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Book Review: Ron Chernow’s ‘Mark Twain’ gives readers an honest assessment of beloved author’s life
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
Pulitzer Prize winning author Ron Chernow is known for writing massive biographies of the country’s most enduring figures, including Ulysses S. Grant and Alexander Hamilton. So it comes as no surprise that his biography of author and humorist Mark Twain clocks in at more than 1,000 pages. It’s also forgivable, considering that Twain was such ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Book Review: Allison Larkin’s latest is a heartfelt story of small-town America, set in her hometown
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
A heartfelt presentation of small-town American life and the joys and struggles that go with it, “Home of the American Circus” centers on Freya who, at 30, must move back home and deal with the house her parents left her. As she addresses the neglected property, Freya faces memories of childhood neglect. Allison Larkin keeps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PHOTO COLLECTION: Sexual Misconduct Diddy
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
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Be the first to comment!Jury is chosen for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors will begin trying to prove Monday that Sean “Diddy” Combs turned his hip-hop conglomerate into a racketeering enterprise that forced women to satisfy his sexual desires for two decades. Jury selection concluded in the morning, which was to be followed by lawyers’ opening statements. Testimony could begin as soon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gives a thumbs up to spectators at racketeering trial
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors will begin trying to prove Monday that Sean “Diddy” Combs turned his hip-hop conglomerate into a racketeering enterprise that forced women to satisfy his sexual desires for two decades. Testimony in Combs’ New York trial could begin as soon as the afternoon, after a final phase of jury selection ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jury selection to resume in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors will begin trying to prove Monday that Sean “Diddy” Combs turned his hip-hop conglomerate into a racketeering enterprise that forced women to satisfy his sexual desires for two decades. Testimony in Combs’ New York trial could begin as soon as the afternoon. A final phase of jury selection was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 18-24
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 18-24: May 18: Actor Candice Azzara (″Caroline in the City,” ″Rhoda”) is 84. Bluegrass singer-guitarist Rodney Dillard of The Dillards is 83. Keyboardist Rick Wakeman of Yes is 76. Singer Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo is 75. Actor James Stephens (“Paper Chase,” ″Father Dowling Mysteries”) is 74. Country singer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Andor’ is ending. It brought untold stories of trauma and humanity to ‘Star Wars’
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The complex effects of personal trauma have not traditionally been the stuff of sci-fi and fantasy. They tend to get in the way of the quest. “Game of Thrones” made a meal of it. “Battlestar Galactica” tried to consider the effect on survivors of losing a planet of people. But it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Eurovision Song Contest is back. Here’s how and who to watch
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — The Eurovision party is officially underway: a week of power pop, outrageous outfits — and, inevitably, protests — that culminates in the final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night. Competitors representing 37 countries are in the Swiss city of Basel for disco diplomacy and one of the world’s biggest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Korean conductor Myung-Whun Chung named La Scala’s first-ever Asian musical conductor
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — South Korean conductor Myung-whun Chung was named on Monday the new musical director of the famed Milan opera house, Teatro alla Scala, the first Asian to hold the position. Chung, 72, will replace Riccardo Chailly at the end of next year, and will remain in the role until general manager and artistic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The innovative ice-cream makers at Salt & Straw serve up secrets and recipes in a new cookbook
By Canadian Press on May 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — If you’re intimidated by the idea of making ice cream at home, just think of it as making soup. That’s advice from Tyler Malek of Salt & Straw, the innovative gourmet ice cream maker known for its ever-changing lick-able treats. “Making a pint of ice cream is very similar to making ... Read More »
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