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Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 26-April 1
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 26-April 1: March 26: Actor Alan Arkin is 89. Singer Diana Ross is 79. Singer Steven Tyler of Aerosmith is 75. Singer-actor Vicki Lawrence is 74. Actor Ernest Thomas (“Everybody Hates Chris,” ″What’s Happening”) is 74. Actor Martin...
Today in History: March 17, SeaWorld gives up orca breeding
Today in History Today is Friday, March 17, the 76th day of 2023. There are 289 days left in the year. This is St. Patrick’s Day. Today’s highlight in history: On March 17, 1969, Golda Meir became prime minister of Israel. On this...
Award-winning South African jazz singer Gloria Bosman dies
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Smooth-voiced South African jazz musician Gloria Bosman has been lauded for her contribution to the country’s music industry in a career spanning more than two decades. Bosman died on Tuesday following a short illness, her family announced. ...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 19-25
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 19-25: March 19: Actor Renee Taylor (“The Nanny”) is 90. Actor Ursula Andress (“Dr. No,” ″Casino Royale”) is 87. Singer Clarence “Frogman” Henry is 86. Singer Ruth Pointer of the Pointer Sisters is 77. Actor Glenn Close is 76....
Today in History: MARCH 10, First words spoken over phone
Today in History Today is Friday, March 10, the 69th day of 2023. There are 296 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On March 10, 1969, James Earl Ray pleaded guilty in Memphis, Tennessee, to assassinating civil rights leader Martin...
Fan favorite Lainey Wilson leads CMT Music Awards nominees
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country singer Lainey Wilson is a fan favorite at this year’s CMT Music Awards, where she is the leading nominee including for “Video of the Year.” The “Heart Like a Truck” singer earned four nominations when nominees were announced Wednesday...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 12-18
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 12-18: March 12: Actor Barbara Feldon (“Get Smart”) is 90. Actor-singer Liza Minnelli is 77. Singer-songwriter James Taylor is 75. Singer Bill Payne of Little Feat is 74. Actor Jon Provost (TV: “Lassie”) is 73. Bassist Steve Harris of...
Opera Philadelphia resets 3 new works composed by women
Opera Philadelphia has rescheduled three new works composed by women that were delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Rene Orth’s “10 Days in a Madhouse” will be given its world premiere on Sept. 21 in the opening of the company’s O23 Festival, and Jennifer Higdon's “Woman...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 5-11
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 5-11: March 5: Actor Paul Sand (“St. Elsewhere”) is 91. Actor James B. Sikking (“Hill Street Blues,” ″Doogie Howser, M.D.”) is 89. Football player-turned-actor Fred Williamson is 85. Actor Samantha Eggar (“The Molly Maguires,”...
Today in History: FEB 25, Ali defeats Liston for world title
Today in History Today is Saturday, Feb. 25, the 56th day of 2023. There are 309 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 25, 1964, Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) became world heavyweight boxing champion as he defeated...
