Peter Sblendorio
chicagotribune.com
New York, NY, United States
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Harry Belafonte, civil rights activist and trailblazing artist, dead at 96
Actor, singer, and activist Harry Belafonte, who will go down in history as the first Black Emmy winner, has passed away at the age of 96. → Read More
Michelle Yeoh makes Oscars history with best actress win for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
“For all the little boys and girls who look like me, watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities,” Yeoh, 60, said during her acceptance speech. → Read More
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ dominates Oscars, including best picture win, as ‘Indiana Jones’ stars Ke Huy Quan and Harrison Ford reunite
Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win best actress as the breakout indie hit "Everything Everywhere All at Once" took home seven Oscars. → Read More
Oscars 2023: Everything you need to know about Sunday’s show
Here's everything you need to know about the Oscars 2023, including where to stream Sunday's show. → Read More
Oscar nods for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ mark long-overdue progress for Asian representation
With four actors of Asian descent nominated, this year’s 95th Academy Awards have the most Asian representation ever, marking long-overdue progress for Hollywood. → Read More
3rd victim dies after GloRilla concert stampede in Rochester
The death toll rose to three as the final hospitalized victim died from her injuries, The venue is no longer authorized to host entertainment events. → Read More
1 killed, 9 injured in stampede after GloRilla concert in Rochester; No evidence of gunshots, police say
The chaos at the Main Street Armory ramped up shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday following a show headlined by rapper GloRilla. → Read More
Two dead, six wounded in shooting at Sweet 16 party in Atlanta
The violence stemmed from a confrontation at the Saturday gathering with more than 100 teenagers in attendance, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. → Read More
JoJo to make Broadway debut in ‘Moulin Rouge!’
The pop star will play Satine during a 14-week run beginning April 11, producers announced Thursday. → Read More
2 suspects in custody after Memphis nightclub shootings left 1 dead, 10 wounded: police
Police responded to a shooting Sunday at the Live Lounge nightclub in Memphis’ Whitehaven neighborhood. → Read More
1 dead, 10 wounded in Memphis shootings believed to be connected, police say
Authorities haven’t made any arrests or identified a suspect. Images of three unidentified persons of interest were released late Sunday morning by the Memphis Police Department. → Read More
18-wheeler collides with train in Texas, killing the truck’s driver, officials say
Officials have not released the identity of the driver or said what caused the crash, which occurred about 7:24 a.m. local time. → Read More
Donald Trump reinstated on Facebook and Instagram
Meta had suspended Trump from its platforms after “his praise for people engaged in violence at the Capitol,” the company’s global affairs president, Nick Clegg, said in a previous announcement. → Read More
Burt Bacharach, Grammy-winning composer behind massive hits, dead at 94
Bacharach's writing credits include “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” “I Say a Little Prayer” and “Walk On By.” → Read More
Michael Irvin removed from NFL Network’s Super Bowl week coverage after alleged interaction with woman
The former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver claims he had a short conversation with a woman and that their only physical contact was a handshake. → Read More
$754.6M Powerball jackpot goes to winner in Washington
It’s the fifth-biggest prize in Powerball’s nearly 31-year history and the ninth-biggest ever for a U.S. lottery. → Read More
Tom Brady says he’ll start calling games for Fox in 2024
The recently retired NFL quarterback isn’t tackling his next career just yet. → Read More
Beyoncé ties all-time Grammys record with 31st win, Bad Bunny energizes with opening performance
Her win came in the best R&B song category for “Cuff It.” → Read More
Tyre Nichols remembered at Memphis funeral service where Kamala Harris, Al Sharpton condemn officers who beat him
Vice President Kamala Harris gave an unannounced address during the service at the Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, condemning the officers for committing violence “not in pursuit of public safety.” → Read More
Marc Anthony marries former Miss Paraguay Nadia Ferreira
The New York-born singer-actor, 54, got engaged to the model, 23, in May. → Read More