New this week: ‘Ted Lasso,’ U2 and ‘The Boston Strangler’
By The Associated Press on March 10th, 2023
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music and video game platforms this week. MOVIES – Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon play the Boston Record American reporters Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole, who connected several Boston-area murders in the early 1960s to a single ... Read More »
1 responseIn a first since 1961, the Oscars carpet will not be red
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on March 10th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Many things about the Academy Awards have changed over the years, but for the past six decades there has been at least one constant: The red carpet. The hues have varied over the years, but it has always been some shade of red. Until this year. On Wednesday outside the Dolby ... Read More »
1 responseOscars vs. ‘The Last of Us’: What are you watching Sunday?
By Alicia Rancilio, The Associated Press on March 10th, 2023
Will Joel and Ellie finally reach the doctors in “The Last of Us”? Will Michelle Yeoh take home the Oscar for best actress? Both questions will be answered this Sunday, but viewers will have to make a choice about which answer they want in real time. The season finale of the HBO hit is up ... Read More »
1 responseUK has new Duke of Edinburgh as king gives his brother title
By The Associated Press on March 10th, 2023
LONDON (AP) – King Charles III has made his youngest brother the Duke of Edinburgh, passing on a title held by their late father, Prince Philip. Buckingham Palace said the title was conferred on Prince Edward on Friday, his 59th birthday. Edward is the youngest of the four children of Philip and the late Queen ... Read More »
1 responseVersace reaches for the stars with glittery Hollywood show
By Jocelyn Noveck, The Associated Press on March 10th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Decamping from her usual base in Milan to show her wares in Los Angeles – only three days before the Oscars – Donatella Versace says she was inspired by the energy, glamour and power of Hollywood. She had plenty of that, but needed one more thing to make it all work: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robert Blake, actor acquitted in wife’s killing, dies at 89
By Linda Deutsch, The Associated Press on March 9th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted in the killing of his wife, died Thursday at age 89. A statement released on behalf of his niece, Noreen Austin, said Blake died from heart disease, surrounded by family ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robert Blake, actor acquitted in wife’s murder, dies at 89
By Linda Deutsch, The Associated Press on March 9th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted of murdering his wife, died Thursday at age 89. A statement released on behalf of his niece, Noreen Austin, said Blake died from heart disease, surrounded by family at home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Actor Mike Epps apologizes after TSA seizes gun at airport
By The Associated Press on March 9th, 2023
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Actor and comedian Mike Epps has apologized to fans after security screeners found a gun in a carry-on bag at Indianapolis International Airport. Agents from the Transportation Security Administration called airport police Sunday morning after finding a Smith & Wesson .38-caliber pistol loaded with four rounds in Epps’ backpack. Epps, an Indianapolis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No verdict yet in trial of XXXTentacion’s accused killers
By The Associated Press on March 9th, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Jurors in the trial of three men accused of murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion outside a motorcycle dealership nearly five years ago failed to reach a verdict Thursday, meaning deliberations will enter a third day. The jury deliberated for about five hours Thursday after deliberating for about an hour late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s almost Oscars time. Here’s everything you need to know
By The Associated Press on March 9th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Hollywood is gearing up for the 95th Academy Awards, where “Everything Everywhere All at Once” comes in the lead nominee and the film industry will hope to move past “the slap” of last year’s ceremony. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 Oscars, including when they are, where to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dealers with cancer beg for Atlantic City casino smoking ban
By Wayne Parry, The Associated Press on March 9th, 2023
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – Tammy Brady began her career as an Atlantic City casino dealer at the age of 18. Now 55, she has stage 2 breast cancer. “While I’m not sure we will ever know the exact cause of my illness, I can’t help but wonder if it would have happened if the casinos ... Read More »
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