Cyndi Lauper's Ink Signs Company to Support ABBA Voyage on New Immersive Performance Project
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Cyndi Lauper, the legendary pop icon who rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as “Time After Time” and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” joins the We have partnered with the Swedish masterminds behind virtual concerts. The Voyage of Abba. The partnership, announced Thursday by Pop House Entertainment Group, co-founded by ABBA singer Björn Ulvaeus, will involve award-winning singer-songwriters and artists, with the aim of creating new performances and experiences for live audiences. This includes acquiring a majority stake in the songs. Some of the ideas include an immersive theater exhibit. The 70-year-old singer told The Associated Press that the pop house collaborators signed on because they “wanted to create something new.”
New York City authorities vacate another store illegally holding dozens of immigrants in dangerous conditions
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City authorities have illegally removed dozens of tenants from a Bronx store run by the same person who ran a Queens furniture store that hosted as many as 70 immigrants. The store, which had been renovated to accommodate a store, was removed. The city Department of Buildings announced Wednesday that it responded to a report of an illegal conversion at a two-story commercial building. City inspectors say that on his ground floor and basement of the building, he has 45 beds packed tightly together, as well as extension cords, electric bikes, space heaters, hot plates and other fire hazards inside the temporary living quarters. I found something dangerous. The agency announced two violations against the building's landlord.
Ford electric vehicle owners can now charge on Tesla's network, but they'll need an adapter first
DETROIT (AP) — Owners of Ford electric vehicles now have access to much of Tesla's charging network in the U.S. and Canada, but there's a catch. They'll need to get adapters, which Ford will provide for free, but the company won't start shipping them until the end of March. Last May, Ford became the first automaker to reach an agreement with Tesla to charge cars on its network. This network is the largest and most advantaged in the United States. Tesla has more than 26,000 plugs and about 2,400 Supercharger stations in the U.S. and Canada. Ford says its owners will have access to approximately 15,000 Tesla fast charging plugs strategically placed along travel corridors. Ford owners will no longer be able to use some older Tesla plugs.
Richard Lewis, the humorous and grumpy comedian who recently appeared on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” dies at 76
NEW YORK (AP) — Known for wearing all black and exploring his neuroses with stream-of-consciousness rants that earned him the nickname “Prince of Pain.” Renowned comedian Richard Lewis has died. He was 76 years old. A regular in clubs and on late-night TV for decades, Lewis played romantic co-lead Marty Gold opposite Jamie Lee Curtis on the ABC series “Anything But Love” and starred in the film He definitely played the nervous Prince John. “Mel Brooks' Robin Hood: Men in Tights'' He reintroduced himself to a new generation as opposite Larry David on HBO's “Curb Your Enthusiasm,'' where he regularly made sarcastic comments. .
TV chef Dave Myers, best known as one half of the duo Hairy Bikers, dies at 66
LONDON (AP) – Dave Myers, best known as one half of Britain's beloved TV chef duo “The Hairy Bikers,” has died after a battle with cancer. Mr. Myers is 66 years old. His co-star and longtime friend, Shea King, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, he said in a social media post. Myers and King rose to fame in the UK and abroad with their unlikely TV series Hairy Bikers, which combined motorcycle travel, humor and cooking shows. The formula was so successful that the bearded duo published more than 25 of his cookbooks. Myers first announced that he would undergo cancer treatment in 2022.
Dutch government spends $180 million to combat Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 crash
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) – The Dutch government has spent more than 166 million euros ($180 million) in the aftermath of the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014, an audit has found. It became clear. A report released Thursday shows how much it cost. These range from the repatriation of the victims' bodies to the investigation and prosecution of some of the people involved in the shooting. On July 17, 2014, a Boeing 777 flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was shot down by a Russian-made Buk missile fired from territory in eastern Ukraine controlled by separatist rebels. All 298 passengers and crew, including 196 Dutch nationals, were killed. The Dutch government intends to seek compensation from Russia. Moscow denies involvement in the shootdown.
Don Henley summarizes testimony in Eagles lyric card scandal, claims the lyric card was his property
NEW YORK (AP) – Don Henley has told a courtroom why he says draft lyrics for “Hotel California” and other classic Eagles songs should never have been put up for auction. The Eagles co-founder wrapped up his testimony Wednesday in the criminal trial of three collectibles experts charged in a scheme that included about 100 handwritten pages. Prosecutors allege the three spread false stories about the documents' ownership history in order to sell them and ignore Henry's demands. The defendants pleaded not guilty. Lyric cards record the compositions of his 1970s rock hits. Many of the songs were included on the Eagles' hit album “Hotel California.''
Stacey Wakefield dies less than five months after her husband, World Series champion Tim Wakefield, died.
Stacey Wakefield, widow of former Boston Red Sox pitcher and two-time World Series champion Tim Wakefield, has died. Her family announced in a statement released through the Red Sox that she died Wednesday at her home in Massachusetts, less than five months after her husband passed away at age 57. Online records show Stacey was 53 years old. Her family mentioned the diagnosis but did not reveal it. cause of death. Curt Schilling, Tim's former Red Sox teammate, said on a podcast that the Wakefields had both been diagnosed with cancer. The news was met with an outpouring of support for the Wakefields and criticism of Schilling.
Tech Tip: Do not use rice in your device.Click here to learn how to dry your smartphone
LONDON (AP) — Oops, I slipped next to the pool and dropped my phone in the water. Or maybe you accidentally slipped into the bathtub. Whatever happens, it needs to be dried. But how? There is a lot of advice on the internet, some of it contradictory. So what should I do? Wipe off as much moisture as possible and let it dry. Do not use a hair dryer or use a radiator. However, under no circumstances should you submerge your device in a bowl of rice.
Caitlin Clark's 33-point game passes Lynette Woodard as the school's leading scorer.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark has another career record on her impressive resume. That's the most points by a major female college player to ever step on the court. Iowa State's superstar guard scored 33 points to lead the sixth-place Hawkeyes against Minnesota, one point ahead of all-time leading scorer Lynette Woodard with 3,650 points. Clark made her eighth 3-pointer of the game with 4:17 remaining before passing Wooder. She also set the NCAA single-season 3-point shooting record on her way to 156 in the 2023-24 season.
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