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Beyoncé will perform at halftime of Ravens-Texans Christmas Day game on Netflix
Read full article: Beyoncé will perform at halftime of Ravens-Texans Christmas Day game on NetflixBeyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Ravens-Texans game.
Australian senate censures Indigenous lawmaker who yelled at King Charles III
Read full article: Australian senate censures Indigenous lawmaker who yelled at King Charles IIIAustralian senators have voted to censure an Indigenous colleague who yelled at King Charles III during a reception in Parliament House last month.
Hollywood stars gather for honorary Oscars event celebrating Quincy Jones, Bond producers, more
Read full article: Hollywood stars gather for honorary Oscars event celebrating Quincy Jones, Bond producers, moreMany of Hollywood’s biggest stars have gathered at the annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles to honor the late Quincy Jones, James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G.
'The Voice' winner Sundance Head recovers at home after being accidentally shot on his Texas ranch
Read full article: 'The Voice' winner Sundance Head recovers at home after being accidentally shot on his Texas ranchThe agent for Sundance Head, a winner on “The Voice,” says the country singer is recovering at home after he was accidentally shot in the stomach while handling a firearm.
A gold pocket watch given to the captain who rescued Titanic survivors sells for a record price
Read full article: A gold pocket watch given to the captain who rescued Titanic survivors sells for a record priceA gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued 700 survivors from the Titanic has sold at auction for nearly $2 million.
'Inside the NBA' will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement between WBD and NBA, AP sources say
Read full article: 'Inside the NBA' will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement between WBD and NBA, AP sources say“Inside the NBA” will appear on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of a settlement between Warner Bros.
NYC politicians call on Whoopi Goldberg to apologize for saying bakery denied order over politics
Read full article: NYC politicians call on Whoopi Goldberg to apologize for saying bakery denied order over politicsNew York City politicians are calling on Whoopi Goldberg to apologize for suggesting on air that a local bakery had declined to make The View co-host a batch of desserts for her birthday because of her political beliefs.
Betty White Forever: New stamp will honor the much-beloved "Golden Girls" actor
Read full article: Betty White Forever: New stamp will honor the much-beloved "Golden Girls" actorThe United States Postal Service might have found a way to unite a nation bitterly divided after this month’s election: It’s releasing a Betty White stamp.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors sayProsecutors say Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and influence public opinion from jail in a bid to affect potential jurors for his upcoming sex trafficking trial.
Sold-out Jack White concert serves as first gasp after yearlong construction along St. Mary’s Strip
Read full article: Sold-out Jack White concert serves as first gasp after yearlong construction along St. Mary’s StripThe orange construction signs have finally been removed from the St. Mary’s Strip near downtown.
Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible 'Insider Threat'
Read full article: Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible 'Insider Threat'Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member due to a tattoo on his bicep that’s associated with white supremacist groups.
What to stream: 'The Piano Lesson,' 'Wicked' album, 'Spellbound' and 'Cruel Intentions' TV series
Read full article: What to stream: 'The Piano Lesson,' 'Wicked' album, 'Spellbound' and 'Cruel Intentions' TV seriesThe animated movie “Spellbound” with a heroine voiced by Rachel Zegler and Denzel Washington’s son Malcolm directing August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” for Netflix are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
Jake Paul, 27, beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as the hits don't match the hype
Read full article: Jake Paul, 27, beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as the hits don't match the hypeJake Paul won a unanimous decision over Mike Tyson as the hits didn’t match the hype in a fight between a young YouTuber-turned-boxer and the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion.
🌟 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Rotary Ice Rink, Zoo Lights, Ryan Castro & Blessd
Read full article: 🌟 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Rotary Ice Rink, Zoo Lights, Ryan Castro & BlessdEven though we’re only halfway through November, several places are getting into the holiday spirit!
Jeff Beck was one of rock's greatest guitarists. Now his instruments are up for auction
Read full article: Jeff Beck was one of rock's greatest guitarists. Now his instruments are up for auctionInstruments owned by the late Jeff Beck, one of rock's greatest guitarists, are going up for auction.
Tyson-Paul fight gives Netflix opportunity to show it can handle big events with NFL, WWE on horizon
Read full article: Tyson-Paul fight gives Netflix opportunity to show it can handle big events with NFL, WWE on horizonJake Paul and Mike Tyson aren’t the only ones who have high stakes when they meet in the boxing ring on Friday night.
