Tag: Arts and entertainment
German philosopher Habermas rejects UAE’s Zayed Book Award
<p>BERLIN — The prominent German philosopher Juergen Habermas said Sunday he will not accept a high-priced literary award from the United Arab Emirates, reversing...
Italian rapper accuses state TV of attempted censorship
MILAN — Italian rapper Fedez received a wave of public support Sunday after going public with attempts by RAI state television to censor his...
Arizona town readies for tourists after ‘Nomadland’ movie
<p>QUARTZSITE, Ariz. — “Nomadland” was partly filmed in the Western town of Quartzsite and won the Academy Award for Best Picture this year, but...
Italian rapper accuses state TV of attempted censorship
<p>MILAN — Italian rapper Fedez received a wave of public support Sunday after going public with attempts by RAI state television to censor his...
Prince Andrew gets unwanted visitors twice in two weeks.
<p>LONDON — Police have arrested two people after receiving a report of trespassers near the home of Britain’s Prince Andrew, the second-oldest son of...
Jenner says transgender girls in women’s sports is ‘unfair’
<p>LOS ANGELES — Caitlyn Jenner, the former Olympic champion and reality TV personality now running for California governor, said she opposes transgender girls competing...
Busch celebrates birthday with win at Kansas Speedway
<p>KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Kyle Busch celebrated his 36th birthday Sunday by winning a two-lap sprint to the finish at Kansas Speedway, becoming the...
Celebrity politicians test voter interest in post-Trump era
WASHINGTON — From Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger to Al Franken and Donald Trump, there’s a rich history of celebrities trying out new careers...
New stage in Rome’s Colosseum will restore majestic view
ROME — A project to build a high-tech, lightweight stage inside the Roman Colosseum will allow visitors a central viewpoint from within the ancient...
US Air Force flight in Mideast uses call sign ‘Pickle Rick’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Someone in the U.S. Air Force apparently watches the cartoon “Rick and Morty.”
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