MALMÖ – Competition in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday in Sweden, with the war in Gaza casting a shadow over the sequin-spangled pop extravaganza. Performers representing countries across Europe and beyond took the stage in the first of two semifinals in the Swedish city of Malmo. It and a second semifinal on … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS – People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed more transparency and protection under a so-called Taylor Swift bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Tim Walz. The law, prompted by the frustration a legislator felt at not being able to buy tickets to Swift’s … Read more
TORONTO, ONT – Police are investigating a shooting outside rapper Drake’s mansion in Toronto that left a security guard seriously wounded. Authorities did not confirm whether Drake was at home at the time of the shooting, but said his team is cooperating. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. Tuesday in the affluent Bridle Path neighborhood … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Elmo and friends will visit downtown San Antonio for the new live show, “Sesame Street Live! Say Hello.” Two performances are planned for Sept. 20 and 21 at the Majestic Theatre. Recommended Videos Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 10, at 10 a.m., and the pre-sale starts on Wednesday, May 8 … Read more
NEW YORK – Sauntering through the hallways of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the way to cocktails, James Corden spread his arms out comically, like he owned the place. “Let me know if you want me to talk you through any of this,” he said, pointing to the precious art on the walls, joking … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – The inaugural San Antonio Art & Music Festival is heading to downtown this summer. Organizers said SAAM Fest will include more than 100 art vendors, live music from two stages, live mural painting, five food trucks, comedians and more. IS Productions is hosting the event. Recommended Videos “We’re thrilled to announce the … Read more
TOKYO – Japanese video-game maker Nintendo said Tuesday that it will make an announcement about a successor to its Switch home console sometime before March 2025. In reporting its financial results, Nintendo gave no details about the announcement, including about whether it would launch that successor product during this fiscal year, or just announce its … Read more