LONDON – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak escalated his war of words with the leader of Greece on Wednesday, accusing Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of trying to “grandstand” over the disputed Parthenon Marbles and breaking a promise to the U.K. government. Mitsotakis, meanwhile, said the dispute had helped draw international attention to Greece’s longstanding claim … Read more
MARRAKECH – Italian director Matteo Garrone hopes that the way his film “Io Capitano” frames the journey taken by Senegalese teenagers to Europe as an adventure, albeit a harrowing one, will make it more compelling to audiences regardless of politics. The film, which played over the weekend at the Marrakech International Film Festival, accompanies aspiring … Read more
NEW YORK – Larry Fink, an acclaimed and adventurous photographer whose subjects ranged from family portraits and political satire to working class lives and the elite of show business and Manhattan society, has died at 82. Robert Mann, owner of the Robert Mann Gallery, told The Associated Press that Fink died Saturday at his home … Read more
NEW YORK – Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter’s use of a Roman Catholic church in Brooklyn as a backdrop for parts of a music video, with her dancing next to pastel-colored coffins, led to its pastor being stripped of his administrative duties after its release and officials holding a Mass to restore the church’s “sanctity.” Carpenter, … Read more
The playhouse will stage an adaption of Charles Dickens’ classic novel that showcases both hearing and hard-of-hearing actors in the production. SAN ANTONIO — The Public Theater of San Antonio is putting on an inclusive version of A Christmas Carol this holiday season. The playhouse will stage an adaption of Charles Dickens’ classic novel that … Read more
LOS ANGELES – Country singer Morgan Wallen ’s “Last Night” topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2023 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes. Wallen’s hit emerged as the country song with the most days — 52 — at No. 1 … Read more
Five fiery gospel music voices will begin a national concert tour in Windcrest on Wednesday night. SAN ANTONIO — Tickets are going fast to see Fred Hammond, Todd Dulaney, James Fortune, Anthony Brown, and VaShawn Mitchell at New Creation Christian Fellowship Church on Wednesday night. The five artists are launching a national tour called ‘Worship … Read more