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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 -
‘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 -
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 -
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 -
Fed should beware of wishing on an R-star
US central bank risks reviving inflation if it keeps lowering the federal funds rate in pursuit of a nirvana stateWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
France takes stake in Sanofi unit as part of €16bn sale to CD&R
Deal for consumer health arm faced political furore over ceding controlling stake to US private equity groupBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
'Smaller R in royal' - Prince William wants to do things differently
The prince appeared more relaxed and open with media throughout his South Africa tour.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Royal with a 'small r': Prince William reveals his plans to modernize the monarchy
The Prince of Wales has revealed he is taking a more modern approach to royal duties with “a smaller R in the royal,” marking a pivotal shift for the British monarchy.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Who’s who at Cop29? The world leaders and others who will attend
Crucial question for summit will be how to help developing countries cope with extreme weather caused by high temperatures. Cop29 officially opens on Monday 11 November in Baku, Azerbaijan, and ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Week 7 inactives: Who's in and who's out?
AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
Who's Stepping Up & Who's Falling Short For The Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers have faced a challenging start to the 2024-25 NHL season, marked by a disappointing four-game losing streak, which includes a shutout loss in their home opener against the ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20 -
Week 8 inactives: Who's in and who's out?
AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Week 9 inactives: Who's in and who's out?
AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
Week 10 inactives: Who's in and who's out?
AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
Who is ahead in the polls?
An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the election.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Who Is Yoav Gallant?
The Israeli defense minister was fired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel after the two clashed over the course of Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip.World - The New York Times - November 6 -
This Is Who We Are Now
The morning after the apocalypse.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Democrats Who Won
We’re covering this year’s successful Democratic campaigns.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Cardi B hospitalized due to medical emergency
Music superstar Cardi B says she is recovering, but will miss a performance Saturday night at an Atlanta music festival after being hospitalized for an unspecified medical emergency. The ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Cardi B to speak at Harris rally in Milwaukee
Cardi B will be showing "Up" for Vice President Harris's campaign, delivering remarks at a Friday rally in battleground Wisconsin. The "Money" rapper will speak at the "When We Vote We Win" concert ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Sanofi Enters Exclusive Talks With CD&R Over Consumer Business Stake Sale
Sanofi moved ahead with a plan to sell a controlling stake in its consumer-healthcare unit Opella to Clayton Dubilier & Rice, entering exclusive talks for a deal that values the business at $17.4 ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21 -
Prince William says he wants to carry out duties with a smaller ‘r’ in the ‘royal’
Prince of Wales says he wants to approach engagements differently and to focus on helping people. Prince William has said he wants the monarchy to evolve and for him to carry out his duties with a ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Who is Prabowo Subianto, the former general who becomes Indonesia’s new president?
A wealthy former general with ties to both Indonesia's popular outgoing president and the country's dictatorial past will be inaugurated Sunday as the nation's new leaderWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
Who is Lidia Thorpe, the indigenous senator who heckled the King?
Lidia Thorpe explained why she heckled the monarch to the BBC's Katy Watson, on his second day of engagements.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Power Rankings: Here's how Week 8 shook up the NFL landscape
Philadelphia is suddenly 5-2 and looks like one of the NFC's top teams. How is the rest of the league fairing after Week 8?Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29 -
Who is Susie Wiles, Trump's new White House chief of staff?
Susie Wiles, President-elect Trump’s campaign co-chair and a veteran political consultant, was picked as his chief of staff on Thursday. “Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
From Barron to Kai: a who’s who of Trump’s family - and the roles they could play
After some big roles in Donald Trump’s last administration, here are those likely to feature this time round. Donald is not the only Trump back in the picture after his election win.. On Tuesday ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Winners and losers from an upset-filled college football Saturday
Ole Miss whipped No. 3 Georgia as the SEC title race got even muddier, while No. 4 Miami suffered its first loss of the season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Who’s who in the Musk ‘A-team’ vying to shape Trump 2.0
Billionaire likely to push for government roles for acolytes and allies to cut regulation and protect his businessesBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
The Who’s Who of Trump’s Staff Picks, and Bitcoin and Stocks Set Records
Plus, Israel’s cycle of war in North Gaza.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Who is Pete Hegseth - the Fox News host who will be defence secretary?
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, has advocated for a conservative cultural shift in the US military.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Who is new England head coach Tuchel?
How did a boy from a small town in Germany end up in charge of the England team? And is he difficult to work with?Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Who Is Yahya Sinwar, Hamas’s Leader?
Mr. Sinwar, one of the main architects of the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, has spent decades with the militant group, working his way to the top of its leadership.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
Who was the Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar?
Israel says its troops in Gaza killed Yahya Sinwar, a chief architect of the 7 October 2023 attack.Top stories - BBC News - October 17
