From gold records to gold coins.George Michael honored with commemorative casting
LONDON (AP) — It takes more than “faith” to get your hands on George Michael's new coin. Prices for the commemorative minting, which began Monday, range from a few notes to small sums of gold, as the late musician continues to rack up posthumous honors. The coin, produced by the Royal Mint, features a portrait of Michael wearing his trademark aviator-style sunglasses, his blow-dried hair and the five o'clock shadow he sported in his 'Faith' video. is depicted. Prices start at just under $20 and go up to over $6,700 for limited edition 2 oz gold coins. Michael, who passed away in 2016, had a hit Christmas song last year and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
#MeToo reverberates through French cinema as actor Gerard Depardieu faces new sexual assault charges
PARIS (AP) — French actor Gerard Depardieu is facing separate charges of sexual assault from a film decorator who claims he groped her during a 2021 shoot. The complaint filed with the Paris public prosecutor's office accuses Depardieu, 75, of the crime, his lawyer said. Sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexist insults. Mr. Depardieu's two lawyers did not respond to requests for comment. The accusation comes after French actor Judith Godreche called on the French film industry to “face the truth” about sexual violence and physical abuse during Friday's live broadcast of the César Awards, France's version of the Oscars. It happened later. Mr Depardieu has denied any wrongdoing.
Ronaldo's apparent obscene provocation sparks uproar during Saudi League match
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) – Cristiano Ronaldo comes under heavy criticism after appearing to make an aggressive gesture after Al Nasr's 3-2 victory over Al Shabaab in a Saudi Pro League match. There is. Footage posted on social media showed the five-time Ballon d'Or winner cupping his ears and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his pelvis after the match. The gesture appeared to be aimed at supporters of his rival al-Shabaab. Ronaldo scored a penalty in the first half of that match. According to local media reports, the Saudi Football Federation has launched an investigation. Ronaldo could be suspended.
Former NFL MVP Cam Newton was involved in a scuffle during a 7-on-7 youth football tournament in Atlanta.
On Sunday, video surfaced that appears to show 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player Cam Newton getting into a scuffle at a 7-on-7 youth football tournament in Atlanta. Video shows Newton, wearing a custom-made hat, being shoved by three people near the top of a set of steps before the altercation heads towards the fence line. This video is less than 30 seconds long at WeBall Sports xdynastyU's 7-on-7 tournament held at BEST Academy before an altercation is broken up by police and event security. Newton, the No. 1 overall pick out of Auburn University in 2011, does not appear to be throwing a punch in the video, but one punch is thrown in his direction. It's unclear whether the punch hit the former quarterback.
Warm weather brings a taste of spring to the Midwest
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A warm front is bringing spring-like weather to large swaths of the country during what is typically one of the coldest months of the year. The rare warming weather is forcing people to leave their homes to enjoy winter respite, but it's also increasing the risk of wildfires. On a day when average high temperatures are near freezing, temperatures in Omaha, Nebraska, topped 65 degrees on Sunday. Temperatures also reached the 60s in Denver, Chicago, and Des Moines, Iowa. Temperatures in Kansas City were in his mid-70s. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings and fire weather watches for nearly a dozen states in the central United States.
'Past Lives', 'American Fiction' and 'The Holdovers' win major awards at Independent Spirit Awards
Celine Song's quiet romance film “Past Lives” won two of the biggest awards at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sunday afternoon. The honors include Best Feature Film and Best Director. The other big winner was Cord Jefferson's comedic satire “American Fiction,” which won Best Actor for Jeffrey Wright. Alexander Payne's “The Holdovers” won the award for Da Vin Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa. The 39th show was held Sunday at a beachside tent in Santa Monica, Calif., and was livestreamed on IMDb and Film Independent's YouTube channel and X account.
'Oppenheimer' wins top prize at Producers Guild, continues to devour awards, Oscar next
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — With the Oscars just two weeks away, “Oppenheimer” seems to be going strong. The Christopher Nolan-directed film won top honors at the Producers Guild Awards on Sunday night, a day after winning the same award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Five of the past six Producers Guild winners have won the Best Picture Oscar. On the television side, “Succession” and “The Bear” continue to dominate the awards with his PGA win. Martin Scorsese was one of the producers who received a lifetime achievement award during the show. Director Scorsese says he is grateful for his privilege to spend his life exploring beauty through film.
Daniel Suarez beats Blaney and Busch in thrilling three-wide finish to win Cup Series at Atlanta
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) – Daniel Suarez defeated Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch in a three-wide finish to win a crash-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Busch, who won Saturday's truck race, moved into the middle between 2023 Cup Series champion Blaney and Suarez, setting the stage for a dramatic finish. Suarez earned his second career Cup win in the series in his Chevrolet at Trackhouse Racing. Blaney finished second in the 1000, just three seconds behind. Busch was third. At least 16 cars made a massive wreck on the second lap of the race, setting the pace for the procession of wrecks.
Dragons and dancers parade through Manhattan's Chinatown during Lunar New Year
NEW YORK (AP) – Dragons took center stage at the Lunar New Year parade in Manhattan's historic Chinatown. After all, it's the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac. On Sunday, hundreds of participants filled the cold, crisp air with the sound of drums, cymbals and confetti. There were more than a dozen scattered groups carrying lion and lantern instruments, as well as traditional dragon figurines measuring up to 65 feet long. Fireworks, parades, and other Lunar New Year rituals are centered around warding off bad luck and welcoming prosperity. The symbolic new moon cycle ended with a full moon earlier this week, but a Manhattan parade was scheduled for the weekend.
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