NEW YORK (AP) — Barbara Kingsolver, This year’s recipient of a National Book Award medal for literary achievement remembers well the years when she could not imagine ever receiving such an honor. “I just felt this constant skepticism, not from readers but from critics and gatekeepers. There were two reasons for that,” Kingsolver, 69, said […]
NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon on stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93. His agent Barry McPherson confirmed that Jones died at home […]
HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — Socialist Cuba, birthplace of salsa and other rhythms that have conquered the world, is now capitulating to the invasion of South Korean pop music. Thirteen thousand kilometers separate the Asian country from the communist-ruled island, as do a different language and different cultural traditions. But thanks to the rousing beats and […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Top nominee “Shogun” won a whopping 11 awards at the Creative Arts Emmyand tried many more before the night was over. The steady stream of wins resulted from the 25 nominations the show received between Sunday’s creative ceremony, which primarily honored behind-the-scenes crew members, and the main primetime Emmy Awards ceremony […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Jannik Sinner climbed into the stands after winning the US Open title On Sunday, he hugged the people who cheered him the loudest in a crowd that largely supported his American opponent. seal was happy to be among them. The British singer and the world number one Italian tennis player became […]
El Salvador take over Bonaire on the second match day of the Concacaf Nations League 2024-25 Group Stage. As tensions build for this crucial contest, U.S. fans can get all the important details, from the match date and kickoff time to the ability to watch live or stream the action so they don’t miss a […]
Fox Sports is spending $375 million to put Tom Brady in the commentary booth, and the network wants to make sure everyone knows he’s there. The seven-time Super Bowl winner made his debut as an NFL commentator during Fox’s broadcast of the season opener between the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns on Sunday. But first […]
The figure of Cristiano Ronaldo triggers reactions with every move or statement he makes. In this case, an entertaining back and forth developed between him and his former Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand, who asked Ronaldo to choose between certain players. The twist? Ronaldo ended up choosing another teammate instead of the Argentine star Angel […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar will perform on the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The grammy The winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans. The NFLApple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Lamar would headline the halftime festivities on Feb. 9 from the Caesars Superdome. The rap […]
PARIS (AP) — The final act of the Paralympic Games There will be a huge dance party in Paris. This is a promise from Thomas Jollythe artistic director of the opening and closing ceremonies of this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games. Jolly says 24 DJs will play blaring techno and dance music at the Stade […]
