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Eric Jerome Dickey, bestselling novelist, dead at 59
Published On: January 7, 2021 06:26 PM NPT By: Associated Press
Eric Jerome Dickey, the bestselling novelist who blended crime, romance and eroticism in “Sister, Sister,” “Waking With Enemies” and dozens of other stories about contemporary Black life, has died at age 59
Dr. Dre recovering well after being admitted into hospital
Published On: January 7, 2021 06:24 PM NPT By: Associated Press
Dr. Dre says he will be “back home soon” after the music mogul received medical treatment at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm.
Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly
Published On: January 7, 2021 04:08 PM NPT By: Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Jan 7: President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the Nov. 3 election and announced there would be an “orderly transition on January 20th” after Congress concluded the electoral vote count early Thursday certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
Neil Young becomes latest artist to sell stake in his songs
Published On: January 6, 2021 06:23 PM NPT By: Associated Press
Neil Young has become the latest musician to strike gold with his song catalogue, selling a 50 percent stake in his music to a British investment company in a deal announced on Wednesday.
Grammy Awards shift to March due to pandemic conditions
Published On: January 6, 2021 04:20 PM NPT By: Associated Press
The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast in March due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.
COVID cluckers: Pandemic feeds demand for backyard chickens
Published On: January 6, 2021 11:29 AM NPT By: Associated Press
The coronavirus pandemic is coming home to roost in America’s backyards. Forced to hunker down at home, more people are setting up coops and raising their own chickens, which provide an earthy hobby, animal companionship and a steady supply of fresh eggs.
Leave it to Biewer: New toy dog breed to join many US shows
Published On: January 6, 2021 09:19 AM NPT By: Associated Press
It’s called the Biewer terrier, and it’s been busy. The American Kennel Club announced Monday that the tiny, chipper Biewer — pronounced like “beaver” — became its 197th recognized breed.
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ adds $5.5 million in 2nd US weekend
Published On: January 5, 2021 01:42 PM NPT By: Associated Press
In its second weekend in U.S. theaters, “Wonder Woman 1984” earned an estimated $5.5 million in ticket sales according to studio estimates Sunday. It’s a 67% drop for the superhero sequel, which is simultaneously playing on 2,151 screens and streaming free for HBO Max subscribers.
Trump says he’ll ‘fight like hell’ to hold on to presidency
Published On: January 5, 2021 01:14 PM NPT By: Associated Press
DALTON, Ga. Jan 5: With mounting desperation, Donald Trump declared Monday night he would “fight like hell” to hold on to the presidency and appealed to Republican lawmakers to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when they convene this week to confirm the Electoral College vote.
Tanya Roberts, Bond girl and ‘’70s Show’ star, hospitalized
Published On: January 5, 2021 11:02 AM NPT By: Associated Press
Tanya Roberts, who captivated James Bond in “A View to a Kill” and later played Midge Pinciotti in the sitcom “That ’70s Show,” has been hospitalized after falling at her home. The actor had mistakenly been reported dead by her publicist earlier Monday.
Trebek urges support for COVID-19 victims in 1 of last shows
Published On: January 5, 2021 09:18 AM NPT By: Associated Press
In a message taped for what turned out to be his final week as “Jeopardy!” host, Alex Trebek urged the game show’s viewers to honor the season of giving by helping victims of the coronavirus pandemic.
IRS says executors undervalued Prince’s estate by 50%
Published On: January 4, 2021 01:31 PM NPT By: Associated Press
The ongoing controversy over the money left behind by Prince when he died without a will is heating up again after Internal Revenue Service calculations showed that executors of the rock star’s estate undervalued it by 50%, or about $80 million.
US virus death toll hits 350,000; surge feared
Published On: January 3, 2021 07:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press
BALTIMORE, M.D. Jan 3: The COVID-19 death toll in the United States has surpassed 350,000 as experts anticipate another surge in coronavirus cases and deaths stemming from holiday gatherings over Christmas and New Year’s.
‘Crossing Delancey’ Director Joan Micklin Silver dies at 85
Published On: January 3, 2021 04:22 PM NPT By: Associated Press
Joan Micklin Silver, who forged a path for female directors and independent filmmakers with movies including “Hester Street” and “Crossing Delancey,” has died. She was 85.
France’s giant curfew-busting party is over after two nights
Published On: January 3, 2021 04:11 PM NPT By: Associated Press
A French prosecutor said police detained seven people Saturday, including two alleged organizers, after a New Year’s Eve rave party drew at least 2,500 people in western France despite a coronavirus curfew and other restrictions.
Talk show host Larry King in hospital with COVID-19
Published On: January 3, 2021 03:17 PM NPT By: Associated Press
Former CNN talk show host Larry King has been hospitalized with COVID-19 for more than a week, the news channel reported Saturday.
California funeral homes run out of space as COVID-19 rages
Published On: January 3, 2021 08:48 AM NPT By: Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, Jan 3: As communities across the country feel the pain of a surge in coronavirus cases, funeral homes in the hot spot of Southern California say they must turn away grieving families as they run out of space for the bodies piling up.
Japanese governors demand state of emergency
Published On: January 2, 2021 04:53 PM NPT By: Associated Press
TOKYO, Jan 2: The Japanese capital, Tokyo, and three nearby prefectures have asked the national government to declare a state of emergency to curtail the surging spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Murakami urges politicians to speak sincerely about virus
Published On: January 2, 2021 09:45 AM NPT By: Associated Press
Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami says politicians need to help reduce public uncertainty and fear over the coronavirus and gain people’s support by speaking sincerely about the pandemic.
Glenda Jackson returns to screen with ‘Elizabeth Is Missing’
Published On: January 2, 2021 08:27 AM NPT By: Associated Press
Only one project lured two-time Academy Award winner Glenda Jackson back to the screen after an absence of 25 years: “Elizabeth Is Missing.”
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