Associated Press NEW YORK—The Queen of Soul made a surprise appearance at the House of Swing, helping the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra usher in the holiday season at their first concert in their newly refurbished home. Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis had a special gift for the audience when he introduced Aretha Franklin in the middle […]readmore
Jim Randle The newest Star Wars movie brought in a half-billion dollars in ticket sales in the first few days, and appears on course to bring in another half billion dollars in sales of related toys, clothes and other movie-themed merchandise. The ticket sales for Star Wars: The Force Awakensbroke several records, and retailers and […]readmore
The US Botanic Garden is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the nation’s capital. Whatever the weather outside, visitors can enjoy a tropical paradise in the large greenhouse. During the holiday season, the museum also greets visitors with miniatures of Washington’s landmarks such as the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Monument, all […]readmore
VOA News The newest film in the Stars Wars franchise has set a box office record for an opening weekend in the United States and Canada. Star Wars: The Force Awakens generated $238 million in ticket sales since its release Thursday. Worldwide sales brought in $517 million. The figures shatter previous records set by Jurassic […]readmore
Chris Hannas December 15, 2015 A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Star Warslaunched into theaters and became a pop culture icon, and the stars of that movie gathered Monday in Los Angeles with a new generation of actors to premiere the first film in the next era of the high-grossing franchise. […]readmore
Reuters December 14, 2015 NEW YORK—Pop star Taylor Swift’s «1989 World Tour Live» concert video will be available exclusively on Apple Inc’s music streaming service, Apple Music, starting Dec. 20, Apple said on the service’s Twitter account on Sunday.Swift, who celebrated her 26th birthday on Sunday, tweeted a trailer for the concert video and said: «Thank […]readmore
Reuters LOS ANGELES—Hollywood director Ron Howard has received his second star on the Walk of Fame, honoring his award-winning career as a filmmaker. Howard, who won an Oscar for best director for «A Beautiful Mind,» got a star on the Walk of Fame in 1981 for a television career that included roles in «The Andy […]readmore
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA—«Episode VII: The Force Awakens,» the latest chapter in filmmaker George Lucas’ «Star Wars» saga, is expected to be one of the highest-grossing films of all time. Even though it won’t be in theaters until December 17, devoted fans are lining up to see it. “It’s a classic movie, so we all want to […]readmore
Miami, FL (9 de diciembre, 2015)-Siempre presentes para ayudar a los más necesitados, Alexis y Fido se presentaron el pasado fin de semana en el arranque de la Teletón en Costa Rica. El dúo afirmó sentirse bendecidos y felices de ayudar a los niños necesitados. Alexis comentó «nos encanta decir presente en estas causas […]readmore
Reuters NEW YORK—Adele beat all comers on the U.S.Billboard 200 album charts on Monday with a record-breaking debut for «25,» leaving other top acts like Justin Bieber and British boy band One Direction looking like also-rans. The British songstress sold 3.48 million copies in the first week of release for «25,» making it the biggest-selling album […]readmore