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Today: September 20, 2024

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'Rust' weapons supervisor charged with dumping drugs on day of Alec Baldwin shooting

The weapons supervisor charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a cinematographer on the New Mexico set of the Alec Baldwin film “Rust” was charged Thursday with evidence tampering for allegedly passing drugs to someone else on the day of the shooting. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed “did transfer narcotics to another person with the intent to prevent the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of herself.” the special prosecutors appointed in the case said in a Santa Fe County court filing. They gave no further details. Gutierrez-Reed’s attorney Jason Bowles called the move “retaliatory and vindictive.” “It is shocking that after 20

June 22, 2023
'Rust' weapons supervisor charged with dumping drugs on day of Alec Baldwin shooting
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Granddaughter calls her picture book a 'love letter' to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

The 15-year-old granddaughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is collaborating on a picture book tribute to the late civil rights leader and his wife, Coretta Scott King. Yolanda Renee King’s “We Dream a World,” with illustrations by award-winning artist Nicole Tadgell, will be published by Scholastic next Jan. 2. “I’m excited to share this love letter in his honor. This book lets every child rediscover my grandparents’ dream,” Yolanda Renee King, herself a social justice advocate, said in a statement Friday. The book’s release date is timed shortly before what would have been Martin

June 23, 2023
Granddaughter calls her picture book a 'love letter' to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Ja Morant shows how a 'good guy with a gun' can never be Black

The NBA suspended Ja Morant for 25 games after he posted a video of himself brandishing a gun. Justin Ford/Getty Images “Man enough to pull a gun, be man enough to squeeze it,” rapped NBA superstar Allen Iverson on his song “40 Bars.” This was two weeks prior to the 2000-01 NBA season, one in which Iverson would be named league MVP. Ja Morant, the 23-year-old star point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, was barely 1 year old. Today, Morant’s game conjures that of the electrifying Iverson. With colorfully dyed dreadlocks, an infectious smile and a signature sneaker, Ja represents

June 23, 2023
Ja Morant shows how a 'good guy with a gun' can never be Black
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Tony-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick 'Fiddler on the Roof' creator, dies at 99

Tony- and Grammy Award-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick, who with composer Jerry Bock made up the premier musical-theater songwriting duos of the 1950s and 1960s with shows such as “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Fiorello!” and “The Apple Tree,” has died. He was 99. Known for his wry, subtle humor and deft wordplay, Harnick died in his sleep Friday in New York City of natural causes, said Sean Katz, Harnick’s publicist. Bock and Harnick first hit success for the music and lyrics to “Fiorello!,” which earned them each Tonys and a rare Pulitzer Prize in 1960. In addition,

June 23, 2023
Tony-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick 'Fiddler on the Roof' creator, dies at 99
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Doja Cat announces massive 2023 North American tour with Ice Spice, Doechii

Rapper-singer Doja Cat — the Grammy Award winner, fashion muse, and creator of many TikTok hits — is set to embark on a 2023 North American tour this fall. Doja Cat will be joined by song of the summer contender Ice Spice and up-and-coming rapper Doechii, as they open on select dates of her 24-date run. The Scarlet Tour kicks off on Halloween night in San Francisco and runs through December 13, with a final show scheduled in Chicago. The tour will hit most major cities in the U.S. as well as Toronto. The announcement arrives

June 23, 2023
Doja Cat announces massive 2023 North American tour with Ice Spice, Doechii
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Ahead of the BET Awards, a look back at how the work helped hip-hop grow and thrive

“Rap City.” “106 & Park.” And even, “Uncut.” From innovative to provocative, BET has played a crucial role in creating several influential programs that helped spread hip-hop to millions of homes across the globe. Other than its rival show “Yo! MTV Raps,” the network known as Black Entertainment Television took up the mantle — despite some reluctance — to showcase a misunderstood rap culture decades before it became today’s most popular music genre. For many, BET became a safe place for those within hip-hop to express their artistry, although not without criticism. Through it all, the

June 23, 2023
Ahead of the BET Awards, a look back at how the work helped hip-hop grow and thrive
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The Oscars best picture rules are changing. Here’s how it’ll affect contenders and movie theaters

