Marianne Faithfull, British pop star and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78

Acclaimed filmmaker David Lynch dies at 78

The filmmaker, artist and composer was known for his signature surrealist aesthetic.

ABC News - Jan. 16

"Twin Peaks" creator and director David Lynch dies at 78

David Lynch, the director who brought us a string of surreal, offbeat films and the beloved "Twin Peaks" TV series, has died. Nikki Battiste reports.

CBS News - Jan. 16

David Lynch, Director of 'Blue Velvet' and 'Twin Peaks,' Dies at 78

The American filmmaker drawn to the dark and surreal created movies and TV shows that became cult classics.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16

Famed director David Lynch dies at 78

David Lynch, one of the most influential directors of our time who gained fame for such films as "Mulholland Drive" and "Eraserhead" and the television series "Twin Peaks," has died at age 78. NBC ...

NBC News - Jan. 17

David Lynch, director of "Twin Peaks" and "Blue Velvet," dies at 78

David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Iconic Filmmaker David Lynch Dies at 78

David Lynch was an inspiring artist in the medium of film.

Inc. - Jan. 16

Twin Peaks film director David Lynch dies at 78

The Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker is also famous for the surrealist cult classic, Mulholland Drive.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Gus Williams dies at 71: Two-time NBA All-Star led SuperSonics to their only championship in 1979

Williams spent 11 years in the NBA

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind 'Blue Velvet,' 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78

ABC News - Jan. 16

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker who specialized in the surreal, dies at 78

David Lynch, the surrealist artist who plumbed the darkness lurking underneath American normalcy in the landmark television series "Twin Peaks" and the dreamlike films "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies aged 78

Film-maker who specialised in surreal, noir style mysteries made a string of influential, critically acclaimed works including Wild at Heart and Eraserhead. David Lynch: the great American ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Bob Uecker dies at 90: Iconic Brewers broadcaster called games for 54 years, starred in 'Major League'

Uecker was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

Bob Uecker, longtime voice of the Brewers and a star of 'Major League,' dies at 90

Bob Uecker's career in professional baseball started in 1956.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Washington Post rolls out new mission statement, keeping 'Democracy Dies in Darkness' slogan

The Washington Post is rolling out a new mission statement ahead of President-elect Trump's second term in the White House. The Post unveiled "Riveting Storytelling for All of America," as its new ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

British woman dies in 'violent collision' while skiing in French Alps

A 62-year-old woman reportedly crashed into a stationary skier, a British man, on Tuesday.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Record label takes legal action against K-pop band NewJeans

Ador accuses the girl group of trying to sign new deals, while still under contract at the label.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Leslie Charleson, longtime star of 'General Hospital,' dies at 79

Leslie Charleson, who played Dr. Monica Quartermaine on “General Hospital” for nearly half a century, has died, according to the show’s executive producer, Frank Valentini.

NBC News - Jan. 13

Former British child star dies in Los Angeles wildfire, mother says

Rory Sykes' mother said she was unable to help her son due to a broken arm.

The Hill - Jan. 12

The Shetland Way by Marianne Brown review – a daughter’s journey to the heart of the climate crisis

An environmental writer returns to her father’s home for his funeral in a family memoir that becomes an examination of Shetland’s crucial role in the energy landscape. As with many nature-centric ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Former child star Rory Sykes dies in California wildfires as mom tried to save him

Former Australian child star Rory Sykes, who was born blind and had cerebral palsy, died Wednesday in the California wildfires after his mother said she was unable to save him from their home which ...

NBC News - Jan. 11

Massachusetts college offers course comparing pop stars to poets

A new English course at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts takes a look at Taylor Swift's lyrics and compares them with poetry that's hundreds of years old.

CBS News - Jan. 11

Marianne Jean-Baptiste on Oscar buzz for role in "Hard Truths"

Award-winning actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste, known for roles in "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Without a Trace," is receiving serious Oscar buzz for her performance in "Hard Truths." Reuniting ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Pop star Chappell Roan wins BBC Sound Of 2025

The singer, who was one of the breakout stars of 2024, is tipped for even bigger things this year.

BBC News - Jan. 10

These Roadies Help Stars Rock ’n’ Roll All Night. They’re in Their 70s.

Some of the live music industry’s most respected and consistently working roadies, instrument techs and sound people have been on the job for half a century.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

More fizzle than pop: the limits of Nicole Kidman’s erotic drama Babygirl

Despite bold scenes for mainstream American cinema, the sexy dom/sub age-gap film can’t quite figure out what it’s saying about desire. Arguably the most transgressive scene in Babygirl , A24’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Bob Veale, two-time All-Star and World Series champion with Pirates, dies at 89

Veale spent 13 seasons in the majors

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

British luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce says super rich fueling a demand boom for bespoke models

BMW-owned Rolls Royce Motor Cars, like other luxury car brands, has seen an uptick in demand for bespoke and complex car models in recent months.

CNBC - Jan. 8

Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary Bridged Folk-Pop Eras

With Peter, Paul and Mary, the musician, who died on Tuesday at 86, eased folk songs into the Top 10.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Trump muses over renaming Gulf of Mexico 'Gulf of America'

President-elect Trump on Tuesday told reporters he wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America as he bemoaned that Mexico was taking advantage of the United States on ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

‘Audiences can smell fakeness a mile away’: the creative directors behind pop’s biggest stars

Whether making rabbits for Chappell Roan or dangling Pink upside down, these professionals build entire worlds for pop’s A-listers. They explain their singular craft. Pop star Chappell Roan has ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

'Drag Race' family mourns the Vivienne, a U.K. star who died at 32: 'A true champion'

'RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.' winner the Vivienne has died at 32, her publicist confirmed. Here's how other 'Drag Race' stars are remembering the Season 1 champ.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

McDonald's rolls back diversity goals

Fast food giant McDonald’s has become the latest company to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitments following the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision ending affirmative action in ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Nvidia, chip stocks pop after Foxconn reports record revenue

Global semiconductor stocks climbed on Monday after Foxconn posted record fourth-quarter revenue, suggesting the AI boom has far more room to run.

CNBC - Jan. 6

The Vivienne, star of 'RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.,' dies at 32

British reality show "RuPaul’s Drag Race UK" winner James Lee Williams, aged 32, popularly known as The Vivienne, has died, publicist Simon Jones said on Sunday.

NBC News - Jan. 6

RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne dies aged 32

James Lee Williams, better known as drag queen The Vivienne, died aged 32 over the weekend.

BBC News - Jan. 6

How The Vivienne became a breakout star of British drag

The Vivienne, who has died aged 32, was unapologetically unique and hilariously straight-talking.

BBC News - Jan. 6

NFL Week 18 Props That Pop: Loading up on Vikings-Lions bets

Liz Loza and Daniel Dopp break down Week 18 and offer their favorite prop bets for the final week of the NFL regular season.

ESPN - Jan. 5

David Lodge, British Novelist Who Satirized Academic Life, Dies at 89

His 15 well-plotted novels teemed with romance and strange coincidence. An erudite literary critic with an ear for language, he also wrote a raft of nonfiction books.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Elon Musk, the Titan disaster and Sly Stone: the most anticipated documentaries of 2025

The next 12 months promises a host of provocative and revealing new documentary movies. As of early January, it is still too soon to know how the year will shape out for documentary film, with many ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Preventing a British royal regency nightmare

Being regent would thrust Harry onto the global stage — which he and Meghan have arguably attempted to crash repeatedly since “Mexiting.”

The Hill - Jan. 2

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