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George Lucas tells Comic-Con crowd his new museum will be 'a temple to the people's art'
July 27, 2025 - 3:06 PM

SAN DIEGO (AP) — George Lucas finally came to the stage at Comic-Con Sunday to an ovation from thousands, some holding light sabers in the air, with soaring “Star Wars” music filling the room.
Singer Cleo Laine, regarded as Britain's greatest jazz voice, dies at 97
July 25, 2025 - 10:13 AM

LONDON (AP) — Cleo Laine, whose husky contralto was one of the most distinctive voices in jazz and who was regarded by many as Britain's greatest contribution to the quintessentially American music, has died. She was 97.
Comic-Con 2025 kicks off with new 'Freddy's,' 'Toxic Avenger' and thousands of costume-clad fans
July 25, 2025 - 4:31 AM

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (AP) — Tens of thousands of fans — many in costumes — descended Thursday on Comic-Con International, the four-day pop culture spectacle that will feature updates on the new “Predator” movie, “Alien” series and a special appearance by George Lucas.
Banksy work 'The Migrant Child' removed from Venetian palazzo for restoration and future display
July 24, 2025 - 6:00 PM

MILAN (AP) — Art restorers have removed a deteriorating piece of graffiti by the street artist Banksy titled “The Migrant Child” from the side of a building overlooking a Venetian canal to preserve the work for future public display, officials said Thursday.
Jazz legend Chuck Mangione, known for 'Feels So Good,' dies at 84
July 24, 2025 - 3:37 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Two-time Grammy Award-winning musician Chuck Mangione, who achieved international success in 1977 with his jazz-flavored single “Feels So Good” and later became a voice actor on the animated TV comedy “King of the Hill,” has died. He was 84.
Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering ahead of festival performance
July 24, 2025 - 8:42 AM

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary banned the Irish-language rap group Kneecap from the country Thursday ahead of their scheduled performance at the popular Sziget Festival, with officials arguing that the musicians' presence would pose a risk to national security.
'Buckingham Nicks' was a record store holy grail for decades. It's finally getting reissued
July 24, 2025 - 2:42 AM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — They were in love once.
After much speculation, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham announce 'Buckingham Nicks' reissue
July 23, 2025 - 3:16 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — They're not going their own way anymore. After much speculation, Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham announced Wednesday the reissue of “Buckingham Nicks,” more than 50 years after the release of their only full-length album as a duo.
Annual Regina comic book convention goes the way of planet Krypton
July 23, 2025 - 1:51 PM

REGINA — An annual Saskatchewan comic and pop culture convention has gone the way of Superman's planet Krypton, leaving behind a trail of sad and disappointed fans.
Luca Guadagnino's 'After the Hunt' to open New York Film Festival
July 23, 2025 - 6:02 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Luca Guadagnino's “After the Hunt” will open the 63rd New York Film Festival, Film at Lincoln Center announced Wednesday.
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George Lucas tells Comic-Con crowd his new museum will be 'a temple to the people's art'

Singer Cleo Laine, regarded as Britain's greatest jazz voice, dies at 97

Comic-Con 2025 kicks off with new 'Freddy's,' 'Toxic Avenger' and thousands of costume-clad fans

Banksy work 'The Migrant Child' removed from Venetian palazzo for restoration and future display

Jazz legend Chuck Mangione, known for 'Feels So Good,' dies at 84

Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering ahead of festival performance

'Buckingham Nicks' was a record store holy grail for decades. It's finally getting reissued

After much speculation, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham announce 'Buckingham Nicks' reissue

Annual Regina comic book convention goes the way of planet Krypton

Luca Guadagnino's 'After the Hunt' to open New York Film Festival

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