John Bailey, who worked as a cinematographer on such films as “Ordinary People,” “The Big Chill” and “Groundhog Day” and went on to serve as president of the motion picture …
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Tupac could win his first Grammy 27 years after his death
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTupac Shakur could finally win his first Grammy, with a little help from his mom. The rapper, who died in 1996, received a relatively little-noticed nomination Friday in the category …
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U.S. imperial ambition explored at National Portrait Gallery
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWashington, D.C. — Greetings from the nation’s capital, where I’ve been soaking in art shows and watching George Santos eat tapas. I’m Carolina A. Miranda, art and design columnist for the …
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We’re still waiting for the official cause of death for Matthew Perry, who was famous for starring in “Friends” and struggling mightily with substance abuse. Even in the addiction recovery …
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Katy Perry’s Montecito mansion lawsuit reaches verdict
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe verdict is in! Katy Perry’s legal battle over that $15-million Montecito mansion has concluded. The “Teenage Dream” hitmaker purchased the mansion for herself and fiancé Orlando Bloom in July …
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SAG-AFTRA board approves landmark deal to end actors’ strike
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSAG-AFTRA’s national board of directors on Friday approved a tentative contract negotiated with the major studios earlier this week to end the nearly four-month-long actors’ strike. The approval, which was …
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Gustave Dudamel and L.A. Phil score 2024 Grammy nominations
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Los Angeles Philharmonic led by conductor Gustavo Dudamel earned major nods Friday in the 2024 Grammy Award nominations, led by their performance of the fantastical “Adès: Dante.” Dudamel — …
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Prince Harry suit against tabloid publisher can go to trial
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLONDON — A British judge ruled Friday that a lawsuit by Prince Harry, Elton John and five other celebrities accusing a newspaper publisher of unlawful information-gathering should go to a full …
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The SAG-AFTRA strike is over. Few expect Hollywood to quickly bounce back
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSix months after picket lines first formed outside iconic studio gates, Hollywood can finally return to work. Wednesday’s hard-fought tentative agreement on a new contract between SAG-AFTRA and studios sparked …
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Robert De Niro’s ex-assistant awarded $1.2 million by jury
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNEW YORK — A jury said Robert De Niro’s company should pay more than $1.2 million to his former personal assistant after finding his production company engaged in gender discrimination and …