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Luther Vandross: the tragic R&B crooner who struggled for acceptance
A new documentary looks back on the career of a singer whose undeniable talent wasn’t always enough for a limited and image-obsessed industry. Luther Vandross is R&B music’s tragic hero – a soulful ...World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago -
I work with celebrities. After Liam Payne’s death, can't we treat them as humans and not gods? | Mark Borkowski
As a showbiz publicist, I know about the Faustian pact between famous people and the public. Stars think they understand it, but they really don’t. As the worldwide tributes continue , the tragic ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes
The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Mexican official who led war on drugs jailed for 38 years for accepting bribes
Genaro García Luna was accused of taking millions of dollars from the Sinaloa cartel for shielding members. Genaro García Luna, the official who for several years led Mexico’s fight against the ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Liz Cheney, Republican who backed Harris, says US must ‘accept results of elections’
Cheney, who has been a critic of Donald Trump and subject of his threats, says citizens, courts and the media ‘must now be the guardrails of democracy’. Liz Cheney has called on courts of law, ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Private forums show Canadian doctors struggle with euthanizing vulnerable patients
A homeless man refusing long-term care, a woman with severe obesity, grieving widowsHealth - ABC News - October 16 -
Canadian doctors who provide euthanasia struggle with the ethics of killing vulnerable patients
A homeless man refusing long-term care, a woman with severe obesity, grieving widowsWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
Joy and pain, struggle and achievement – who best tells the story of Black lives?
We asked a group of Black Britons, some famous, some not: who do you most revere as a chronicler of the Black journey, in Britain and abroad?. The first book I read by Paul Gilroy was There Ain’t ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
As Archbishop, He Struggled to Unite the Anglican Church. His Tenure Ended in an Abuse Scandal.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s decadelong fight to drag the Church of England into the 21st century ended this week as the church agreed he should quit over his handling of a child-abuse ...World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
I’m a ‘trad wife’ in a happy marriage. How can I get my friends to accept me for who I am? | Leading questions
To your friends, your relationship is probably the least interesting thing about you, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . Try to remember what drew you to these people in the first ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
‘It romanticised my night!’ The R&B slow jam events making Black British clubbers swoon
No pounding beats, no strobes – just sensual tracks, singalongs and nostalgic vibes. Black club-goers explain how this craze gives them a space to call their own. It’s just past 5pm in West ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
‘Young women from the ghetto were taken advantage of’: the power and pain of R&B’s ‘new jill swing’ era
The female counterpart to new jack swing, which exploded in the late 80s by fusing hip-hop, pop and R&B, was thrilling – but held back by sexism, racism and dodgy contracts. A flash of Technicolor ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Jack Jones, a Suave, Hit-Making and Enduring Crooner, Dies at 86
With his smooth voice, he drew crowds to cabarets and music halls for six decades. He also sang the themes for films and TV shows, including “The Love Boat.”Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Jack Jones, Grammy-winning crooner of 'The Love Boat' theme, dies at 86
Jack Jones, the Grammy-winning singer of 'The Love Boat' theme — and hits 'Lollipops and Roses' and 'Wives and Lovers' — has died at 86.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24 -
Liam Payne: the ambitious One Direction star who struggled with dark side of fame
Singer, who rose to fame as a member of boyband One Direction, struggled to assert his creative identity outside of the groupSports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Dodgers take 2-0 lead over Yankees, Shohei Ohtani’s injury, Aaron Judge’s struggles | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman react to the Dodgers going up 2-0 in the World Series, discuss Shohei Ohtani’s injury and try to make sense of Aaron Judge’s struggles.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27 -
Theodore B. Olson, Conservative Lawyer Who Took Up Liberal Causes, Dies at 84
A renowned Supreme Court litigator, he argued the Republican side in Bush v. Gore, but later championed gay rights and undocumented children.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Liam Payne's final moments revealed before tragic hotel balcony fall
We're learning about Liam Payne's final moments before the former One Direction singer plunged from a hotel balcony on Wednesday. Fans around the world have set up memorials for him. The other ...Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
Despite a Tragic Death, N.H.L. Players Remain Resistant to Neck Protection
What happened to Adam Johnson was a reminder that no hockey player is invincible. So why haven’t more changed?Sports - The New York Times - October 29 -
Ty Cobb: Trump pardoning Jan. 6 rioters would be 'tragic'
Ty Cobb, who served as White House attorney during President-elect Trump's first term, said that it would be a "tragic event" if Trump pardoned Jan. 6 rioters. "I don't think anybody in our history ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Will Trump supporters accept the election result?
