LONDON – Hundreds of thousands of revelers packed the streets of west London on Monday for the climax of the Notting Hill Carnival, one of the world’s biggest celebrations of Caribbean music and culture. Organizers say up to 2 million people are expected to take in the music, parades, dancing and food over the two … Read more
LOS ANGELES – Trans-Siberian Orchestra — the heavy metal, classical music, theater production, pyrotechnics and laser lightshow hybrid — will return this winter. “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve — the Best of TSO & More,” will hit 62 cities and deliver 104 performances in both matinee and evening sets. It kicks off on Nov. 15 … Read more
TALLINN – The movie centers around a renowned violinist from Belgium arriving in Kyiv to perform. The date is February 2022, and his trip is upended as Russia starts bombing Ukraine. The musician survives a series of “inhuman crimes and bloody provocations by Ukrainian nationalists,” and he wants to tell the world “what it was … Read more
NEW YORK – “Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story” and “Barbie” are in a dead heat for the box-office crown, with the video game adaptation just edging Greta Gerwig’s pop sensation, according to studio estimates Sunday. Sony Pictures reported that “Gran Turismo” opened with $17.3 million over the weekend, while Warner Bros. estimated that … Read more
More than 3,000 theaters will be offering discounted tickets, including Santikos, Alamo Drafthouse, AMC and Regal. SAN ANTONIO — Still haven’t seen “Barbie” or “Oppenheimer”? This Sunday, you’ll be able to catch up for $4 a ticket in movie theaters nationwide. Theater owners announced Monday that the second annual National Cinema Day will be held … Read more
DC-themed rides were the main focus of showcase event. SAN ANTONIO — Six Flags Fiesta Texas gave guests a look at the new attractions they can expect to see in 2024. Dancing zombies taking center stage is nothing new for the FT92 Fan Event. Fiesta Texas began hosting the yearly event to celebrate the 30th anniversary … Read more
PHILADELPHIA – Hundreds of people in various states of dress — or undress – set out Saturday for a ride through some of Philadelphia’s main streets and sights for the 14th Philly Naked Bike Ride. The annual ride, which started in 2009, is billed as promoting cycling as a key form of transportation and fuel-conscious … Read more