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Questlove uncovers 'Black Woodstock' in his hit Sundance doc

Questlove uncovers 'Black Woodstock' in his hit Sundance doc

NEW YORK — Questlove responded with incredulous disbelief when he was first told about the footage. A landmark 1969 Harlem concert series that he hadn't heard of? With Stevie Wonder? With Nina Simone? With Sly and the Family Stone, B.B.
Wendy Williams subject of juicy new biopic and a documentary

Wendy Williams subject of juicy new biopic and a documentary

NEW YORK — From breakups to pregnancies to lawsuits, Wendy Williams has made a career out of deep dives into celebrity gossip.
Country Hall of Famer, actor Kris Kristofferson has retired

Country Hall of Famer, actor Kris Kristofferson has retired

NASHVILLE — Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson has announced his retirement after five decades and named a manager for his estate.
Guitar stolen in 2018 from rock band 54-40 found during police raid in Surrey, B.C.

Guitar stolen in 2018 from rock band 54-40 found during police raid in Surrey, B.C.

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — A raid of an apartment in British Columbia has solved a two-year-old mystery about a valuable guitar belonging to a member of Canadian rock band 54-40.
Norway's King Harald V hospitalized for tendon surgery

Norway's King Harald V hospitalized for tendon surgery

COPENHAGEN — Norway’s King Harald V was admitted to the main hospital in Oslo to undergo surgery for an injured tendon over his right knee, the palace said Friday.
A new stage: Dr Martens valued at $5 billion in share sale

A new stage: Dr Martens valued at $5 billion in share sale

LONDON — Dr. Martens boots have been valued by rebellious youth through the decades. From Wednesday, the maker of the famous air-cushioned boots with the distinctive yellow stitching will be valued at some $5 billion when it sells shares publicly.
Corky Lee, known for photographing Asian America, dies at 73

Corky Lee, known for photographing Asian America, dies at 73

Corky Lee, a photojournalist who spent five decades spotlighting the often ignored Asian and Pacific Islander American communities, has died. He was 73.
Zendaya, Oprah, others react to death of Cicely Tyson

Zendaya, Oprah, others react to death of Cicely Tyson

Reaction to the death of Tony and Emmy-winning actor Cicely Tyson at 96. ___ “This one hurts, today we honour and celebrate the life of one of the greatest to ever do it. Thank you Cicely Tyson. Rest in great power.” — Zendaya via Instagram.
Canadian band Moist returns with an unsettling music video reworked from NFB short

Canadian band Moist returns with an unsettling music video reworked from NFB short

TORONTO — Canadian rock band Moist is stepping out from the shadows with a stomach-churning new music video inspired by a National Film Board short.
Botticelli painting sells for $92 million at auction in NYC

Botticelli painting sells for $92 million at auction in NYC

NEW YORK — A small painting by Sandro Botticelli sold at Sotheby's in New York on Thursday for $92.2 million, an auction record for the Renaissance master.