It happened this past week … the loss of two very different artistic giants. Arthur Mitchell was a trailblazing dancer. Born the son of a building superintendent, he rose to become a star performer with the New York City Ballet under George Balanchine. To watch Allegra Kent and Arthur Mitchell …
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September, 2018
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6 September
Goop, founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, to pay $145,000 settlement in jade egg false advertising case
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle company, Goop, agreed to a $145,000 settlement after being accused of making unfounded claims about products designed to aid women’s sexual and emotional health. A lawsuit filed by prosecutors from 10 California counties said the company did not have scientific backing for health claims it made …
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August, 2018
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18 August
14 injured outside Backstreet Boys concert at Oklahoma casino
Fourteen people were injured Saturday at an Oklahoma casino when a storm knocked over trusses at the entrance at a Backstreet Boys concert, casino officials said. Officials from WinStar World Casino in Thackersville, Oklahoma, said they were evacuating the outdoor concert venue due to storms, and had asked patrons to …
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10 August
Nintendo’s Luigi appears to be killed in broadcast, fans freak out
He crushed ghosts and Goombas, but he couldn’t beat the Grim Reaper. Luigi, the green-hatted brother of Nintendo’s iconic Mario character, appeared to meet his demise during an official broadcast from the game company — causing fans to flip out. In a trailer for the upcoming game “Super Smash Bros …
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July, 2018
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25 July
Demi Lovato was in “downward spiral” before apparent overdose, sources say
Singer Demi Lovato has been “depressed” and “anxious” and in a “downward spiral” recently – and relapsed sometime between April and May, sources told Entertainment Tonight. Paramedics found the 25-year-old unconscious at her Los Angeles home Tuesday morning after she suffered an apparent drug overdose. The pop star has been …
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June, 2018
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20 June
“Modern Family” executive producer vows to not work with Fox over Fox News coverage
“Modern Family” executive producer and co-creator Steve Levitan pledged online to cut ties with Fox on Monday, citing his disgust over Fox News’ coverage. Levitan joins a growing list of other prominent industry figures who have condemned the network’s right-wing bias. Levitan, whose show is produced by 20th Century Fox …
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10 June
Danny Kirwan, former Fleetwood Mac guitarist, dead at 68
NEW YORK — Mick Fleetwood says former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Danny Kirwan has died at age 68. Fleetwood says in a Facebook post that Kirwan died Friday in London. No cause of death was given. Kirwan was part of the iconic band from 1968-1972, playing on the albums “Then Play On,” …
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5 June
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to rape, criminal sex act charges
NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty to rape and criminal sex act charges in a brief hearing Tuesday before a judge in New York, and his lawyer vowed afterward to try and beat the case even before it goes to trial. Weinstein limped from an SUV and was …
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May, 2018
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15 May
Pauley Perrette tweets that she left “NCIS” after “multiple physical assaults”
On May 8, actress Pauley Perrette — and her beloved character, Abby Sciuto — bid adieu to “NCIS” after 15 years as one of the best-loved crimefighters on TV. At the time, Perrette told CBS “Sunday Morning” that the decision to step away was painful but she had grown disillusioned with …
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8 May
Donald Glover in Childish Gambino’s “This is America” video tackles gun violence, racism
NEW YORK — Childish Gambino’s “This is America” video tackles racism and gun violence, complete with blood splatter. The performance by actor-writer-musician Donald Glover has gotten a lot of attention on social media since its weekend debut. A smiling, shirtless Gambino — Glover’s Grammy-winning alter-ego — dances throughout most of …
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