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☆ Cass Elliot’s Death Spawned a Horrible Myth. She Deserves Better.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Lindsay Zoladz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Onstage with her group the Mamas & the Papas at the Monterey International Pop Festival in June 1967, Cass Elliot, the grand doyenne of the Laurel Canyon scene, bantered with the timing of a vaudeville comedian. “Somebody asked me today when I was going to have the baby, that’s funny,” she said, rolling her eyes. The unspoken punchline — if you could call it that — was that she had already given birth to a daughter six weeks earlier. July 29 is the 50th anniversary of her untimely death at 32, a tragedy that still spurs unanswerable questions. Might Elliot, who was one of Johnny Carson’s most beloved substitutes, have become the first female late-night talk show host?

Persons: Cass Elliot, “, ”, —, Owen Elliot, Kugell, ” Elliot, Elliot, Johnny Carson’s Organizations: Mamas, Monterey, Pop Festival, Sunset Locations: Laurel, Los Angeles

☆ ‘A force of nature’: Barbra Streisand’s iconic career, in pictures
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Brook Joyner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Legendary singer and actress Barbra Streisand will be receiving a lifetime achievement award Saturday at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles. “Barbra Streisand is an icon and unparalleled talent, a force of nature who has seamlessly woven her brilliance through the fabric of our industry,” SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said. Her career has lasted over 60 years, and she is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. “Her enduring career is a testament to her genuine performances, connecting with audiences on a profound level,” Drescher said. “She is a colossal icon with a relentless work ethic, evolving with each stage of her remarkable journey.”

Persons: Barbra Streisand, Fran Drescher, “, ’, Streisand, ” Drescher, ” Organizations: Screen, SAG Locations: Los Angeles

NEW YORK (AP) — The songwriters who gave us “Your Song,” “Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man” will add to their stuffed awards shelf later this year when Elton John and Bernie Taupin are awarded the Gershwin Prize. “Elton John and Bernie Taupin have written some of the most memorable songs of our lives. Taupin and John were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992. In 2023, John inducted Taupin into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. John this month achieved EGOT status after winning an Emmy for "Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium.”

Persons: ”, Dancer ”, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Gershwin, John, Taupin, “ Elton John, Carla Hayden, “ Bennie, ” John, George, Ira Gershwin, ” Taupin, Ira, John’s George Gershwin, Marilyn Monroe —, Diana —, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Smokey Robinson, Tony Bennett, Lionel Richie, Joni Mitchell, Emilio, Gloria Estefan, Garth Brooks, “ I’ve, Bernie, “ Organizations: Congress, Washington , D.C, PBS, Jets, Jazz, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Roll Hall of Fame, Dodger, ” Locations: Washington ,

☆ A passenger on the 9-month cruise lists things about cruises he finds bizarre, including a rubber duck scavenger hunt
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewOne of the most popular characters aboard Royal Caribbean's nine-month-long Ultimate World Cruise is about to disembark — but before doing so, he shared a list of things about cruise culture he finds bizarre. In the case of the Ultimate World Cruise, Sebastian said that title has been given to none other than Whoopi Goldberg. According to Cruising Ducks, the rubber duck scavenger hunt started in 2018 when a 10-year-old passenger on the Carnival Breeze cruise hid 50 ducks aboard the ship. The fad became so popular that there are now entire Facebook groups dedicated to sharing photos of rubber ducks discovered on cruises and their hiding places. "Let me tell you, they are not shy about sucking the whole pool down right into the ocean and then sucking up some new water," Sebastian added.

Persons: —, Royal, TikToker Marc Sebastian, Sebastian, Simon & Schuster, Whoopi Goldberg's, TikToker, gasped, Nadine Bower, Audrey Hepburn, Martha Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg, Whoopi, Goldberg, he's, David Bond, Marc Sebastian Organizations: Service, Business, TikTok, Simon &, Titanic, Cruise, Royal, Cruising Ducks, Royal Caribbean Group

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elton John has achieved EGOT status. The famed British singer-pianist secured an Emmy Award on Monday night for best variety special (live) for “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium,” a three-hour concert documentary that streamed on Disney +. John said he was “incredibly humbled” for joining the elite group of EGOT winners who have won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards. David Furnish, John's husband and a producer on the concert special, said John was overjoyed Monday night about winning his first-ever Emmy, and he “screamed out loud." We woke him up in the middle of the night,” Furnish said while holding John’s award backstage.

