zeman, longtime ‘General Hospital’ cast member who played nurse Bobbie Spencer, dies at 70
By Alicia Rancilio, The Associated Press on May 11th, 2023
Jacklyn Zeman, who became one of the most recognizable actors on daytime television during 45 years of playing nurse Bobbie Spencer on ABC’s “General Hospital,” has died. She was 70. Zeman died of cancer, her family confirmed Wednesday. News of her death was first announced by the show’s executive producer, Frank Valentini. “I am heartbroken ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joni Mitchell’s 2022 live set at the Newport Folk Festival becomes an album
By Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press on May 11th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Last summer’s surprise set by Joni Mitchell at the Newport Folk Festival has been turned into a live album. Mitchell took the stage alongside Brandi Carlile and friends in her first full-length performance since 2002, performing “Big Yellow Taxi,” “Shine,” “Help Me” and “Come In From the Cold.” She also played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New book on Bob Dylan will feature hundreds of rare images
By The Associated Press on May 11th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Hundreds of rare photos and other images from the archives of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan will be featured in “Bob Dylan: Mixing Up the Medicine,” coming out this fall. The new release also will include dozens of essays, with novelist Michael Ondaatje, critic Greil Marcus and former U.S. poet laureate Joy Harjo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Review: ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ builds on beloved predecessor
By Curtis Withers, The Canadian Press on May 11th, 2023
Before Nintendo introduced its successful Switch gaming console in 2017, the video game company made a bold move by making huge changes to one of its most beloved franchises. “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” released as a launch title for the Switch, eschewed the well-established conventions of the long-running series. Gone were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jacklyn Zeman, longtime ‘General Hospital’ cast member who played Bobbie Spencer, dies at 70
By Alicia Rancilio, The Associated Press on May 11th, 2023
Jacklyn Zeman, who played Bobbie Spencer for 45 years on ABC’s “General Hospital,” has died. She was 70. Zeman died after a short battle with cancer, her family confirmed Wednesday. News of her death was first announced by the show’s executive producer, Frank Valentini. “I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Jackie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman struck by police motorcycle escorting UK royal
By The Associated Press on May 11th, 2023
LONDON (AP) – A woman in her 80s was in critical condition after being hit by a police motorcycle that was escorting Sophie, the wife of Prince Edward, British police said Thursday. The Metropolitan Police said the motorcycle collided with a pedestrian on Wednesday afternoon at an intersection in west London. Sophie, known as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real-life ‘The Queen’s Gambit’: Custodian leads school chess teams in Maine
By David Sharp, The Associated Press on May 11th, 2023
HAMPDEN, Maine (AP) – David Bishop spends the school day as a mild-mannered custodian, but before the final bell rings, he grabs his chess boards and pieces and begins his second role. “The Queen’s Gambit” is playing out in real life in Maine, where this custodian is coaching his schools’ chess teams to acclaim. Bishop, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jacklyn Zeman, veteran ‘General Hospital’ cast member who played Bobbie Spencer, has died
By Alicia Rancilio, The Associated Press on May 11th, 2023
Jacklyn Zeman, who played Bobbie Spencer for 45 years on ABC’s “General Hospital” has died at 70. Zeman died after a short battle with cancer, her family confirmed Wednesday. News of her death was first announced by the show’s executive producer, Frank Valentini. “I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Jackie Zeman,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Academy of Country Music Awards ready to party with Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks as hosts
By Brooke Lefferts And Kristin M. Hall, The Associated Press on May 10th, 2023
FRISCO, Texas (AP) – It’ll be a new experience for Garth Brooks when he steps onto the stage Thursday at the Academy of Country Music Awards – it’s his first time hosting an awards show. Co-host Dolly Parton will be there to help him out if he needs it – not that either showed any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Arts Centre hopeful for uninterrupted new season after years of disruption
By Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023
TORONTO – The National Arts Centre has revealed its first full slate of new programming since 2019, betting that years of disruptions are no more. NAC’s executive director of communications Annabelle Cloutier says the upcoming orchestra, popular music, dance and theatre programs reflect a new optimism following four seasons of uncertainty. Highlights of the 2023/2024 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Book on climate optimism wins Shaughnessy Cohen political writing prize
By The Canadian Press on May 10th, 2023
OTTAWA – A hope-filled book about mitigating climate change has won the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. Journalist Chris Turner received the $25,000 award at Politics and the Pen, an annual fundraising event in Ottawa, for “How to be a Climate Optimist: Blueprints for a Better World.” The prize from the Writers’ Trust of ... Read More »
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