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After 13 nominations, Diane Warren finally gets her Oscar
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on November 18th, 2022
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Diane Warren was in the recording studio with Sofia Carson to work on her new song “Applause” when she got an unexpected phone call earlier this year. It was David Rubin, the former president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and he had some good news: She was ... Read More »
1 responseCoastal grandmother vibe endures for holiday gifting
By Leanne Italie, The Associated Press on November 18th, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – The look of Nancy Meyers’ movies. Inside Ina Garten’s kitchen. Oversize cable knit sweaters. A quality, timeless trench. All things pumpkin spice. These are some of Lex Nicoleta’s favorite things. The California TikToker who coined the term “coastal grandmother” in a video that has racked up thousands of views since March ... Read More »
1 responsePortuguese artist shows fight in creating big installations
By Barry Hatton And Armando Franca, The Associated Press on November 18th, 2022
LISBON, Portugal (AP) – As a former nightclub bouncer and black-belt karate instructor, Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos doesn’t shrink from the challenges thrown up by her latest lavish creation. The 51-year-old, renowned for her big, in-your-face installations, is now creating a ceramic wedding cake that’s 12 meters (40 feet) high and 15 meters (50 feet) ... Read More »
1 responseDrexler surprises with 6 Latin Grammys; Rosalia best album
By Berenice Bautista, The Associated Press on November 17th, 2022
Uruguay’s Jorge Drexler was nominated for seven Latin Grammys and on Thursday he took home six, surprising those who took Bad Bunny’s triumph for granted. The second surprise was RosalÃa winning album of the year for “Motomami (Digital Album).” “You have no idea how unexpected all this is for me,” said Drexler as he received ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prosecution rests case at Harvey Weinstein sex assault trial
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on November 17th, 2022
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Prosecutors in Los Angeles rested their case Thursday in the trial of Harvey Weinstein, who they allege raped two women and sexually assaulted two others. The move from Deputy District Attorney Paul Thompson came after nearly four weeks of testimony from 44 witnesses. Weinstein is charged with crimes against four of ... Read More »
2 responsesBiography of poet John Donne wins UK nonfiction book prize
By Jill Lawless, The Associated Press on November 17th, 2022
LONDON (AP) – A book that argues Elizabethan poet John Donne should rank alongside William Shakespeare as a literary genius won Britain’s leading nonfiction book award on Thursday. British writer Katherine Rundell’s biography “Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne” was named winner of the 50,000 pound ($59,000) Baillie Gifford Prize at a ceremony in London. ... Read More »
1 responseNazanin Boniadi spotlights Iranian women at academy event
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on November 17th, 2022
LOS ANGELES (AP) – “Rings of Power” star Nazanin Boniadi used a gathering of Oscar winners and prominent Hollywood figures to deliver a powerful plea about the need to support female protestors in Iran. “We owe it to our counterparts in Iran to stand with them as they fight for their most basic human rights,” ... Read More »
1 responseTicketmaster canceling next Taylor Swift concert ticket sale
By Kristin M. Hall, The Associated Press on November 17th, 2022
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Ticketmaster says it is canceling Friday’s planned sale for Taylor Swift’s upcoming stadium tour because it doesn’t have enough tickets. The decision came two days after a presale event caused the site to crash and left many fans without tickets. The ticketing company said in a statement Thursday two million tickets ... Read More »
1 responseBlack residents allege discrimination at film studio town
By Kate Brumback, The Associated Press on November 17th, 2022
ATLANTA (AP) – A group of Black residents have filed a lawsuit claiming racial discrimination in a housing development associated with the Georgia film studio used to shoot “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and other well-known movies and television shows. The Town at Trilith sits across the street from Trilith Studios, which was known as Pinewood ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘West Wing’ cast urges struggling Americans to seek help
By Amanda Seitz, The Associated Press on November 17th, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) – As more Americans struggle with depression and anxiety, the cast of “The West Wing” teamed up with the Biden administration on Thursday to share a simple message: you are not alone. The star-studded cast of the drama series that, even years after being off air maintains a strong fan base, participated in ... Read More »
1 responseMan charged with arranging rapper Young Dolph’s killing
By Adrian Sainz, The Associated Press on November 17th, 2022
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – A man charged with arranging the killing of Young Dolph pleaded not guilty Thursday – one year after the rapper and record label owner was ambushed and shot to death while buying cookies at a bakery in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. Hernandez Govan, 43, made a brief appearance in Shelby ... Read More »
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