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BET says ‘audio malfunction’ caused heavy censorship of Usher’s speech at the 2024 BET Awards
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on July 1st, 2024
Usher’s acceptance speech of the BET Awards’ lifetime achievement award was heartfelt, occasionally profane and lengthy – and few people got to hear it. The 13-minute speech was largely censored by the network, leaving viewers at home curious to know what Usher said. A BET spokesperson told The Associated Press that “due to an audio ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TV personality Carlos Watson testifies in his trial over collapse of startup Ozy Media
By Jennifer Peltz, The Associated Press on July 1st, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Former TV host Carlos Watson took the witness stand Monday in the criminal trial surrounding the collapse of his Ozy Media, insisting he hadn’t schemed to con the startup’s backers. “Mr. Watson, did you conspire to commit securities fraud?” asked his lawyer, Ronald Sullivan Jr. “I did not,” Watson said, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
By Wyatte Grantham-philips, The Associated Press on July 1st, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the parent of DVD rental operator Redbox, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The bankruptcy filing comes after months of a series of financial struggles for the company and piling unpaid bills. Chicken Soup for the Soul has accumulated nearly $1 billion in debt, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ian McKellen withdraws from tour of his play to ‘protect my recovery’ after fall from stage.
By The Associated Press on July 1st, 2024
LONDON (AP) – Actor Ian McKellen said Monday he is withdrawing from a U.K. tour of his latest play because he needs more time to recover after falling off the stage at a London theater last month. McKellen, 85, said his injuries “improve day by day.” “It’s with the greatest reluctance that I have accepted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Posthumous book by Ukrainian author Victoria Amelina will document war crimes since Russian invasion
By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press on July 1st, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – A posthumous book by Victoria Amelina, the Ukrainian author killed last year during a Russian missile strike, will be published in February upon the war’s third anniversary. “Looking at Women Looking at War: A War and Justice Diary,” which draws upon Amelina’s interviews with 11 women who had been documenting war ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!An Arizona museum tells the stories of ancient animals through their fossilized poop
By The Associated Press on July 1st, 2024
WILLIAMS, Ariz. (AP) – One way to help tell how a Tyrannosaurus rex digested food is to look at its poop. Bone fragments in a piece of fossilized excrement at a new museum in northern Arizona – aptly called the Poozeum – are among the tinier bits of evidence that indicate T. rex wasn’t much ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atlantic ballet’s Indigenous dance program gives chance to train close to home
By Hina Alam, The Canadian Press on July 1st, 2024
MONCTON, N.B. – Precious Abygail Dedam twirled on stage in a plume of colour – red, pink, purple and blue. The fancy shawl dancer performed last week for a special announcement at the Atlantic Ballet of Canada in Moncton, N.B. She was there for the launch of a new professional training program for eight Indigenous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BET Awards 2024: Usher is honored, Will Smith returns, and the election is top of mind
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on June 30th, 2024
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards – even if the superstar mused it might be a bit early. The Grammy winner stayed on his feet as a parade of artists performed his hits – Childish Gambino kicked it off with “U Don’t Have to Call,” joined by Keke Palmer, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Childish Gambino, Keke Palmer pay tribute to Usher at 2024 BET Awards
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on June 30th, 2024
No long after taking home the trophy for best male R&B/pop artist, Usher was honored with the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards. Childish Gambino kicked off an all-star tribute to the R&B pop performer with “U Don’t Have to Call,” joined by Keke Palmer, who took the lead on “You Make Me ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Will Smith performs new song, ‘You Can Make It’ at 2024 BET Awards
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on June 30th, 2024
Will Smith stood in a circle of fire – joined by Fridayy and the gospel choir Sunday Service – to make the live debut of his latest single, “You Can Make It,” at the 2024 BET Awards. “I don’t know who needs this right now,” Smith opened his set. “But I am here to tell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BET Awards open with Megan Thee Stallion and Victoria Monét; Taraji P. Henson parodies ‘Not Like Us’
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on June 30th, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion emerged from an egg – a metaphor for her a new musical rebirth, opening the 2024 BET Awards Sunday night with an energetic medley of her new singles “Hiss” and “Boa.” “BET, Where my girls at?” she said, shouting out Victoria Monét and Coco Jones in the crowd before launching into “Where ... Read More »
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