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One thing that hasn’t changed in Hollywood: Male characters still more than double female ones
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on August 5th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – In recent years the movie industry has gone through the streaming revolution, the pandemic, labor strikes and “Barbenheimer.” But after countless upheavals in Hollywood, you’re still more than twice as likely to see male speaking characters in theatrical releases than you are female ones. Just 32% of speaking characters in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Did a father tell his teenage son to kill rapper PnB Rock? Jurors to hear closing arguments at trial
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on August 4th, 2024
COMPTON, Calif. (AP) – The two sides at the murder trial in the killing of Philadelphia hip-hop star PnB Rock agree that a 17-year-old boy walked into Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles restaurant in South Los Angeles, shot the rapper twice in the back and once in the chest. Both agree that the boy’s father, Freddie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thousands brave the heat for 70th anniversary of Newport Jazz Festival
By The Associated Press on August 4th, 2024
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) – A capacity crowd of about 10,000 people braved heat and humidity to witness the 70th anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival, one of the largest music festivals in New England. The festival, which ends Sunday, is also one of the biggest multi-day jazz festivals in the world. It has brought legions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With a $97M second weekend, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ sets a new high mark for R-rated films
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on August 4th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – After 10 days in theaters, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is already the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, not accounting for inflation. In its second weekend, the Marvel Studios blockbuster starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman continued to steamroll through movie theaters, collecting $97 million according to studio estimates Sunday. That raised its two-week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station
By Holly Meyer, The Associated Press on August 4th, 2024
About 10 miles from Johnson Space Center, a Houston-area church takes a moment during Wednesday Bible studies and Sunday evening services to pray for two members who cannot be there. In fact, there’s no way on Earth for NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Tracy Dyson to show up at Providence Baptist Church. They’re in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump says he’ll skip an ABC debate with Harris in September and wants them to face off on Fox News
By Meg Kinnard, The Associated Press on August 3rd, 2024
CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) – Donald Trump says he is pulling out of a scheduled September debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC and wants them to face off on Fox News, making it increasingly unlikely that the candidates will confront each other on stage before the November election. In a series of Truth Social ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Gi-ga-miinigoowiz Mamaandaawiziwin’: Ojibwe ‘Star Wars’ movie to open in Winnipeg
By Brittany Hobson, The Canadian Press on August 3rd, 2024
WINNIPEG – “Gi-ga-miinigoowiz Mamaandaawiziwin.” Fans of the beloved “Star Wars” series may be more familiar with the phrase’s English translation – “May the Force be with you” – but soon viewers will get to experience the original 1977 Hollywood hit dubbed in the Ojibwe language. “Star Wars: A New Hope” or “Anangong Miigaading: A New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aerosmith retires from touring, citing permanent damage to Steven Tyler’s voice last year
By The Associated Press on August 2nd, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Aerosmith says Steven Tyler’s voice has been permanently damaged by a vocal cord injury last year and the band will no longer tour. The iconic band behind hits like “Love in an Elevator” and “Livin’ on the Edge” posted a statement Friday announcing the cancellation of remaining dates on its tour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MrBeast’s giant reality competition faces safety complaints from initial contestants
By Thalia Beaty And James Pollard, The Associated Press on August 2nd, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – YouTube’s biggest star MrBeast is facing complaints about the safety of contestants from the preliminary round of his ambitious “Beast Games” game show, which boasts 1,000 competitors hoping for a $5 million grand prize. Some contestants complained online and to other YouTube influencers that they lacked regular access to food, water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardi B asks court to award her primary custody of her children with Offset, divorce records show.
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on August 2nd, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Cardi B is seeking primary custody of her children with rapper Offset, including a baby on the way, court records in the couple’s divorce show. The Grammy-winning hip-hop superstar is also seeking child support from Offset, known for his successful solo career and role in the trap group Migos. Details of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto hip-hop scene needs ‘rebrand’ amid Drake-Kendrick beef, say some rappers
By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on August 2nd, 2024
TORONTO – Amid the ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, Toronto rapper Sean Leon finds himself conflicted over a recurring question on social media: Why haven’t more local artists stood up for the 6 God? While hip-hop stars rise and fall on their allies, Drake has largely stood alone since the high-profile rap battle ... Read More »
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