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Gordon Lightfoot celebrated in tribute concert with Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson surprise
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2024
TORONTO – Gordon Lightfoot’s legacy was ringing through the rafters at Massey Hall as old friends, close family and a generation of young talent united to pay tribute to the Canadian troubadour. The sold-out Thursday concert carried an extra special surprise as Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson made a rare musical appearance together. They ... Read More »
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By David Friend, The Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2024
TORONTO – Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson swooped in as surprise performers at the Gordon Lightfoot tribute concert. The former Rush bandmates arrived late in the star-studded show at Toronto’s Massey Hall as unannounced guests, joining Blue Rodeo to perform “The Way I Feel.” It’s one of few moments where Lee and Lifeson have played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rapper Sean Kingston arrested in California after SWAT raids his Florida home; charged with fraud
By Terry Spencer, The Associated Press on May 23rd, 2024
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Rapper Sean Kingston was arrested in California on fraud charges Thursday, several hours after a SWAT team raided his rented South Florida mansion and carted away a van load of items. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office said Kingston was arrested without incident on a Florida warrant in Fort Irwin, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Demi Moore, Cher and more stars raise money for AIDS research at annual amfAR gala near Cannes
By Louise Dixon, The Associated Press on May 23rd, 2024
ANTIBES, France (AP) – Some of the biggest stars in the French Rivera for the Cannes Film Festival made appearances at the 30th annual amfAR gala to raise money for AIDS research. Demi Moore, whose film “The Substance” was caused a stir at Cannes, hosted this year’s gala, a role launched by Elizabeth Taylor in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White House fetes Kenya with state dinner featuring sunset views, celebrity star power
By Will Weissert And Fatima Hussein, The Associated Press on May 23rd, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Thursday’s White House state dinner honoring Kenyan President William Ruto offered around 500 guests stunning D.C. views, a knockout menu, a dose of celebrity star power and even a little family drama. “I’m looking forward to having all the conversations,” Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar declared as she arrived, no doubt speaking for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White House state dinner features stunning DC views, knockout menu and celebrity star power
By Will Weissert And Fatima Hussein, The Associated Press on May 23rd, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Thursday’s White House state dinner honoring Kenyan President William Ruto offered hundreds of guests some stunning D.C. views, a knockout menu, a healthy dose of celebrity star power and even a little family drama. “I’m looking forward to having all the conversations,” Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar declared as she arrived, no doubt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Actors, musicians and politicians among those attending White House state dinner honoring Kenya
By Will Weissert And Fatima Hussein, The Associated Press on May 23rd, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House was throwing one of its biggest-ever state dinners for Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday night, and catering to the African leader’s tastes by showcasing two uniquely American types of music: gospel and country. Guests arrived to a red carpet rolled out at the booksellers area of the White ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allan Hawco, Snotty Nose Rez Kids among familiar names behind upcoming CBC lineup
By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on May 23rd, 2024
TORONTO – CBCs upcoming scripted lineup showcases diversity and familiar faces, with Indigenous hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids, writer-actor Allan Hawco and comedy collaborators Jennifer Whalen and Meredith MacNeill debuting new series. The public broadcaster announced a fall and winter slate Thursday that includes the half-hour scripted show “Snotty Nose Rez Kids,” bound for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dave Chappelle says there’s a ‘genocide’ in the Gaza Strip as Israel-Hamas war rages on there
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press on May 23rd, 2024
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – American comedian Dave Chappelle said a “genocide” is striking the Gaza Strip amid the Israel-Hamas war to cheers during his performance in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, while urging Americans to fight antisemitism so Jews don’t feel like they need to be protected by Israel. Chappelle’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee attorney general looking into attempt to sell Graceland in foreclosure auction
By Adrian Sainz, The Associated Press on May 23rd, 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee’s attorney general said Thursday that his office is looking into a company’s attempt to sell Elvis Presley’s home Graceland at a foreclosure auction, a move that was stopped by a judge after the king of rock n’ roll’s granddaughter filed a lawsuit claiming fraud. Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti said in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rapper Sean Kingston’s home raided by SWAT; mother arrested on fraud and theft charges
By Terry Spencer, The Associated Press on May 23rd, 2024
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – A SWAT team raided rapper Sean Kingston’s rented South Florida mansion on Thursday and arrested his mother on fraud and theft charges that an attorney says stem partly from the installation of a massive TV at the home. Broward County detectives arrested Janice Turner, 61, at the 14,000-square foot (1,300-square ... Read More »
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