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Trump's name is gone from the Kennedy Center's facade, according to a top official at the arts venue
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (772+ words) The removal of Trump's name closes one of the more unusual chapters in the history of the Kennedy Center, which began construction in 1964 and was dedicated to the memory of the slain president, Democrat John F. Kennedy. At what is typically…...
With the Rush, Triumph and Guess Who reunion tours, is this classic rock's last stand?
12+ hour, 23+ min ago (441+ words) Rush's Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee perform during the opening night of their first American tour in 11 years at the Kia Forum on June 7 in Inglewood, Calif." These shows present an opportunity to celebrate trail-blazing bands that helped build up…...
What's next after "Heated Rivalry'? Inside Crave's big plans to be more than Canada's HBO gateway
16+ hour, 23+ min ago (1745+ words) The power players behind "Heated Rivalry" and Crave's TV lineup at Bell Media's headquarters: Carlyn Klebuc, general manager of original programming; Sean Cohan, president of Bell Media; and Justin Stockman, vice-president of global content." Executives want to establish Crave as…...
How Americans celebrated the bicentennial - with fireworks, a Freedom Train and Farrah
21+ hour, 4+ min ago (852+ words) After entering the ring, Apollo switches into an Uncle Sam costume. "I want YOU!" he roars as he points to Rocky Balboa, the far less flamboyant palooka he's chosen for this bicentennial bout in Philadelphia. Then the two boxers pound…...
Home where King planned Selma voting rights marches opens at Michigan museum
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (480+ words) The daughter of the original owners on Friday helped open the Jackson House on the grounds of The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, just outside Detroit. The house is among more than 80 other historic structures in the museum's Greenfield Village....
Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (794+ words) Shakira performed "Dai Dai," the tournament's official song, with Burna Boy. The Colombian star had a hit with "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and now seeks to score again. Shakira has performed…...
From You Tube to Disney+: Preschool hit 'Gracie's Corner' lands streaming and development deal
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (635+ words) This image released by Disney shows animated character Gracie, voiced by Gracie Hollingsworth, in a scene from the series "Gracie's Corner." (Disney via AP) "Did you realize that none of the characters look like our children?" he asked his wife,…...
Exploring Helsinki for design lovers
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (691+ words) Here, beauty is not viewed as frivolity but as deeply sensible. It's as critical to survival as saunas and sisu. Located in the heart of Helsinki, the Esplanade Park is popular with visitors and locals alike. I first visited Helsinki…...
Mexico City installed a chandelier in its metro for the World Cup. Then came the crush of memes
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (740+ words) Mexicans milling through the busy Hidalgo metro station pointed and laughed, occasionally snapping pictures of the face-lift that has become the subject of a cascade of internet memes. The cosmetic makeover that authorities have attempted to give the capital as…...
Glenn Close will get an Oscar at last - honorarily. So will Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (312+ words) Glenn Close will finally get her hands on an Oscar. Long considered among the best actors to never win one, the eight-time nominee will get an honorary Academy Award along with director Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman at the…...