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Tank and the Bangas to pay tribute to their New Orleans roots at Essence Festival
By Chevel Johnson Rodrigue, The Associated Press on July 6th, 2024
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Seven years ago, New Orleans band Tank and the Bangas squeezed into the corner of a classroom and recorded themselves performing their song “Quick,” for National Public Radio’s Tiny Desk contest, the nonprofit’s annual search for the “next great undiscovered artist.” Their video – a lively mix of funk, soul, hip-hop ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jon Landau, Oscar-winning ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar’ producer, dies at 63
By The Associated Press on July 6th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Jon Landau, an Oscar-winning producer who worked closely with director James Cameron on “Titanic” and the “Avatar” series, has died. He was 63. Alan Bergman, Disney Entertainment co-chairman, announced Landau’s death in a statement Saturday. No cause of death was given. “Jon was a visionary whose extraordinary talent and passion brought ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alec Baldwin is about to go on trial in the death of a cinematographer. Here are key things to know
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on July 6th, 2024
Nearly three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed on the New Mexico set of the film “Rust,” Alec Baldwin is going on trial over her death. Here are the essential things to know. What charge does Alec Baldwin face? The actor is about to enter a New Mexico courtroom for the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As ‘Bachelor’ race issues linger, Jenn Tran, its 1st Asian American lead, is ready for her moment
By Terry Tang, The Associated Press on July 6th, 2024
Jenn Tran can’t stop thinking about being the first Asian American lead in the history of “The Bachelor” franchise – not that she wants to. “I think about it every day, all the time. I think if I pushed it aside, that would be such a dishonor to me in who I am because being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani is set to throw a grand wedding for his son. Here’s what to know
By The Associated Press on July 6th, 2024
NEW DELHI (AP) – In March, Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani threw a three-day prenuptial bash for his son that included a 1,200-person guest list, including former world leaders, tech tycoons and Bollywood’s megastars, and a performance by renowned singer Rihanna. It was only the start of their months-long lavish pre-wedding celebrations which have grabbed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris has its windmill back, weeks after a stunning collapse
By The Associated Press on July 6th, 2024
PARIS (AP) – Paris’ famed Moulin Rouge cabaret got its red windmill back Friday during a special ceremony that featured can-can dancing on the plaza outside. The mill’s huge sails inexplicably collapsed after a show in April at the iconic venue, an emblem of the surrounding Montmartre neighborhood. Part of the cabaret’s illuminated sign also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How an Oscar-winning filmmaker helped a small-town art theater in Ohio land a big grant
By Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press on July 5th, 2024
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (AP) – When the Little Art Theatre set out to land a $100,000 grant to fund a stylish new marquee, with a nod to its century-long history, the cozy Ohio arthouse theater had some talented help. Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Steve Bognar is a resident of Yellow Springs, the bohemian college town ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris has its windmill back, after a stunning collapse
By The Associated Press on July 5th, 2024
PARIS (AP) – Paris’ famed Moulin Rouge cabaret got its red windmill back Friday during a special ceremony that featured can-can dancing on the plaza outside. The mill’s huge sails inexplicably collapsed after a show earlier this year at the iconic venue, an emblem of the surrounding Montmartre neighborhood. Part of the cabaret’s illuminated sign ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Delaware judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit in battle over estate of the late pop icon Prince
By Randall Chase, The Associated Press on July 5th, 2024
DOVER, Del. (AP) – A Delaware judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former business advisers to the late pop music icon Prince against two of his siblings and other heirs in a dispute over his estate. The judge on Friday also agreed with plaintiffs L. Londell McMillan and Charles Spicer Jr. that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Multiple injuries reported after fireworks veer into the crowd at a Utah stadium
By The Associated Press on July 5th, 2024
PROVO, Utah (AP) – Malfunctioning fireworks veered into the stands at a crowded Utah football stadium and struck members of the audience during a Fourth of July celebration, sending up to six people to the hospital, according to authorities and the event organizer. The accident occurred during the opening ceremonies of the Stadium of Fire ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Q&A: Ahead of orchestral tour, Beck says listening to classical music is a ‘spiritual’ experience
By Krysta Fauria, The Associated Press on July 5th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – It’s been 30 years since Beck released his breakout lo-fi anthem “Loser.” In the time since the song and its hit album “Mellow Gold,” Beck has sought to shed the slacker image inadvertently linked with him. The versatile, genre-bending musician will perhaps complete that pendulum shift this summer as he celebrates ... Read More »
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