Persons: — Elton John, “ Elton John, John, ”, Oscar, Tony, ” John, Tim Rice’s Aida ”, King ”, Viola Davis, Whoopi Goldberg, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, David, “, He’s, he’s, Brandi Carlile, Rihanna, Chris Rock Organizations: ANGELES, Dodger, Disney, Dua Lipa, Apple Music Locations: British, ”, Los Angeles

☆ 19 people who have won an EGOT, the most coveted award in Hollywood
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Olivia Singh | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Mel Brooks got his EGOT by acting, writing for TV, and writing a musical. Mel Brooks is known for the musical "The Producers." REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniEmmy AwardsOutstanding writing achievement in variety, "The Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Carl Reiner, Howard Morris Special" (1967)Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series, "Mad About You" (1997)Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series, "Mad About You" (1998)Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series, "Mad About You" (1999)Grammy AwardsBest spoken comedy album, "The 2000 Year Old Man In The Year 2000" (1998)Best long form music video, "Recording The Producers – A Musical Romp With Mel Brooks" (2001)Best musical show album, "The Producers" (2001)Academy AwardBest writing, story and screenplay – written directly for the screen, "The Producers" (1969)Tony AwardsBest book of a musical, "The Producers" (2001)Best musical, "The Producers" (2001)Best original score, "The Producers" (2001)

Persons: Mel Brooks, Mario Anzuoni, Sid Caesar, Coca, Carl Reiner, Howard Morris, Tony Awards

☆ Elton John achieves elite EGOT status with Emmy win
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Elton John officially joined the elite EGOT club when he won an Emmy on Monday for his Disney+ special “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium.”John joins the ranks as the winner of an EGOT – the acronym reserved for those who win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony – and finds his place among other legendary performers including Jennifer Hudson, Mel Brooks, John Legend, Whoopi Goldberg, Audrey Hepburn, and more. In 2000, John won a best original score (music and/or lyrics) written for the theater Tony for the play “Aida.” He is also a six-time Grammy award winner. The rock star’s EGOT was completed on Monday with his win in the outstanding variety special category for the 2022 “Dodger Stadium” special, which captured his final North American tour performance at the Los Angeles baseball stadium amid John’s farewell tour. Tonight is a testament to the power of the arts and the joy that it brings to all our lives,” he said. “Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my career, I am incredibly grateful.”

Persons: Elton John, ” John, Oscar, Tony –, Jennifer Hudson, Mel Brooks, John Legend, Whoopi Goldberg, Audrey Hepburn, John, Tony, ”, EGOT, he’s “ Organizations: CNN, Disney, Dodger, Los Angeles Locations: “, American

☆ Dolly Parton and Cher remind us it’s greater, later
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Something to sip on…Dolly Parton In the film "Rhinestone" in 1984 and Cher in 1979 in Los Angeles, California. Getty ImagesDolly Parton and Cher are both making 77 years old look lovely. The same day Parton was on the football field, Cher performed her new Christmas single “DJ Play a Christmas Song” at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. You should listen to…Sir Paul McCartney performing in 2017. Poet Paul Muldoon collaborated with Sir Paul McCartney on the bestselling book, “The Lyrics: 1965 to Present,” and their relationship is clear in the ease of their conversations on this podcast.

Persons: Lisa Respers, Dolly Parton, Cher, Parton, Diana Ross, Meryl Streep, Sigourney Weaver, Steve Martin, Samuel L, Jackson, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Kevin Mazur, Giselle Knowles Carter, Beyoncé ”, – she’s, Bey, EGOT, Oscar, Tony, Sir Paul McCartney, “ McCartney, Paul Muldoon, McCartney, ”, … Catherine Tate, David Tennant, Who, ” Peope, Russell T Davies, it’s “ Organizations: CNN, Getty, Dallas Cowboys, ”, Disney Locations: Lisa Respers France, Los Angeles , California, London, England, Atlanta, AFP

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Audra McDonald will serve as grand marshal of the 135th Rose Parade next year. “As a California kid raised in Fresno — very proud to be from Fresno — the new year was always ushered in with the Rose Bowl,” McDonald said. McDonald will be part of the coin flip for the 110th Rose Bowl game later that day. Those barriers have been broken down so I can walk through.”McDonald was joined on the outdoor stage by members of the Rose Court, including 2024 queen Naomi Stillitano. “I was very pleased to see just how beautiful and diverse the court is,” McDonald said.

