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There's a new translation of Dante's 'The Divine Comedy.' Why?

NPR

There's a new translation of Dante's 'The Divine Comedy.' In 2002, he published a translation of Dante's Inferno – the first book in Dante's epic poem The Divine Comedy. For this new translation of The Divine Comedy, Palma wanted to stay true to the rhyme scheme Dante invented for the epic poem – terza rima. Sponsor Message "To me, the …

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1 month ago

"She ripped up her own formula": How Taylor Swift single-handedly changed pop music

Salon

There are no accidents in Taylor Swift's world. It was also, as critic and author Rob Sheffield puts it in his new book, "Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music," classic "Petty Taylor." Sheffield, a contributing editor at Rolling Stone and author of prior books about The Beatles, Duran Duran and David Bowie, has been writing …

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1 month, 1 week ago

In a new opera, a life in music and a struggle with memory loss intertwine

NPR

In a new opera, a life in music and a struggle with memory loss intertwine toggle caption Bowie Dunwoody Soprano Lucy Shelton has premiered more than 100 new works in a decades-long career as a concert and recital artist. "I haven't spent my time as an opera singer," Shelton, 80, explained in a video chat last month. She stars in …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Musical based on epic set for nationwide tour

China Daily

Cast members of The Divine Comedy Musical perform during a news conference. The Divine Comedy Musical, adapted from the renowned epic masterpiece written by Italian poet Dante Alighieri, is set to embark on a tour across China in 2025. Drawing inspiration from this poem, the newest version of the musical incorporates additional creative elements, such as digital 3D immersive projection …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Musical based on epic set for nationwide tour

China Daily

Cast members of The Divine Comedy Musical perform during a news conference. The Divine Comedy Musical, adapted from the renowned epic masterpiece written by Italian poet Dante Alighieri, is set to embark on a tour across China in 2025. Drawing inspiration from this poem, the newest version of the musical incorporates additional creative elements, such as digital 3D immersive projection …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Blue Jackets claim defenseman Dante Fabbro off waivers from Nashville

New York Times

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets have had to juggle their defensive pairs since the start of the season to make up for the lack of right-side defenders, but Sunday’s foray onto the NHL’s waiver wire may create a better fit. The Blue Jackets claimed veteran defenseman Dante Fabbro off waivers from the Nashville Predators, adding a first-round pick …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

How Gremlins turned B-movie anarchy into cinematic gold

The Independent

Imagine being pursued by a great white shark around your living room. When the film’s young hero Billy is given a “mogwai,” a furry creature who looks like a baby Yoda, as a seasonal gift, sheer bloody mayhem ensues. The director’s breakthrough feature Piranha was a shameless “rip-off of Jaws,” albeit one greatly admired by that movie’s director, Steven Spielberg, …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Steven Van Zandt: ‘Every Springsteen needs a guy reminding them they were once nobody’

The Independent

Some 150,000 Wembley-goers can’t be wrong: Bruce Springsteen is worth every penny of his newly minted status as A Billion Dollar Rock Star. I’m joking, of course,” says “Little Steven” Van Zandt, the guitarist who’s been standing stage-left of Springsteen, on and off, since their shared teenage garage-band origins in New Jersey. In Disciple, Springsteen recalls how Van Zandt “became …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Jeopardy! fans slam 'loser' contestants for missing the game show's 'easiest question EVER': 'Embarrassing for everyone involved'

Daily Mail

fans slammed the latest game as 'awful' after all three contestants fluffed an 'easy' Disney question. fans slammed the latest game as 'awful' after all three contestants fluffed an 'easy' Disney question Viewers were left underwhelmed by the new batch of players during an eventful episode of the popular quiz show on Wednesday In the segment, Ken revealed the question …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Where is This Town filmed? Birmingham locations behind the BBC drama

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Druids Heath in south Birmingham is used for the high-rise blocks of Chelmsley Wood Druids Heath, …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

This Town review: A new Steven Knight tale that feels deeply personal

The Independent

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If you’d asked me, a few weeks ago, whether I’d already …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Creighton outlasts Oregon 86-73 in double OT thriller to earn spot in Sweet 16 of March Madness

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Before the second overtime began, Greg McDermott looked over at Dana Altman and the two coaches and close friends shared a smile. Steven Ashworth and Ryan Kalkbrenner made 3-pointers in the second overtime as Creighton edged past Altman — the Bluejays’ former coach —- to move into the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament with an 86-73 victory …

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9 months ago

Oregon beats Colorado 75-68 for final Pac-12 Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — The end likely came for Pac-12 Conference basketball on Saturday. N’Faly Dante, playing with a bruised tailbone, made all 12 of his shots and scored 25 points, and Oregon secured an automatic bid by defeating Colorado 75-68. By winning the conference tournament, fourth-seeded Oregon will play in the big tourney because the Ducks weren’t projected to receive …

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9 months, 1 week ago

NCAA Tournament Midwest Region analysis: Can Purdue bounce back from last year’s embarrassing upset?

