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September 01, 2018
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DETROIT — Political dignitaries and music royalty led the tributes to Aretha Franklin at her star-studded funeral on Friday, joining her family and members of the public in bidding goodbye to America’s “Queen of Soul.”The service, a celebration of the life and legacy of the music icon, was full of song, uplifting eulogies and humorous anecdotes at the Greater Grace Temple in her hometown Detroit.The 76-year-old singer, beloved by millions around the world, died of cancer on Aug. 16, closing the curtain on a glittering six-decade career that spanned Gospel, R&B, Jazz, Blues and even classical music.Former US President Bill Clinton was among the guests, while letters were read out from his successors George W. Bush and Barack Obama extolling her contribution to America and her...
August 31, 2018
Stars, politicians mourn Aretha Franklin at funeral
LONDON — British actor Idris Elba goes behind the camera for his directorial debut “Yardie”, a crime drama he says will offer young people a “perspective” on violence at a time when London is suffering from a surge in knife crime.Based on the novel by Victor Headley, the film follows the story of D, a young Jamaican who arrives in London in the 1980s and comes across the man who, a decade earlier, killed his brother in Jamaica. Rather than abandon his life of crime, he soon sets out on a bloody quest for justice.The film, released in UK cinemas this Friday, comes after London’s murder rate overtook that of New York for the first time earlier this year.“A film like this is, I guess, a piece of perspective for young youths to remember that...we’ve been here before and...
August 30, 2018
Idris Elba gets behind the camera for crime drama ‘Yardie’
NEW YORK — Paul Taylor, a towering figure of US modern dance who imbued his choreography with joyful, poetic exuberance, has died, his eponymous company said on Thursday. He was 88.Taylor, who died on Wednesday, played a seminal role in the advent of modern dance.“Paul Taylor was one of the world’s greatest dance makers, and his passing deeply saddens not only those of us who worked with him, but also people all over the world whose spirits have been touched by his incomparable art,” said Paul Taylor Dance Foundation artistic director Michael Novak.“We are grateful for your love and support as we begin to carry on his legacy with the utmost fidelity and devotion,” added Novak, a much-lauded Paul Taylor Dance Company member who Taylor picked earlier this year to serve as his...
August 30, 2018
Paul Taylor, US giant of modern dance, dies at 88
LAS VEGAS — Nine years after the death of the “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson’s children and other family members came together to launch an auction, accept a posthumous award and remember the singer on what would have been his 60th birthday.Children Paris and Prince Jackson, brothers Tito and Jackie and R&B singer Usher joined some 1,500 guests in Las Vegas on Wednesday for a performance of the Cirque du Soleil show “One,” based on music by the “Thriller” singer.Jackson died in Los Angeles in June 2009 after an accidental overdose of the powerful anesthetic propofol that he was using as a sleep aid. His personal doctor, Conrad Murray, served two years in prison for causing his death through negligence.Paris, 20, and Prince, 21, accepted the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation...
August 30, 2018
Remembering Michael Jackson’s children mark singer’s 60th birthday
August 30, 2018
French star Depardieu faces probe over alleged sex assaults
August 29, 2018
Women directors slam 'toxic masculinity' of Venice Film Festival
August 29, 2018
Back to school
August 29, 2018
Thousands pay respects as Aretha Franklin lies in state
LOS ANGELES - Eddie Murphy is going to be a dad of 10.The 57-year-old actor's rep told Entertainment Tonight Murphy is expecting a child with his girlfriend, Paige Butcher. The couple are already parents to 2-year-old daughter Izzy Oona.Murphy's rep confirmed the news in a statement Wednesday to People."Eddie Murphy and longtime girlfriend Paige Butcher are pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child in December," the rep said.Butcher, 39, showed off her baby bump in a formfitting dress during an outing Monday in Beverly Hills, according to Us Weekly. People said she stepped out in a floral dress in Los Angeles earlier this month.Murphy is also parent to Eric, 29, with Paulette McNeely, Bria, 28, Miles, 25, Shayne, 23, Zola, 18, and Bella, 16, with...
August 29, 2018
Eddie Murphy expecting 10th child at age 57
