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Some key dates in the life and career of singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot

By The Canadian Press on May 1st, 2023

Some key dates in the life and career of Gordon Lightfoot: Nov. 17, 1938: Gordon Lightfoot is born in Orillia, Ont. 1951: Lightfoot, a 13-year-old soprano, wins a talent contest at the Kiwanis Music Festival, held at Toronto’s Massey Hall. 1956: While making music with his high school friends he pulls in enough money to ... Read More »

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Met Gala: Vintage, Jared Leto as Choupette, Kim K. in pearls

By Leanne Italie, The Associated Press on May 1st, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) – The Met Gala’s starry carpet was on fire with vintage haute couture Monday as Dua Lipa walked in a Chanel ballgown from the fashion house’s archive and Nicole Kidman chose a look Karl Lagerfeld himself made for her 20 years ago. But elegant wasn’t entirely the hallmark of the evening. Jared ... Read More »

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DeSantis board sues Disney in latest tug-of-war in Florida

By Mike Schneider, The Associated Press on May 1st, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Days after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Disney World’s governing board – made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees – filed a lawsuit Monday against the entertainment giant. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District ... Read More »

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Met Gala fashion: Bündchen, Lipa, Campbell on vintage train

By Leanne Italie, The Associated Press on May 1st, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) – The Met Gala’s starry carpet was on fire with vintage haute couture Monday as Dua Lipa walked in a Chanel ballgown from the fashion house’s archive and Nicole Kidman chose a look Karl Lagerfeld himself made for her 20 years ago. Welcome to Met Gala mania on fashion’s biggest night of ... Read More »

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Met Gala 2023 live updates: Fashion highlights from carpet

By The Associated Press on May 1st, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) – Fashion’s biggest night is underway – after all, it is the first Monday in May. Follow along for real-time updates on the 2023 Met Gala from The Associated Press. We’ll be bringing you news in all formats, all day and all night, from the carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art ... Read More »

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Met Gala fashion: Dua Lipa, Ann Wintour and more in Chanel

By Leanne Italie, The Associated Press on May 1st, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) – The Met Gala’s starry carpet was on fire with vintage haute couture Monday as Dua Lipa walked in a Chanel ballgown from the fashion house’s archive and Nicole Kidman chose a look Karl Lagerfeld himself made for her 20 years ago. Welcome to Met Gala mania on fashion’s biggest night of ... Read More »

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Met Gala 2023 live updates: See arrivals, guest list, more

By The Associated Press on May 1st, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) – Fashion’s biggest night is underway – after all, it is the first Monday in May. Follow along for real-time updates on the 2023 Met Gala from The Associated Press. We’ll be bringing you news in all formats, all day and all night, from the carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art ... Read More »

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Ed Sheeran: Other artists are cheering on copyright fight

By Larry Neumeister, The Associated Press on May 1st, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) – Ed Sheeran said Monday he’s getting encouragement during his copyright trial from other performers who also worry that they’ll be sued as he battles claims that he stole material from Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” to make a new tune a decade ago. The British singer offered a spirited defense ... Read More »

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‘White House Plumbers’ exploits absurdities of Watergate

By Krysta Fauria, The Associated Press on May 1st, 2023

LOS ANGELES (AP) – In May 2017, comedian John Oliver tauntingly coined the phrase ” Stupid Watergate “ to refer to then-President Donald Trump’s ever-growing list of scandals at the time, including his reported dealings with Russia, the investigation into Michael Flynn and his firing of former FBI Director James Comey. “A scandal with all ... Read More »

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Met Gala 2023 live updates: Look inside the guest list, more

By The Associated Press on May 1st, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) – Fashion’s biggest night is just a few hours away – after all, it is the first Monday in May. Follow along for real-time updates on the 2023 Met Gala from The Associated Press. We’ll be bringing you news in all formats, all day and all night, from the carpet at the ... Read More »

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CNN says Trump to appear in New Hampshire town hall

By The Associated Press on May 1st, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) – CNN said Monday that former President Donald Trump will participate in a town hall forum next week in New Hampshire. The event will be held May 10 at St. Anselm College. Trump will take questions from New Hampshire Republicans and voters who plan to participate in the 2024 presidential primary, the ... Read More »

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