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What to stream this weekend: Willie Nelson, Chip & Joanna Gaines, Jim Henson and Ben Platt
By The Associated Press on May 31st, 2024
Willie Nelson’s 152nd album and Benedict Cumberbatch playing a curmudgeon puppeteer in “Eric” on Netflix are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: George Clooney’s sports drama “The Boys in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swift Trump verdict has the media considering history’s sweep – and the polarizing figure behind it
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on May 31st, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – A sudden, decisive verdict in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial on Thursday led the media to simultaneously reflect on both the sweep of history and the most polarizing figure in modern American politics. Broadcast networks ABC, CBS and NBC suspended regular programming to bring the news shortly after 5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ABBA get a prestigious Swedish knighthood for their pop career that started at Eurovision
By Jan M. Olsen, The Associated Press on May 31st, 2024
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – The four members of the Swedish pop quartet ABBA, who triumphed at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with the peppy love song “Waterloo,” on Friday got one of the most prestigious knighthoods in Sweden from the Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf. The Order of the Vasa was handed out for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ABBA will get a prestigious Swedish knighthood for their pop career that started at Eurovision
By The Associated Press on May 31st, 2024
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – The four members of the Swedish pop quartet ABBA, who triumphed at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with the peppy love song “Waterloo,” are set to receive one of the most prestigious knighthoods in Sweden at a ceremony Friday. The Order of the Vasa will be handed out for the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘BlackBerry,’ ‘Little Bird’ head into Canadian Screen Awards seeking more hardware
By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on May 31st, 2024
TORONTO – A rollicking dramedy about the rise and fall of an era-defining smartphone and a limited series about a ’60s Scoop survivor are among the top contenders seeking trophies at today’s Canadian Screen Awards. “BlackBerry,” helmed by Toronto’s Matt Johnson,is up for best film, best director and best lead comedy performance for Montreal’s Jay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teen dies from accidental drowning at Orlando marine-themed park, officials say
By The Associated Press on May 30th, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Authorities on Thursday ruled that a 13-year-old girl who was found unresponsive at a central Florida marine-themed park earlier this week died from an accidental drowning. The girl was pronounced dead at a hospital on Wednesday, a day after she was found unresponsive in a pool at Discovery Cove, the Orlando ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reading the ‘tea leaves’: TV networks vamp for time during the wait for the Donald Trump verdict
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on May 30th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – The New York accents of court reporters reading testimony. A juror’s facial expression. And tea leaves – plenty of tea leaves. Jury deliberation meant tense, ultimately boring hours of waiting for lawyers, journalists and others at the Manhattan courtroom where former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial is being held. It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mountie transferred from Bella Bella, B.C., after complaints about Facebook posts
By The Canadian Press on May 30th, 2024
BELLA BELLA, B.C. – The leadership of a First Nation on British Columbia’s central coast says an RCMP officer has been transferred after the community called for his removal from Bella Bella over social media comments he made before joining the Mounties. A statement posted by the Heiltsuk Tribal Council on Wednesday says RCMP told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Q&A: Andra Day talks new album, playing a villain and regaining confidence after injuring vocals
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press on May 30th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Andra Day gained acting acclaim after her starring role in a 2021 Billie Holiday biopic, but the soulful singer nearly lost the strength of her powerful voice during the process. Day injured her vocals after she smoked cigarettes as part of her role in Lee Daniels’ film “The United States vs. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The special Tony Award for educators goes to Baltimore community artist CJay Philip
By Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press on May 30th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – The special Tony Award that honors educators is going to a Baltimore-based actor, educator, choreographer and Broadway veteran who has created arts opportunities for everyone from kindergartners to senior citizens. CJay Philip, founder and artistic director of the multidisciplinary ensemble Dance & Bmore, will receive the 2024 Excellence in Theatre Education ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Usher, Victoria Monét will receive prestigious awards from music industry group ASCAP
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press on May 30th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Usher will add another prestigious award to his already loaded trophy case. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers said Thursday that Usher will receive its Voice of the Culture Award. He’ll be honored at ASCAP’s Rhythm & Soul Music Songwriters and Publishers event on June 27. The honor Usher ... Read More »
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