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☆ Golf movies: From cult classics to charming comedies, what happened when the sport got the Hollywood treatment
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The plot revolves around a high school student – played by Michael O’Keefe – and his journey to obtain a college scholarship. ‘Happy Gilmore’Arguably one of the most famous sports films of all time, ‘Happy Gilmore’ is an all-time classic. The movie tells the story of the journey of Happy Gilmore – played by Adam Sandler – from failing ice hockey player to golf phenom after discovering his natural gifts on the course. Sandler's character in 'Happy Gilmore' battles to save his grandmother's house as well as adjusting to a new sport in golf. “With ‘Happy Gilmore,’ the funny thing is that there are so many non-golfers who would know what the ‘Happy Gilmore swing’ is or they’ve watched the film,” Boulden told CNN’s Living Golf in 2021.

Persons: –, Michael O’Keefe –, Elihu Smails, Ted Knight, Al Czervik, Rodney Dangerfield, greenskeeper –, Bill Murray –, Chevy Chase, ‘ Caddyshack, ’, Kenny Loggins –, Woods, ‘ Happy Gilmore, Happy Gilmore –, Adam Sandler –, Gilmore, acclimatize, Happy Gilmore, Shooter McGavin, Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Amy Boulden, ” Boulden, it’s, they’ve, Boulden, Happy Gilmore ’, Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, ‘, Costner’s Roy ‘, McAvoy –, Molly Griswold –, Russo –, Griswold, David Simms, Costner, Don Johnson, McAvoy, Eddie Pepperell, caddie, Romeo Posar, Cheech Marin, Posar, Maurice Flitcroft –, Mark Rylance –, Maurice Flitcroft, Mark Rylance, Catana Starks, Starks, Taraji P, Henson, Jason Kempin Organizations: CNN, Bushwood Country, Smails, ESPN, CNN Sport, European, Hollywood, BBC Films, British Film Institute, Tennessee State University, National Black College, Hall of Fame Locations: Texas, British

☆ Kevin Bacon says he’ll attend ‘Footloose’ high school’s final prom
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( Sandra Gonzalez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Kevin Bacon is ready to cut loose at prom. Bacon announced this week to a gym full of students from Utah’s Payson High School, where his iconic movie “Footloose” was filmed, that he will be making an appearance at the school’s final prom. Payson High School is set to relocate at the end of the school year. The movie "Footloose", directed by Herbert Ross and written by Dean Pitchford. Seen here in center, Kevin Bacon as Ren.

Persons: Kevin Bacon, Bacon, ”, he’d, Herbert Ross, Dean Pitchford, Ren, ” Bacon, Kenny Loggins Organizations: CNN, Utah’s Payson High School, Payson High, CBS, Getty

NEW YORK (AP) — Steely Dan, R.E.M., Timbaland, Hillary Lindsey and Dean Pitchford will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, an incoming class of musicians who have scaled the heights of country, classic rock, pop, hip-hop and alt-rock. Steely Dan — co-founded by Donald Fagan and the late Walter Becker — finally get into the hall despite being a staple of classic rock with songs like “Reelin’ in the Years,” “Do It Again” and “Hey Nineteen.” They went into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. Last year's inductees included Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard and Teddy Riley. The Songwriters Hall of Fame was established in 1969 to honor those creating the popular music. A songwriter with a notable catalog of songs qualifies for induction 20 years after the first commercial release of a song.

Persons: Steely Dan, R.E.M, Timbaland, Hillary Lindsey, Dean Pitchford, Dan —, Donald Fagan, Walter Becker —, ”, —, Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe —, “, hitmaker Lindsey, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Loggins, Justin Timberlake’s “, Missy Elliot’s, Bryan Adams, George Clinton, Tracy Chapman, Blondie, Doobie, David Gates, Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard, Teddy Riley, Carole King, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, ___ ___ Mark Kennedy Organizations: Songwriters Hall of Fame, Roll Hall of Fame, Little Big Town, Hall of Fame Locations: ”, New York City

NEW YORK (AP) — Everything from rap to yacht rock, country and alt-rock are represented among the nominees for the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame, with nods for Public Enemy, Steely Dan, Bryan Adams, George Clinton, Tracy Chapman, R.E.M., Blondie, Heart and The Doobie Brothers. Adams, R.E.M., Blondie, The Doobie Brothers and Heart were also nominated last year but didn't make the final cut. Last year's inductees included Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard and Teddy Riley. The Songwriters Hall of Fame was established in 1969 to honor those creating the popular music. A songwriter with a notable catalog of songs qualifies for induction 20 years after the first commercial release of a song.

