Entertainment
'Jeffersons,' 'Diff'rent Strokes' producer Al Burton dies
San Mateo, OCT 23 (AP/UNB) — Al Burton, a TV producer whose six-decade career included an eclectic mix of beauty pageants, variety and game shows and groundbreaking comedies including "The Jeffersons" and "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," died Tuesday. He was 91.
Lori Loughlin, other parents charged again in college scheme
Boston, OCT 23 (AP/UNB) — "Full House" actress Lori Loughlin, her fashion designer husband and nine other parents faced new federal charges Tuesday in a scandal involving dozens of wealthy parents accused of bribing their children's way into elite universities or cheating on college entrance exams.
Queen Latifah to receive Harvard black culture award
Cambridge, Oct 22 (AP/UNB) — Music artist and actress Queen Latifah is among the honorees being recognized by Harvard University for their contributions to black history and culture.
22-day group art exhibition begins at Gallery Cosmos Tuesday
Dhaka, Oct 21 (UNB) – A 22-day a group art exhibition of oriental art titled Praccher Prachin Dhara (Ancient Lineage of the East) will begin at the Gallery Cosmos in the city’s Mohakhali area on Tuesday.
Jennifer Lawrence marries art dealer Cooke Maroney
Newport, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence got married over the weekend in Rhode Island during a ceremony and reception studded with Hollywood stars.
'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' claims No. 1 over 'Joker'
Los Angeles, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — The Walt Disney Co.'s "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" knocked "Joker" out of the No. 1 spot at the box office, but just barely.
Naomi Wolf and publisher part ways amid delay of new book
New York, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — Naomi Wolf and her U.S. publisher have split up amid a dispute over her latest book, "Outrages."
'The Casagrandes' extols Mexican American life via animation
Albuquerque, Oct 20 (AP/UNB) — "The Casagrandes," Nickelodeon's new original animated series that centers around an 11-year-old girl trying to survive a big city, is one of the first cartoons in the U.S. to feature a multigenerational Mexican American family.
Ghaashphoring’s maiden album ‘Kichu Kotha Kichu Gaan’ launched
Dhaka, Oct 20 (UNB) - Critically acclaimed musical chorus troupe Ghaashphoring Choir has launched its maiden album ‘Kichu Kotha Kichu Gaan’.
Film "Vanguard" set for release on Chinese Lunar New Year
Beijing, Oct. 19 (Xinhua/UNB) -- "Vanguard," an upcoming Chinese action film starring Jackie Chan, is set for theatrical release on the Chinese mainland on Jan. 25, 2020, the Chinese Lunar New Year, according to the China Film Distribution and Exhibition Association.