Category: Entertainment
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Paisley Park honors Prince on anniversary of death
The studio where pop artist Prince lived and worked, Paisley Park in Minnesota, is throwing an event for 1,400 fans to mark the fifth anniversary of his death. Prince died of an accidental fentanyl overdose at age 57. The Associated Press has the story: 1,400 lucky fans will attend Paisley Park tribute to the late…
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Celebrities urge Biden not to sign Brazilian climate deal
The Biden administration has been leading a summit to attack climate change, which could result in an environment agreement with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. However, Bolsonaro has been under criticism for siding with powerful agribusiness interests, resulting in deforestation of the Amazon. Now Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jane Fonda and Joaquin Phoenix are speaking out…
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Chicken Soup for the Soul reaching out to kids
The old classic Chicken Soup for the Soul book series is expanding into a younger demographic; babies, toddlers and ages 4-7. The new books include hilarious titles such as “Everyone Shares (Except Cat)” and “Everyone Says Please (Except Cat).” The Associated Press has the story: New books coming out for small children from Chicken Soup…
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Netflix faces dramatic slowdown in subscribers
As expected, Netflix is not obtaining subscribers as quickly as it was during the early part of the coronavirus pandemic, due to people starting to leave their homes more and finding entertainment away from home. The first quarter of 2021 the company only added 4 million new subscribers, down from 16 during this period last…
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Cannes Film Festival opening with Leo Carax’s ‘Annette’
The Cannes Film Festival is resuming this year after being canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, although it is delayed until July 6. French director Leo Carax’s “Annette” will open the highly anticipated event. The Associated Press has the story: Leo Carax’s new movie ‘Annette’ to open the Cannes Film Festival in July…
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Chinese painting should fetch $45 million despite pandemic
The “Slave and Lion” painting by Chinese modern artist Xu Beihong is going up for sale at an auction on May 24 in Hong Kong. It is expected to be sold for $45 million to $58 million despite the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic. The Associated Press has the story: ‘Slave and Lion’ modern…
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Earth Day concert to feature Ziggy Marley
The environment is something reggae artist Ziggy Marley has been passionate about. So he was happy to be invited to perform at Nat Geo’s Earth Day Eve 2021 streaming concert on Wednesday. The Associated Press has the story: Nat Geo’s Earth Day Eve 2021 includes Ziggy Marley, Willie Nelson, Yo-Yo Ma and more NEW YORK (AP)…
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The fashion industry is coping with the virus
The fashion industry is coping with the virus PARIS (AP) — The pandemic has torn a multibillion-dollar bite out of the fabric of Europe’s fashion industry, stopped runway shows and forced brands to show their designs digitally instead. Now, amid hopes of a return to near-normality by the year’s end, the industry is asking what…
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CeCe Winans, Carrie Underwood own ACM Awards
CeCe Winans, Carrie Underwood own ACM Awards NEW YORK (AP) — CeCe Winans and Carrie Underwood brought the Academy of Country Music Awards to church on Sunday. The gospel legend and country superstar joined forces for a top-notch, powerful performance that was the show’s highlight, though the event is still on for two more hours.…