Persons: — Audra McDonald, ” McDonald, “, Tony, McDonald, “ I’m, ”, Naomi Stillitano, ” She's, Alex Aghajanian, Sandra Day O'Connor Organizations: 135th Rose Parade, House, Rose, 110th Rose Bowl Locations: PASADENA, Calif, Pasadena, California, Fresno, Colorado

☆ Merriam-Webster says its word of the year is 'hard to define and subject to debate' – and has something to do with Taylor Swift
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Merriam-Webster chose "authentic" as its word of the year, and cites Taylor Swift as a factor. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "Although clearly a desirable quality, 'authentic' is hard to define and subject to debate," Merriam-Webster said. It even credits Taylor Swift with playing a role given the pop superstar, along with others, "all made headlines in 2023 with statements about seeking their 'authentic voice' and 'authentic self'." The word "kibbutz," meaning an Israeli communal settlement or farm, was also included following the October 7 terrorist attacks, Merriam-Webster said.

Persons: Webster, Taylor Swift, —, Merriam, egot, Donald Trump's, King Charles Organizations: Service, Merriam, Twitter, Titan

NEW YORK (AP) — In an age of deepfakes and post-truth, as artificial intelligence rose and Elon Musk turned Twitter into X, the Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2023 is “authentic.”Authentic cuisine. “We see in 2023 a kind of crisis of authenticity,” he said ahead of Monday's announcement of this year's word. Merriam-Webster added the word to its online dictionary in September and it's been among the top lookups since, Sokolowski said. DOPPELGANGER: Sokolowski calls this “a word lover's word.” Merriam-Webster defines it as a “double,” an “alter ego” or a “ghostly counterpart.” It derives from German folklore. Interest in the word surrounded Naomi Klein's latest book, “Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World,” released this year.

Persons: deepfakes, Elon Musk, Webster, Peter Sokolowski, “, ”, Sokolowski, OpenAI, Taylor Swift, Prince Harry, Musk, ” Sokolowski, ” There's, there's, EGOT, Viola Davis, Merriam, it's, Israel ”, Lookups, ” Merriam, Naomi Klein's, Naomi Wolf, King Charles III, Ryan Reynolds, Mike Johnson, recirculated, Donald Trump Organizations: Merriam, Associated Press, Twitter, Pixar, Titan, Covenant School, U.S, Rep, D.C Locations: Dubai, Israel, Gaza, Nashville , Tennessee, Louisiana, New York , Florida, Georgia, Washington

☆ Barbra Streisand wasn’t happy with how Siri said her name. So she called up Apple’s CEO to get it fixed
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Manav Tanneeru | Hafsa Khalil | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Hey Siri … Which iconic singer and actress has a much anticipated autobiography coming out this week? The answer, of course, is Barbra Streisand. In an interview about her upcoming memoir, “My Name is Barbra,” the two-time Oscar-winner told the BBC that she was fed up with Siri getting her name wrong. “And Tim Cook was so lovely. He had Siri change the pronunciation… I guess that’s one perk of fame!” she said, according to the BBC.

Persons: Siri, Barbra Streisand, Oscar, ”, “ It’s, Tim Cook, “, Apple, Barbra Organizations: CNN, BBC, Penguin Random Locations: Brooklyn, New York

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There isn't much Cher hasn't done in her career. But a Christmas album? “I have very young vocal cords.”On “Christmas,” Cher enlists an all-star list of collaborators. But don't mistake this album as therapy — the act of reclaiming Christmas in the face of loss, or a way to memorialize Holt. In addition to the album, Cher is preparing to release a 25th anniversary edition of her Grammy-winning album “Believe" on Nov. 3.

Persons: Cher hasn't, She's, she's, ”, Cher, hadn't, “ Adrienne Angel, “, ” Cher, There's Cyndi Lauper, ” Stevie Wonder, ” Darlene Love, ” Michael Bublé, Tyga, Darlene, Phil Spector, ” “, Stevie, ‘ Stevie, I’ve, he’d, ’ ” Alexander Edwards, Cher's, Georgia Holt, Holt, Mark Taylor, I’m, Oscar, ’, ‘ Organizations: ANGELES, Associated Press, Oklahoma City, Utah Jazz, Hollywood Locations: Oklahoma, “ Moonstruck, England

☆ Actor Viola Davis to join US African diaspora council
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] FiILE PHOTO: Viola Davis attends the world premiere of "AIR" at Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 27, 2023. REUTERS/Lauren Justice/ File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced the first members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement, including actor Viola Davis, who will advise Washington on deepening ties with African communities. Washington has sought to stress the region's importance and counter challenges posed by China and Russia to the United States' interests in the increasingly important region. In addition to Viola Davis, members include: Patrick Gaspard, the president and CEO of the Center for American Progress think tank; C.D. Glin, president of the PepsiCo Foundation and global head of social impact for PepsiCo; and Almaz Negash, founder of the African Diaspora Network, among others.

