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With glut of festivals, hard to match Woodstock magic
New York, Aug 17(AP/UNB) — Fifty years after Woodstock, the mystical and messy event that gave birth to a myriad of musical festivals, the entertainment industry is diluted with festivals and events like it — some genre specific, some extremely diverse and others offering experiences in addition to music, ranging from food to art, in order to appeal to wider audiences.
'After the Wedding' was a family affair for Julianne Moore
New York, Aug 17 (AP/UNB) — Julianne Moore is accustomed to working with her husband, director Bart Freundlich, on set, but it was a real family affair when their daughter joined them for their latest collaboration.
'Easy Rider' star, 1960s swashbuckler Peter Fonda dies at 79
Los Angeles, Aug 17 (AP/UNB) — Actor Peter Fonda, the son of a Hollywood legend who became a movie star in his own right after both writing and starring in the counter-culture classic "Easy Rider," has died. His family said in a statement that Fonda died Friday morning at his home in Los Angeles. He was 79.
Gyllenhaal attributes conquering fear to Oscar-winning doc
New York, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) — Few performances are as daunting as the one-person play.
Aretha Franklin's cancer doctors recall her grace, grit
Detroit, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) — Regardless of her reputation as a performer, Aretha Franklin's cancer doctors say she was no diva as a patient.
European theaters mostly wait-and-see on Domingo accusations
Milan, Aug 15 (AP/UNB) — While two U.S. opera houses immediately canceled performances by famed tenor Placido Domingo following sexual harassment allegations, European opera houses are taking stances ranging from supportive to wait-and-see.
Lizzo's 2-year-old song might still qualify at 2020 Grammys
New York, Aug 15 (AP/UNB) — Lizzo's breakthrough hit "Truth Hurts" is a two-year-old song, but it still has a chance at the 2020 Grammy Awards.
Lauren Daigle gets 6 nominations from Dove Awards
Nashville, Aug 15 (AP/UNB) — Christian recording artist Lauren Daigle, who has had major crossover success with her single, "You Say," received six nominations Wednesday from the Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards.
A$AP Rocky found guilty of Sweden assault, won't face prison
Stockholm, Aug 14 (AP/UNB) — American rapper A$AP Rocky was found guilty of assault Wednesday in Sweden, where his jailing after a Stockholm street brawl drew the close attention of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Liam Hemsworth wishes Miley Cyrus 'nothing but health'
Los Angeles, Aug 14 (AP/UNB) — Liam Hemsworth is wishing his wife Miley Cyrus "nothing but health and happiness" days after Cyrus' representative announced the couple's separation.