The letters between poet T.S. Eliot and a woman long-believed to be his muse, Emily Hale, were made public this week, 50 years after her death. The letters reveal an intimate relationship between the two, although Eliot left a statement to be released upon the unveiling of the letters that said, …
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November, 2019
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21 November
Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers: Why he took the “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” role after initially turning it down
Tom Hanks plays Fred Rogers in the highly anticipated movie “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” but the Academy Award-winning actor said he initially turned down the part. Hanks spoke with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King about how director Marielle Heller changed his mind. Heller is known for the movies …
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October, 2019
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31 October
My Chemical Romance reunion: My Chemical Romance is finally reuniting 6 years after split
My Chemical Romance announced their split in March of 2013 — and fans were sent reeling from decimated dreams. Now, six years later they’re shouting loud and clear: The band will carry on. The New Jersey-based band behind 2000’s punk-pop anthems like “Welcome to the Black Parade” and “Helena,” announced …
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September, 2019
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5 September
Placido Domingo accused of sexual harassment by several more women, The Associated Press says
The glittering production was a high point of the Washington Opera’s 1999-2000 season: Jules Massenet’s “Le Cid,” about a legendary Spanish conqueror, starring a tenor legendary in his own right — Placido Domingo — then the company’s artistic director. The opera, also being filmed for broadcast on public television, was …
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August, 2019
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26 August
Dayton mass shooting: Dave Chappelle
Dayton, Ohio — Thousands turned out to a benefit hosted by comedian Dave Chappelle that honored victims of the mass shooting here. The star-studded “Gem City Shine” took place Sunday in Dayton’s Oregon District, the historic neighborhood that was marred by a 32-second rampage that killed nine people and left …
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July, 2019
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6 July
Netflix to cut smoking in future original programming
Netflix will cut down on smoking in future original programming, the streaming platform said in a statement to CBS site ComicBook.com. The move comes after criticism about the hit series “Stranger Things,” which prominently features smoking from its main characters. “Going forward, all new projects that we commission with ratings …
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May, 2019
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23 May
Mister Rogers “143 Day”: Mister Rogers honored with first annual statewide day of kindness in Pennsylvania
“1-4-3.” It’s a code that beloved children’s television star Fred Rogers would say to his friends in the neighborhood — and it stands for the number of letters in the words “I love you.” Now, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has declared May 23 — the 143rd day of the year …
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16 May
Mick Jagger dancing video: “Rolling Stones” frontman Mick Jagger posts dancing video weeks after reported heart surgery
Mick Jagger appears to be recovering well after reportedly undergoing heart valve surgery last month. The legendary “Rolling Stones” frontman posted video of him dancing energetically Wednesday –– much to the delight of adoring fans and fellow musicians. The 75-year-old Jagger shared a 22-second video of his workout on Twitter …
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8 May
HBO “Watchmen” trailer for DC Comics TV show released today
With “Game of Thrones” winding down, HBO is planning to launch a new TV show based on the best-selling comic book series “Watchmen.” HBO released the show’s first trailer on Wednesday. “Watchman” is an alternative reality superhero story based off writer Alan Moore and illustrator Dave Gibbon’s graphic novel of …
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April, 2019
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4 April
Jussie Smollett deadline today for payment to City of Chicago for $130,000
Chicago — A deadline is looming for Jussie Smollett to pay more than $130,000 to Chicago for investigative costs into what city authorities say was a staged racist, anti-gay attack or risk getting slapped with a civil lawsuit. Thursday is seven days since Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s law chief sent the “Empire” actor …
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