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Pablo Larraín’s Maria Callas biopic “Maria” will screen at the New York Film Festival. The film will be shown as part of the Spotlight section, a showcase of the fall’s most notable films. The New York Film Festival wrote, “In an all-consuming performance at once...

Maria Callas Biopic ‘Maria’ to Premiere at New York Film Festival

CortinAteatro in collaboration with Cortina d’Ampezzo will present Lehàr’s “The Merry Widow.”. The operetta will be performed on August 17 at the Alexander Girardi Hall in Cortina d’Ampezzo in a new translation by Corrado Abbati. The operetta will star baritone Fabrizio Macciantelli, soprano Mariska Bordoni,...

CortinAteatro to Present ‘The Merry Widow’

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Saint Petersburg, FL

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Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Colorado Springs, CO

Soprano Haleh Abghari was found dead on August 7, 2024 as a victim of a stabbing in Stetson Hills. The stabbing was reported by the Colorado Springs Police Department and officers originally responded just after 7 a.m. on Aug. 7 to an unknown call for service in the 6400 block of Caddy Point, northeast of Tutt Boulevard and North Carefree Circle. When officers and medical personnel arrived, Abghari was already dead from at least one stab wound.

Soprano Haleh Abghari Found Dead at 54

Maitland, FL

If you’re a fan of hearty Italian meals without the hassle of cooking, you might be feeling a bit nostalgic. Buca di Beppo, the Orlando-based chain known for its family-style Italian feasts, is closing its doors—not just one, but 14 locations!

A Much-Loved Italian Restaurant in Florida Has Closed, and the Company Will Also Close 13 More

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Scenographer Marco Bartolo passed away on July 22, 2024. The Teatru Manoel announced the news stating, “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our colleague and friend, Marco who passed away today, 22nd July 2024. Marco was a professional scenographer and his contribution towards the theatre over so many years was invaluable. Teatru Manoel extends its condolences to Marco’s family and friends. “

Obituary: Scenographer Marco Bartolo Dies

A masterpiece of progressive rock, "Stairway to Heaven" is an epic journey with intricate guitar work, haunting lyrics, and dynamic shifts. Led Zeppelin's magnum opus remains a symbol of '70s rock at its zenith. 2 / 10. Queen band. "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen (1975):A genre-defying anthem, "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen...

Go Back In Time With The Top 10 Songs Of The '70s

Denver, CO

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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With the passing of Allman Brothers Band great Dickey Betts in April, at the age of 80, the rock world lost one of its greatest, and most idiosyncratic, guitar heroes.It was Betts who took the helm of the group following the tragic death of electric guitar dynamo Duane Allman in 1971, serving for years afterward as the band's sole guitarist.Though he did so with incredible creative and commercial success, leading the Allman Brothers in the wake of Duane Allman's passing took a heavy toll on Betts, emotionally and musically.Examining the tumultuous period for the band in his book, Brothers and...

Dickey Betts initially “hated” having to play Duane Allman's slide parts

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(Photo credit: Daniel Lin) American composer Harold Meltzer passed away at 58, due to complications from a stroke. Meltzer was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1966, and grew up in Long Island, where he studied piano and had instruction in music theory from Morton Estrin. He studied composition, piano, and bassoon at Amherst College, where he graduated summa cum laude in 1988. Meltzer went on to earn degrees from King’s College, Cambridge (1990), Columbia University School of Law (1992), and Yale University School of Music (1997) and (2000).

Obituary: Harold Meltzer Passes Away

Los Angeles, CA

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L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Quincy, MA

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Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

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I grew up on these babies. This cookie is sweet nostalgia to me. There are so many variations to make it too, you really can't go wrong with it! For a super easy and fast cookie bar, these are a winner!

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Rising indie-pop duo Isabella&Sebastian will share their newest single + video, “Lavender.”. Moody and tender, the track bursts with yearning and nostalgia as the charm of young heartbreak is revitalized through the song’s ability to challenge itself. The indie-rock earworm describes a mysterious, enthralling young woman who uses...

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No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

London-born saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Nubya Garcia shares new track “Set It Free” feat Richie. The new track follows earlier singles “Clarity” and “The Seer” from her forthcoming new album, Odyssey, which arrives September 20th on Concord Jazz. “Set It Free,” featuring vocalist Richie...

Nubya Garcia Shares New Single 'Set It Free'

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Paola Prestini & Brenda Shaughnessy’s ‘Sensorium Ex’ Sets World Premiere Production

(Credit: Caroline Tompkins) Omaha’s Common Senses Festival in a co-production by VisionIntoArt and Beth Morrison Projects will present the world premiere of Paola Prestini and Brenda...

Paola Prestini & Brenda Shaughnessy’s ‘Sensorium Ex’ Sets World Premiere Production

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