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First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach
By The Associated Press on November 11th, 2024
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is being cared for by a wildlife expert, a government department said Monday. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on a popular tourist beach in the town of Denmark in temperate southwest Australia – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judith Jamison, a dancer both eloquent and elegant, led Ailey troupe to success over two decades
By Jocelyn Noveck, The Associated Press on November 10th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – There are few images more indelible in the history of American dance: Judith Jamison, regal and passionate in white leotard and long ruffled skirt, punching the air in “Cry” – Alvin Ailey’s piercing solo about Black womanhood. That searing 1971 piece made her an international star. But it was truly only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 1,000 mariachis belt out classics like ‘Cielito Lindo’ in a Mexico City plaza
By The Associated Press on November 10th, 2024
MEXICO CITY (AP) – More than 1,000 mariachis gathered in Mexico City’s main plaza Sunday, strumming guitars and singing classics like “Cielito Lindo” to end a mariachi congress celebrating the musical form. The number of musicians apparently topped the previous record of 700 mariachis at an earlier gathering in the Mexican city of Guadalajara. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quincy Jones laid to rest at private family funeral in Los Angeles
By The Associated Press on November 10th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Music giant Quincy Jones was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Los Angeles, a week after his death at age 91. A larger, more public memorial is also being planned. The family of the 28-time Grammy winning producer, arranger and composer said in a statement to The Associated Press ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taylor Swift wins big and Rita Ora pays tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAs
By Louise Dixon, The Associated Press on November 10th, 2024
MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Taylor Swift came out top at the 2024 MTV EMAs on Sunday, walking away with best artist, best U.S.act, best live act and best video for “Fortnight” (featuring Post Malone). Swift, who is currently finishing up her Eras tour on the other side of the Atlantic, thanked the fans for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Heretic’ and Hugh Grant debut with $11 million, but ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ tops box office again
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on November 10th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – “Venom: The Last Dance” has been no blockbuster in North American theaters. But in a lethargic fall moviegoing season, even a so-so performing superhero sequel can rule the box office for three straight weeks. For the third weekend in a row, “Venom: The Last Dance” was the No. 1 movie at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MTV EMAs to honor Busta Rhymes. Taylor is the leading nominee and Rita Ora is hosting
By Louise Dixon, The Associated Press on November 10th, 2024
MANCHESTER, England (AP) – The MTV EMAs will honor hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes with its Global Icon Award on Sunday. The 12-time Grammy Award nominee, who has more than 10 million album sales under his belt, will also take over the EMA stage in Manchester to perform a medley of his greatest hits. Rhymes said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Children’s book by chef Jamie Oliver is withdrawn after criticism from Indigenous Australians
By The Associated Press on November 10th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – A children’s book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been withdrawn from sale after it was criticised for causing offense to Indigenous Australians. The Guardian newspaper reported Saturday that the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation blasted “Billy And The Epic Escape,” which was published earlier this year, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!King Charles III and Kate attend remembrance event as both slowly return to duty
By Danica Kirka And Pan Pylas, The Associated Press on November 10th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – King Charles III led the nation Sunday in a two-minute silence in remembrance of fallen service personnel in central London as the Princess of Wales looked on, a further sign the royal family is slowly returning to normal at the end of a year in which two of the most popular royals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!King Charles III and Kate attend remembrance events as both slowly return to duty
By Danica Kirka And Pan Pylas, The Associated Press on November 10th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – King Charles III laid a wreath honoring fallen service personnel in central London on Sunday as the Princess of Wales looked on, in a further sign the royal family is slowly returning to normal at the end of a year in which two of the most popular royals were sidelined by cancer. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Children’s book by chef Jamie Oliver withdrawn after First Nation Australians voice offense
By The Associated Press on November 10th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – A children’s book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been withdrawn from sale after it was criticised for causing offense to First Nation Australians. The Guardian newspaper reported Saturday that the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Corporation blasted “Billy And The Epic Escape,” which was published earlier this ... Read More »
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