New York Times

The Midwest Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament features the Big 10 regular season champion Purdue, the SEC regular season champion Tennessee, as well as Kansas and several teams looking to pull an upset in March Madness. 1 Purdue MIDWEST 29-4 Profile Strengths: Matt Painter’s crew is in the top five in adjusted offensive efficiency and top 25 in adjusted …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Oregon beats No. 6 Arizona 67-59 to end Wildcats’ Pac-12 Tournament reign

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Barely a minute into Friday night’s Pac-12 Tournament semifinal, Oregon watched its two-time all-conference center hit the floor hard and leave the game. But N’Faly Dante returned to the game and Oregon shut down Arizona for a 67-59 victory over the top-seeded Wildcats. They didn’t make a basket again until 3:01 into the second half — a …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Dylan Andrews and UCLA can’t conjure any last-second magic in season-ending loss

LA Times

UCLA guard Dylan Andrews shoots over Oregon center N’Faly Dante and guard Jackson Shelstad during the first half of the Bruins’ 68-66 loss Thursday in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals. “It just hurts me right now that it’s over for us,” Andrews said in the locker room after stifling tear-induced sniffles, “but we’re going to get back to the drawing board …

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10 months ago

Oregon plays Stanford following Dante’s 22-point outing

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Oregon Ducks at Stanford Cardinal Stanford, California; Thursday, 11 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cardinal -1; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: Oregon plays the Stanford Cardinal after N’Faly Dante scored 22 points in Oregon’s 60-58 victory against the Oregon State Beavers. Oregon is seventh in …

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1 year ago

From medieval Bologna to modern-day Manchester, why we’re obsessed with building cities in the sky

The Independent

Pisa-like, Garisenda Tower in Bologna, built around 1100 for a family of Ghibelline money changers, has been leaning for a very long while. Bologna – La Turrita, the city of towers – is fond of its 20 or so remaining medieval “skyscrapers” of which in Dante’s day it boasted as many as 80 and perhaps even 100. The same is …

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1 year ago

Why did Dante Moore leave UCLA for Oregon when Ducks got transfer Dillon Gabriel to play quarterback?

LA Times

Dante Moore, the most highly recruited quarterback ever at UCLA, has transferred to Oregon after a bumpy freshman season. Dante Moore is off to Oregon, where the term “Duck!” won’t mean evading pass rushers charging past UCLA’s porous offensive line. “Just far from home and doing these type of things can be pretty tough at times.” Moore originally committed to …

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1 year ago

Clemson S Mukuba transfers home to Texas; QB Dante Moore chooses Oregon after freshman year at UCLA

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Former Clemson safety Andrew Mukuba announced Monday he is transferring to Texas, his hometown school, cornerback Decamerion Richardson said he is leaving Mississippi State for rival Mississippi and quarterback Dante Moore committed to Oregon after spending his freshman year at UCLA. Entering the portal officially were …

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1 year ago

Michael Imperioli on his new bar, Broadway debut, and life in New York

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Being part of a lineage of actors who …

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1 year ago

Dante Lam returns to helm crime thriller

China Daily

A still of Bursting Point. Almost a decade after directing patriotic blockbusters in Chinese mainland, renowned director Dante Lam has returned to the most familiar territory by helming a Hong Kong crime action thriller. Starring Hong Kong stars William Chan, Nick Cheung, and Isabella Leong, the movie follows an undercover police officer who becomes lost after being assigned to infiltrate …

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1 year ago

Dante Lam returns to helm crime thriller

China Daily

A still of Bursting Point. Almost a decade after directing patriotic blockbusters in Chinese mainland, renowned director Dante Lam has returned to the most familiar territory by helming a Hong Kong crime action thriller. Starring Hong Kong stars William Chan, Nick Cheung, and Isabella Leong, the movie follows an undercover police officer who becomes lost after being assigned to infiltrate …

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1 year ago

Dante Lam returns to helm crime thriller

China Daily

A still of Bursting Point. Almost a decade after directing patriotic blockbusters in Chinese mainland, renowned director Dante Lam has returned to the most familiar territory by helming a Hong Kong crime action thriller. Starring Hong Kong stars William Chan, Nick Cheung, and Isabella Leong, the movie follows an undercover police officer who becomes lost after being assigned to infiltrate …

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There's a new translation of Dante's 'The Divine Comedy.' Why?

"She ripped up her own formula": How Taylor Swift single-handedly changed pop music

In a new opera, a life in music and a struggle with memory loss intertwine

Musical based on epic set for nationwide tour

Musical based on epic set for nationwide tour

Blue Jackets claim defenseman Dante Fabbro off waivers from Nashville

How Gremlins turned B-movie anarchy into cinematic gold

Steven Van Zandt: ‘Every Springsteen needs a guy reminding them they were once nobody’

Jeopardy! fans slam 'loser' contestants for missing the game show's 'easiest question EVER': 'Embarrassing for everyone involved'

Where is This Town filmed? Birmingham locations behind the BBC drama

This Town review: A new Steven Knight tale that feels deeply personal

Creighton outlasts Oregon 86-73 in double OT thriller to earn spot in Sweet 16 of March Madness

Oregon beats Colorado 75-68 for final Pac-12 Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth

NCAA Tournament Midwest Region analysis: Can Purdue bounce back from last year’s embarrassing upset?

Oregon beats No. 6 Arizona 67-59 to end Wildcats’ Pac-12 Tournament reign

Dylan Andrews and UCLA can’t conjure any last-second magic in season-ending loss

Oregon plays Stanford following Dante’s 22-point outing

From medieval Bologna to modern-day Manchester, why we’re obsessed with building cities in the sky

Why did Dante Moore leave UCLA for Oregon when Ducks got transfer Dillon Gabriel to play quarterback?

Clemson S Mukuba transfers home to Texas; QB Dante Moore chooses Oregon after freshman year at UCLA

Michael Imperioli on his new bar, Broadway debut, and life in New York

Dante Lam returns to helm crime thriller

Dante Lam returns to helm crime thriller

Dante Lam returns to helm crime thriller