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Bayreuth to present special Ring Cycle in 2026; 30 sellouts this year as ticket sales rebound
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on August 28th, 2024
A special Ring Cycle will be performed for the 150th anniversary Bayreuth Festival in 2026, the annual Richard Wagner showcase said as this season’s schedule ended with sellouts for all 30 performances. In conjunction with the end of this season on Tuesday night, Bayreuth announced its new production of “Die Meistersinger von Nuremberg” will open ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal’s Concordia University reports drop in enrolment following tuition hike
By The Canadian Press on August 28th, 2024
Montreal’s Concordia University is reporting a nearly 30 per cent drop in new registrations of out-of-province students following a tuition hike announced last year by the Quebec government. The university says enrolment of international students has dropped by 11 per cent compared to last year. The provincial government has increased tuition for out-of-province students to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s hot in theaters? Old movies – and some that aren’t so old
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on August 28th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – When Jennifer Kent’s “The Babadook” opened in theaters a decade ago, it played at two cinemas. When it returns to theaters next month, it will be in 500. “It’s strange but in a wonderful way. I can’t quite believe it’s been 10 years already. But it’s fantastic to go back and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Megan Thee Stallion hosts, Taylor Swift dominates: Here’s what to know about the 2024 MTV VMAs
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on August 28th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Rapper, singer, songwriter, businesswoman, hot girl summer purveyor and now… award show host? Megan Thee Stallion will host the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. It marks her first time hosting an award show, though she’s guest hosted “Saturday Night Live” and served as a co-host for “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Globes tap Nikki Glaser to be the telecast’s next host
By Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press on August 28th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Comedian and actor Nikki Glaser has been picked to host the next Golden Globes, adding an edgy voice known for mercilessly teasing the rich and powerful. Glaser will make her Globe debut Jan. 5 live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. In a statement, she cited Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Q&A: Zedd waited nine years to release a new album. He says the kaleidoscopic ‘Telos’ is ‘timeless’
By Rick Taber, The Associated Press on August 28th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – It has been almost a decade since Zedd, the Grammy – winning producer and DJ, released his sophomore album, “True Colors.” A lot can happen in that time. Mostly, the German dance-pop maverick needed to push himself to make an album that would move the needle – one that told a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!K-pop singer Taeil leaves boyband NCT over accusation of an unspecified sexual crime, his label says
By Juwon Park, The Associated Press on August 28th, 2024
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – South Korean singer Taeil has left K-pop band NCT after being accused of an unspecified sexual crime, his label announced Wednesday. His agency, SM Entertainment, released a statement on X, saying the NCT member will depart from the boy band after learning he has been “accused in a criminal case ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Percival Everett, Louise Erdrich and Jason Reynolds among finalists for $50,000 Kirkus Prizes
By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press on August 28th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Percival Everett’s “James,” a reworking of Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from the enslaved Jim’s perspective, is among the fiction finalists for the 11th annual Kirkus Prize. Kirkus Reviews, a leading book review publication, announced finalists Wednesday in fiction, nonfiction and young reader’s literature, with winners in each category ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!K-pop singer Taeil leaves boyband NCT over accusation of an unspecified sexual crime
By Juwon Park, The Associated Press on August 28th, 2024
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – South Korean singer Taeil has left K-pop band NCT after being accused of an unspecified sexual crime, his label announced today. His agency, SM Entertainment, released a statement Wednesday on X, saying the NCT member will depart from the boy band after learning he has been “accused in a criminal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ prepares to open 81st Venice Film Festival
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on August 27th, 2024
VENICE, Italy (AP) – The 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival is kicking off in Hollywood fashion with the world premiere of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” Wednesday. Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega, Catherine O’Hara and Monica Bellucci are among the cast expected to grace the red carpet. The film is a sequel to Tim Burton’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge says she suspects a cover-up of the true source of bail funds for man charged in Tupac killing
By Rio Yamat, The Associated Press on August 27th, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) – A judge on Tuesday again rejected a request to free an ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader ahead of his murder trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur, saying she suspects a cover-up related to the source of the funds for his bond. The decision from Clark District ... Read More »
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