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Green carpet in United Arab Emirates welcomes India's film elite for Bollywood awards ceremony
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Indian celebrities and Bollywood stars on Friday walked a green carpet for a second year in a row in the United Arab Emirates — the signature color of the International Indian Film Academy awards. The 23rd edition of the “Bollywood...
Dudamel in surprise move resigns from Paris Opéra 2 years into 6-year contract
Gustavo Dudamel announced his resignation as music director of the Paris Opéra on Thursday, a surprise decision two seasons into a six-year contract scheduled to run through the 2026-27 season. A 42-year-old Venezuelan who lives in Madrid, Dudamel was hired in February by the New...
Today in History: May 24, first major league night game
Today in History Today is Wednesday, May 24, the 144th day of 2023. There are 221 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 24, 1844, Samuel F.B. Morse transmitted the message “What hath God wrought” from Washington to...
Music Review: Robert Ellis proves he's today's news on moody, vulnerable album 'Yesterday’s News'
“Yesterday's News” by Robert Ellis (Niles City) In the title track to his new album, “Yesterday's News,” singer-songwriter Robert Ellis suggests in thinly-veiled terms that he's washed up. But the album proves he's anything but. Ellis isn't for everybody, and...
Dudamel gets 7-minute ovation after 1st NY Philharmonic concert since music director decision
NEW YORK (AP) — Gustavo Dudamel and the New York Philharmonic received a seven-minute standing ovation Friday night following his first performance with the orchestra since he agreed to become music director. Dudamel conducted a performance of Mahler's Ninth Symphony at David...
Milan's La Scala and Paris Opera commission opera based on Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose'
MILAN (AP) — Italian composer Francesco Filidei has been commissioned by Milan's Teatro alla Scala and the Paris Opera to write a new opera based on Umberto Eco's most famous novel “The Name of the Rose,'' the opera houses announced Friday. The world premiere has already been...
What to stream this weekend: Jack Harlow's acting debut, Kesha, Scott brothers on HGTV
This week's new streaming options include rapper Jack Harlow's acting debut, the return of Kesha and new projects for an heart-warming HGTV show. Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and...
Music Review: Marty Stuart’s new album 'Altitude' is vibrant country inspired by the Byrds
“Altitude,” Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives (Snakefarm) The geekiest fan would be hard-pressed to match Marty Stuart’s vast memorabilia collection, which will be displayed as part of his ambitious country music complex being built in his hometown of Philadelphia,...
Sweden celebrates Eurovision win; Ukrainian duo defiant after Russian strike on hometown
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool cleaned up from the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday, as Sweden celebrated victory and Ukraine remained defiant after a night of Russian bombardment, including a strike on the hometown of the country’s competitors. Electronic duo Tvorchi...
Joni Mitchell's 2022 live set at the Newport Folk Festival becomes an album
NEW YORK (AP) — Last summer's surprise set by Joni Mitchell at the Newport Folk Festival has been turned into a live album. Mitchell took the stage alongside Brandi Carlile and friends in her first full-length performance since 2002, performing “Big Yellow Taxi,” “Shine,”...