Persons: Steely Dan, Bryan Adams, George Clinton, Tracy Chapman, R.E.M, Doobie, Kenny Loggins, Nashville hitmaker Hillary Lindsey, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake's “, ”, Missy Elliot's, Michael Stipe, Ann, Nancy Wilson, Heart, Adams, Clinton, Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Clem Burke, Blondie, Chapman, Luke Combs, didn't, Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard, Teddy Riley, Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, Michael McDonald —, David Gates, Chuck D, Flav, Steely Dan —, Donald Fagan, Walter Becker —, Maurice Starr, Tony Macaulay, Dean Dillon, Russell Brown, Narada Michael Walden, Roger Nichols, Dennis Lambert, Brian Potter, Loggins, Dean Pitchford, Elvis Presley, Gladys Knight, Tom Jones, Carole King, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Lionel Richie, Bill Withers, Neil Diamond, Phil Collins, ___ ___ Mark Kennedy Organizations: Hall of Fame, Nashville, Little Big Town, Associated Press, Country Music Association, Roll Hall of Fame Locations: R.E.M

☆ Ticketmaster’s hidden fees remain common long after it vowed to scrap them
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Noah Pransky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In this photo illustration, A Ticketmaster ticket is shown on a cellphone on November 18, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Klobuchar asked the company to provide an update on its price transparency efforts by Oct. 31. Live Nation didn't immediately respond to a request for comment on her letter. New York, Connecticut and Tennessee have each passed ticket transparency laws, requiring all ticket sellers to display total prices upfront in searches. As a result, Live Nation doesn't let venues hide fees in those states.

Persons: Sen, Amy Klobuchar, Michael Rapino, Klobuchar, didn't, Kenny Loggins, Biden Organizations: Ticketmaster, Biden, NBC, NBC News, Live Nation Entertainment, Nation, Live Nation, Administration, White, Congress Locations: Miami , Florida, Los Angeles, New York , Connecticut, Tennessee

☆ Super Bowl LVII commercials came with some serious star power, starting with Ben and Jen at the Dunkin drive-thru
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Aaron Mcdade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The Super Bowl's ads are nearly as famous as the game itself, with millions guaranteed to tune in. This game continued the tradition of including dozens of celebrities to make cameos in the ads. Some of the early standouts include Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Serena Williams, and more. Dunkin' DonutsDunkin' Donuts staked an early claim as it surprised viewers with a Super Bowl ad that featured Ben Affleck's brief stint as a Dunkin' employee that made headlines last month. The ad featured a variety of scenes from the movie, all with Michelob Ultra added in.

☆ Super Bowl LVII commercials came with serious star power from Steve Martin, Jack Harlow, and Ben and Jen at Dunkin
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Aaron Mcdade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Dunkin' DonutsDunkin' Donuts staked an early claim, surprising viewers with a Super Bowl ad featuring Ben Affleck in a brief stint as a Dunkin' employee. T-MobileT-Mobile opted for a more low-key approach, recruiting movie star Bradley Cooper and his mother to pitch viewers on the benefits of the mobile carrier. At least, that's what the plan was when Cooper was signed to do the commercial, the ad says. DoritosDoritos has become one of the most notable Super Bowl advertisers in recent years, and the chip brand continued its run, calling on music star Jack Harlow for most of its triangle-themed ad. In the ad, Harlow decides he is going to quit rapping in order to pursue his new passion: the triangle.

☆ Rudy Giuliani filming himself as his voice is drowned out by a cover band playing 'Footloose' is the highlight of Trump's New Year's event at Mar-a-Lago
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-01 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Rudy Giuliani attended Donald Trump's New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago. In a video posted to Twitter, Giuliani films himself speaking while partygoers wave to the camera. In a video posted to Twitter with the caption "Mar-a-Lago 2023 New Year headed right to 2024!" Giuliani did not appear to notice and posted the video as people danced around him and photobombed the camera. Former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump arrive for a New Years Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Fla., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.

☆ Meet the team behind CNN’s ‘New Year’s Eve Live’
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-31 | by ( Tricia Escobedo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

ET as Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen co-host CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live” from New York City’s Times Square. CNN —Every New Year’s Eve, Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen host four-and-a-half hours of live television, joined by celebrity guests and performers, as they count down to the new year. “New Year’s Eve Live” is created by “a patchwork team of CNN employees from different show teams, bureaus and units from around the globe,” Hall explained. Here’s what Doft and Hall told us about the live special and what we can look forward to Saturday night:This is the 20th year that Anderson Cooper has hosted ‘New Year’s Eve Live’ on CNN. In fact, it’s why he chooses to anchor “New Year’s Eve Live” — to make sure the audience has a place to go and to fill people with hope, laughter and love.

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