The theatrical requirements for movies vying for the Oscars top prize are getting a little tougher. Starting with the 97th Academy Awards in 2025, best picture hopefuls will have to spend more time in theaters to qualify for film’s top prize. The changes, announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this week, come after three years of adjusted release standards due to the pandemic. On top of the current one week “qualifying run” in one of six U.S cities — New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco or Miami — best picture contenders would now must

June 23, 2023
The Oscars best picture rules are changing. Here’s how it’ll affect contenders and movie theaters
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Jennifer Lawrence on ‘No Hard Feelings,’ the R-rated comedy made with the Oscar winner in mind

Jennifer Lawrence has wanted to do a big comedy for years. She has always been funny and vibrant in her television appearances. And while she has brought humor and physical comedy to many of her roles for David O. Russell and others, she also hasn’t exactly gotten the big, broad “Dumb and Dumber” or “Anchorman” experience, to cite some of her favorites (or at least the ones she’s memorized). That changes Friday with “No Hard Feelings,” a classic, raunchy R-rated comedy that was tailor made for the Oscar winner. “I’ve always wanted to do a comedy.

June 23, 2023
Jennifer Lawrence on ‘No Hard Feelings,’ the R-rated comedy made with the Oscar winner in mind
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What to stream this week: 'The Bachelorette,' Idris Elba, The Weeknd, Sarah Snook and 'Jack Ryan'

John Krasinski makes his final bow in season four of “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,” a new album from Lucinda Williams and the debut of the mystery video game Crime O’Clock are among the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Among the offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists are Idris Elba on the worst flight ever in the new series “Hijack” for Apple TV+ and a horror movie starring “Succession’s” Sarah Snook as the single mother of a young girl who says she has memories of another life. NEW

June 23, 2023
What to stream this week: 'The Bachelorette,' Idris Elba, The Weeknd, Sarah Snook and 'Jack Ryan'
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Riccardo Muti becomes Chicago Symphony Orchestra's music director emeritus for life

Riccardo Muti will become the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s music director emeritus for life starting next season. The announcement was made on the stage of Orchestra Hall on Friday night after a performance of Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis,” the start of Muti’s final subscription weekend as music director. His tenure began with the 2010-11 season. Muti repeats the Beethoven on Saturday night and Sunday, then closes his tenure Tuesday night with a free concert in Millennium Park. Muti, who turns 82 in July, is scheduled to conduct the CSO for six weeks in each of the next two seasons.

June 24, 2023
Riccardo Muti becomes Chicago Symphony Orchestra's music director emeritus for life
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Anderson's couture craftmanship captivates at Loewe for Paris men's fashion week

A sparkling mist of water from towering fountains cooled overheated VIP guests at Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe’s show on Saturday at Paris Fashion Week. Its Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson, masterfully translated the essence of sculptor Lynda Benglis’ works into a spring collection that explored themes of sparkle and elongated form. It was a fitting showcase of his continual innovation for Loewe’s and underscored Anderson’s status among the Parisian design elite. Here are some highlights of the day’s spring-summer 2024 menswear collections: ANDERSON REIMAGINES MENSWEAR WITH ARTISTIC SPARKLE Against the backdrop of the monumental, water-spouting sculptures,

June 24, 2023
Anderson's couture craftmanship captivates at Loewe for Paris men's fashion week
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Fentanyl ruled as the cause of death for Adam Rich, former 'Eight is Enough' child star

The effects of fentanyl are considered the cause of death for Adam Rich, the child actor known as “America’s little brother” for his role on the hit family dramedy “Eight is Enough.” The former television star’s death this January has been ruled an accident by the Los Angeles County Medical-Examiner Coroner’s office, according to an autopsy report. Rich died in his Los Angeles home at age 54. His stardom came at just eight years old as the mop-topped son raised by a widower newspaper columnist in ABC’s “Eight is Enough.” A limited acting career followed the show’s run from 1977

June 24, 2023
Fentanyl ruled as the cause of death for Adam Rich, former 'Eight is Enough' child star
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CBS News effort shows the growth in solutions journalism to combat bad news fatigue

