Welcome to the 'Hotel California' case: The trial over the handwritten lyrics of the Eagles' classic song.
NEW YORK (AP) – An unusual criminal trial is set to begin over the handwritten lyrics to the classic rock hit “Hotel California” by the Eagles. A prominent rare bookseller, former Rock and Roll Hall of Fame curator, and collectibles seller are accused of conspiring to possess and sell the song's lyrics and other Eagles hit manuscripts without rights. He has been indicted. The defendants pleaded not guilty. There are many disputes over memorabilia, but criminal trials over them are not. And in this case, the prosecution's star witness is just that. Eagles co-founder Don Henley is scheduled to testify.
Beatles to acquire Fab Four for biopic of Paul, John, George and Ringo
NEW YORK (AP) — The Beatles are being treated to a big-screen biopic with a fab four of movies that give each band member their own movie. Both films will be directed by Sam Mendes. For the first time, the Beatles give full life and music rights to a film project. Sony Pictures announced Monday a deal that could dwarf previous music biopics, spreading the stories of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr over four films. These films are scheduled for theatrical release in his 2027 year, and both films may coexist or intersect in theaters.
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner's divorce has been finalized, officially ending their marriage.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) – Kevin Costner and his wife of nearly 20 years, Christine Baumgartner, have divorced. The pair were declared single by a Santa Barbara County judge, according to California court records filed Tuesday. Baumgartner, a model and handbag designer, filed for divorce from the Oscar-winning film and television star nine months ago. After a public battle over custody and child support for their three teenage children, the two appeared to be headed for an ugly trial. However, a settlement agreement was reached in September that allowed them to avoid that. The two began dating in 1998 and married in 2004. This was Costner's second marriage.
United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Boston diverted due to damage to one wing
NEW YORK (AP) — United Airlines says a flight from San Francisco to Boston was forced to divert due to damage to one of its wings. United Airlines said its Boeing 757-200 plane carrying 165 passengers landed in Denver on Monday to address an issue with a slat on one of its wings. The plane landed safely. The passengers were put on another plane and arrived in Boston later that day. United Airlines did not say what caused the wing damage. Boston 25 News broadcast a video of a passenger showing the panel partially shredded.
George H.W. Bush's speedboat sells for $435,000 at charity auction
HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush's speedboat has a new owner. The 38-foot Fidelity V sold for $435,000 at the George and Barbara Bush Foundation's 2024 Presidential Salute Auction. The event, held last week in Houston, benefited the George HW Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the Texas A&M University Bush School of Government and Public Service. The buyer remains anonymous, and it is unclear what will become of the boat. The boat has the Presidential Seal and is powered by her three Mercury outboards with a total of 900 horsepower. It was used in the waters off Kennebunkport, Maine, a Texas family's summer resort.
Flight attendant charged with attempting to videotape teenage girl in airplane bathroom, pending trial
BOSTON (AP) — An American Airlines flight attendant who was arrested last September on suspicion of secretly attempting to videotape a 14-year-old female passenger while using an airplane bathroom is being held pending trial. Police also say Estes Carter Thompson III, 37, of Charlotte, North Carolina, recorded four other underage female passengers using the bathroom on the aircraft he previously worked on. insisted. During his first appearance in federal court in Boston on Tuesday, Thompson agreed to voluntary confinement until his trial. He did not enter a plea, and an attorney assigned to Mr. Thompson declined to say how he would plead.
William Byron wins Daytona 500 to start Hendrick Motorsports 40th Anniversary Season
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – William Byron won the rain-delayed Great American Race on Monday, ending the team's nine-year Daytona 500 losing streak and leading Hendrick Motorsports' 40 The anniversary season has started. The last driver for Hendrick to win the Daytona 500 was Dale Earnhardt Jr. in 2014. The 26-year-old from Charlotte, North Carolina, becomes the sixth driver to win the 500 for Rick Hendrick, the winningest team owner in NASCAR history who has followed his own path. In victory lane to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his first Cup win. The race ended with a one-lap caution, but Byron defeated Hendrick's teammate, Alex Bowman.
Eiffel Tower manager warns landmark will be closed for second day of strike to keep tourists away
PARIS (AP) — A strike at the Eiffel Tower over poor financial management is turning away visitors for the second day in a row. Tourists planning to visit the Eiffel Tower were warned on the website that the monument was “currently closed” due to a strike by some employees. Dennis Vavassoli of the CGT union, which represents many employees at the Eiffel Tower, said his members voted unanimously on Tuesday to extend the strike. He said the workers would persist until their demands were met, but hoped to reach an agreement with the monument's owner, the city of Paris, before the start of the Summer Olympics.
Hundreds of people are expected to come to Tahiti for Olympic surfing. Can local residents protect their livelihoods?
TIUPOU'O, French Polynesia (AP) — Tiupoo, a world-famous surf spot on the French Polynesian island of Tahiti, is set to host the surfing competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But rather than the promise of fame on the Olympic stage, the decision poses an unprecedented challenge to a small community that has long cherished and strived to protect the Tahitian way of life, which is closely tied to wilderness and crystal clear waters. It became a thing. And while organizers are trying to adjust plans to protect the local environment, keeping Te Aupoo as a village will remain an uphill battle for local residents.
Poland's majestic 18th-century dance once banned by communists wins UNESCO honor
WARSAW, Poland (AP) – Poland's stately Polonaise dance, once banned by rulers sent from Moscow, is now celebrated by UNESCO. 18th-century dance was performed at everything from aristocratic balls to village galas, and has inspired composers such as JS Bach and Frédéric Chopin. It still highlights major national events, pre-graduation balls and weddings, as well as the opening of the Vienna Carnival and his Opera Ball. On December 5, this living tradition was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List as a “form of collective celebration” that “commemorates important moments in the lives of families and communities and symbolizes cooperation, reconciliation and equality.” Ta. The dance also played a political role in fostering national spirit after the partition of Poland in the late 18th century.
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