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British novelist, screenwriter Fay Weldon dies at 91

British author Fay Weldon, known for her sharp wit and acerbic observations about women's experiences in novels including “The Life And Loves Of A She-Devil”, has
Jan. 4, 2023 - United Kingdom

A lion roars on Broadway as box office hauls reveal winners

It was feast or famine at the Broadway box office as 2022 wound down, with eye-popping revenue for popular shows — including a staggering new Broadway record for “The Lion King” — not lifting all
Jan. 4, 2023

Iran releases prominent actress who protested executions

Local media are reporting that Iran has released a prominent actress nearly three weeks after she was jailed for criticizing a crackdown on anti-government protests
Jan. 4, 2023 - Iran

Sheriff: No foul play in 'Avengers' star snow tractor injury

The sheriff in Reno says actor Jeremy Renner's serious injuries while using a snow tractor to free a snowbound motorist on a private mountain road near Lake Tahoe appear to be the result of a “tragic
Jan. 4, 2023

Iran releases Oscar-winning film actress Taraneh Alidoosti, who was jailed over support for anti-government protests

Iran releases Oscar-winning film actress Taraneh Alidoosti, who was jailed over support for anti-government protests
Jan. 4, 2023 - Iran

'Romeo & Juliet' stars sue over 1968 film's teen nude scene

The stars of the 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet” have sued Paramount Pictures for more than $500 million over a nude scene shot when they were
Jan. 3, 2023

Tony Award-winner, Chicago stage champion Frank Galati dies

Frank Galati, an actor, director, teacher and adapter who was a pivotal figure in Chicago’s theater community and a two-time Tony Award winner, has
Jan. 3, 2023

Kelly Monteith, US comedian also popular in UK, dead at 80

Kelly Monteith, a U.S.-born comedian whose observational humor and satirical sketches also brought him a wide following in Britain, has died
Jan. 3, 2023

The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

Audible best-sellers for week ending December 30th
Jan. 3, 2023

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The top 10 books on the Apple Store for week ending 1/1/2023
Jan. 3, 2023 - Apple

France's César movie awards take stand against sexual crimes

Movie stars and other film industry workers convicted of or facing possible prison time for sexual or sexist violence are being banned from France’s top movie award
Jan. 3, 2023

Review: India's Partition in deeply human debut novel

Aanchal Malhotra’s debut fiction work “The Book of Everlasting Things” paints a riveting picture of the 1947 Partition of India using all senses — especially and unusually leaning into
Jan. 3, 2023 - India

Pelé funeral: Fans line up to mourn Brazilian soccer great

Thousands of mourners, including high school students and supreme court justices, began filing past the body of Pelé on Monday on the century-old field where he made his hometown team one of Brazil’s
Jan. 2, 2023 - Soccer

Jeremy Renner hospitalized after snow-related accident

Jeremy Renner suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries in a snow plow accident in Reno, Nevada, on Sunday, a representative for the actor said Monday, and remains in critical but stable condition after undergoing surgery
Jan. 2, 2023

Rose Parade avoids California rain as it welcomes New Year

Flower-covered floats, marching bands and equestrian units celebrated the New Year as the 134th Rose Parade slipped through a gap in California’s siege of drenching
Jan. 2, 2023 - California

Fenway Park transforms for NHL's 14th annual Winter Classic

Fenway Park, the MLB's oldest active ballpark, has been transformed into an outdoor hockey arena for the NHL’s 14th annual Winter
Jan. 2, 2023

Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies at age 67

Drummer Fred White, who backed up his brothers Maurice and Verdine White on the hitmaking ensemble Earth, Wind & Fire, has
Jan. 2, 2023

Gangsta Boo, a former member of Three 6 Mafia, dies at 43

Gangsta Boo, a Southern rapper who was a former member of the hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia, has died
Jan. 2, 2023

Prince Harry says he wants his father and brother back

Prince Harry has said he wants to have his father and brother back and that he wants “a family, not an institution,” during a TV interview ahead of the publication of his
Jan. 2, 2023 - United Kingdom

Review: A reporter at a dying paper solves a serial murder

When a Virginia man is found with his throat cut, newspaper reporter Willie Black reports the story
Jan. 2, 2023

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 8-14

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Jan. 8-14 include rapper-actor LL Cool J, actor Jason Bateman and musician Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and of Nirvana
Jan. 2, 2023

Danish screenwriter Lise Nørgaard dies at age 105

Danish screenwriter Lise Nørgaard has died at age
Jan. 2, 2023

Full speed ahead: 'Avatar' sequel again dominates box office

“Avatar: The Way of Water” is the box office king for a third straight week, and shows no sign of slowing
Jan. 2, 2023

TNT's Albert, Olczyk love challenge of calling outdoor games

Kenny Albert and Eddie Olczyk are veterans when it comes to calling outdoor games
Jan. 1, 2023

French-born artist finds inspiration on remote Easter Island

Rapa Nui – the remote Chilean territory in the mid-Pacific widely known as Easter Island – is home to a Catholic church featuring artwork that reflects that islanders’ ancestral culture as well as Christian
Jan. 1, 2023

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