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Pint-size pioneer ‘Dora the Explorer’ celebrates her 25th anniversary
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty-five years ago, a little girl with a bob haircut appeared on our TVs, speaking a mix of English and Spanish, with a spunky, can-do spirit. She had an adventure planned, a backpack, a monkey friend and upbeat songs. “Hi, I’m Dora. What’s your name?” she asked. This was, of course, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taylor Mac’s ‘Prosperous Fools’ skewers wealthy philanthropists in a biting satire
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Mac does not set out to bite the hand that feeds in a new play satirizing cultural philanthropy. The MacArthur “genius grant” recipient claims to be “just trying to get some lipstick on it.” Set at a not-for-profit dance company’s gala, “Prosperous Fools” invites questions about the moral value of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!London’s secret tunnels that helped inspire James Bond will open to the public, complete with a bar
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — There is a history-rich part of London that few people have seen, where the city braced for the Blitz, James Bond’s creator got inspiration and secret Cold War messages passed between Washington and Moscow. It’s a network of tunnels 100 feet (30 meters) below the streets that was secret for decades — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young Thug performs for the first time since leaving jail, teams with Travis Scott and T.I.: Photos
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Atlanta rapper Young Thug has returned to the stage for the first time since he was released from custody late last year. He was indicted on gang and racketeering charges in one of the most high-profile RICO cases in recent history. On Sunday, Young Thug launched into his highly anticipated headlining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 29-July 5
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 29-July 5: June 29: Actor Gary Busey is 81. Actor-turned-Congressman-turned-radio host Fred Grandy is 77. Drummer Ian Paice of Deep Purple is 77. Singer Don Dokken of Dokken is 72. Singer Colin Hay of Men at Work is 72. Actor Maria Conchita Alonso is 70. Actor Kimberlin Brown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Comedy and crime fighting join forces for police learning leadership skills
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Three dozen police captains pair off in a Chicago conference room to play a game: They must start a sentence with the last word their partner used. Many exchanges are nonsensical, full of one-upmanship using difficult words and laughter. But the improvisation game eventually makes sense. “What we are trying to do, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A MacArthur ‘genius’ skewers philanthropy in a farcical play tackling oligarchy and arts funding
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Mac does not set out to bite the hand that feeds in a new play satirizing cultural philanthropy. The MacArthur “genius grant” recipient claims to be “just trying to get some lipstick on it.” Set at a not-for-profit dance company’s gala, “Prosperous Fools” invites questions about the moral value of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!London’s secret wartime tunnels are set to draw tourists with a spy museum and underground bar
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — There is a history-rich part of London that few people have seen, where the city braced for the Blitz, James Bond’s creator got inspiration and secret Cold War messages passed between Washington and Moscow. It’s a network of tunnels 100 feet (30 meters) below the streets that was secret for decades — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arnaldo Pomodoro, whose bronze spheres decorate prominent public spaces around the world, dies at 98
By Canadian Press on June 23rd, 2025
ROME (AP) — Arnaldo Pomodoro, one of Italy’s most prominent contemporary artists whose bronze spheres decorate iconic public spaces from the Vatican to the United Nations, has died at age 98, his foundation said Monday. Pomodoro died at home in Milan on Sunday, the eve of his 99th birthday, according to a statement from Carlotta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!An ancient theater in Greece opens for its final season before undergoing a 3-year restoration
By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — For visitors to Athens, the ancient Odeon of Herod Atticus is the must-see theater at the foot of the Acropolis. Artists revere it for the majestic stage where legends have performed. And for the Greek capital’s residents it is the touchstone of their summer cultural calendar. The Odeon of Herod Atticus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘How to Train Your Dragon’ tops the US box office as ‘Elio’ marks a new low for Pixar
By Canadian Press on June 22nd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Neither Pixar nor zombies were enough to topple “How to Train Your Dragon” from the No. 1 slot at North American box offices over the weekend. The Universal Pictures live-action remake remained the top film, bringing in $37 million in ticket sales in its second weekend, despite the sizeable new releases ... Read More »
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