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On Broadway, two stars of ‘Aladdin’ trace their roles all the way to middle school
By Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press on July 30th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Some years ago, when Sonya Balsara and Adi Roy were in middle school, they were cast in kiddie versions of the musical “Aladdin.” Little did they know it would be very good preparation – for the same roles on Broadway. More than a decade after hitting their marks in the show ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Francine Pascal, author of beloved ‘Sweet Valley High’ books, dead at 92
By The Associated Press on July 30th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Francine Pascal, a onetime soap opera writer whose “Sweet Valley High” novels and the ongoing adventures of twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield and other teens captivated millions of young readers, died Sunday at age 92. Pascal’s death was confirmed Tuesday by her publisher, Penguin Random House, which did not immediately have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Erica Ash, comedian and ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ and ‘Mad TV’ star, dies at 46
By The Associated Press on July 30th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Erica Ash, an actor and comedian skilled in sketch comedy who starred in the parody series “Mad TV” and “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” has died. She was 46. Ash died Sunday in Los Angeles because of cancer, according to her publicist and a statement by her mother, Diann. “Erica was an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orville Peck makes queer country for everyone. On ‘Stampede,’ stars like Willie Nelson join the fun
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on July 30th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – It is not easy to be an outsider in country music, but Orville Peck has made a career out of it. On his third album, “Stampede,” his nonconformist spirit has led to collaborations with everyone from Willie Nelson and Elton John to Mickey Guyton and Kylie Minogue. When the South African ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US authors make up almost half the 13 semifinalists for the Booker Prize for fiction
By Jill Lawless, The Associated Press on July 30th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – Six American writers including Rachel Kushner, Percival Everett and Tommy Orange are among 13 semifinalists announced Tuesday for the prestigious Booker Prize for fiction. Pulitzer Prize-winning Cheyenne and Arapaho author Orange is the first Native American Booker semifinalist for the 50,000 pound ($64,000) award with his centuries-spanning saga “Wandering Stars.” Everett is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former ‘General Hospital’ actor Haley Pullos gets 5 years probation after DUI crash
By The Associated Press on July 29th, 2024
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) – Former longtime “General Hospital” actor Haley Pullos was sentenced to five years of probation Monday after pleading guilty to felony drunken driving and serving three months in jail. Pullos, 26, was also sentenced in a Los Angeles County court in Pasadena to 200 hours of community service. The judge ordered her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prosecutor opposes ‘Rust’ armorer’s request for release as she seeks new trial for set shooting
By The Associated Press on July 29th, 2024
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A special prosecutor is opposing a request by a former movie armorer that she be released from prison while seeking a new trial and appeal of her involuntary manslaughter conviction in a 2021 shooting on the set of the film “Rust.” Kari Morrissey wrote in a response brief filed Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ashley Callingbull becomes first Indigenous woman to win Miss Universe Canada
By The Canadian Press on July 29th, 2024
Ashley Callingbull has become the first Indigenous woman to win Miss Universe Canada. The 34-year-old model, actress and television host from Enoch Cree Nation, Alta., was crowned in Windsor, Ont., on Saturday. Callingbull is currently an in-game host for the National Hockey League, Canadian Football League, and the National Lacrosse League. She has acted in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Storms bring flash flooding to Dollywood amusement park in Tennessee
By The Associated Press on July 29th, 2024
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) – Strong thunderstorms brought flash flooding to Dolly Parton’s Dollywood in east Tennessee. Park workers and the Pigeon Forge police and fire departments directed guests to safety on Sunday afternoon, and one minor injury was reported, park officials said in a statement. The amusement park said it was supporting guests whose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ now has the 6th biggest opening weekend of all time
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on July 29th, 2024
“Deadpool & Wolverine” had a better Sunday than anticipated. The comic book film earned $211 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, Disney said Monday. That’s $6 million more than was estimated on Sunday, putting “Deadpool & Wolverine” in a different league. It had already broken the record for an R-rated movie. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former BBC presenter charged with three counts of making indecent images of children
By The Associated Press on July 29th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – A former BBC presenter has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children, London’s Metropolitan Police Service said. Huw Edwards, 62, was one of the BBC’s most prominent figures before he was suspended in July 2023 and later resigned for health reasons. Edwards had been the lead anchor on ... Read More »
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