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Toronto screening of Sean Penn’s Ukraine film to help launch global non-profit

Toronto screening of Sean Penn’s Ukraine film to help launch global non-profit

TORONTO — The global launch of a new non-profit group against authoritarianism will include an invitation-only Toronto screening of Sean Penn’s documentary about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy next week.
Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantis

Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantis

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge overseeing the First Amendment lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks filed against Gov. Ron DeSantis and others is disqualifying himself, but not because of bias claims made by the Florida governor. Chief U.S.
Tony Award-nominee Sara Bareilles sees a future with both stage work and her music

Tony Award-nominee Sara Bareilles sees a future with both stage work and her music

NEW YORK (AP) — When Sara Bareilles signed on for a two-week, stripped down production of “Into the Woods” off-Broadway, she had no idea the adventure would lead to Broadway and a Tony Award nomination.
Cynthia Weil, Grammy winning lyricist who had hits with husband Barry Mann, dead at 82

Cynthia Weil, Grammy winning lyricist who had hits with husband Barry Mann, dead at 82

NEW YORK (AP) — Cynthia Weil, a Grammy-winning lyricist of notable range and endurance who enjoyed a decades-long partnership with husband Barry Mann and helped write "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling," "On Broadway," "Walking in the Rain" and dozens
Music Review: Ben Folds sings about motel flings and other topical subjects on hook-filled album

Music Review: Ben Folds sings about motel flings and other topical subjects on hook-filled album

“What Matters Most,” Ben Folds (New West) Ben Folds’ pop confections are sweet and tart, a recipe that makes him popular with both boomers and college students.
Festival at Greece’s ancient theaters dedicated to Maria Callas and century since her birth

Festival at Greece’s ancient theaters dedicated to Maria Callas and century since her birth

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The music from “Madame Butterfly” and other major operas is known to Greek audiences largely through the recorded performances of Maria Callas, the U.S.-born Greek artist who died in 1977 and is still revered here.

Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide.
Jay Roach goes into the desert with Patricia Arquette for quirky, noirish Apple series

Jay Roach goes into the desert with Patricia Arquette for quirky, noirish Apple series

Filmmaker Jay Roach usually has a moment of panic and doubt before production starts on a project. It’s something Sydney Pollack, who was a mentor of his, once assured him was normal.
Some 'Diablo IV' players report invalid license error message after early access launch

Some 'Diablo IV' players report invalid license error message after early access launch

WASHINGTON (AP) — Early access for “Diablo IV” began Thursday night — but the rollout of the highly anticipated action role-playing video game didn't come without speedbumps, notably for PlayStation users.
Meet the 14-year-old who won the Scripps National Spelling Bee with 'psammophile'

Meet the 14-year-old who won the Scripps National Spelling Bee with 'psammophile'

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