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Quincy Jones's daughter, the actress Rashida Jones, accepted the Oscar, telling the audience that the legendary hitmaker had been 'really excited to attend tonight'

Quincy Jones Awarded Posthumous Oscar

The late Quincy Jones was posthumously awarded an honorary Oscar at an emotional and star-packed Hollywood gala on Sunday that also handed golden statuettes to the producers of the James Bond movie franchise.
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Kris Kristofferson was a country music legend, who also dabbled in acting

Country Star, Actor Kris Kristofferson Dead At 88

US singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson, a country music legend who notably hit the silver screen opposite Barbra Streisand in "A Star is Born," has died at the age of 88, his family announced Sunday.
AFP news Sep 30, 2024
Born in 1756, Mozart was a child prodigy and began composing at a very early age under his father's guidance

Unknown Mozart String Trio Discovered In Germany

A previously unknown piece of music composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart when he was probably in his early teens has been uncovered at a library in Germany, researchers said Thursday.
AFP news Sep 20, 2024
Tito Jackson, an original member of the legendary Jackson 5 group, has died at the age of 70

Tito Jackson, Member Of The Jackson 5, Dies At 70

US guitarist and singer Tito Jackson, an original member of the legendary Jackson 5 group and older brother of pop superstars Michael and Janet, has died at the age of 70, his sons said late Sunday.
AFP news Sep 17, 2024
On 'Cowboy Carter' Beyonce gave a full-throated ode to her southern roots, also dealing a vital history lesson on the Black lineage of country music

Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' Snubbed By Country Music Awards

Beyonce did not receive a Country Music Association awards nomination when the nods for the 58th edition were announced Monday, even though her "Cowboy Carter" album proved a cultural phenomenon upon release this year.
AFP news Sep 10, 2024
The foundation of US film star George Clooney and his human rights lawyer wife Amal has accused Russia of violating the human rights of Ukrainians killed in a missile attack

Russia Bans Clooney Foundation

Russia's prosecutor general on Monday said it had banned a foundation started by US film star George Clooney and his human rights lawyer wife Amal.
AFP news Aug 19, 2024
Pedro Pascal will appear in the new Marvel superhero film 'The Fantastic Four'

Robert Downey Jr Announces Shock Marvel Return At Comic-Con

Oscar-winner Robert Downey Jr. announced his return to the Marvel superhero films during a blockbuster Disney presentation at Comic-Con Saturday, as the company attempts to reinvigorate its all-time record-grossing movie franchise.
AFP news Jul 30, 2024
For many, Comic-Con is primarily a place to dress up as their favorite fictional characters

Comic-Con Fans Assemble As Marvel Eyes Major Reboot

Comic-Con returns in full force to San Diego this week, where a hugely anticipated Marvel superhero film event is among the draws for tens of thousands of hyped-up fans dressed as fantasy heroes and sci-fi villains.
AFP news Jul 26, 2024
Hadid was born in the US but has Palestinian roots through her father

Adidas Drops Bella Hadid From Campaign Over Gaza Controversy

Adidas said Friday it had dropped vocal pro-Palestinian model Bella Hadid from an advertising campaign for retro sneakers referencing the 1972 Munich Olympics, which were overshadowed by a massacre of Israeli athletes.
AFP news Jul 20, 2024
US actress Angelina Jolie (R), seen with daughter Shiloh, is one of the producers of 'The Outsiders,' which won the Tony Award for best musical

'Outsiders,' 'Stereophonic' Top Tony Awards

Coming-of-age musical "The Outsiders" and "Stereophonic," a play about a 1970s band putting together an album, earned top honors Sunday at the Tony Awards, the highest accolades in American theater.
AFP news Jun 19, 2024
Japan's Takeru Kobayashi won the Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York six times in a row before he was beaten by Joey Chestnut

Netflix To Air 'Ultimate' Hot Dog Eating Contest

US competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut will face off against a fierce rival in a hot dog eating contest, in the latest event to be aired live on Netflix, the streamer said Wednesday.
AFP news Jun 14, 2024

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