This image released by FX shows Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga in a scene from “Shogun.” (Katie Yu/FX via AP) NEW YORK (AP) — When FX sent screenwriter Justin Marks a copy of James Clavell’s hit 1975 novel “Shogun” with the idea of turning it into a series, he initially …
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Don Henley tells court he never gave away drafts of ‘Hotel California’ lyrics
Musician Don Henley arrives at Supreme Court to testify, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in New York. The trial surrounding pages of draft lyrics to “Hotel California” and other Eagles hits is set to feature a star witness: Don Henley. The Eagles co-founder testified Monday at the criminal trial of three …
Read More »Congratulations, today is your day: A free book giveaway to honor Dr. Seuss’ birthday
FILE – First graders listen as “The Cat in the Hat” is read to them at Chapman Elementary School in Spartanburg, S.C., March 2, 2007, in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Dr. Seuss Enterprises is celebrating the iconic children’s author’s 120th birthday with a free giveaway of “The Cat in …
Read More »‘One Love’ receives more love at the box office, claiming No. 1 spot for second straight week
This image released by Paramount Pictures shows producer Ziggy Marley, left, and Kingsley Ben-Adir on the set of “Bob Marley: One Love.” (Chiabella James/Paramount Pictures via AP) LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a second straight week, biopic “ Bob Marley: One Love ” continues to exceed expectations by claiming the …
Read More »Blake Lively wore pants that were shoes and why can’t we all have multipurpose clothing?
Blake Lively shared a photo on Instagram this week of the outfit she wore to the Super Bowl, which included “pants that were shoes.” Blake Lively wore “pants that were shoes” to the Super Bowl. It seems the actor, soda tycoon, better half of Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Swift BFF …
Read More »Verdi’s opera ‘Forza del Destino’ gets its first new production at the Met in nearly 30 years
News Verdi’s opera ‘Forza del Destino’ gets its first new production at the Met in nearly 30 years In this image provided by the Met Opera, Soprano Lise Davidsen as Leonora in a new production of Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino” opening Feb. 26 at the Metropolitan Opera in New …
Read More »Pusateri’s in Yorkville was a big deal in 2003. It’s leaving, part of the hood’s ‘crazy transformation’
When the Yorkville location of Pusateri’s opened back in 2003 – complete with valet service and the finest products – it was a very big deal. This was a time before burrata was on every menu in every resto, writes Shinan Govani. Arrivederci, Pusateri’s. That was the requiem in the …
Read More »Hillary Swank gives inspirational ‘Ordinary Angels’ both the heart and heft it needs
Movies Movie Review: Hillary Swank gives inspirational ‘Ordinary Angels’ both the heart and heft it needs This image released by Lionsgate shows Hilary Swank in a scene from “Ordinary Angels.” (Allen Fraser/Lionsgate via AP) Show more Show less This image released by Lionsgate shows Hilary Swank in a scene from …
Read More »In the city that was Ground Zero for rave culture, video game Toronto Rave puts you at the centre of the party
Aaron Plummer, a.k.a. DJ ACE, has designed a video game that lets players stage a rave at Toronto City Hall. No one — no one sane, at least — gets into the tricky business of rave promotion thinking they’re going to strike it rich. No, generally speaking, one gets into …
Read More »Buckle up for a queer road trip caper in Ethan Coen’s spry ‘Drive-Away Dolls’
This image released by Focus Features shows Bill Camp in a scene from “Drive-Away Girls.” (Wilson Webb/Focus Features via AP) “Drive-Away Dolls” is, technically speaking, made up of old parts. Its script was written two decades ago, when references to Ralph Nader and Chelsea Clinton’s security detail were current. Its …
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