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'Freaknik' documentary tells untold story behind the massively popular Atlanta street party

'Freaknik' documentary tells untold story behind the massively popular Atlanta street party

LOS ANGELES (AP) — If you participated in Atlanta’s wildest gathering called Freaknik back in the day, then beware: You might be featured in Hulu’s new documentary about the legendary street party that became popular through folklore tales involving
NYC thinks Census Bureau estimates missed tens of thousands of asylum seekers

NYC thinks Census Bureau estimates missed tens of thousands of asylum seekers

ORLANDO, Fla.
Eric Carmen, the Raspberries frontman and ‘All by Myself’ and 'Hungry Eyes' singer, dies at 74

Eric Carmen, the Raspberries frontman and ‘All by Myself’ and 'Hungry Eyes' singer, dies at 74

NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Eric Carmen, who fronted the power-pop 1970s band the Raspberries and later had soaring pop hits like “All by Myself” and “Hungry Eyes” from the hit “Dirty Dancing” soundtrack, has died. He was 74.
Composer Hans Zimmer is bringing his blockbuster-inspired live shows to Canada

Composer Hans Zimmer is bringing his blockbuster-inspired live shows to Canada

Oscar-winning German composer Hans Zimmer has produced some of Hollywood’s best-known film scores, written countless pieces of music and recently put on sold-out live shows across Europe.
Movie Review: Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn find poignant synergy in real-life war tale ‘One Life’

Movie Review: Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn find poignant synergy in real-life war tale ‘One Life’

By the time Nicholas Winton died in 2015 at the ripe age of 106, the former London stockbroker and self-proclaimed “ordinary man” had been widely recognized for his extraordinary deeds — rescuing 669 Jewish children from the Nazis, saving them from c
From Asteroids to Guitar Hero, World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists draw from 4 decades

From Asteroids to Guitar Hero, World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists draw from 4 decades

ROCHESTER, N.Y.
Dua Lipa, SZA and Shania Twain to lead this year's Glastonbury Festival in June

Dua Lipa, SZA and Shania Twain to lead this year's Glastonbury Festival in June

LONDON (AP) — Whatever the weather, the 200,000 or so music fans heading down to this year's Glastonbury Festival are going to get something different.
Matt Johnson says he made 'BlackBerry' to get funding for a Nirvanna the Band movie

Matt Johnson says he made 'BlackBerry' to get funding for a Nirvanna the Band movie

TORONTO — Matt Johnson has been riding a wave of accolades for his dark comedy "BlackBerry," which became the most nominated film in the history of the Canadian Screen Awards last week.
Home Depot to open new Greater Toronto distribution centre catering to pros

Home Depot to open new Greater Toronto distribution centre catering to pros

TORONTO — The Home Depot is opening a new distribution centre in the Greater Toronto Area that will help the company cater to its biggest customers.
Censorship efforts at libraries continued to soar in 2023, according to a new report

Censorship efforts at libraries continued to soar in 2023, according to a new report

NEW YORK (AP) — Bannings and attempted bannings of books soared again in the U.S. last year, continuing to set record highs, according to a new report from the American Library Association.
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