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‘Dances With Wolves’ actor arrested in Nevada sex abuse case
By Rio Yamat, The Associated Press on January 31st, 2023
NORTH LAS VEGAS (AP) – Las Vegas police on Tuesday arrested and raided the home of a former “Dances With Wolves” actor turned alleged cult leader accused of sexually assaulting young indigenous girls during a period spanning two decades, according to police records obtained by The Associated Press. Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse, who goes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French Quarter Festival unveils lineup for 40th anniversary
By The Associated Press on January 31st, 2023
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Organizers on Tuesday announced a lineup of more than 270 acts for New Orleans’ 40th annual French Quarter Festival, billed as Louisiana’s largest free showcase of music, food and culture. Artists scheduled to perform at the April 13-16 event include Irma Thomas, Ani DiFranco, Tank and the Bangas, blues guitarist Samantha ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Percival Everett, Ling Ma among nominees for critics prizes
By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press on January 31st, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Fiction by Percival Everett and Ling Ma, nonfiction by Annie Proulx and biographies of George Balanchine and J. Edgar Hoover are among the finalists for National Book Critics Circle awards. Former U.S. poet laureate Joy Harjo has won an honorary award for lifetime achievement. Last fall’s National Book Award winner for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After academy review, Riseborough will keep Oscar nomination
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on January 31st, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – After a review of the awards campaign for the indie drama “To Leslie,” the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said Tuesday that Andrea Riseborough will not be stripped of her Oscar nomination for best actress. The star-studded grassroots campaign for Riseborough had prompted skepticism from some academy voters and ... Read More »
1 responseManslaughter charge for Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ set shooting
By Morgan Lee, The Associated Press on January 31st, 2023
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist have been formally charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a New Mexico movie set, according to court documents filed by prosecutors Tuesday. Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies filed the charging documents naming Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, ... Read More »
1 responseProsecutors file charges in set shooting by Alec Baldwin
By Morgan Lee, The Associated Press on January 31st, 2023
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist have been formally charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a New Mexico movie set, according to court documents filed by prosecutors Tuesday. Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies filed the charging documents naming Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, ... Read More »
1 responsePenguin Random House US CEO Madeline McIntosh to step down
By The Associated Press on January 31st, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – One of Penguin Random House’s top executives, U.S. CEO Madeline McIntosh, is stepping down. Her decision comes just weeks after the resignation of the global CEO, Markus Dohle, and the retirement of Random House Publishing Group head Gina Centrello. The departures all follow last fall’s ruling by a federal judge to ... Read More »
1 responseGunn’s new DC slate features Superman, Supergirl and Batman
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on January 31st, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – New DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran debuted their plans for a revamped and newly unified DC Universe of films and television series, including a new Superman film in 2025, a Wonder Woman prequel and a Batman movie that won’t star Robert Pattinson. In all, Gunn and Safran laid ... Read More »
1 responseWill Smith, Martin Lawrence reteaming for ‘Bad Boys’ sequel
By The Associated Press on January 31st, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) – Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are reteaming for a fourth “Bad Boys” movie, in one of Smith’s most high-profile new projects since the slap. Sony Pictures announced Tuesday that the untitled “Bad Boys” sequel is in early pre-production. In a video posted on Instagram, Smith filmed himself driving to Lawrence’s house. ... Read More »
1 responseJudge drops R. Kelly sex-abuse charges at prosecutor’s wish
By Claire Savage, The Associated Press on January 31st, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) – A judge dismissed sex-abuse charges against R&B singer R. Kelly on Tuesday based on the recommendation of a Chicago prosecutor. The hearing lasted just minutes and came a day after Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said she was comfortable dropping the case because Kelly will spend decades in prison for separate ... Read More »
1 responseA look at some of the key categories at this year’s Juno Awards
By The Canadian Press on January 31st, 2023
Here’s a look at the Juno Awards nominees in some of the key categories: ARTIST OF THE YEAR Avril Lavigne Lauren Spencer-Smith Michael Bublé Shawn Mendes The Weeknd SINGLE OF THE YEAR “Bite Me” – Avril Lavigne “Flowers Need Rain” – Preston Pablo and Banx & Ranx “When You’re Gone” – Shawn Mendes “She’s All ... Read More »
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