Judge weighs the merits of a lawsuit alleging 'Real Housewives' creators abused a cast member
Read full article: Judge weighs the merits of a lawsuit alleging 'Real Housewives' creators abused a cast memberThe lawyer for a former cast member of the “Real Housewives of New York” has told a judge that the First Amendment cannot shield the show's creators from a lawsuit alleging the show's participants were subjected to a “rotted workplace culture.”.
What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' Infowars
Read full article: What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' InfowarsThe Onion’s winning bid for Alex Jones’ Infowars platform is under review by a federal bankruptcy judge after Jones and his lawyers raised concerns about how an auction was conducted.
Martin Scorsese on 'The Saints,' faith in filmmaking and what his next movie might be
Read full article: Martin Scorsese on 'The Saints,' faith in filmmaking and what his next movie might beA year after the release of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Martin Scorsese is still looking for his next feature.
The state that cleared the way for sports gambling now may ban 'prop' bets on college athletes
Read full article: The state that cleared the way for sports gambling now may ban 'prop' bets on college athletesThe state that gave much of America the right to offer legal sports betting may decide that certain bets on college athletes are out of bounds.
Burt Bacharach, composer of classic songs, will have papers donated to Library of Congress
Read full article: Burt Bacharach, composer of classic songs, will have papers donated to Library of CongressThe papers of composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach are being donated to the Library of Congress.
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo announces final round of performers for 2025 season
Read full article: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo announces final round of performers for 2025 seasonLet’s rodeo, San Antonio! The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo has announced the last batch of performers taking the stage in February 2025.
Q&A: ‘Love, Actually’ filmmaker Richard Curtis on charity, the Oscars and the state of rom-coms
Read full article: Q&A: ‘Love, Actually’ filmmaker Richard Curtis on charity, the Oscars and the state of rom-comsRichard Curtis is known for his contributions to romantic comedies with “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” “Notting Hill” and “Love, Actually.”.
Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue and Billy Porter to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Read full article: Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue and Billy Porter to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving ParadeThe giant balloons may be flying at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but the stars will be on street.
Veteran NBC host Craig Melvin tapped to replace Hoda Kotb for the first hours of 'Today' show
Read full article: Veteran NBC host Craig Melvin tapped to replace Hoda Kotb for the first hours of 'Today' showVeteran NBC host and news anchor Craig Melvin has been tapped to replace Hoda Kotb as co-host of the 7 a_m_ to 9 a_m_ hours of “Today.”.
Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families' backing
Read full article: Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families' backingA federal bankruptcy judge in Texas has ordered a hearing into how the satirical news publication The Onion won the bidding for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars, after Jones and his lawyers raised questions about how a bankruptcy auction was conducted.
Mason Bates' Met-bound opera 'Kavalier & Clay' based on Michael Chabon novel premieres in Indiana
Read full article: Mason Bates' Met-bound opera 'Kavalier & Clay' based on Michael Chabon novel premieres in IndianaWhen composer Mason Bates approached Michael Chabon about turning his novel “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” into an opera, he said the writer told him frankly that “opera was not his thing.”.
Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 wins album of the year at the 2024 Latin Grammys, a 25th anniversary party
Read full article: Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 wins album of the year at the 2024 Latin Grammys, a 25th anniversary partyJuan Luis Guerra 4_40 won album of the year at the 2024 Latin Grammys, not long after receiving record of the year for “Mambo 23.”.
Alexander Shelley to become Pacific Symphony Orchestra music director for 2026-27 season
Read full article: Alexander Shelley to become Pacific Symphony Orchestra music director for 2026-27 seasonAlexander Shelley will become music director of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra for the 2026-27 season following the 35-year tenure of Carl St. Clair.
Dolly Parton sings her family's story on 'Smoky Mountain DNA.' She says it is her 'favorite album'
Read full article: Dolly Parton sings her family's story on 'Smoky Mountain DNA.' She says it is her 'favorite album'Dolly Parton’s musical story starts further back than most might expect — to the British Isles of the 1600s.
'Emilia Pérez' wouldn't work without Karla Sofía Gascón. Now, she could make trans history
Read full article: 'Emilia Pérez' wouldn't work without Karla Sofía Gascón. Now, she could make trans historyKarla Sofía Gascón’s performance in “Emilia Pérez” as a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirmation surgery to become a woman has brought her global acclaim and set Gascón on a path that may make her the first openly transgender actor ever nominated for an Oscar.
