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May the Fourth be ‘I do’: Ohio city has ‘Star Wars’ weddings
By Patrick Orsagos, The Associated Press on May 4th, 2023
AKRON, Ohio (AP) – When Julia and Robert Jones discovered that a judge from the Akron Municipal Court in Ohio would be officiating “Star Wars”-themed weddings on May the Fourth, the couple felt the Force calling them to commit to the ceremony. “There was no other right decision, that was it,” Julia Jones said. “Star ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Purple lanes: Minnesota highway signs to honor Prince
By Steve Karnowski, The Associated Press on May 4th, 2023
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The late pop superstar Prince will have a highway named after him in his home state, following a vote by Minnesota lawmakers Thursday. The Senate vote was 55-5 to rename the highway that runs past Prince’s Paisley Park museum and studios. Among those watching was his oldest sister, Sharon Nelson. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In ‘No Hard Feelings,’ a comedy made for Jennifer Lawrence
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on May 4th, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Jennifer Lawrence has wanted to do a big comedy for years. She has always been funny and vibrant in her television appearances. And while she has brought humor and physical comedy to many of her roles for David O. Russell and others, she also hasn’t exactly gotten the big, broad “Dumb ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carrie Fisher gets her Walk of Fame star, on May the Fourth
By The Associated Press on May 4th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Carrie Fisher received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, a May the Fourth tribute to a beloved “Star Wars” actor that had a touch of stardust. The late star’s daughter, Billie Lourd, wearing her mother’s portrait printed on her metallic dress, accepted the star on behalf of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simon & Schuster again up for sale, executives confirm
By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press on May 4th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Simon & Schuster is again up for sale. Months after a federal judge halted Penguin Random House’s plan to purchase its longtime rival, Simon & Schuster’s CEO and parent company, Paramount Global, have confirmed that the publisher is back on the market, with a sale possible by the end of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paving it purple: Minnesota highway to honor Prince’s legacy
By Steve Karnowski, The Associated Press on May 4th, 2023
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The late pop superstar Prince will have a highway named after him in his home state, following a vote by Minnesota lawmakers Thursday. The Senate vote was 55-5 to rename the highway that runs past Prince’s Paisley Park museum and studios. Among those watching was his oldest sister, Sharon Nelson. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russian authorities target play in latest sign of crackdown
By The Associated Press on May 4th, 2023
Russian authorities demonstrated again Thursday that they are widening their crackdown on dissent by investigating and detaining artists involved in a play staged in Moscow. The human rights group OVD-Info reported on Telegram that theater director Zhenya Berkovich was detained in Moscow on a charge of justifying terrorism because of her play “Finist, the Brave ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nathalie Stutzmann, contralto now conductor, to debut at Met
By Ronald Blum, The Associated Press on May 4th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – While singing on the world’s great stages, Nathalie Stutzmann thought about blond lager. “In Europe it’s very common to have the conductor getting a beer right backstage. I was so thirsty when I came offstage after a performance, I was always dreaming: It would be nice to be a conductor and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma inmate supported by ‘Dead Man Walking’ author, nun
By Ken Miller, The Associated Press on May 4th, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Prominent death penalty opponent Sister Helen Prejean, whose book “Dead Man Walking” was turned into a movie, on Wednesday joined others calling on Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt to grant death row inmate Richard Glossip a 60-day reprieve from his scheduled execution. Prejean joined Republican Reps. Kevin McDugle and Justin Humphrey and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weddings, funerals, coronations: A look at the history of royal live broadcasts
By Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian Press on May 4th, 2023
Few live news events capture global attention like a Royal Family milestone, and the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday promises to be a strong draw for royal and history buffs. Canada’s major networks are planning live broadcast coverage when the King and Queen Consort, Camilla, are crowned in a ceremony at London’s Westminster ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barrera hopes `Carmen’ film shows human side at the border
By Leslie Ambriz, The Associated Press on May 4th, 2023
Before taking on a new role, Melissa Barrera asks herself, “What is the message that I’m trying to send out into the world with this?” The Mexican actor and singer is intentional with the projects she selects, including her latest movie, “Carmen,” the feature directorial debut of “Black Swan” choreographer Benjamin Millepied. It’s a musical ... Read More »
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