Filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin have given audiences thrilling and sometimes terrifying front-row seats to incredible feats of human ambition in their documentary work. From Alex Honnold’s white-knuckle climb up Yosemite’s El Capitan in the Oscar-winning “ Free Solo ” to the claustrophobic blackness awaiting the cave divers who rescued the trapped soccer … Read more
If you’re planning on visiting the grounds during the 10-day celebration, we’ve got you covered with all the details. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — One of New Braunfel’s biggest events, Wurstfest kicks off Friday until November 12. The 10-day festival celebrates the unique history and heritage of German culture in the Lone Star State, while raising … Read more
The Russian Orthodox Church on Friday called for an apology from Alla Pugacheva, the country’s most renowned pop singer who returned home this week, over her criticism of Russia’s war in Ukraine. The 74-year-old Pugacheva, for decades hugely popular in Russia and other parts of the former Soviet Union, left the country for Israel along … Read more
Long before “Friends” made its official debut in China, the show was a word-of-mouth phenomenon in the country. In the wake of Matthew Perry’s death at 54, fans in China are mourning the loss of the star who felt less like a distant celebrity and more like an old friend. A Wednesday evening memorial at … Read more
NEW YORK – Fans of hip-hop, country, pop, funk, R&B and rock all have reason to cheer the 2023 class entering the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Missy Elliott, Kate Bush, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius and the late George Michael will be inducted into the hall on … Read more
TOKYO – Godzilla, the nightmarish radiation spewing monster born out of nuclear weapons, has stomped through many movies, including several Hollywood remakes. Takashi Yamazaki, the director behind the latest Godzilla movie, set for U.S. theatrical release later this year, was determined to bring out what he believes is the essentially Japanese spirituality that characterizes the … Read more
The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio tells the story of the Clara, the Nutcrackers, the Sugar Plum Fairy, all while showcasing young talent in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — The Children’s Nutcracker is spicing things up this Christmas season and adding some new elements to its cherished production. The Children’s Ballet of San Antonio will … Read more