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Shuntaro Tanikawa, Poet and Translator of ‘Peanuts,’ Dies at 92
A perennial front-runner for the Nobel Prize in Literature, he was a revered figure in Japan, not just in literary circles but also among casual readers.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 -
Israeli-Palestinian pop group "as1one" on how they promote unity through music
"as1one" is the first male pop group to include both Israeli and Palestinian artists, formed after a talent search in Israel. The group's message of unity remained strong even in the aftermath of ...CBS News - 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 -
Animation and VFX shake up the well-worn musical biopic format
Two films have created something of a subgenre in which animation and visual effects inject a new creative spark into the familiar tale of a musician's rise to fame.Los Angeles Times - 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 -
Shalom Nagar Dies; Reluctant Executioner of Adolf Eichmann
He was the hangman chosen to carry out the sentence on the fugitive Nazi war criminal, in Israel’s only case of capital punishment.The New York Times - 5d -
Tsunami Warning in San Francisco ‘Felt Like a Science Fiction Movie’
Many Bay Area residents raced away from the ocean after a jolting cellphone alert warned, “You are in danger.” Others raced toward it.The New York Times - 6d -
Man dies after dog attack in east London
A woman, 32, has been charged over the attack, which took place on Wednesday morning.BBC News - 6d -
Q&A: Binoche and Fiennes on reuniting for ‘The Return' and fighting for meaningful movies
Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche became friends while playing lovers in “Wuthering Heights.”ABC News - 6d -
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 -
Ronald Weiss, the 'Wayne Gretzky of Vasectomies,' Dies at 68
In a career that spanned three decades, he performed the procedure nearly 60,000 times and helped make male birth control palatable to men.The Wall Street Journal - 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 -
He had a vision for the end of the world. Of course, it had to be a musical
Deep in a bunker, a family keeps on singing in the year's most nightmarish piece of future shock. Director Joshua Oppenheimer had never made a musical before.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
How TwoSet Violin Won Fame by Poking Fun at Classical Music
After 11 years, Eddy Chen and Brett Yang are moving on from their beloved, enormously popular comedy duo TwoSet Violin.The New York Times - 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 -
How high can 'Wicked' fly? Competition for top musicals is extremely high
Disney dominates the list of 10 top-grossing Hollywood musicals, but Universal hopes 'Wicked' will break through.Los Angeles 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 -
Brian Thompson, Chief Executive of UnitedHealthcare, Dies at 50
Mr. Thompson, who was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan, rose to the top of one of the world’s biggest insurance companies.The New York Times - 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 -
Lisa Lisa on rediscovering her voice and creating new music
Lisa Lisa talks about her unforgettable 80s hits, her journey in music and how her perspective has changed over the years.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Dolly Parton on combining music and storytelling for her holiday-themed children's book
Dolly Parton joins "CBS Mornings" to unveil her latest children's book, "Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas," which features her real-life French bulldog, Billy.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Spotify unveils its annual 2024 wrapped music roundups
Spotify just dropped its annual wrapped roundups giving users all the data about their most-streamed music of the year. The three top songs around the world in 2024 were Sabrina Carpenter's ...NBC 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 -
Debbie Nelson, mother of rapper Eminem, dies at 69
Debbie Nelson's fraught relationship with her son Eminem had been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Debbie Nelson, Eminem’s Mother, Dies at 69
The two had a fraught relationship that was immortalized in many of Eminem’s earliest hits.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, dies at 69
Debbie Nelson, the mother of rap star Eminem, has died, a representative for the musician confirmed to NBC News.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Philadelphia ready to go the distance with RockyFest week dedicated to 'Rocky' movies
Rocky Balboa fans are ready to go the distance to honor Philly’s favorite fictional fighter almost 50 years after the first movie launched the enduring series of an underdog boxer persevering ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Philadelphia ready to go the distance with RockyFest week dedicated to 'Rocky' movies
Rocky Balboa fans are ready to go the distance to honor Philly’s favorite fictional fighter almost 50 years after the first movie launched the enduring series of an underdog boxer persevering ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Illinois assistant coach Dana Dimel dies at 62
Dimel had been a head coach at Wyoming, Houston and UTEP.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About
Watch and listen to five recent highlights, including performances by Davóne Tines and Lise Davidsen, and a new album by Ethan Iverson.The New York Times - 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