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Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other televis…
Japan funds save Lithuania museum on diplomat who saved Jews
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — A museum in Lithuania dedicated to a Japanese diplomat who helped thousands of Jews flee Europe in the early years of World War II has been extended an economic lifeline by people in Japan…
Review: The Psychedelic Furs’ newest an excellent comeback
The Psychedelic Furs, “Made of Rain” (Cooking Vinyl)
Bryan Cranston recovers from COVID-19, donates plasma
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Bryan Cranston said he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies.
Garth Brooks doesn't want to win CMA entertainer award again
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country superstar Garth Brooks says he is pulling himself out of nominations for the Country Music Association's entertainer of the year award, saying it's time for someone else to win the t…
Glenda Jackson film to launch PBS' 'Masterpiece' anniversary
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Acclaimed actor Glenda Jackson will launch the 50th season of PBS’ “Masterpiece” drama showcase next year.
Randy Rainbow memoir to be released in late 2021
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Placido Domingo to receive lifetime award in Austria
SOAVE, Italy (AP) — Placido Domingo will make his first public appearance since recovering from coronavirus to accept a lifetime achievement award in Austria next week.
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Tracy Morgan, wife to divorce after 5 years of marriage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tracy Morgan and his wife of five years are ending their marriage
Music Review: Alanis Morissette dazzles on 9th album
Alanis Morissette, “Such Pretty Forks in the Road" (Epiphany Music)
Group alleges greyhounds being trained with live rabbits
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — Two U.S. representatives introduced legislation Wednesday that would ban greyhound racing nationwide, after an advocacy group released videos showing greyhounds being trained by chasing, mauling…
Malik B, founding member of The Roots, has died at 47
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Malik B, a rapper and founding member of The Roots, has died. He was 47.
Robert Durst murder trial to resume in 2021 because of virus
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The California murder trial of New York real estate heir Robert Durst is scheduled to resume before a jury in April after the multimillionaire rejected an offer Friday to let a judge decide his f…
Alan Parker, director of "Midnight Express," dies at 76
LONDON (AP) — Filmmaker Alan Parker, one of Britain's most successful directors whose movies included “Bugsy Malone,” “Midnight Express” and “Evita,” has died at 76, his family said.
Writer David Hare turns his COVID-19 into a theater piece
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscar-nominated writer David Hare says he’s turned his COVID-19 illness into a stage monologue about enduring “this quite extraordinary disease.”