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Oh, babies. New Dr Seuss Babies merchandising line includes everything from board books to diapers
By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press on August 15th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – The latest Dr. Seuss releases are designed for the very youngest audience. On Thursday, Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children’s Books announced the launch of Dr. Seuss Babies, which includes interactive board books, a video series called “Learn to Read” and even a line of diapers, onesies and feeding solutions. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Ross, Tenille Townes added to list of performers at this year’s CCMA Awards
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
Canadian country music artists Josh Ross, Madeline Merlo, Tenille Townes and Owen Riegling have been added to the lineup of performers at this year’s CCMA Awards. U.S. country singers Julia Michaels and Jake Worthington are also set to hit the stage at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Sept. 14. The newly announced performers will join ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain is investigating unauthorized Katy Perry music video in a protected natural area
By Teresa Medrano, The Associated Press on August 15th, 2024
MADRID (AP) – In her new music video, Katy Perry pretends to be one of the thousands of tourists having the time of their lives on Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean. But some parts, filmed in a protected natural enclave, could bring trouble. The regional government is investigating the video for her latest song, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gena Rowlands, acting powerhouse and star of movies by her director-husband, John Cassavetes, dies
By Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press on August 14th, 2024
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft and a guiding light in independent cinema as a star in groundbreaking movies by her director husband, John Cassavetes, and later charmed audiences in her son’s tear-jerker “The Notebook,” has died. She was 94. Rowlands’ death was confirmed Wednesday by representatives ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain to investigate unauthorized Katy Perry music video in a protected natural area
By Teresa Medrano, The Associated Press on August 14th, 2024
MADRID (AP) – In her new music video, Katy Perry pretends to be one of the thousands of tourists having the time of their lives on Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean. But some parts, filmed in a protected natural enclave, could get her into trouble. The regional government is investigating the video for her ... Read More »
1 responseLiberal government refuses to say if it approved bonus for CBC CEO Catherine Tait
By The Canadian Press on August 14th, 2024
OTTAWA – The Liberal government is refusing to say if it approved a bonus for the head of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. It is up to the federal government to determine if Catherine Tait is eligible for a bonus following a review of her performance and recommendation by the board of directors at CBC/Radio-Canada. CBC ... Read More »
1 responseThere’s more to Tinashe’s new album, ‘Quantum Baby,’ than being ‘Nasty’
By Gary Gerard Hamilton, The Associated Press on August 14th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Tinashe refuses to retreat from the unknowns of life – or the music industry – but instead, embraces them. That’s what makes the success of her cheeky, inuendo-filled hit, “Nasty,” taste oh so sweet. “You never really know when that’s going to happen. You can’t really predict it,” she said of ... Read More »
1 responseMark Wahlberg’s documentary company to tell ‘real’ story of BlackBerry
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on August 14th, 2024
Mark Wahlberg’s documentary production house is ringing up “the real BlackBerry story.” Wahlberg’s Unrealistic Ideas says it is moving ahead with a feature-length documentary centred around the history of the Waterloo, Ont.-based smartphone maker. The company says the still-untitled BlackBerry doc will tap into interviews with former executives and staff at the company once known ... Read More »
1 responseThe paint is dry on Banksy’s animal-themed street art that appeared across London over 9 days
By Brian Melley, The Associated Press on August 14th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – On the 10th day, after creating the mountain goat, elephants, pelicans, a rhinoceros and a gorilla, among other animals, Banksy rested. The elusive street artist’s menagerie that appeared around London over nine consecutive days apparently came to a conclusion after a final mural surprised staff who arrived early to feed the animals ... Read More »
1 responseEva Mendes and Kate McKinnon will be among guests this fall at 92nd Street Y in Manhattan
By The Associated Press on August 14th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Kate McKinnon, Malcolm Gladwell and Eva Mendes will be among the featured speakers this fall at the 92nd Street Y i n Manhattan, a leading venue for arts events. McKinnon will be promoting her expansively titled children’s story, “The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science,” and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vince Vaughn, ‘Ted Lasso’ co-creator Bill Lawrence bring good fun to Carl Hiaasen’s ‘Bad Monkey’
By Alicia Rancilio, The Associated Press on August 14th, 2024
There’s an old saying “don’t meet your heroes” but for TV creator, showrunner Bill Lawrence, it was a dream come true. Lawrence’s new series “Bad Monkey” for Apple TV+, premiering Wednesday, is based on a novel by Carl Hiaasen, one of his favorite authors. “I started reading Carl Hiaasen books when I was 15-years-old. There’s ... Read More »
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