Taron Egerton slots Tetris story into place in new biopic
By Sian Watson, The Associated Press on March 27th, 2023
The origin story of the iconic computer game “Tetris” is more thrilling than you may think. It involves border crossing, authority dodging, underhand deals, putting your house on the line and – finally – trying to secure the rights for the game from behind the Iron Curtain. And now it’s a film, releasing March 31, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Renée Fleming stars as `Nixon in China’ arrives in Paris
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on March 27th, 2023
PARIS (AP) – After spending decades portraying generals’ wives, a countess and a courtesan, Renée Fleming walked gingerly onto the stage of the Bastille Opera in a blond wig, red coat and black gloves to depict Pat Nixon, former first lady of the United States. John Adams’ “Nixon in China,” a 1987 work among the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report: Queen Elizabeth II asked Germany for pricey horses
By The Associated Press on March 27th, 2023
BERLIN (AP) – Two horses fit for a queen, please. That’s what Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II had asked for as a gift during her state visit to Germany in 1978, weekly Der Spiegel reported Monday. The expensive present raised eyebrows among German bureaucrats at the time, who noted that the cost of the Holsteiner and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitney Houston’s family wants to highlight her gospel roots
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press on March 27th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Whitney Houston’s brother remembers when his young sister listened to their mother during gospel rehearsals before she mimicked every tune that was sung. As Houston rose to pop superstardom, her exceptionally talented vocals were rooted in gospel music. And now, her family – led by her sister-in-law Pat and brother Gary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Louvre staff block entrances as part of pension protest
By The Associated Press on March 27th, 2023
PARIS (AP) – The Louvre Museum in Paris was closed to the public on Monday when its workers took part in the wave of French protest strikes against the government’s unpopular pension reform plans. Dozens of Louvre employees blocked the entrance, prompting the museum to announce it would be temporarily closed. The demonstrators toted banners ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kate Beaton’s graphic memoir ‘Ducks’ gives insight into working at Alberta’s oilsands
By Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press on March 27th, 2023
When Kate Beaton migrated west to work in Alberta’s oilsands, she didn’t know what to expect – other than a job that would allow her to pay down her student loans. Those making the move now, some 15-plus years after the comics artist worked in Fort McMurray, have more information about the industry thanks to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man suing Gwyneth Paltrow to testify in Utah ski crash trial
By Sam Metz, The Associated Press on March 27th, 2023
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) – The man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a 2016 collision at one of the most upscale ski resorts in North America is expected to take the stand on Monday as the closely watched trial goes into its second week in Utah. Attorneys said Friday that retired optometrist Terry Sanderson, 76, would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Is the David porn? Come see, Italians tell Florida parents
By Nicole Winfield And Terry Spencer, The Associated Press on March 26th, 2023
ROME (AP) – The Florence museum housing Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpiece the David on Sunday invited parents and students from a Florida charter school to visit after complaints about a lesson featuring the statue forced the principal to resign. Florence Mayor Dario Nardella also tweeted an invitation for the principal to visit so he can personally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Is the David porn? See for yourself, Italy ask Fla. parents
By Nicole Winfield And Terry Spencer, The Associated Press on March 26th, 2023
ROME (AP) – The Florence museum housing Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpiece the David on Sunday invited parents and students from a Florida charter school to visit after complaints about a lesson featuring the statue forced the principal to resign. Florence Mayor Dario Nardella also tweeted an invitation for the principal to visit so he can personally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Is ‘David’ porn? See for yourself, Italians ask Fla. parents
By Nicole Winfield And Terry Spencer, The Associated Press on March 26th, 2023
ROME (AP) – The Florence museum housing Michelangelo’s Renaissance masterpiece the “David” invited parents and students from a Florida charter school to visit after complaints about a lesson featuring the statue forced the principal to resign. Florence Mayor Dario Nardella also tweeted an invitation for the principal to visit so he can personally honor her. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Army pulls recruiting ads after Jonathan Majors’ arrest
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press on March 26th, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) – The arrest of actor Jonathan Majors has upended the Army’s newly launched advertising campaign that was aimed at reviving the service’s struggling recruiting numbers. Majors, who authorities said was arrested Saturday in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment, was the narrator of two ads at the heart of a ... Read More »
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