NEW YORK – Taylor Swift has been breaking records and delighting fans on the U.S. leg of her Eras Tour, a splashy celebration of her career and new releases since the pandemic. It’s become a notoriously tough ticket to get. But on the second floor of the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New … Read more
MELBOURNE – Tina Turner’s death is being mourned around the world. But in Australia, many people felt a special connection to the singer. Australia holds the world record for the most number of people to dance to her song “Nutbush City Limits,” and Turner became the face of rugby league for a generation of Australians … Read more
MIAMI – A poem written for President Joe Biden’s inauguration has been placed on a restricted list at a South Florida elementary school after one parent’s complaint. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, poet Amanda Gorman vowed to fight back. Her poem, “The Hill We Climb” was challenged by the parent of two students at … Read more
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Adnan Syed will not return to jail and his murder conviction is on hold, for now, as Maryland’s Supreme Court decides whether to hear his appeal. The state’s highest court issued an order on Thursday that prevents the reinstatement of Syed’s murder conviction by a lower court. Syed’s legal case began more … Read more
ANTIBES – The attention at the Cannes Film Festival turns Thursday to the glitzy amfAR gala to raise money for AIDS research. Queen Latifah is hosting the lavish bash that will collect millions through its auction of one-of-a-kind items and experiences. The evening’s co-chairs include Angela Bassett, Robert De Niro and Scarlett Johansson. Halsey, Gladys … Read more
Warning: This article contains major spoilers for the current season of “Succession.” “Succession” wraps up its fourth and final season this Sunday, and the question on every fan’s mind is who will be the ruler of Waystar? With (spoiler alert) Logan Roy six feet under (well, technically in a tomb) and unable to decide who … Read more
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. – Standing in a Tennessee museum, near exhibits of shimmering dresses worn by Tina Turner, Lisa Lyons wiped tears from her cheeks as she remembered the impact the singer and actor had on her life. Lyons recalled watching Turner’s performance in the film “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome” as Auntie Entity, the tyrannical leader … Read more