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Spaghetti Western movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91
ROME (AP) — Oscar-winning Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who created the coyote-howl theme for the iconic Spaghetti Western “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” and often haunting soundtracks for such classic Hollywood gangster movies as “The Untouchables” and the epic “Once Upon A Time In America,” died on Monday. He was 91. Morricone’s longtime …
Singers Kacey Musgraves, Ruston Kelly file for divorce
NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Kacey Musgraves and her musician-husband, Ruston Kelly, have filed for divorce. Representatives for both singers confirmed the news Friday to The Associated Press. In a joint statement, Musgraves and Kelly said “we’ve made this painful decision together.” “With heavy but hopeful hearts we wanted to put our own thoughts …
Inside the Plot to Kill the Open Technology Fund
In Indonesia, speaking openly about LGBT issues online can result in physical attacks, online abuse, and even arrest. That’s why Dhyta Caturani, a human rights activist who specializes in helping people to stay safe online, created a training program for Indonesian LGBT groups to track digital threats and give people the skills they need to …
Carl Reiner, longtime comedy legend, dies at 98
He was 98. “Last night my dad passed away,” Rob Reiner wrote. “As I write this my heart is hurting. He was my guiding light.” His career spanned live television, Broadway, motion pictures, record albums and a variety of guest appearances. He was a performer and writer on the legendary “Your Show of Shows.” He …
Beyoncé drops surprise single ‘Black Parade’ on Juneteenth
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé did not let Juneteenth pass without dropping one of her signature surprises — a new single called “Black Parade.” “I’m going back to the South, I’m going back where my roots ain’t watered down,” Beyoncé sings, opening the track. At several points on Friday’s release, the singer tells listeners to …
SeaWorld reopens with enhanced health guidelines as COVID-19 pandemic continues
ORLANDO, Fla. – The wait is finally over as SeaWorld Orlando opened its gates Thursday for the first time since fears of spreading the coronavirus shuttered the theme park industry. The company shut down its parks in mid-March due to the dangers of COVID-19 and furloughed hundreds of employees. On Wednesday, News 6 got a …
Hollywood gets a makeover with videogame technology – Entertainment & Life – capecodtimes.com
“We are preparing all the virtual assets so that on Day One they can be as if they were shooting exterior L.A. but they will be on a set with limited people in Valencia,” said Sam Nicholson, chief executive of Pasadena-based Stargate Studios, which has partnered with the creators to create the virtual sets. When …
Kirby Jenner, the ‘fraternal twin’ of Kendall Jenner discusses new Quibi show and Kris Jenner’s motherly advice
The series, titled “Kirby Jenner,” premieres Sunday on Quibi. The show centers around a 24-year-old performance artist who has risen to fame over the past five years with his parody Instagram account, where he pretends to be the fraternal twin brother of Kendall Jenner. The eight-episode series is executive produced by Kendall and Kris Jenner. …
Ottawa Police investigate several residential break-ins in Westboro area
OTTAWA — Ottawa residents are being urged to keep doors and windows locked at all times after several break and enters in the Westboro area. Ottawa Police say the Break and Enter Unit has received “several reports of daytime residential break and enters within the last week.” The incident have occurred while residents are home …
Lynn Shelton, “Little Fires Everywhere,” director, dies at 54
She died of a previously undiagnosed blood disorder, said her representative, Adam Kersh. Her partner, the comedian and actor Marc Maron, said Shelton collapsed Friday after having been ill for a week. It was not Covid-19, he said. “There was a previously unknown, underlying condition,” he said. “The doctors could not save her. They tried. …
