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UK has new Duke of Edinburgh as king gives his brother title
By The Associated Press on March 10th, 2023
LONDON (AP) – King Charles III has made his youngest brother the Duke of Edinburgh, passing on a title held by their late father, Prince Philip. Buckingham Palace said the title was conferred on Prince Edward on Friday, his 59th birthday. Edward is the youngest of the four children of Philip and the late Queen ... Read More »
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By Jocelyn Noveck, The Associated Press on March 10th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Decamping from her usual base in Milan to show her wares in Los Angeles – only three days before the Oscars – Donatella Versace says she was inspired by the energy, glamour and power of Hollywood. She had plenty of that, but needed one more thing to make it all work: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robert Blake, actor acquitted in wife’s killing, dies at 89
By Linda Deutsch, The Associated Press on March 9th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted in the killing of his wife, died Thursday at age 89. A statement released on behalf of his niece, Noreen Austin, said Blake died from heart disease, surrounded by family ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robert Blake, actor acquitted in wife’s murder, dies at 89
By Linda Deutsch, The Associated Press on March 9th, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted of murdering his wife, died Thursday at age 89. A statement released on behalf of his niece, Noreen Austin, said Blake died from heart disease, surrounded by family at home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Actor Mike Epps apologizes after TSA seizes gun at airport
By The Associated Press on March 9th, 2023
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Actor and comedian Mike Epps has apologized to fans after security screeners found a gun in a carry-on bag at Indianapolis International Airport. Agents from the Transportation Security Administration called airport police Sunday morning after finding a Smith & Wesson .38-caliber pistol loaded with four rounds in Epps’ backpack. Epps, an Indianapolis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No verdict yet in trial of XXXTentacion’s accused killers
By The Associated Press on March 9th, 2023
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Jurors in the trial of three men accused of murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion outside a motorcycle dealership nearly five years ago failed to reach a verdict Thursday, meaning deliberations will enter a third day. The jury deliberated for about five hours Thursday after deliberating for about an hour late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s almost Oscars time. Here’s everything you need to know
By The Associated Press on March 9th, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Hollywood is gearing up for the 95th Academy Awards, where “Everything Everywhere All at Once” comes in the lead nominee and the film industry will hope to move past “the slap” of last year’s ceremony. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 Oscars, including when they are, where to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dealers with cancer beg for Atlantic City casino smoking ban
By Wayne Parry, The Associated Press on March 9th, 2023
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – Tammy Brady began her career as an Atlantic City casino dealer at the age of 18. Now 55, she has stage 2 breast cancer. “While I’m not sure we will ever know the exact cause of my illness, I can’t help but wonder if it would have happened if the casinos ... Read More »
1 responseTwo Canadian authors compete for Baillie Gifford non-fiction ‘winner of winners’ prize
By Jill Lawless, The Associated Press on March 9th, 2023
LONDON (AP) – Two Canadian books are competing to be named the best-ever winner of Britain’s leading non-fiction book prize. The Baillie Gifford Prize is marking its 25th year with a Winner of Winners prize, in which six of the 24 past winners of the award are up against each other. The books by Canadians ... Read More »
1 responseOscars producers have one main goal: Keep you entertained
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on March 9th, 2023
The opening of the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday is going to be a “moment,” the show’s producers promise. They won’t say what exactly it is ““ A montage? A Billy Crystal-inspired skit where Jimmy Kimmel pretends to be in all the best picture nominees? A secret performance? Tom Cruise landing a jet atop the ... Read More »
1 responseSimu returns, Nickelback rocks: What to watch for at this weekend’s Juno Awards
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on March 9th, 2023
Some of Canada’s top music talents are headed to the Juno Awards in Edmonton this weekend. The annual celebration of homegrown music takes place over two nights in Alberta’s capital, with pop singer the Weeknd leading the nominees with six, though he’s not expected to attend. Most of the trophies will be handed out Saturday ... Read More »
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