A Colorado school is creating a “zen den” for troubled students. A soccer coach in Pittsburgh goes out of her way to relieve pressure on players. A Chicago community group equips a van for mobile mental health help, and a Los Angeles school trains students to counsel peers. Each effort to tackle youth mental health issues has been featured on a local CBS newscast recently, examples of a movement toward “solutions journalism.” The idea is that reporters need to be more than the bearer of bad news. “We want to look past the who, what, where

June 24, 2023
CBS News effort shows the growth in solutions journalism to combat bad news fatigue
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Human remains found in California mountain area where actor Julian Sands disappeared 5 months ago

Hikers found human remains Saturday in a Southern California mountain area where actor Julian Sands disappeared five months ago, authorities said. The body discovered around 10 a.m. in wilderness near Mount Baldy was transported to the coroner’s office for identification next week, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement. Additional details were not immediately available. Sands, an avid hiker and mountaineer, was reported missing January 13 after setting out on the peak that rises more than 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) east of Los Angeles. The region was pounded by severe storms during

June 25, 2023
Human remains found in California mountain area where actor Julian Sands disappeared 5 months ago
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Party and protest mix as LGBTQ+ pride parades kick off from New York to San Francisco

Some of the world’s biggest celebrations of LGBTQ+ pride are set to kick off Sunday, with thousands expected to march in New York, San Francisco and other North American cities in parades that will be part party, part protest. Entertainers and activists, drag performers and transgender advocates are among the grand marshals in parades embracing a unity message this year, as new laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community take effect in several U.S. states. The parades and marches are among a range of events the roughly 400 Pride organizations across the U.S. are holding this year, with

June 25, 2023
Party and protest mix as LGBTQ+ pride parades kick off from New York to San Francisco
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BET Awards return Sunday night, celebrating 50 years of hip-hop

The BET Awards return Sunday night, with a performance-filled show that promises to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop. The show, which takes place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, will feature a tribute to hip-hop’s most significant moments, as curated by Kid Capri. Patti Labelle will also pay tribute to the late Tina Turner. The show begins at 8 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on BET, BET HER and numerous Paramount channels including Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and VH1. It was also livestream on BET.com Drake leads the nominations, with seven: He’s up for

June 25, 2023
BET Awards return Sunday night, celebrating 50 years of hip-hop
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Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan to testify at Netanyahu's corruption trial as a prosecution witness

Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan will testify Sunday at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial to answer questions about an alleged “supply line” of champagne and cigars funneled to the Israeli leader and his wife said to have been in exchange for help with Milchan’s personal and business needs. Milchan, who will appear by videoconference from Brighton, England, near where he is based, is a key witness whose testimony is essential for prosecutors who are trying to prove that Netanyahu committed fraud and breach of trust in one of three cases brought against him. Prosecutors hope Milchan’s

June 25, 2023
Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan to testify at Netanyahu's corruption trial as a prosecution witness
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Salman Rushdie and Cheryl Strayed among endorsers of anti-censorship initiative

Salman Rushdie, Cheryl Strayed, Carl Hiassen and Ibram X. Kendi are among hundreds of authors who have endorsed an announcement by the American Library Association and the Association of American Publishers that calls attention to the 70th anniversary of a Freedom to Read Statement issued by book publishers and librarians during the height of the McCarthy era. With book bannings surging nationwide over the past two years, the library and publishing associations are urging “all members of the book community” to affirm their commitment to the June 1953 declaration, which includes such propositions as ”It is

June 25, 2023
Salman Rushdie and Cheryl Strayed among endorsers of anti-censorship initiative
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'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' slings back into box office top spot while 'The Flash' drops

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” slung its webs back atop the box office ranks while “The Flash” saw a drop faster than the film’s speedy character. The Spidey animated sequel — starring Shameik Moore as the teenage webslinger Miles Morales — reclaimed the No. 1 spot in its fourth week in North American theaters, scoring $19.3 million. The latest number helped the Sony film reach $317.1 million domestically and an impressive $560.3 million worldwide. “Spider-Verse” beat out “Elemental,” which took second place for the second week in a row with an estimated $18.5 million. The film held

June 25, 2023
'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' slings back into box office top spot while 'The Flash' drops
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Sarah, Duchess of York, undergoes surgery following breast cancer diagnosis

Sarah, the Duchess of York, underwent surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer, according to a spokesperson. The 63-year-old was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer following a routine mammogram. The surgery was a success and Sarah’s prognosis is good, the duchess’s spokesperson said. She was released from King Edward VII’s Hospital in London on Sunday to recuperate at home in Windsor. Sarah, the former wife of Prince Andrew and the mother of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, spoke about the diagnosis on her new podcast, “Tea Talks with the Duchess and Sarah,” set to be released Monday.

