In “Irving Berlin: New York Genius” (Yale University Press/Jewish Lives), author James Kaplan, who has penned biographies of Frank Sinatra, writes of the origins of the great American songwriter Irving Berlin (1988-1989), whose songs (such as “White Christmas” and “Easter Parade”) helped define an American musical vernacular born, in part, …
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December, 2019
November, 2019
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18 November
Kylie Jenner sells company: Jenner sells $600 million stake in namesake beauty company
Beauty company Coty is buying a 51% stake in Kylie Jenner’s cosmetics business for $600 million. The deal, which values the young entrepreneur’s namesake beauty brand at $1.2 billion, will enable “global expansion and entry into new beauty categories,” the companies said in announcing the deal Monday. Jenner, whom Forbes …
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October, 2019
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15 October
Gina Rodriguez apologizes for singing n
Actress Gina Rodriguez is facing backlash on social media after she posted a video of herself singing the n-word on Instagram Tuesday. The “Jane the Virgin” actress later deleted the video and apologized, on Instagram. “Hey, what’s up everybody. I just wanted to reach out and apologize,” she said. “I …
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3 October
Robert De Niro sued: Former assistant Graham Chase Robinson claims she was discriminated and verbally abused
A former assistant is suing actor Robert De Niro, claiming the Oscar winner made sexually explicit comments and was verbally abusive, CBS New York reports. She said she has the profanity-laced phone calls to prove it. “You’re living in Spain and you’re [expletive] upset with me. You tell me how …
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September, 2019
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2 September
Trump fundraiser, Beverly Hills: Debra Messing demands attendee list for fundraiser event, president hits back
Two events will converge on Hollywood during the same week in September: the 71st annual Emmys and a fundraiser for Donald Trump, according to The Hollywood Reporter. When actress Debra Messing publicly asked the outlet to release a list of fundraiser attendees, she inadvertently started a feud with the president. …
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August, 2019
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23 August
Naomi Osaka on why she’s “nervous” to talk to Serena Williams
The 139th U.S. Open kicks off in New York City next week. And Naomi Osaka, one of the biggest names in tennis, will be there to defend her title. At 21 years old, Osaka is the second-highest paid female athlete in the world, according to Forbes. Osaka won last year’s …
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June, 2019
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21 June
Science podcast: “Dope Labs” hosts Titi Shodiya and Zakiya Whatley on making science more inclusive and relatable
Titi Shodiya and Zakiya Whatley say their bi-monthly show “Dope Labs” isn’t your typical science podcast. That’s because they are not your typical scientists. The Duke University-trained PhDs say their goal is to make science more inclusive and relatable. They believe science is for “errybody,” which is reflected in what …
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May, 2019
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31 May
Georgia abortion law could mean more film business for pro
Filmmakers are threatening to pull projects from Georgia over the state’s anti-abortion law.Pro-abortion-rights states and localities are pouncing on the opportunity to capture more production business.Film commissions in New York, New Mexico and elsewhere are touting their tax credits and incentives. As Hollywood reconsiders — and outright abandons — its …
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22 May
Howard Stern Colbert interview: Howard Stern opens up to Colbert about “wild” Donald Trump and his infamous comments on daughter Ivanka
Stephen Colbert welcomed the self-declared “king of all media,” Howard Stern, on “The Late Show” last night, and the shock jock divulged several details about his experience interviewing the “wild” Donald Trump, the 2020 presidential race, and what first got him into entertainment. It took a few minutes for Colbert …
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April, 2019
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10 April
“Jeopardy!” contestant James Holzhauer sets single game winnings record, $110,914, with numerical nod to his daughter
Culver City, Calif. — A 34-year-old professional sports gambler from Las Vegas won more than $110,000 on “Jeopardy!” Tuesday, breaking the record for single-day cash winnings. The show said in a news release that James Holzhauer won the game with a total of $110,914. The previous record of $77,000 was …
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