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BET Awards open with Megan Thee Stallion; Taraji P. Henson parodies Kendrick Lamar’s ‘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. She opened the 2024 BET Awards Sunday night, launching into an energetic medley of her singles “Hiss” and “Boa” two days after the release of her third studio album, “Megan.” “BET, Where my girls at?” she said, shouting out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘A Quiet Place’ prequel box office speaks volumes as Costner’s Western gets a bumpy start
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on June 30th, 2024
” A Quiet Place: Day One “ is making noise at the box office. The prequel earned an estimated $53 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It’s both a franchise best and significantly more than expected. Going into the weekend, prerelease tracking had “Day One” pegged for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BET Awards return Sunday with performances from Lauryn Hill, Childish Gambino, Will Smith and more
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on June 29th, 2024
The BET Awards return Sunday night, with a performance-filled show that will kick off with a fiery set from Megan Thee Stallion, two days after the release of her third studio album. The show, which takes place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, will be hosted by Oscar-nominated actor Taraji P. Henson for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As fall elections loom, are fears for the state of democracy in Canada justified?
By Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press on June 29th, 2024
At ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France a month ago, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a warning about the state of democracy. It was, he said on Juno Beach, “still under threat today, “¦ threatened by aggressors who want to redraw borders. It is threatened by demagogy, misinformation, disinformation, foreign interference.” With ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘A big blowout in the square’: Canada Day celebrations beyond the country’s borders
By Alex Goudge, The Canadian Press on June 29th, 2024
As Canadians celebrate the country’s 157th birthday this weekend, one of the biggest parties will take place across the Atlantic Ocean. The annual Canada Day bash at London’s Trafalgar Square ““ home to diplomatic outpost Canada House ““ drew more than 30,000 people last year and organizers say even more are expected at Sunday’s daylong ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Japanese emperor reconnects with the River Thames in state visit meant to bolster ties with UK
By Danica Kirka, The Associated Press on June 29th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – Before Emperor Naruhito of Japan hopped into a horse-drawn carriage with King Charles III, laid a wreath at Westminster Abbey or toured one of Britain’s premier biomedical research institutes, he kicked off his trip to the U.K. by visiting a site that has special meaning for him: The Thames Barrier. While the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museums
By Mike Schneider, The Associated Press on June 28th, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – The Coral Gables Art Cinema will be short more than $100,000 this year. About $150,000 has suddenly disappeared from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra’s budget. The Miami New Drama also has an unexpected $150,000 budget hole. Across Florida, arts groups are scrambling after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Martin Mull, hip comic and actor from ‘Fernwood Tonight’ and ‘Roseanne,’ dies at 80
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on June 28th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved guest star on sitcoms including “Roseanne” and “Arrested Development,” has died, his daughter said Friday. Mull’s Daughter, TV writer and comic artist Maggie Mull, said her father died at home on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Martin Mull, hip comic and actor from ‘Fernwood 2 Night’ and ‘Roseanne,’ dies at 80
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on June 28th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved guest star on sitcoms including “Roseanne” and “Arrested Development,” has died, his daughter said Friday. Mull’s Daughter, TV writer and comic artist Maggie Mull, said her father died at home on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alec Baldwin’s case on track for trial in July as judge denies request to dismiss
By Morgan Lee, The Associated Press on June 28th, 2024
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A court ruling on Friday put an involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin on track for trial in early July as a judge denied a request to dismiss the case on complaints that key evidence was damaged by the FBI during forensic testing. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer sided with prosecutors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alec Baldwin’s case is on track for trial in July as judge denies request to dismiss
By Morgan Lee, The Associated Press on June 28th, 2024
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A court ruling on Friday put an involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin on track for trial in early July as a judge denied a request to dismiss the case on complaints that key evidence was damaged by the FBI during forensic testing. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer sided with prosecutors ... Read More »
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