From anime to fine art: Japan's Yoshitaka Amano is celebrated with a major retrospective
Read full article: From anime to fine art: Japan's Yoshitaka Amano is celebrated with a major retrospectiveIn a career spanning more than 50 years, Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano has gained a following as an animator, illustrator, video game creator and fine artist.
James Patterson to help lead honors program at his undergraduate alma mater, Manhattan University
Read full article: James Patterson to help lead honors program at his undergraduate alma mater, Manhattan UniversityJames Patterson’s latest philanthropic project marks a deepening of ties to his undergraduate alma mater.
Daniele Rustioni to become Metropolitan Opera's principal guest conductor
Read full article: Daniele Rustioni to become Metropolitan Opera's principal guest conductorDaniele Rustioni will become just the third principal guest conductor of the Metropolitan Opera in its nearly century-and-a-half history, leading at least two productions each season starting in 2025-26 as a No. 2 to music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
Thailand's baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng now has an official song in 4 languages
Read full article: Thailand's baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng now has an official song in 4 languagesIn case you can’t get enough of pygmy hippo Moo Deng, there’s now an official song featuring the internet’s favorite baby animal.
Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island
Read full article: Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter IslandArtifacts and human remains taken by a Norwegian explorer and anthropologist in the late 1940s are being returned by a museum in Norway to Chile's remote territory of Easter Island in the mid-Pacific.
Trump's defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host's experience
Read full article: Trump's defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host's experiencePresident-elect Donald Trump has stunned the Pentagon and the broader defense world by nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be defense secretary.
British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction
Read full article: British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fictionBritish writer Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for fiction with “Orbital,” a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space Station.
Ethan Slater landing the role of Boq in 'Wicked' has an element of magic to it
Read full article: Ethan Slater landing the role of Boq in 'Wicked' has an element of magic to itEthan Slater, best known for his Tony-nominated starring role in Broadway's “SpongeBob SquarePants” brings his talent to the big screen in the musical adaptation of “Wicked," out Nov. 22.
Apologetic rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 45 days in prison for probation violations
Read full article: Apologetic rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 45 days in prison for probation violationsApologetic rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to 45 days in prison after repeatedly violating probation, disappointing a federal judge who rewarded his cooperation in a criminal case against him with leniency five years ago.
Chris Wallace is leaving CNN. He says he wants to see what the new media environment has to offer
Read full article: Chris Wallace is leaving CNN. He says he wants to see what the new media environment has to offerVeteran broadcaster Chris Wallace is leaving CNN after three years but, at age 77, he's not interested in retiring.
Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan wrap production on 'Outlander'
Read full article: Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan wrap production on 'Outlander'“Outlander” is returning with the concluding episodes of its seventh season this month, but its stars have already wrapped official production on the show’s eighth and final season.
Eminem, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, N.W.A. and Janet Jackson get Songwriters Hall of Fame nods
Read full article: Eminem, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, N.W.A. and Janet Jackson get Songwriters Hall of Fame nodsEminem, Boy George, George Clinton, Sheryl Crow, Janet Jackson, the Doobie Brothers, N.
Britain's Queen Camilla returns to public duties after chest infection
Read full article: Britain's Queen Camilla returns to public duties after chest infectionBritain’s Queen Camilla is set to return to public duties after missing weekend events commemorating the nation’s war dead because she was recovering from a chest infection.
Theater festival offers solace in Burkina Faso, a nation torn by violence
Read full article: Theater festival offers solace in Burkina Faso, a nation torn by violenceThe last three years have been tough for Fanta Charlotte Dabone, a mother of three from the conflict-battered West African country of Burkina Faso.
Queen Bey and Yale: The Ivy League university is set to offer a course on Beyoncé and her legacy
Read full article: Queen Bey and Yale: The Ivy League university is set to offer a course on Beyoncé and her legacyPop superstar Beyoncé and her expansive cultural legacy will be the subject of a new course next year at Yale University.
Mattel says it 'deeply' regrets misprint on 'Wicked' dolls packaging that links to porn site
Read full article: Mattel says it 'deeply' regrets misprint on 'Wicked' dolls packaging that links to porn siteToy giant Mattel says it “deeply” regrets an error on the packaging of its “Wicked” movie-themed dolls, which mistakenly links toy buyers to a pornographic website.