Persons: Viola Davis, Lauren Justice, Joe Biden, Judd Devermont, Silvester Beaman, Patrick Gaspard, Glin, Davis, Tony, Wagner, Daphne Psaledakis, Simon Lewis, Don Durfee, David Gregorio Our Organizations: Regency Village Theatre, REUTERS, Rights, Tuesday, Africa, Summit, National Security, African Affairs, African Methodist Episcopal, Center for American Progress, PepsiCo Foundation, PepsiCo, African Diaspora Network, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S, President’s, Washington, China, Russia, United States, States, Africa, Ukraine

☆ From Beyoncé to Taylor Swift: 7 women who made history at the 2023 Grammys
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and more female artists broke records and saw historic wins across several categories at the 2023 Grammy Awards. The winners were announced on Sunday during two different ceremonies in Los Angeles, honoring the best music of the year across a wide range of genres. Here are seven women who made history with their wins at the 2023 Grammys:BeyoncéRobert Gauthier | Los Angeles Times | Getty ImagesBeyoncé is now the winningest artist in Grammys history thanks to a quartet of awards for her album "Renaissance." Viola DavisTimothy Norris | Filmmagic | Getty ImagesThe 57-year-old actress earned EGOT status at the 2023 Grammy Awards, making her the third Black woman in history to achieve the rare and coveted honor. Germaine FrancoJay L. Clendenin | Los Angeles Times | Getty ImagesGermaine Franco won best score soundtrack for visual media for composing the Disney animated film "Encanto."

☆ Actor Viola Davis achieves elite EGOT status with Grammy win
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-05 | by ( Danielle Broadway | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Feb 5 (Reuters) - Actor Viola Davis on Sunday won a Grammy for her audio recording of her memoir "Finding Me," granting her entry into the elite ranks of EGOT winners with an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony award. Davis is the third Black woman to earn this title, and the 18th person in history, and was thrilled to celebrate the moment on stage. as she won a Grammy for best audio book, narration and storytelling recording. "I wrote this book to honor the six-year-old Viola, to honor her, to honor her life, her joy, her trauma, her everything." Other EGOT winners include Jennifer Hudson, Rita Moreno, Audrey Hepburn and Whoopi Goldberg.

☆ Grammy-winning artist Ne-Yo on a Kennedy Center event honoring his career in music
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( John Lynch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Insider spoke to Ne-Yo in an interview tied to a Kennedy Center event for his music with the National Symphony Orchestra. The Grammy-winning artist reflected on his career in music, film, and TV, and his hit songwriting for other artists. So I'm developing a love for it that I don't know if it'll ever equal my love for music. That's love, bro. And that's kind of what my music has always been, you know, letting it be known to the people listening, "Yeah.

Rita Moreno was hooked when she was tapped to play a ghost in the television comedy "Lopez vs. Lopez," starring comedian George Lopez and his daughter, Mayan Lopez. "I loved why she comes back from the dead," Moreno said about her character on the show, which airs on NBC (NBC News and NBC are part of NBCUniversal). George Lopez and Rita Moreno in "Lopez vs. In her view, "Lopez vs. Lopez" has “all the makings of a successful family comedy,” Moreno said. Brice Gonzalez and George Lopez in "Lopez vs.

☆ James Earl Jones is retiring as the voice of Darth Vader
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Scottie Andrew | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —James Earl Jones, who for decades has provided Darth Vader’s iconic, menacing voice, will not record new lines for new “Star Wars” projects. Instead, Jones’ voice will live on artificially through an AI program that can recreate his voice, so Vader can deliver new lines of dialogue and maintain the commanding bass sound that made him a widely feared villain, Vanity Fair reported. Jones, 91, last recorded a Vader voice cameo for the 2019 sequel “The Rise of Skywalker,” sound editor Matthew Wood told Vanity Fair. “So how do we move forward?”James Earl Jones' signature bass has helped make Darth Vader an iconic villain. Jones, an EGOT-winning actor, has voiced Vader since 1977’s “A New Hope,” though his role was uncredited for that project.

☆ Barack Obama is now halfway to an EGOT after winning an Emmy for narrating a Netflix documentary series
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-04 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Barack Obama won an Emmy on Saturday for his narration on Netflix's "Our Great National Parks." The award makes Obama the second US president in history to win an Emmy. The award makes Obama the second US president in history to win an Emmy, and the first to win in a competitive category. The former president beat out David Attenborough, Lupita Nyong'o, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and W. Kamau Bell to win the Emmy for "Our Great National Parks." The series was produced by Higher Ground, the production company founded by Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.

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