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1 week, 5 days ago

New Jersey drone mystery: Homeland security shares new details

The large mysterious drones reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker briefed Wednesday by the Department of Homeland Security. Coast Guard Lt. Luke Pinneo told The Associated Press Wednesday “that multiple low-altitude aircraft were observed in vicinity of one of …

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1 week, 6 days ago

New Jersey drones: Lawmakers meet with security officials after weeks of unexplained sightings

CNN

CNN — Weeks of mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey are prompting heightened security concerns – and mounting frustrations – from residents, military personnel and federal, state and local officials. “I’m legitimately concerned for what the hell is going on because nobody knows,” state Assemblyman Brian Bergen told CNN affiliate News 12 New Jersey after a briefing at state police …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

ASQ: Florescence

ABC

The Australian String Quartet's Florescence is a vivid demonstration of "unbridled colour", crossing centuries and but still as always centring focus on the great string quartet repertoire. Local legend Justin Williams, founding violist with the award-winning Tinalley String Quartet and Assistant Principal Viola with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, made his compositional debut in 2020 with his Movement for String Quartet, …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Film Fantasia

ABC

Genre: Classical Release Date: 4 October 2024 Emily Sun’s debut concerto album includes John Williams’ evocative and popular ‘Theme from Schindler’s List’, the world premiere of Elena Kats-Chernin’s new violin concerto ‘Fantasie im Wintergarten’ written for Emily and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and based on silent film. Opening the disc, Korngold’s lushly textured and famed violin concerto whose music was …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

A Miami drag queen's guide to finding Miami's best drag entertainment, during Pride month and beyond

BBC

A Miami drag queen's guide to finding Miami's best drag entertainment, during Pride month and beyond Alamy Miami native Tiffany T Fantasia calls herself Andy Cohen's favourite drag queen. "I love the weather, first and foremost," says Fantasia, who is a regular performer at The Palace, South Beach's most iconic LGBTQ+ restaurant and bar. Website: https://www.twistsobe.com Address: 1057 Washington Ave …

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8 months ago

Jennifer Hudson shares throwback from American Idol elimination 20 years earlier while reflecting on journey to EGOT status: 'Never give up!'

Daily Mail

Jennifer Hudson reflected on her American Idol elimination that took place 20 years earlier - which eventually led the star on a journey to achieve her current EGOT status. Jennifer Hudson, 42, reflected on her American Idol elimination that took place 20 years earlier - and eventually led the star on a journey to achieve her current EGOT status The …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Usher, Fantasia Barrino, 'Color Purple' honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He reeled off several of his recent big moments …

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9 months, 1 week ago

NAACP Image Awards 2024 winners: Usher scores Entertainer Of The Year trophy AND coveted President's Award as The Color Purple gets whopping ELEVEN wins - with Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino and C

Daily Mail

The 55th Annual NAACP Awards took place at the iconic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Saturday - and Usher scored two big wins - including Entertainer of the Year and the President's Award. She added, 'So, I didn't think I was gonna win it, but I want to say thank you to my grandmother who is in heaven right …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

All the best and worst moments of the 2024 Grammys, as they happened

LA Times

Breathlessly described by the Recording Academy as “music’s biggest night,” the 66th Grammy Awards are now in the books. Hosted by Trevor Noah and featuring performances from a mix of young stars and old-timers including SZA, Joni Mitchell, Olivia Rodrigo, Billy Joel, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Travis Scott and U2, this year’s Grammys crowned Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” album of the …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘The singing was daunting to me’: Taraji P. Henson on ‘Color Purple’ and revenge love

LA Times

“If something is meant for you, you can’t run from it,” says Taraji P. Henson, who got a second chance to play blues singer Shug Avery in “The Color Purple.” When “The Color Purple” director Blitz Bazawule cast Taraji P. Henson for his film adaptation of the stage musical, it wasn’t the first time Henson had been asked to slip …

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1 year ago

Finding new dimensions, sisterhood, and healing in ‘The Color Purple’

Associated Press

It’s not a secret that Fantasia Barrino did not want to play Celie again. The “American Idol” winner hadn’t had the best time doing “The Color Purple” on Broadway. “I’m riding on a high right now.” Oprah Winfrey is one of several big-name producers on “The Color Purple,” alongside Spielberg, Quincy Jones and Scott Sanders. Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino …

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1 year ago

‘It was tough for me to play that part’: How six actresses tackle their fears

LA Times

As a teenager, Eve Hewson dreamed of being an actor. Like, “Go see both, and if you don’t see both, then you’re gonna be outta this conversation going on.” People took Thursday off work to go see both. said, “I just want you to go for it.” I’m like, “Does it need to be funny?” And she just let me …

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1 year ago

It’s a banner year for LGBTQ+ roles. Here’s how they measure up to those of the past

LA Times

There has been a wealth of fine screen portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters this year, with more than a few that are likely to land an Oscar nomination. Rami Malek as rock icon Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Rami Malek: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Malek won the Oscar portraying another legendary musical figure, Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. Glynn Turman, left, and Colman Domingo …

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1 year, 1 month ago

A new tint of ‘The Color Purple’ comes to the screen, more tuneful and unbound

LA Times

There’s a dazzling moment in the new “The Color Purple” in which Fantasia Barrino sings while walking atop an enormous shellac record spinning on a huge gramophone, all while rotating around Taraji P. Henson soaking in a bathtub. “I felt that if I could really lean into that — and be proximate to her joy, her pain, her isolation — …

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1 year, 1 month ago

The 2024 Oscars BuzzMeter predicts the nominees — who and what makes the inner circle?

