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Donald Trump’s team launch mugshot-inspired merchandise | Entertainment

25Aug

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Donald Trump’s team launch mugshot-inspired merchandise | Entertainment

Donald Trump's campaign team have started selling merchandise that features his mugshot.The historic mugshot was released by authorities in Georgia after the former US President - who has been accused of trying to overturn his electoral defeat in 2020 - turned himself in at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta.Trump, 77, subsequently posted his own mugshot on X, which was formerly known as Twitter.The post was Trump's first message on X since January 2021 and the message also featured a link to his official website.The mugshot has already been attached to various bits of merchandise by Trump's team, including T-shirts, coffee mugs and bumper stickers. ...

Arts and Entertainment news published July 20, 2023

20Jul

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Arts and Entertainment news published July 20, 2023

DanceCohesion to celebrate 10th anniversaryCohesion Dance Project celebrates the culmination of its 10th anniversary season on Aug. 1 at The Myrna Loy Center with a performance and fundraising event.The performance will feature pieces highlighting Cohesion’s diverse programming including dancers ages 3-adult, from beginners to professionals, of all abilities, including those with disabilities.Favorites include excerpts from Resonance, guest artists Nicole Wolcott and Hannah Grace, as well as new works from Cohesion’s youth and adaptive dance programs. Creativity stations for all ages will be available in the lobby to inspire art creation based on Cohesion’s past productions.The fundraising portion of the evening will include an interactive art auction, with works ...

‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ takes you ‘Back to December’ | Entertainment

8Jul

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‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ takes you ‘Back to December’ | Entertainment

Taylor Swift has officially released "Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)," making it her third re-recorded album and marking halfway to reclaiming the rights to her music.When Swift released "Speak Now" back in 2010, her experimentation into rock led the way to it becoming a classic. Now, re-recorded 23 years later, she goes back to songs of heartbreak, tragedies, controversial relationships and fairy tales that led her to finding her voice throughout the album. "Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)" came out with six new tracks from the vault and continues to add to the story of the album. ...

How a New Orleans photographer made a name for himself | Entertainment

1Jul

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How a New Orleans photographer made a name for himself | Entertainment

Onstage, backstage, in the pit, no matter where he is: he’s going to get the shot. It’s the shot that makes you ask, “Did God himself descend from heaven with a Nikon d7000 to snap this picture?”Nope. It’s a kid from New Orleans with the best untrained eye you’ve ever seen: taking every chance, jumping every fence, hitting every pavement to get the perfect shot. ...

Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame celebrates anniversary of hip-hop with LL Cool J statue

11Jun

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Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame celebrates anniversary of hip-hop with LL Cool J statue

A solar-powered, bronze statue of hip-hop icon LL Cool J has a new home at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook. The statue unveiling was part of the hall of fame’s 50th anniversary of hip-hop event on Sunday that included a concert and panel discussion. Fans, fellow rappers and DJs from Long Island’s hip-hop community came to honor the Grammy-winning Bay Shore-born artist and actor whose long career has spanned decades and genres. “LL Cool J has been with us for four decades and honoring him is so important to the culture, which has gone all around the world,” said Ralph McDaniels, a video producer who has chronicled hip-hop for 40 years through his “Video Music Box,” television show. “It’s not just about rap, it’s about the DJ, about the break dancers ...

Local events happening in Baton Rouge this week | Entertainment

28May

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Local events happening in Baton Rouge this week | Entertainment

Monday, May 29Trivia: Proud to be an American | Painting with a TwistCelebrate your Memorial Day with painting and trivia at Painting with a Twist. As you go head-to-head in trivia against other painters, an experienced artist will guide you step-by-step through creating your own work of art. The trivia winner will go home with a free prize. Find out more about the event here. Tuesday, May 30Sidewalk Astronomy | Perkins RoweThe Baton Rouge Astronomical Society will be at Perkins Rowe with telescopes for its Sidewalk Astronomy series. The event will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. but may be pushed back due to how late the sun sets. Come catch a glimpse of the...

AI-generated song not by Drake and The Weeknd pulled off digital platforms

18Apr

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AI-generated song not by Drake and The Weeknd pulled off digital platforms

London — A song that clones the voices of A-list musicians Drake and The Weeknd using artificial intelligence was pulled from social media and music streaming platforms Tuesday following a backlash from publishing giant Universal Music Group, which said the song violated copyright law.The AI-generated song, "Heart on My Sleeve," went viral over the weekend, racking up more than 8.5 million views on TikTok before being pulled off the platform Tuesday. The song, which the artists have never actually sung, was also pulled off many YouTube channels, though versions were still available on both platforms. Drake performs onstage in Toronto on Oct. 8, 2016, left, and The Weeknd performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game on Feb. 7, 2021, in Ta...

16Apr

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Local events happening in Baton Rouge this week | Entertainment

Monday, April 17Music: Performance, Education & Medicine – A Triple Crown | Energy, Coast & Environment Building, Dalton J. Woods AuditoriumCurious about the relationship between music and health? Starting at 3:30 p.m., Deforia Lane, will be speaking about the benefits of music therapy. Admission to this event is free and open to all. For those joining, there will be light refreshments and a performance by Doug Stone & Friends in the Rotunda Lobby.Tuesday, April 18Bengal Bot Brawl | Patrick F. Taylor Hall, CommonsFrom 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., students from the Mechanical & Industrial Engineering department will be constructing robots a...

Sharpton Says Film Debuts at ‘Critical Point’ in US Politics

7Dec

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Sharpton Says Film Debuts at ‘Critical Point’ in US Politics

NEW YORK (AP) — The Rev. Al Sharpton has been called a lot of names in his public life: a hustler, a racist, an opportunist, a fraud, a rat, a jester.He embraces at least one of the intended insults, a name often hurled by his critics on the right and the left: “Loudmouth.” That's also the title of a two-hour documentary about the national civil rights leader debuting at theaters in 50 cities Friday.Sharpton's brash and combative styles, deployed in his advocacy for victims and families seeking accountability over police brutality and racial injustices, are on full display as filmmakers trace his evolution from Brooklyn rabble-rouser to sought-after figure in the U.S. political arena. Sharpton said he hopes the film inspires up-and-coming generations of loudmouths to join movements against...

Pink Shows Wardrobe Malfunction in Behind The Scenes AMAs Clip

20Nov

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Pink Shows Wardrobe Malfunction in Behind The Scenes AMAs Clip

The singer Pink, whose name is often stylized as P!NK, is currently at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, where she will perform a tribute to 10-time AMA winner, the late Olivia Newton-John.But before she hit the carpet with her family, who are also attending the event, Pink had to face a surprising yet hilarious wardrobe malfunction, which she thankfully shared with her followers on Instagram.In the video, which looked like it took place in the hotel room where she got ready for the show, Pink began by saying, "I've been telling you guys that Mr. Hart has a juicy booty," referring to her husband, Carey Hart.She then turned to her children, Willow and Jameson, and asked, "What just happened to Papa?" Willow smiled and walked away while Jameson th...