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Tito Jackson, member of beloved pop group the Jackson 5, dies at 70
By Brian P. D. Hannon, The Associated Press on September 16th, 2024
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died. He was 70. Jackson was the third of nine children, including global superstars Michael and Janet, and was part of a music-making family whose songs have sold hundreds of millions of copies. “It’s with heavy hearts that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!For rapper Lil Tecca, there was only ever a ‘Plan A.’ His new album reflects the journey
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on September 16th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – There’s the story everyone knows about Lil Tecca, and then there is Tyler Sharpe, the rapper-producer with big aspirations and the dedication to see it through. His fourth studio album, appropriately titled “Plan A,” out Friday, isn’t a culmination of his career to date – but it does reflect the journey. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connie Chung launched a generation of Asian American girls named Connie. She had no idea
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on September 16th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Some public figures are honored with namesake buildings or monuments. Veteran broadcaster Connie Chung has a strain of marijuana and hundreds of Asian American women as legacies. Chung was contacted five years ago by a fellow journalist, Connie Wang, whose Chinese immigrant parents gave her the chance as a preschooler to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former prominent BBC news anchor gets suspended sentence for indecent images of children on phone
By Brian Melley, The Associated Press on September 16th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards, once one of the most prominent media figures in Britain, was given a suspended prison sentence Monday for indecent images of children on his phone. Edwards, 63, pleaded guilty in Westminster Magistrates’ Court in July to three counts of making indecent images of children, a charge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How Connie Chung launched a generation of Asian American girls named ‘Connie’ – and had no idea
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on September 16th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Some public figures are honored with namesake buildings or monuments. Veteran broadcaster Connie Chung has a strain of marijuana and hundreds of Asian-American women as legacies. Chung was contacted five years ago by a fellow journalist, Connie Wang, whose Chinese immigrant parents gave her the chance as a preschooler to pick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards arrives for sentencing hearing on indecent image charges
By The Associated Press on September 16th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – A former top BBC news presenter arrived at court Monday to be sentenced for accessing indecent images of children sent to him by a man via the WhatsApp messaging service. Huw Edwards, one of the most recognizable faces in British television, pleaded guilty in July to three counts of making indecent images ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tito Jackson’s family says the Jackson 5 member has died at 70
By Brian P. D. Hannon, The Associated Press on September 16th, 2024
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70. Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, which include global superstars Michael and sister Janet, part of a music-making family whose songs are still beloved today. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Japan celebrates record Emmy wins for ‘Shogun’
By Yuri Kageyama, The Associated Press on September 16th, 2024
TOKYO (AP) – Japan erupted with joy Monday as the samurai series “Shogun” won a record 18 Emmys for its first season. It took home prizes including Outstanding Drama Series, as star and co-producer Hiroyuki Sanada became the first Japanese actor to win the Emmy for best lead actor in a dramatic series. Co-star Anna ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TIFF to screen controversial ‘Russians at War’ after halting shows amid protest
By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on September 16th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto International Film Festival has rescheduled screenings of controversial documentary “Russians at War” after it paused showings over “significant threats.” TIFF says in a programming alert that the film about the disillusionment of some Russian soldiers on the front lines of the Ukraine war will play Tuesday at TIFF Lightbox. The documentary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, has died at 70, family says
By Brian P. D. Hannon, The Associated Press on September 16th, 2024
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70. Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, which include global superstars Michael and sister Janet, part of a music-making family whose songs are still beloved today. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, has died at 70, his sons say
By Brian P. D. Hannon, The Associated Press on September 15th, 2024
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70. Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, which includes global superstars Michael and sister Janet, part of a music-making family whose songs are still beloved today. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce ... Read More »
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