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She’s a Norwegian princess. He’s an American self-professed shaman. Their wedding is this weekend
By Jan M. Olsen And Stefanie Dazio, The Associated Press on August 30th, 2024
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – The Norwegian king’s eldest child, Princess Märtha Louise, will marry American self-professed shaman Durek Verret on Saturday in a picturesque corner of southern Norway. The wedding comes amid widespread criticism of the couple’s actions and waning support for the Scandinavian royals, who have been plagued by negative reports about an unruly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swiss city of Basel is chosen to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest
By The Associated Press on August 30th, 2024
GENEVA (AP) – The Swiss city of Basel will host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest from May 13 to 17, organizers announced Friday. The mostly German-speaking city on the Rhine River was selected over Geneva in a face-off that generated buzz and anticipation across Switzerland. The Alpine country won the right to host the annual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘K-pop Idols’ documentary looks at how the K-pop industry is embracing diversity
By Juwon Park, The Associated Press on August 30th, 2024
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – An Apple TV+ documentary series, “K-pop Idols,” premiering Friday, offers an intimate look at how the K-pop industry is embracing diversity while grappling with challenges in a field that demands perfection. The six-part series features Korean American star Jessi and up-and-coming K-pop bands like Cravity and Blackswan, documenting the highs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nicole Kidman brings erotic drama ‘Babygirl’ to Venice Film Festival
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on August 29th, 2024
VENICE, Italy (AP) – Nicole Kidman returns to the Venice Film Festival for the world premiere of “Babygirl” on Friday. The erotic drama is about a powerful CEO who jeopardizes her career and family life by having an affair with a younger intern. “Babygirl” was made by “Bodies Bodies Bodies” filmmaker Halina Reijn, who was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death to appear in court after plea deal
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on August 29th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – One of two doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death is set to appear Friday in a federal court in Los Angeles, where he is expected to plead guilty to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine. Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The interview: Kamala Harris’ inaugural sit-down was most notable for seeming … ordinary
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on August 29th, 2024
After avoiding a probing interview by a journalist for the first month of her sudden presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris’ first one Thursday was notable mostly in how routine it seemed. CNN’s Dana Bash, sitting down with Harris and running mate Tim Walz in a Georgia restaurant, asked her about some issues where she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2 men plead not guilty to killing former ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on August 29th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Two men charged with murder in the killing of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor pleaded not guilty Thursday in a Los Angeles court. Robert Barceleau and Sergio Estrada, both 18, entered the pleas through attorneys to charges of murder, grand theft and attempted robbery. A third defendant, Frank Olano, 22, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!APTN to launch new channel with programming in Indigenous languages
By The Canadian Press on August 29th, 2024
WINNIPEG – APTN will soon launch a channel with programming primarily in Indigenous languages. The TV network announced the channel in May as part of an application to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to consolidate its four programming feeds into two — one main channel and “APTN Languages.” This second channel, whose signal will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pop group ABBA ask Donald Trump to stop using their songs, but Trump team says they have the OK
By Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press on August 29th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Swedish supergroup ABBA has asked Donald Trump to stop using their music at campaign rallies, but the Republican presidential nominee’s campaign says it has permission. “ABBA has recently discovered the unauthorized use of their music and videos at a Trump event through videos that appeared online,” said a statement to The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Criminal charges weighed against a man after a country music star stops show over an alleged assault
By The Associated Press on August 29th, 2024
PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) – Criminal charges are being considered for a man suspected of hitting a woman during a concert at the Colorado State Fair, authorities said Thursday, in an incident that prompted country music star Scotty McCreery to abruptly stop his show and call out the alleged assailant from the stage. “Right here, right ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guy Maddin wades into more conventional fare with ‘Rumours.’ It’s still weird.
By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on August 29th, 2024
TORONTO – Guy Maddin has built a career helming bewildering, dreamlike, avant-garde films, but the Winnipeg auteur’s new dark political comedy “Rumours” may be his most accessible work yet. Ahead of its North American debut at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 6, the 68-year-old quips the stylistic departure could open “Rumours” to awards ... Read More »
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