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Jerry Seinfeld’s commitment to the bit
Nearly three decades after Jerry Seinfeld was, in one episode of “Seinfeld,” cajoled into bootlegging the movie “Death Blow,” he has finally made his first film. Seinfeld directed, co-wrote and stars in “Unfrosted,” a star-studded comedy…
Music Review: Anitta welcomes listeners into her ‘Funk Generation’ on new album
First, Anitta took over Brazil. Now, the world. The trilingual Brazilian pop star has returned with a new album, the club-to-bedroom ready “Funk Generation.” It is an infectious collection of dance songs celebrating a once maligned genre…
‘There’s Still Tomorrow’ director Paola Cortellesi talks success, toxic relationships and hope
Actor Paola Cortellesi has long been a staple on the Italian pop culture scene, mostly known for her work as a comedian. Then she turned to directing and her first feature movie, “There’s Still Tomorrow,” took Italy by storm. The…
Today in History: April 26, Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster
Today in History
Today is Friday, April 26, the 117th day of 2024. There are 249 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On April 26, 1986, an explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine caused…
With ‘Alien’ back in theaters, ‘Alien: Romulus’ director teases how the new film connects
Ridley Scott’s “Alien” is back in theaters Friday for its 45th anniversary and to get audiences excited about the new installment coming in August. The Alien franchise has sunk its teeth into different genres over the years, but “Alien:…
Four decades in, the Pet Shop Boys know the secret to staying cool
Forty years and 50 million record sales after the Pet Shop Boys rose to fame with “West End Girls,” the iconic British duo is releasing a new album. “Nonetheless” is their 15th studio album. It arrives Friday. Written during the coronavirus…
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is (almost) ready to shake up the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Shawn Levy is no novice when it comes to rumors around his projects. Years on “Stranger Things” taught him how to tune out the noise. Yet even he’s found himself astonished by the sheer amount of speculation around “Deadpool &…
Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo to become general director of Opera Philadelphia
Anthony Roth Costanzo was hired Thursday as general director and president of Opera Philadelphia. Costanzo will continue his career as a leading countertenor while taking over an ambitious company dealing with post-pandemic economic…
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 kicks off Thursday and The Rolling Stones to headline next week
It looks like the third time will be the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares for The Rolling Stones. The festival spans two weekends and opened Thursday with dozens of acts on 14 stages. The Stones play next…
Today in History: April 25, Athens surrenders to Sparta, Peloponnesian War ends
Today in History
Today is Thursday, April 25, the 116th day of 2024. There are 250 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlights in History:
In 404 B.C., the Peloponnesian War ended as Athens surrendered to Sparta.
On this date:
In 1507, a…
Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concert
A judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge. State District Judge Kristen Hawkins issued a…
Review: ‘The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’ announces an exciting…
In writer-director-star Joanna Arnow’s “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed,” Ann (Arnow), a 30-something New Yorker, lies naked in bed with an older man, Allen (Scott Cohen), with whom she has a yearslong BDSM…
Music Review: St. Vincent’s art-rock burns bright on seventh album, ‘All Born…
St. Vincent is on fire.
On her seventh full-length studio album, Annie Clark, who performs as St. Vincent, unleashes her broad range of art-rock gifts, from the crackling ember of her textured vocals to the raging infernos of swirling, epic…
Cristian Măcelaru to become music director of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in 2025-26
Cristian Măcelaru has been hired as music director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra starting in the 2025-26 season. The 44-year-old will be music director designate in the 2024-25 season and then will have a four-year term. Măcelaru…
With lawsuits in rearview mirror, Disney World government gets back to being boring
For the first time in more than a year, the monthly board meeting of Walt Disney World’s governing district was back to being what many municipal government forums often are — boring. There were no rants against Disney by the board’s…
Summer Movie Guide: Virtually all the movies coming to theaters and streaming from May to Labor Day
Are you ready for some movies this summer? There’s action-adventure, romance, horror, franchises and anniversary re-releases of some of your favorites populating theaters and streaming services from May through Labor Day. Things kick off in…
Music Review: Anitta welcomes listeners into her ‘Funk Generation’ on new album
First, Anitta took over Brazil. Now, the world. The trilingual Brazilian pop star has returned with a new album, the club-to-bedroom ready “Funk Generation.” It is an infectious collection of dance songs celebrating a once maligned genre…
Four decades in, the Pet Shop Boys know the secret to staying cool
Forty years and 50 million record sales after the Pet Shop Boys rose to fame with “West End Girls,” the iconic British duo is releasing a new album. “Nonetheless” is their 15th studio album. It arrives Friday. Written during the coronavirus…
Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo to become general director of Opera Philadelphia
Anthony Roth Costanzo was hired Thursday as general director and president of Opera Philadelphia. Costanzo will continue his career as a leading countertenor while taking over an ambitious company dealing with post-pandemic economic…
Music Review: St. Vincent’s art-rock burns bright on seventh album, ‘All Born…
St. Vincent is on fire.
On her seventh full-length studio album, Annie Clark, who performs as St. Vincent, unleashes her broad range of art-rock gifts, from the crackling ember of her textured vocals to the raging infernos of swirling, epic…
Music Review: Pet Shop Boys have done it yet again with catchy and bittersweet…
Once upon a time, on Pet Shop Boys ' first single, “West End Girls,” vocalist Neil Tennant sang the lines, “We’ve got no future / We’ve got no past / Here today, built to last."
Fifteen studio records later, there possibly isn't a better…
After 4 decades in music and major vocal surgery, Jon Bon Jovi is optimistic and still rocking
Bon Jovi is marking its 40th anniversary. A new docuseries called “Thank You, Goodnight," debuts Friday on Hulu and recounts the band's beginning and rise to super stardom. It also details some low points, including when front man Jon Bon…
Music Review: Neil Young delivers appropriately ragged, raw live version of 1990’s…
The venerable Neil Young offers a ragged and raw live take of his beloved 1990 album “Ragged Glory” with a new album, titled “Fu##in’ Up.”
Of course, the 2024 version doesn't have the same semi-youthful energy that the 44-year-old Young put…
Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds talks new album ‘Loom’ — ‘Heavy concepts but…
The ambiguity of Imagine Dragons’ next album starts from the cover. Two figures stand in the distance separated by a dawning sun. Or is it setting? Lead singer and songwriter Dan Reynolds, who dreamed it up, sees it both ways. From the…
