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No police charges for Taylor Swift’s dad over paparazzi incident in Sydney
Taylor Swift’s father will not be charged over a photographer's claim that Scott Swift assaulted him on the Sydney waterfront hours after the pop star’s Australian tour ended last month. Photographer Ben McDonald had alleged that one of…
Today in History: March 28, Three Mile Island has partial nuclear meltdown
Today in History
Today is Thursday, March 28, the 88th day of 2024. There are 278 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On March 28, 1979, America’s worst commercial nuclear accident occurred with a partial meltdown inside…
Greek police clash with demonstrators protesting a concert by US military cadets
Police in Greece have clashed with Communist-backed demonstrators who tried to prevent a concert by U.S. military cadets. The protest occurred in the central Greek city of Larissa ahead of a concert by members of the West Point Glee Club, a…
Martin Scorsese will dive into the journey to sainthood with an 8-part Fox Nation docuseries
Martin Scorsese will host, narrate and produce an eight-part docudrama for Fox Nation where he examines the evolution of eight men and women beatified as saints. Among those who will be profiled are Joan of Arc, Francis of Assisi, Thomas…
Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack
The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett’s disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying to Chicago police. The court on Wednesday accepted the…
Movie Review: Alice Rohrwacher’s tombaroli tale ‘La Chimera’ is pure magic
When we talk about “movie magic,” the first thing that comes to mind is often something like the bikes achieving liftoff in “E.T.” But it applies no less to Alice Rohrwacher’s wondrous “La Chimera,” a grubbily transcendent folk tale of a…
Beyoncé shares ‘Cowboy Carter’ track list ahead of album, mentions Dolly Parton and…
On Wednesday, Beyoncé shared the track list for her forthcoming album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter.” It arrives Friday, but fans got an early sneak peek on the superstar’s Instagram account, when she shared an image that appears to include the…
Q&A: James Taylor on his 2024 U.S. tour, the possibility of new music and his legacy
He’s gone to Carolina in his mind and on tour for much of 2024. Not long after his 76th birthday, James Taylor & His All-Star Band will take their show on the road in the U.S., hitting 24 cities for 31 shows in five months. Over Zoom…
Ariana DeBose to host Tony Awards for the third straight time
It’s a new location but the same host for the Tony Awards. Ariana DeBose will make it three in a row as MC of theater’s most watched event, which this year moves uptown to Lincoln Center. The Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee, who…
Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley on the joys of foul language and friendship
Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley play women brought together by letters in the new film “Wicked Little Letters” but their preferred means of communication is WhatsApp. They are real-life pals who play bitter enemies in “Wicked Little…
Donald Sutherland writes of a long life in film in his upcoming memoir, ‘Made Up, But Still…
Donald Sutherland has a memoir coming out in November. The actor reflects on his life of nearly 90 years and his 60-year career in Hollywood. Publisher Crown announced Wednesday that the book, “Made Up, But Still True,” will be published…
Today in History: March 27, ‘The ‘Godfather’ wins best picture, Brando refuses to accept best actor
Today in History
Today is Wednesday, March 27, the 87th day of 2024. There are 279 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On March 27, 1973, “The Godfather” won the Academy Award for best picture of 1972, but its star, Marlon…
Those Godzilla claw shoes on the Oscars red carpet are just one of Hazama’s ‘dark…
One Japanese creation grabbing attention on the Oscars red carpet wasn’t a movie. It was the kitsch shoes that seemed to be clenched in Godzilla’s claw. They were the work of Ryosuke Matsui, who described his joy at seeing the “Godzilla…
One month out, New Orleans Jazz Fest begins preparations for 2024 event
The Fair Grounds Race Course, which plays host to the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, begins its annual transformation in earnest Tuesday as organizers prepare to take over the field this spring for two weekends of music, food…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer says raids of the rapper’s homes were…
A lawyer for Sean “Diddy” Combs says the search of his properties in Miami and Los Angeles were “a gross use of military-level force.” The public statement Tuesday is the first from the music mogul's team since his properties were raided…
After ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune,’ Timothée Chalamet signs first look deal with Warner Bros.
Following the success of “Wonka” and the “Dune” movies, Warner Bros. is staying in the Timothée Chalamet business. The star signed a first look deal with the studio to collaborate on future projects as an actor and producer, Warner Bros.…
Q&A: James Taylor on his 2024 U.S. tour, the possibility of new music and his legacy
He’s gone to Carolina in his mind and on tour for much of 2024. Not long after his 76th birthday, James Taylor & His All-Star Band will take their show on the road in the U.S., hitting 24 cities for 31 shows in five months. Over Zoom…
Bruce Springsteen becomes first international songwriter made a fellow of Britain’s Ivors…
Bruce Springsteen is the first international songwriter to be named a fellow of The Ivors Academy, the U.K’s professional association of music creators. The American icon was announced as the next recipient of the 80-year old Academy’s…
Q&A: How Shakira turned pain into art on her first album in seven years, ‘Las Mujeres Ya…
The last few years haven’t been kind to Shakira. In 2022, after 11 years and two children together, she separated from soccer player Gerard Piqué, leading to what she calls the “dissolution” of her family. She faced charges of tax evasion…
Music Review: NCT Dream try to pin down a vibe in latest EP, ‘DREAM( )SCAPE’
When is a good dream not a great dream? When you don’t remember it in the morning.
When is a good album not a great album? When it’s bold, but not bold enough and commercial, but not commercial enough.
NCT Dream’s fifth EP, “DREAM(…
Tennessee just became the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on legislation designed to protect songwriters, performers and other music industry professionals against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. The move makes Tennessee the first state in…
Tired of inflated ticket prices, Yungblud is launching his own affordable music festival
Yungblud is hoping to shake up the world of overpriced music festivals by setting a good example. He’s launching his own affordable event, called Bludfest, in August at the U.K.’s Milton Keynes Bowl. Yungblud hopes to make music “more…
Music Review: Waxahatchee’s alt-country soars, finds joy in simple things on ‘Tigers Blood’
The indie artist Waxahatchee, known for her gut-wrenching alt-country, demonstrates mastery of her craft on her sixth studio album, “Tigers Blood.”
The Alabama-raised singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield started her Waxahatchee project in…
Beyoncé will receive the Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Beyoncé will appear at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards to receive the show's innovator award. Beyoncé will take the stage at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to accept the honor during the April 1 ceremony hosted by Ludacris. She’s being…