Sarah’s in Georgia, where there are already legal challenges over votesTop stories - BBC News - October 25 -
'Hybrid' Champions Trophy not acceptable - PCB
A 'hybrid model' for hosting the Champions Trophy will not be accepted by Pakistan, according to its Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Grammy-winning crooner Jack Jones, known for 'The Love Boat' theme song, dies at 86
Jack Jones, a Grammy-winning crooner known for "The Love Boat” television show theme song, has diedEntertainment - ABC News - October 25 -
Berhalter accepts USMNT firing, but 'it still hurts'
Gregg Berhalter acknowledged that his firing in August as USMNT coach was "a really difficult moment," but said he's now hungry and motivated again to take on his new roles as Chicago Fire head ...Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
Ros Atkins on… Would Donald Trump accept defeat?
The BBC's analysis editor examines what happened in 2020 and how the Republican might react if he were to lose again.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
On the streets of the seaside town where goths feel safe and accepted
Whitby Goth Weekend celebrates 30 years of being a place where people can express themselves.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Will Your Elected Officials in Congress Accept the Results of the Election?
We’ve asked every member of Congress whether they’ll accept the results as called by the Associated Press. Use our tool to see how your representatives answer.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
Jenrick accepts role in Badenoch's top team
Kemi Badenoch's Tory leadership rival has accepted the role of shadow justice secretary, the BBC understands.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Qatar suspends role as mediator between Israel and Hamas
The move comes after US officials were quoted saying they would not accept Hamas's presence in Qatar.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
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‘We were banging our heads against a wall – the wall won’: the genius pop and tragic demise of Boys Wonder
They swaggered into the late 1980s, a potent brew of punk, glam and classic rock. But they went nowhere, then had to watch as their recipe conquered the charts. Now they’ve returned – so are they ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
3 kids, 2 adults dead in 'tragic, domestic violence situation'; teen boy in custody
Three children and two adults are dead, and a teenage boy is in custody, following a domestic violence incident at a home in Washington state, authorities said.Top stories - ABC News - October 22 -
If my Netflix recommendations are anything to go by, I am tragically basic | Emma Beddington
A friend is feeling uncomfortably targeted by the streaming service’s personalised suggestions. Mine, meanwhile, reinforce an inconvenient truth. A single female friend is feeling uncomfortably ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Why did Justin Welby fall so tragically short? Because he was preoccupied with efficiency, not listening | Catherine Pepinster
The archbishop’s resignation for failing to respond to abuse complaints speaks of deeper issues in the Church of England. Catherine Pepinster is a writer on religion and a former editor of the ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Gallego: 'I don't believe' Kari Lake will accept an election loss
After casting his ballot early, Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego said he believed Kari Lake, his Republican opponent in the Arizona Senate race, would not accept the results of the election if she were ...Politics - NBC News - October 16 -
Student with special needs finds acceptance, brotherhood in Clemson fraternity
The ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills. But as much as the program offers, junior Charlie McGee wanted the whole college experience.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Most voters ready to accept election results but doubt Trump will: Poll
Eighty-six percent of registered voters in a new ABC News/Ipsos poll say they personally are prepared to accept the outcome of the 2024 election as legitimate.Top stories - ABC News - October 29
