The Arts

Jon Hendricks, the ‘James Joyce of jazz,’ dies at 96

Jon Hendricks, the pioneering jazz singer and lyricist with the vocal ensemble Lambert, Hendricks & Ross who helped create an inventive jazz vocal technique called ‘vocalese,’ has died. Hendricks died Wednesday in New York City, his daughter, Aria Hendricks, said. He was 96. When Hendricks arrived on the jazz scene in the ’50s, his mastery […]

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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, USA

Shatner Wants Clever Kid’s New Word Added to the Dictionary– All We Have to Do is Use it

Levi Budd has always been fascinated by the English language – and now, he might even have a chance to contribute to it. The 6-year-old from Victoria is going viral on social media after he made a video describing how he has made up an ingenious new word that he wants to add to the

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories

Prince Harry to marry Meghan Markle next year

Britain’s Prince Harry will marry his US actress girlfriend Meghan Markle early next year after the couple became engaged earlier this month, Clarence House announced Monday. “His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle. The wedding will take place in Spring 2018,” said

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International, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Director and “Andy Griffith” star Ron Howard has suffered a heartbreaking personal loss

Television Academy’s 22nd Annual Hall of Fame Gala – Backstage & Audience Hollywood royalty Rance Howard, father of “Solo: A Star Wars Story” movie director Ron Howard and actor Clint Howard, sadly passed away on Saturday at the age of 89, his son announced on Twitter. “Clint & I have been blessed to be Rance

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

‘The Breadwinner:’ Survival Despite Everything

By Pamela Pollack-Fremd SAN DIEGO — The Breadwinner, a beautifully told animation film made by Cartoon Salon, directed by Nora Twomey, based on a novel by the Canadian feminist and peace activist Deborah Ellis, is an emotional and beautiful story  about surviving against impossible odds.  The film is set in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2001 during a

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Jimmy Fallon and Maroon 5 pretended to be subway musicians and blew the commuters of NYC away

The Tonight Show/YouTube Here’s something you don’t see every day: people smiling in a New York City subway station! The smiles were induced by an oddly familiar-looking band of street musicians who treated the commuters of NYC to an awesome jam session; they performed a rousing rendition of Elvis’ “Love Me Tender” and an incredibly

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Why some say Paris shouldn’t take down this racist sign

When you walk onto a cobblestone square in Place de la Contrescarpe in the Latin quarter of Paris, you’ll see a central fountain surrounded by well-groomed trees and old-fashioned cafés. But you’ll also see an antique sign on the side of a building that’s reignited a controversy. It’s a 19th century painting above a grocery

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International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts

The way we tell the story of Hollywood sexual assault and harassment matters

By Sarah L. Cook, Professor & Associate Dean, Georgia State University. Hollywood women who have spoken out against sexual harassment Reporter Paula Froelich claims she once observed Harvey Weinstein assault a woman at a book party. Her editor responded with, “Maybe it’s not really a story.” As it turns out, Weinstein and others are becoming

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Charlie Rose Addresses Sexual Harassment Allegations

Journalist Charlie Rose addressed Tuesday the sexual misconduct allegations made against him by multiple women. A paparazzi asked Rose about his apparent “wrongdoings” as he walked in the streets, which led the famed journalist to claim that his alleged actions weren’t wrong. “Mr. Rose…Do you wanna say anything to those accusers? The people that are

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

What is David Cassidy’s Cause of Death?

Former teen idol David Cassidy has died at 67 from “complications from dementia,” Variety reported. People magazine said the cause was organ failure. “On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy,” his family said in

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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

“Touched By An Angel” fans mourn the loss of one of the show’s brightest stars

The Salvation Army Sally Awards Rest in peace, Della Reese. The “Touched By An Angel” actress and music legend passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, according to PEOPLE. She was 86 years old. “On behalf of her husband, Franklin Lett, and all her friends and family, I share with you the news that our beloved

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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Real-Life Action Hero Harrison Ford Races to Help Car Collision Victim

Harrison Ford may not do all of his own stunts, but that doesn’t mean that he isn’t afraid to jump into action when the need arises. A 63-year-old woman was driving east down a highway in Santa Paula, California on Sunday morning when she accidentally drove her car off the road and crashed into an

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

British Library publishes treasure trove of Hebrew manuscripts

By Raphael Ahren The British Library last week published a new website showcasing 1,300 Hebrew manuscripts, ranging from ancient Torah scrolls and prayer books to philosophical, theological and scientific works. The new site is the library’s first bilingual online collection, allowing users to search for scans of the manuscripts in Hebrew and English. “The British

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International

CBS fires Charlie Rose over sexual harassment allegations

Charlie Rose’s CBS News career came to an unceremonious end Tuesday when the network fired him over allegations of sexual harassment. “A short time ago we terminated Charlie Rose’s employment with CBS News, effective immediately,” CBS News President David Rhodes wrote in a note to staff. “This followed the revelation yesterday of extremely disturbing and

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA