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Barry Farber dies; conservative radio host ran for NYC mayor

Barry Farber dies; conservative radio host ran for NYC mayor

NEW YORK — Pioneering radio host Barry Farber, who hosted a conservative talk show for decades in New York City and ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 1977, has died.
La Scala opens virtual tour during coronavirus lockdown

La Scala opens virtual tour during coronavirus lockdown

Milan’s famed La Scala opera house on Thursday unveiled a virtual journey through its ornate premises and rich archives via Google Arts & Culture, with serendipitous timing as theatres throughout Italy and the western world remain closed due to t
Mom's rule: Mother's Day special doc airs on Comedy Central

Mom's rule: Mother's Day special doc airs on Comedy Central

NEW YORK — Louie Anderson's late mom is never very far from the comedian's mind. He often references her in his stand-up, writes books with her in mind and even won an Emmy for “Baskets” playing a character in full drag inspired by his real mom.
Former Bad Company singer Brian Howe dies in Florida at 66

Former Bad Company singer Brian Howe dies in Florida at 66

LAKE PLACID, Fla. — Brian Howe, the former lead singer of the British rock band Bad Company, died Wednesday after suffering a heart attack at his Florida home. He was 66.
Malaria drug shows no benefit in another coronavirus study

Malaria drug shows no benefit in another coronavirus study

A new study finds no evidence of benefit from a malaria drug widely promoted as a treatment for coronavirus infection.
Review: Brian Wright takes listeners on wild, whimsical ride

Review: Brian Wright takes listeners on wild, whimsical ride

Brian Wright, “Lapse of Luxury” (Cafe Rooster Records) An inventory of the backyard shed where Brian Wright recorded his latest album might find at least one of everything.
Review: Brian Wright takes listeners on wild, whimsical ride

Review: Brian Wright takes listeners on wild, whimsical ride

Brian Wright, “Lapse of Luxury” (Cafe Rooster Records) An inventory of the backyard shed where Brian Wright recorded his latest album might find at least one of everything.
History channel working on doc series with Bill Clinton

History channel working on doc series with Bill Clinton

NEW YORK — The History channel says former President Bill Clinton will help shape and be a part of an upcoming documentary series on the American presidency.
History channel working on doc series with Bill Clinton

History channel working on doc series with Bill Clinton

NEW YORK — The History channel says former President Bill Clinton will help shape and be a part of an upcoming documentary series on the American presidency.
Series starring Jim Gaffigan as Rob Ford in development, says AMC

Series starring Jim Gaffigan as Rob Ford in development, says AMC

TORONTO — A dark comedy TV series about late former Toronto mayor Rob Ford is in development at AMC. A spokesperson for the network confirmed the news, which was first reported by Variety.
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