June 25, 2023
Sarah, Duchess of York, undergoes surgery following breast cancer diagnosis
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Overtime Elite – a private school, basketball league and media conglomerate – just sent two players to the NBA

Amen Thompson, left, and his twin brother, Ausar, were selected fourth and fifth in the 2023 NBA draft. John Lamparski/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust When Overtime Elite held its first pro day in October 2022, its arena in Atlanta was charged with anticipation. Families, scouts and fans gathered to witness the unveiling of the next generation of prodigious basketball talent. I watched the event on a YouTube livestream, which broadcast the players shooting, running sprints and leaping for slam dunks. Amid the sea of prospects, it was impossible to ignore the magnetic presence of Amen and Ausar Thompson,

June 28, 2023
Overtime Elite – a private school, basketball league and media conglomerate – just sent two players to the NBA
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Space Disco Cowboy? Couples ditch traditional wedding dress codes in favor of out-there themes

“Space Disco Cowboy.” “Yacht Shabbat.” “Burning Man Formal”? More couples are tossing tradition when it comes to what wedding guests should wear, to some befuddlement among invitees. Maggie Long, 34, recently attended the nuptials of a close friend in a low-key Denver lounge. The suggested dress? “Dive Bar Semiformal.” “I love a theme,” said Long, who lives in New York. “It’s fun that people aren’t taking weddings so seriously, but I had no idea what that meant.” After exchanging thoughts for months with the officiant, who is also a friend, Long took her outfit idea —

June 28, 2023
Space Disco Cowboy? Couples ditch traditional wedding dress codes in favor of out-there themes
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Taika Waititi’s soccer pic ‘Next Goal Wins’ set for Toronto Film Festival premiere

Taika Waititi’s soccer comedy “ Next Goal Wins ” will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this fall, organizers said Wednesday. The Searchlight Pictures film is based on a true story and stars Michael Fassbender as a Dutch-American soccer coach assigned to help the struggling American Samoa national team in its quest to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The team at that point was best known for suffering the worst loss in international football history — a 31 to 0 game against Australia in 2001. Waititi and co-writer Iain Morris based the film off

June 28, 2023
Taika Waititi’s soccer pic ‘Next Goal Wins’ set for Toronto Film Festival premiere
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Essence Festival of Culture 2023 kicks off in New Orleans

Nearly 30 years ago, creators of Essence Magazine came to New Orleans to celebrate the publication’s 25th anniversary with a salute to Black women highlighting culture, empowerment conversations with the nation’s thought leaders and, of course, music. The Essence Music Festival has since morphed into the Essence Festival of Culture, which, in its 29th year, kicked off Thursday and goes through July 3 across various venues in downtown New Orleans. The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center will hold most of the free workshops, vendor exhibits and celebrity meet-and-greets. Blocks away, the Superdome will host nightly ticketed

June 29, 2023
Essence Festival of Culture 2023 kicks off in New Orleans
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Think being a NASCAR driver isn't as physically demanding as other sports? Think again

Race car drivers compete in full-body safety gear while sitting in a piping hot car, which puts tremendous strain on the heart. Grant Halverson/Getty Images for NASCAR Imagine an NBA game played outdoors. In August. In Phoenix. Tip-off is at noon. There are no timeouts. There is no halftime. There are no substitutions. And players must wear snowsuits, gloves, and ski masks. Sounds ridiculous, right? Yet race car drivers routinely compete under similar conditions. On July 1, 2023, for the first time in over 60 years, NASCAR, the nation’s premier stock car series, will hold a race on the streets

June 29, 2023
Think being a NASCAR driver isn't as physically demanding as other sports? Think again

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