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Dancer Sara Mearns channels Isadora Duncan at awards gala
Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press | Posted Dec 10th - 12:53pm
First, Sara Mearns performed a crisp, classical solo by George Balanchine. Then she left the stage while others sang her praises, returning with her hair down, her feet bare and dressed in a flowing gown, to perform a work by Isadora Duncan.
Lizzo claps back with gratitude after twerking controversy
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 10th - 11:36am
Lizzo is going to keep doing Lizzo after social media exploded with fat shaming over her exposed, thong-covered backside as she danced at a Los Angeles Lakers game while the team's cheerleaders performed to her hit “Juice.”
'The Long Good Friday' writer Barrie Keeffe dead at 74
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 10th - 10:30am
Barrie Keeffe, screenwriter of classic British gangster movie “The Long Good Friday,” has died. He was 74.
Marie Fredriksson of Swedish pop duo Roxette dies at 61
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 10th - 6:05am
Marie Fredriksson, the female half of the Swedish pop duo Roxette, has died at age 61, her management agency said Tuesday.
Review: Harry Styles 'steps into the light' with great album
Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | Posted Dec 9th - 1:26pm
his salute to rock royalty — and yet also shows signs that he's coming up with his own sound. “Shine, step into the light,” he sings. It is advice he is also taking.
'The Mandalorian' gives female directors a chance to shine
Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press | Posted Dec 9th - 11:51am
“Star Wars” has faced criticism for having a lack of female directors, but the popular franchise is making an effort to place more women in the prominent role starting with the new series “The Mandalorian.”
Fox News names Hemmer to take over Smith's time slot
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 9th - 11:44am
Veteran anchor Bill Hemmer will replace Shepard Smith on Fox News Channel's afternoon newscast, the network announced Monday.
AP names 'To Live and Die in LA' its top podcast of 2019
Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press | Posted Dec 9th - 9:45am
The top 10 podcasts of the year picked by The Associated Press.
Broadcast TV shut out of Globe nods, Netflix edges HBO
Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press | Posted Dec 9th - 9:45am
The Golden Globe TV nominations were most striking not for what they included, but what they didn't: The traditional broadcast networks were completely shut out in all 55 nominations.
Review: Cook’s new thriller sheds light on genetic genealogy
Waka Tsunoda, Associated Press | Posted Dec 9th - 8:49am
mutilated corpses, forensic pathologists brandishing scalpels — can be found there. So it’s no surprise that Robin Cook has set 12 of his medical thrillers at the facility, including his latest, “Genesis.”
Golden snubs and surprises, including little 'Cats' love
Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | Posted Dec 9th - 7:06am
Some Golden Globe nominations seemed like locks: Joaquin Phoenix, Tom Hanks, Adam Driver and Eddie Murphy. But others were happy shocks, like Awkwafina nabbing a best actress nomination for musical or comedy. Other notable snubs and surprises:
Complete list of the Golden Globe nominations
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 9th - 6:40am
Nominations for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards:
‘Marriage Story’ leads Golden Globe nominations with 6, including best film drama
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 9th - 6:25am
‘Marriage Story’ leads Golden Globe nominations with 6, including best film drama.
Nobel literature winner dreams of a new narrative style
David Keyton and Jim Heintz, Associated Press | Posted Dec 7th - 12:36pm
Nobel Literature Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk says she thinks a new sort of fiction may be needed to counteract the modern era's tendency to isolate and divide people.
AP PHOTOS: St. Nicholas and devils parade in Czech villages
The Associated Press | Posted Dec 7th - 8:29am
Dozens of people in grim reaper and devil costumes accompany St. Nicholas on his journey through the village of Valasska Polanka in this eastern corner of the Czech Republic.
Gala evening at La Scala celebrates culture over extremism
Colleen Barry, Associated Press | Posted Dec 7th - 7:25am
The gala season premiere of Puccini’s “Tosca” starring Russian soprano Anna Netrebko and conducted by Riccardo Chailly received 15 minutes of applause from an audience of Milanese elite, in an evening that celebrated culture as a bulwark against political extremism.
Billy Joel, Kardashians Diplo descend on Miami for Art Basel
Kelli Kennedy, Associated Press | Posted Dec 6th - 1:40pm
As gallerists and collectors descend on Miami's most prestigious art fair by day, the Hollywood crowd knows it's all about the exclusive after parties. Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder and Pharrell were in town while DJ Khaled and rappers Travis Scott and Gucci Mane held court late night.
Review: Townshend, Daltrey return to The Who’s rocking ways
Pablo Gorondi, Associated Press | Posted Dec 6th - 1:25pm
and not forgetting co-producer and multi-instrumentalist D. Sardy, either — it’s the high standards of The Who’s last remaining trademarks, Townshend’s songwriting and guitar playing and Daltrey’s superlative singing, that make the album such a joy.
AP's top songs of 2019: Jhene Aiko, Sam Smith, Normani
Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press | Posted Dec 6th - 1:24pm
The top 10 songs of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu.