LA Times

Four of the top contenders for Oscar nominations in the category of lead actor, according to the BuzzMeter : Paul Giamatti ; Jeffrey Wright ; Cillian Murphy ; Andrew Scott. “He’s a revelation.” Claudia Puig says, “It seems probable that it will be a contest between Robert De Niro and twice-nominated Ryan Gosling as the inimitably hilarious Ken in the …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Grammy Awards 2024 Winners

Daily Mail

Andy Akiho, Ankush Kumar Bahl & Omaha Symphony - Akiho: In That Space, at That Time Wild Up & Christopher Rountree - Julius Eastman Vol. 3 Various Artists - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Music From and Inspired By Some Like It Hot - WINNER Trevor Noah - I Wish You Would Queen Sheba - A-You’re Not Wrong B-They’re Not …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Fantasia Barrino, Halle Bailey shine in new trailer for re-imagined ‘The Color Purple’

LA Times

Dear God, it’s here: Warner Bros. released the first official trailer for “The Color Purple” on Monday. Oprah Winfrey, who starred in 1985’s “The Color Purple” film, joins Quincy Jones and Steven Spielberg as a producer on what’s described as a “bold new take” on the classic story. She belts the musical’s core ballad, “I’m Here,” as scenes from the …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Anurag Kashyap's 'Dobaraa' Headed For Fantasia Montreal After London Film Festival

ABP News

New Delhi: Senior Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's upcoming directorial 'Dobaaraa' is to be screened at the Fantasia Film Festival, which will be held from July 14 to August 3. The film festival will be celebrating its 26th anniversary in Montreal with its Frontieres International Co-Production Market, which is being held on July 21-24. View this post on Instagram A post shared …

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2 years, 7 months ago

April 29: Indian sports news wrap of the day

The Hindu

GOLF - Asian Games golf trials Rashid Khan hit sizzling form at the right time to card a 6-under 66 and join Viraj Madappa and Karandeep Kochhar in the lead at the Asian Games golf trials in Bengaluru. Rashid’s three best rounds put him at 15-under against Madappa’s 13-under. Amateur Sneha Singh is 12 shots behind Avani when three best …

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3 years, 1 month ago

China’s real estate crisis: Evergrande and these developers are already in trouble

CNN

CNN Business — China’s real estate crisis isn’t showing any sign of letting up. They could Earlier this month, the People’s Bank of China said that Evergrande had mismanaged its business, but risks to the financial system were “controllable.” And at financial forum in Beijing last week, Chinese Vice Premier Liu He stressed that risks were generally under control, despite …

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3 years, 1 month ago

China’s real estate crisis: Evergrande and these developers are already in trouble

CNN

CNN Business — China’s real estate crisis isn’t showing any sign of letting up. They could Earlier this month, the People’s Bank of China said that Evergrande had mismanaged its business, but risks to the financial system were “controllable.” And at financial forum in Beijing last week, Chinese Vice Premier Liu He stressed that risks were generally under control, despite …

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3 years, 2 months ago

China property sector distress deepens as second company runs into financial troubles

Firstpost

Beijing, China: Another Chinese homebuilder has hit financial trouble after it missed payments on debt obligations, adding to worries over the country’s property sector as embattled giant China Evergrande teeters on the brink of collapse. The news comes as investors await news from Evergrande after it suspended trading of its shares Monday pending an announcement on a “major transaction”, with …

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3 years, 3 months ago

The 30 best Disney movies

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. Bambi Bambi isn’t exactly the most action-packed Disney film around, and …

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3 years, 8 months ago

LA’s Union Station books another starring role: The Oscars

Associated Press

The Oscars are headed to downtown Los Angeles’ Union Station this year for the first time, but the historic site and active transportation hub is already a movie star. John Parkinson and his son Donald Parkinson’s stunning blend of Mission Revival and Art Deco styles has been a popular film site since it was completed in 1939, with supporting roles …

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New Jersey drone mystery: Homeland security shares new details

New Jersey drones: Lawmakers meet with security officials after weeks of unexplained sightings

ASQ: Florescence

Film Fantasia

A Miami drag queen's guide to finding Miami's best drag entertainment, during Pride month and beyond

Jennifer Hudson shares throwback from American Idol elimination 20 years earlier while reflecting on journey to EGOT status: 'Never give up!'

Usher, Fantasia Barrino, 'Color Purple' honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards

NAACP Image Awards 2024 winners: Usher scores Entertainer Of The Year trophy AND coveted President's Award as The Color Purple gets whopping ELEVEN wins - with Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino and C

All the best and worst moments of the 2024 Grammys, as they happened

‘The singing was daunting to me’: Taraji P. Henson on ‘Color Purple’ and revenge love

Finding new dimensions, sisterhood, and healing in ‘The Color Purple’

‘It was tough for me to play that part’: How six actresses tackle their fears

It’s a banner year for LGBTQ+ roles. Here’s how they measure up to those of the past

A new tint of ‘The Color Purple’ comes to the screen, more tuneful and unbound

The 2024 Oscars BuzzMeter predicts the nominees — who and what makes the inner circle?

Grammy Awards 2024 Winners

Fantasia Barrino, Halle Bailey shine in new trailer for re-imagined ‘The Color Purple’

Anurag Kashyap's 'Dobaraa' Headed For Fantasia Montreal After London Film Festival

April 29: Indian sports news wrap of the day

China’s real estate crisis: Evergrande and these developers are already in trouble

China’s real estate crisis: Evergrande and these developers are already in trouble

China property sector distress deepens as second company runs into financial troubles

The 30 best Disney movies

LA’s Union Station books another starring role: The Oscars