Entertainment
Half of iconic Bert & I duo dies 60 years after recording
Maine, Dec 14 (AP/UNB) — Bob Bryan, one half of the comedy duo Bert and I, which had fun at the expense of Maine Yankees and popularized the immortal punchline, "You can't get there from here," has died at his home in Quebec. He was 87.
Oscar-nominated actress Sondra Locke dead at 74
Los Angeles, Dec 14 (AP/UNB) — Oscar-nominated actress Sondra Locke has died. A death certificate obtained by The Associated Press shows Locke died Nov. 3 at age 74 at her home in Los Angeles of cardiac arrest stemming from breast and bone cancer. Locke's death was promptly reported to authorities, but was not publicized until a RadarOnline story Thursday. It's not clear why it took so long to come to light.
Janet Jackson, Def Leppard, Nicks join Rock Hall of Fame
New York, Dec 14 (AP/UNB) — Janet Jackson joins her brother Michael and the Jackson 5 as members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, earning induction on Thursday along with Stevie Nicks and the top fan vote-getter, Def Leppard.
In Iceland, 13 'Yule Lads' come to town to herald Christmas
Myvatn, Dec 13 (AP/UNB) — The people of northern Iceland have had their travel plans disrupted with a record high snowfall this December. Roads have been shut, flights cancelled and school suspended.
'Jurassic Park,' 'Shining' added to National Film Registry
Los Angeles (AP) — The National Film Registry is turning 30 and will bring in a new crop of films ranging from dinosaurs' return from extinction, a cowboys-in-love drama and stories showcasing Native Americans.
Celebrities flock to Indian business icons' lavish wedding
New Delhi, Dec 12 (AP/UNB) — In a season of big Indian weddings, the marriage of two business scions on Wednesday is set to be the biggest of them all.
In Pictures: Miss Universe 2018 - national costume contest
Ninety four contestants showcased costumes representing their nations during the MISS UNIVERSE National Costume Show in an elaborate display of color and culture.
Tele Samad sick; hospitalised
Munshiganj, Dec 10 (UNB) – Noted comedian and film actor Tele Samad is undergoing treatment at the high dependency unit (HDU) of Square Hospitals in the capital as he is ill.
LA Film Critics name 'Roma' best film of the year
New York, Dec 10 (AP/UNB) — The Los Angeles Film Critics Association on Sunday named Alfonso Cuaron's deeply personal drama "Roma" best film of the year, adding to the acclaimed film's steadily mounting honors.
Priyanka Chopra: US writer sorry for 'scam artist' comment
Dhaka, Dec 9 (UNB) -A US journalist has apologised after writing that Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra was a "scam artist" who had trapped US singer Nick Jonas into marrying her to further her career, reports BBC. Mariah Smith said she took "full responsibility for what I wrote, and I was wrong. I am truly sorry". The article in The Cut, a New York-based website, has since been taken down.Many Indians had jumped to Ms Chopra's defence and accused The Cut of racism.However Ms Smith said she did not "condone racism, xenophobia, or sexism".