Judith Jamison, a dancer both eloquent and elegant, led Ailey troupe to success over two decades
Read full article: Judith Jamison, a dancer both eloquent and elegant, led Ailey troupe to success over two decadesThere are few images more indelible in the history of American dance: Judith Jamison, regal and passionate in white leotard and long ruffled skirt, punching the air in “Cry” — Alvin Ailey’s piercing solo about Black womanhood.
More than 1,000 mariachis belt out classics like 'Cielito Lindo' in a Mexico City plaza
Read full article: More than 1,000 mariachis belt out classics like 'Cielito Lindo' in a Mexico City plazaMore than a 1,000 mariachis have gathered in Mexico City’s main plaza, strumming guitars and singing classics like “Cielito Lindo” to end a mariachi congress celebrating the musical form.
'Heretic' and Hugh Grant debut with $11 million, but 'Venom: The Last Dance' tops box office again
Read full article: 'Heretic' and Hugh Grant debut with $11 million, but 'Venom: The Last Dance' tops box office againFor the third weekend in a row, “Venom: The Last Dance” was the No. 1 movie at the box office, collecting $16.2 million in ticket sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters.
Taylor Swift wins big and Rita Ora pays tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAs
Read full article: Taylor Swift wins big and Rita Ora pays tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAsTaylor Swift came out top at the 2024 MTV EMAs, walking away with best artist, best U.S. act, best live act and best video for “Fortnight” (featuring Post Malone).
King Charles III and Kate attend remembrance event as both slowly return to duty
Read full article: King Charles III and Kate attend remembrance event as both slowly return to dutyKing Charles III has laid a wreath honoring fallen service personnel in central London as the Princess of Wales looked on.
Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81
Read full article: Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died.
Actor Tony Todd, known for his role in the movie 'Candyman' and other films, dies at 69
Read full article: Actor Tony Todd, known for his role in the movie 'Candyman' and other films, dies at 69A representative of actor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film “Candyman” and its sequels says he has died at his home in California.
Father and daughter win $58,000 in lawsuit against man who claimed Manchester Arena bombing was hoax
Read full article: Father and daughter win $58,000 in lawsuit against man who claimed Manchester Arena bombing was hoaxA father and daughter disabled by a suicide bomber who killed 22 people after an Ariana Grande concert in England in 2017 have been awarded $58,000 against a former television producer who claimed the tragedy was a hoax.
At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery
Read full article: At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slaveryThe Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art, or Dak’Art, has opened in the Senegalese capital.
What to stream: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, 'Bad Sisters,' Shawn Mendes and 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
Read full article: What to stream: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, 'Bad Sisters,' Shawn Mendes and 'Deadpool & Wolverine'Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman starring in "Deadpool & Wolverine" and the return of Apple TV+'s dark comedy “Bad Sisters” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
🎉 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: ‘Mean Girls: The Musical,’ Veteran’s Day Parade, Yanaguana Festival
Read full article: 🎉 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: ‘Mean Girls: The Musical,’ Veteran’s Day Parade, Yanaguana FestivalFrom festivals and music shows to a jazz concert happening this weekend, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
3 charged in connection with death of former One Direction star Liam Payne
Read full article: 3 charged in connection with death of former One Direction star Liam PayneArgentine prosecutors say that three people have been charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction, who died after falling from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires last month.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine strikes deal to end jail stint
Read full article: Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine strikes deal to end jail stintRapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has struck a deal to end his current jail stint, agreeing to serve a month behind bars for violating the terms of his release after a felony conviction.
Four years make a big difference for Donald Trump — and for Fox News
Read full article: Four years make a big difference for Donald Trump — and for Fox NewsOn election night 2020, Fox News sparked an internal crisis with a bold call that Joe Biden would beat Donald Trump in the crucial state of Arizona, putting the Democrat on the path to victory.
Sorrentino's ode to Naples, 'Parthenope,' gets mixed reviews in Italy over San Gennaro sex scene
Read full article: Sorrentino's ode to Naples, 'Parthenope,' gets mixed reviews in Italy over San Gennaro sex scenePaolo Sorrentino’s latest film “Parthenope,” has gotten mixed reviews and an early thumbs down from Italy's Catholic Church.
Nintendo Chief insists the Switch momentum will keep going, even after its successor
Read full article: Nintendo Chief insists the Switch momentum will keep going, even after its successorJapanese video game maker Nintendo’s chief says its Switch console sales are still going strong, while he promised that a successor is coming.