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Thelma Robinson

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Lady Gaga has finally addressed the backlash she received following her performance at the 2024 France Olympics opening ceremony in Paris. The pop star performed a French song, which sparked mixed reactions among fans and viewers.

Lady Gaga Breaks Silence After Paris Olympics Performance Leaves Fans Fuming

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Researchers studying an underwater city in Italy say they have found an ancient mosaic floor that was once the base of a Roman villa, a discovery that the local mayor called "stupendous." The discovery was made in Bay Sommersa, a marine-protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site off the northern...

Archaeologists make stunning underwater discovery of ancient mosaic in sea off Italy

Blanco, TX

Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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The superstar won acclaim around the world for her rendition of "Hymne à l'amour."

Celine Dion Concludes Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony With Breathtaking Performance

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Swift Ford

Team USA has been struggling to dominate the Paris Olympics, with a slow start on day three. After claiming two gold medals and seven overall on Sunday, the US failed to capture any gold medals on Monday, dropping them down in the standings. Team USA captured six bronze medals and two silver medals - eight overall, but no golds.

Team USA fails to win a single gold medal on day three at Paris Olympics.

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PARIS — On August 5, 1992 — nearly 32 years ago — the United States women’s basketball team was upset at the Olympics, 79-73, at the hands of the “Unified Team” which was essentially the old Soviet Union. The Unified went into a brilliant...

Paris Olympics: U.S. women cruise into knockout round with rout of Germany

The Human Rights Foundation has condemned Gustavo Dudamel for conducting the National Children’s Symphony of Venezuela on August 2, 2024. The foundation took to social media and said, “Last night, Gustavo Dudamel, the famous Venezuelan conductor, gave a concert directing the Maduro regime’s top youth orchestra at Carnegie Hall in New York City. HRF was present as well, to remind the world of Maduro’s fraud and to call out Dudamel for engaging in shameless propaganda and providing cover for the Venezuelan dictator.”

Human Rights Foundation Condemns Gustavo Dudamel for Conducting National Children’s Symphony at Carnegie Hall

Composer Wolfgang Rihm passed away on July 27, at the age of 72. Rihm was born in Karlsruhe on March 13, 1952. He was an enthusiastic choir singer and began composing at age eleven. At the Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe, he studied music theory and composition. He went on to compose over 500 works including several operas.

Obituary: Composer Wolfgang Rihm Passes Away at 72

Cincinnati, OH

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) musicians and management announced a new five-year labor agreement to take effect on Sept. 9. The new agreement provides competitive salary increases which fall in the top 10 percent of American orchestras, flexible scheduling, industry-leading audition, and tenure practices, reinforcing the CSO’s dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The contract provides for a base salary increase of 23 percent over the life of the contract, ensuring that the CSO can maintain a competitive advantage as it seeks to recruit and retain top talent. Improvements have been made to scheduling parameters to create elasticity that allows for artistic and economic opportunities, and a flexible workweek layout.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Announces a New Labor Agreement

Florida State

It has been announced that the half-banned Russian soprano will make her first US appearance in six years at a forthcoming gala for Palm Beach Opera in February. The company is located in Florida, where the Governor recently abolished all arts subsidies. The money for her engagement will come from private, probably Republican donors.

Anna Netrebko heads for arts-free state

Jonathan Tetelman is speaking out about his experience at the Metropolitan Opera this past season. In an interview with Vasmacs, the tenor said he wanted to sing where he was wanted and didn’t want to feel “like a prop” as he felt during his debut season at the Met.

Jonathan Tetelman Criticizes Treatment by Met Opera, Felt Like a ‘Prop’

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	Though it definitely made for a soggy journey down the Seine, the steady rain in Paris during Friday night’s lavish opening ceremonies for the 2024 Summer Olympics did not deter Lady Gaga from stealing the show early in the four-hour spectacle. And while Gaga’s eye-popping take on Zizi Jeanmaire’s “Mon Truc en Plumes” (“My Thing With Feathers”) appeared to dodge the raindrops, that’s because it was pre-taped to avoid any potential weather-related issues according to  choreographer and head of dance for the Olympics and Paralympics Maud le Pladec.How to Watch the 2024 Summer Olympics: All the Ways to Stream...

Lady Gaga’s Olympics Opening Ceremony Choreographer Says Performance Was Almost Called Off Due to Rain

Seaside, CA

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SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 2, 2024-- Eataly,  the global Italian marketplace and retail concept, is proud to announce its partnership with Concorso Italiano for the 2024 season of Monterey Car Week. As the preeminent lifestyle event for enthusiasts of Italian motors, Concorso Italiano will take place at the Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside, California. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240802185622/en/ Richard De Andrade - New Concorso Italiano (Photo: Concorso Italiano)

Eataly Partners With Concorso Italiano for the 2024 Season of Monterey Car Week

The applications are open for the 10th anniversary Ring Award competition. The international music theatre competition is designed for young artists in the field of direction as well as stage and costume design. Teams are tasked with creating a new production of Claudio Monteverdi’s “L’Orfeo.” They will be assessed by a jury of experts consisting of Jossi Wieler (chair), Jan Henric Bogen, Renata Borowska-Juszczyńska, Valérie Chevalier, Marlene Hahn, Stefan Herheim, Marko Hribernik, Ulrich Lenz, Andrea Moses, and others.

Ring Award 2025 Announces Open Call

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The Olympic Games Opening Ceremony began tonight at 7:30 p.m. Paris time, broadcasting at 1:30 p.m. ET in the U.S., and everything kicked off with Snoop Dogg carrying the Olympic Torch earlier today. Tonight, though, Celine Dion took to the Eiffel Tower to give a gorgeous, emotional performance. Earlier in...

Watch Celine Dion Deliver Emotional Return Performance From the Eiffel Tower at Olympics Opening Ceremony

This is my daily chat with #RunBlogRun viewers and track fans on all things track & field!. This is Coffee with Larry for Friday, August 2, 2024. 1. Our new partner, www.Omius.IO is our new cooling technology partner. 2. RunBlogRun loves the #Omius hat. The techonology has cooling cubes (...

Coffee with Larry, August 2, 2024, Stade de France welcomes 75,000 cheering fans for track & field!

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Queen Mary of Denmark looked every bit the royal as she attended the Olympic Games in Paris, dazzling in a stylish summer ensemble. See photos.

Queen Mary of Denmark is glowing in gorgeous summer frock on day five in Paris

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Video recorded Tuesday shows activity from Italy’s Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Watch: Lava explodes out of Italy's Mount Etna volcano

Adele has long sewn her emotions into her music. But tonight (August 3) saw the tears flow during her second seismic showing at her Messe stadium residency in Munich, Germany. As reported, the Brit-bred superstar set sail on the unique activation and thrilled an audience of 80,000 with an epic showing.

Adele Moved to TEARS on Emotional Second Night of Munich Stadium Residency

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Soprano Jessica Pratt Withdraws from Arena di Verona Performances

Soprano Jessica Pratt has withdrawn from her performances at the Arena di Verona. In a statement, the soprano said, “Unfortunately due to personal reasons I won’t...

Soprano Jessica Pratt Withdraws from Arena di Verona Performances

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