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Jazzy ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ swings on after 55 years
By David Bauder, The Associated Press on December 5th, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – The Mendelson family would love to find the envelope where their father, Lee, scribbled some lyrics to jazz musician Vince Guaraldi’s composition “Christmas Time is Here” for an animated TV special featuring the “Peanuts” gang in 1965. The producer always said it had taken less than half an hour to write, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Road Trippin’ – Red Hot Chili Peppers unveil 2023 tour
By Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press on December 5th, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – There’s no rest for the spicy: Fresh off a world tour and two albums this year, Red Hot Chili Peppers are preparing for a set of stadium shows and festival stops across North America and Europe in 2023. Live Nation said Monday the band’s 23-date global trek kicks off March 29 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!”da Kink in My Hair’ continues personal storytelling for 20th anniversary return
By Christian Collington, The Canadian Press on December 5th, 2022
TORONTO – Weyni Mengesha didn’t anticipate the amount of laughter she would share and the tears she would shed returning 20 years later to “‘da Kink in My Hair.” Mengesha says directing the play a second time moved her because she grew up alongside the original cast members, who portrayed hair salon clients whose triumphs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bob McGrath, ‘Sesame Street’ legend, dies at 90
By The Associated Press on December 4th, 2022
Bob McGrath, an actor, musician and children’s author widely known for his portrayal of one of the first regular characters on the children’s show “Sesame Street” has died at the age of 90. McGrath’s passing was confirmed by his family who posted on his Facebook page on Sunday: “The McGrath family has some sad news ... Read More »
2 responsesKnight, Clooney, Grant feted at Kennedy Center Honors
By Rebecca Santana, The Associated Press on December 4th, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) – A heartfelt Patti LaBelle praised her lifelong friend Gladys Knight. Matt Damon playfully teased his friend George Clooney – a lot – while Sheryl Crow gave thanks and a heartfelt rendition of “Baby Baby” to her fellow singer Amy Grant during Sunday’s Kennedy Center Honors. Knight, Clooney and Grant were all honored ... Read More »
1 responseA bologna mascot upstages Santa every year in the St. John’s, N.L., Christmas parade
By Sarah Smellie, The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2022
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Kids and adults alike waved, cheered and scrambled to get selfies with the star of the annual Christmas parade in downtown St. John’s, N.L., on Sunday morning. But it wasn’t the man in red they were after; their man’s suit was a mild, intestinal pink. The Maple Leaf Foods Mr. Big ... Read More »
1 responseGeorge Clooney, Gladys Knight among Kennedy Center honorees
By Rebecca Santana, The Associated Press on December 4th, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) – Performers such as Gladys Knight or the Irish band U2 usually would be headlining a concert for thousands but at Sunday’s Kennedy Center Honors the tables will be turned as they and other artists will be the ones feted for their lifetime of artistic contributions. Actor, director, producer and human rights activist ... Read More »
1 responseCelebrities on the mental-health toll of fame in the social media age
By Adina Bresge, The Canadian Press on December 4th, 2022
TORONTO – It’s that much harder for celebrities to escape the glare of the spotlight when social media has given them a direct line to the public’s adoration – and acrimony. The online overexposure has driven some A-listers to go on social media hiatus or log off permanently in the name of preserving their mental ... Read More »
1 responseDeborah Cox, Tatiana Maslany among those honoured at Canada’s Walk of Fame
By Christian Collington, The Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2022
TORONTO – Deborah Cox said her recognition at this year’s Canada’s Walk of Fame gala event underscored the importance of representation, adding she hoped it would help inspire other Black musicians. The Juno award-winning R&B singer was among the group of Canadians recognized at Saturday’s event for excellence in their respected fields, which include humanitarianism, ... Read More »
1 responseFan buying famed ‘Goonies’ house in Oregon, listed for $1.7M
By The Associated Press on December 3rd, 2022
ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) – The listing agent for the Victorian home featured in the “The Goonies” film in Astoria, Oregon, said this week the likely new owner is a fan of the classic coming-of-age movie about friendships and treasure hunting, and he promises to preserve and protect the landmark. The 1896 home with sweeping views ... Read More »
1 responseSt. Edward’s Crown moved out of tower ahead of coronation
By Danica Kirka, The Associated Press on December 3rd, 2022
LONDON (AP) – St. Edward’s Crown, the centerpiece of the Crown Jewels viewed by millions of people every year at the Tower of London, has been moved to an undisclosed location for modification in preparation for the coronation of King Charles III next year. The move was kept secret for security reasons until the operation ... Read More »
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