‘The Phantom of the Opera’ extends its long Broadway goodbye Posted January 7, 2023 The masked man of Broadway is going out strong. “The Phantom of the Opera” — Broadway’s longest-running show — has postponed its final performance by eight weeks, pushing its f…
Biden, family attend Christmas tree lighting on Nantucket Posted December 29, 2022 The Biden family's tradition of eating lunch, shopping and watching a Christmas tree lighting in downtown Nantucket became mostly about keeping the president's 2-year-old grandson…
Ticketmaster cancels next Taylor Swift concert ticket sale Posted December 21, 2022 Ticketmaster says it canceled November 18’s planned general public sale for Taylor Swift’s upcoming stadium tour because it doesn't have enough tickets. The decision came two d…
Amid the war ruins in Ukraine, Banksy seeds art Posted December 14, 2022 Amid the ruins of war, the flowerings of art. A delicate painting of a gymnast doing a handstand has popped up on the wall of a wrecked buildi…
Sheep, goats cross downtown Madrid in echo of past practice Posted November 20, 2022 The bleating and bells of some 1,200 sheep and 200 goats took over downtown Madrid on the morning of October 23 as part of a festival that recreates the pastoral …
Hundreds of Paddington Bears left for queen to go to charity Posted November 12, 2022 More than 1,000 Paddington Bears and other teddies left in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II in London and Windsor will be donated to a children's charity, Buckingham Palace …
Glasgow, Liverpool vie to host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest Posted October 21, 2022 The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will be staged in either Glasgow or Liverpool, the BBC said, after Britain was asked to hold the event on behalf of designated host country Ukrain…
Emmys reach record-low audience of 5.9 million people Posted October 11, 2022 The Emmy Awards hit a new low in viewership, with its estimated audience of 5.9 million people even smaller than the COVID-19-disrupted ceremony …
FIFA promises free concerts for fans at World Cup in Qatar Posted October 2, 2022 FIFA promised to stage free concerts with international stars for visitors to the official Fan Festival in Qatar during the World Cup. FIFA said the Al Bidda Park in central Do…
Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ battle returns after pandemic hiatus Posted September 26, 2022 People from around the world pasted each other with tomatoes as Spain’s famous “Tomatina” street tomato fight took place once again following a two-year suspension because of the …