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Michael Cole, 'The Mod Squad' and 'General Hospital' star, dies at 84
Michael Cole, who as a star of 'The Mod Squad' was one of an iconic trio in late-1960s television, has died. He was 84.Los Angeles Times - 17h -
Rocky Colavito, Cleveland All-Star and curse namesake, dies at 91
Colavito's trade to the Tigers in 1960 triggered an uproar in Cleveland.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Best of 2024: Our picks for the top TV shows, movies, music, books, art and theater
"Dune: Part Two" and "Anora." Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. "The Vince Staples Show" and "The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin." "Kimberly Akimbo" and "Waiting for ...Los Angeles Times - 2d -
After fatal attack, Japanese American photographer remembered for his art and advocacy
Yasuomi Hashimura, who died after being fatally pushed in New York, was known for his innovations in photography and helping other Japanese immigrants.NBC News - 11h -
CEO shooting suspect ‘loved Japanese culture,’ but critiqued its society
The Ivy league tech graduate charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson in Manhattan made multiple visits to Japan earlier this year, according to those who spoke with ...NBC News - 17h -
Overseas expansion gives Japanese insurers a new lease of life
Nippon Life’s acquisition underscores sector’s struggle to find growth opportunities in its domestic marketFinancial Times - 19h -
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Rocky Colavito, All-Star Slugger for Cleveland, Dies at 91
After he was traded in one of the most infamous deals in Cleveland’s history, the team floundered and “the curse of Rocky Colavito” was born.The New York Times - 23h -
Rocky Colavito dies at 91: Nine-time MLB All-Star was 'one of the most popular players' in Cleveland history
Colavito played for 14 seasons, finishing as high as third in MVP votingCBS Sports - 1d -
Signing Japanese star Sasaki would be ‘dream' for Posey, Giants
Buster Posey made it clear Tuesday that the San Francisco Giants intend to pursue Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki, even if the entire baseball industry expects the 23-year-old pitcher to sign with ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘Shōgun was so refreshing for the Japanese’: Takashi Murakami on his blockbusting return
The superstar artist, famed for his Louis Vuitton bags and Kanye West album sleeves, is back with epic paintings riffing on the history of Japanese art. He talks cuteness, gold leaf and hara-kiri ...The Guardian - 1d -
This Super Mario Bros. Movie Character May Not Be In The Sequel
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is getting a sequel, but the character Foreman Spike may not be part of it. Comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco, who voiced the character in the first film, recently ...GameSpot - 1d -
DualSense PS5 Controllers Get Big Discounts - New Chroma Model For Only $54 At Amazon
DualSense PS5 Controller Deals Available Now Save $21 to $26 on all models at Amazon & ...GameSpot - 1d -
Music Review: The National bring a burst of energy to their brooding music on live album, 'Rome'
The indie rock band The National bring an abundance of energy for a brooding middle-aged group, as evidenced on their new live album, “Rome.”ABC News - 2d -
Karl Bareham: British music producer who died when diving off Byron Bay may have suffered alcohol withdrawal, inquest hears
Death of Karl Bareham, 37, in 2019 was controversial with coroner told diving equipment may have been faulty and ‘dangerous’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...The Guardian - 2d -
Marvin Laird, Musical Presence on and Off Broadway, Dies at 85
He conducted Broadway shows and worked with Bernadette Peters. But he was probably best known for writing the music for the darkly comic “Ruthless!”The New York Times - 3d -
'The best way to effect change is through music'
Rap artist Smack Jay brought a message of human rights and respect to primary school pupils in Belfast.BBC News - 3d -
How I Aged Into the Bad Christmas Movie
One December morning, a millennial critic awoke to discover that she had been begrudgingly charmed by an onslaught of Hallmark and Netflix holiday films.The New York Times - 3d -
Miho Nakayama, Japanese Music and Movie Star, Dies at 54
A top-selling pop singer as a teenager in the 1980s, she also had an award-winning career as a dramatic actress.The New York Times - 3d -
Roki Sasaki, Japanese pitching star, posted during MLB Winter Meetings
A 45-day window is now open and Sasaki is not expected to sign with a team until after Jan. 15Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Inside teamLab, the Expanding Japanese Art Collective
The art collective behind teamLab, which started in Japan, has expanded across the world, developing partnerships to pay for its immersive technology.The New York Times - 4d -
Miho Nakayama, Japanese pop star who starred in romance film 'Love Letter,' dies at 54
Miho Nakayama, a Japanese singer-actor known for her contributions to the early J-pop scene and the film 'Love Letter,' was found dead at her home this week.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Movie Review: A wordless Latvian cat parable about climate change is the year's best animated movie
“Flow” is quite easily the best animated movie of the year and one of the most poetic ecological parables in recent memory, writes AP Film Writer Jake Coyle in his reviewABC News - 5d -
The Devil Wears Prada is a slim, superficial musical
Not even Elton John’s songs can redeem this predictable show at London’s Dominion TheatreFinancial Times - 5d -
Japanese singer and actor Miho Nakayama dies aged 54
After making her name with J-pop hits, the performer went on to win acclaim for film roles including Love Letter. Musician and actor Miho Nakayama, best known for her dual role in the successful ...The Guardian - 5d -
The best movies of 2024 — and where to find them
The best movies of 2024 include 'Anora,' 'Smile 2,' 'A Real Pain,' 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' and 'Dune: Part Two,' according to our critic Amy Nicholson.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
'Magnolia' made me want to write about movies. Then Hollywood stopped making movies like 'Magnolia'
Paul Thomas Anderson's sprawling San Fernando Valley epic is as exhilarating now as it was in 1999. In today's Hollywood, though, its ambition seems almost out of reach.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
The 34 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (December 2024)
Thelma, Gladiator, and Kinds of Kindness are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.Wired - 6d -
Former White Sox player, broadcaster Bill Melton dies at 79: All-Star led American League in home runs in 1971
Melton retired after the 1977 season with more than 1,000 hits to his nameCBS Sports - 6d -
Rohit Bal, Exuberant Star of Indian Fashion, Dies at 63
Known as “the bad boy of fashion,” he was among a wave of designers who created modern Indian couture by updating traditional garments.The New York Times - 6d -
Music Review: Blackpink K-pop star Rosé's debut solo album 'Rosie' is heartfelt, but slightly sleepy
Rosé, the nightingale of the massively popular Korean girl group Blackpink, has flown the nest and launched her first solo album “Rosie.”ABC News - Dec. 4 -
The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers
Break out your “Dune” popcorn bucket: It's time for the best movies of the yearABC News - Dec. 4 -
Japanese court convicts Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs
A Japanese court sentenced an Australian woman who says she was tricked amphetamines into the country to six years in prison, despite accepting her testimony that she was the victim of an online ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Is Robert Pattinson the Last True Movie Star?
He may have wanted to be an actor without being a celebrity. But then he turned his fame into its own kind of performance.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump says he'll block controversial U.S. Steel acquisition by Japanese firm
President-elect Donald Trump said he would block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by the Japanese Company Nippon Steel. President Biden is yet to decide on the sale that has faced bipartisan ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Trump says he will block Japanese firm's takeover of U.S. Steel
President-elect Donald Trump said Monday that he would block a Japanese company’s $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
54 Best Cyber Monday Tech Deals (2024)
All cords lead to WIRED. Come gather to find the best Cyber Monday tech deals before they're gone.Wired - Dec. 2 -
Andy Paley, Whose Imprint Was All Over Pop Music, Dies at 73
Musician, singer, songwriter, producer and more, he collaborated with Madonna and a raft of other artists and helped resuscitate the career of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson.The New York Times - Nov. 28
