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Don McLean gets Hollywood star as ‘American Pie’ hits 50
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Singer-songwriter Don McLean got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, marking the 50th anniversary of his classic single “American Pie.” McLean, 75, recalled how the almost nine-minute-long song about the loss of innocence in the rock generation had come to define his career and be sung at key moments in U.S. cultural life.
Bob Dylan sued for alleged sexual abuse of 12-year-old in 1960s
An unnamed woman has sued the folk singer-songwriter, Bob Dylan, alleging he sexually abused her after giving her drugs and alcohol in 1965 when she was 12 years old. A spokesman for Dylan, now 80, said the allegations were false. “The 56-year-old claim is untrue and will be vigorously defended,” the spokesman said.
The show must go on: Broadway comes back with new investors, bold plans
Broadway may have seen the longest shutdown in its history but it has lined up new investors and made big plans for its grand reopening, determined to prove that there’s no business like show business. Optimism is strong for the reopening of musicals and plays starting in September, led by juggernauts “Hamilton,” “The Lion King” and “Wicked.”
Batman comic shifts focus to Robin’s private life, his sexuality
Caped Crusaders Batman and Robin have been busy fighting crime together for years, but now the focus of the story has shifted to Robin’s private life as he explores his sexuality. In the latest edition of DC comics’ series “Batman: Urban Legends,” character Tim Drake, who is the third version of Robin, is seen accepting an offer of a date from a male friend.
Prosecutor calls R. Kelly a ‘predator’ as sex abuse trial, testimony begin
R. Kelly is a “predator” who demanded absolute fealty from the many women and underage girls he dominated in a two-decade racketeering scheme, a federal prosecutor said on Wednesday as the R&B star’s sex abuse trial began. Kelly’s defense team countered that the government’s case had “gaps,” and that the 54-year-old singer’s accusers were unhappy former fans who wanted to get back at him because their relationships didn’t work out.
Disney’s U.S. parks to offer quicker ride entry for a fee
Tired of long waits for the Haunted Mansion or the Millennium Falcon? Walt Disney Co’s U.S. theme parks will offer an option to pay for quicker access to some of the most popular rides, the company said on Wednesday. The feature is part of the rollout this fall of Disney Genie, a digital tool designed to help park visitors maximize their time at Disney’s U.S. parks, now operating at limited capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic and requiring masks while visitors are indoors.
Sibling trio We Three take music, mental health message on tour
U.S. band We Three are doing what many musicians dream of at the moment – traveling abroad and playing for live audiences. The group made up of siblings Manny, Bethany, and Joshua, have been in Britain for a week, performing in London and Liverpool and spreading a message of good mental health along the way.
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