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Family’s attorney questions Universal’s response to roller coaster injuries after man’s death
Read full article: Family’s attorney questions Universal’s response to roller coaster injuries after man’s deathAttorney Ben Crump has announced that multiple people have contacted the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, a 32-year-old man who died from blunt force injuries on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe on September 17, to share similar stories.
Family's attorney questions Universal's response to roller coaster injuries after man's death
Read full article: Family's attorney questions Universal's response to roller coaster injuries after man's deathAttorney Ben Crump has announced that multiple people have contacted the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, a 32-year-old man who died from blunt force injuries on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe on September 17, to share similar stories.
How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it
Read full article: How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing itMore online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting.
Why Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show will be a landmark moment for Puerto Rico
Read full article: Why Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show will be a landmark moment for Puerto RicoBad Bunny captivated audiences with his residency in Puerto Rico, inspiring patriotism and drawing half a million people to the island this summer.
At Vuitton, the Louvre is a stage for stars, spectacle and Paris Fashion Week's moving masterpiece
Read full article: At Vuitton, the Louvre is a stage for stars, spectacle and Paris Fashion Week's moving masterpieceFans have jammed the gates of the Louvre for the Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week.
Takeaways from AP’s report about financial allegations against worship leader Sean Feucht
Read full article: Takeaways from AP’s report about financial allegations against worship leader Sean FeuchtSean Feucht, a conservative Christian worship leader, gained attention in 2020 by defying COVID-19 restrictions with protest concerts.
Lin-Manuel Miranda gave millions to Puerto Rican artists after Hurricane Maria. He's pledging more
Read full article: Lin-Manuel Miranda gave millions to Puerto Rican artists after Hurricane Maria. He's pledging moreLin-Manuel Miranda and his family have helped Puerto Rican arts recover after Hurricane Maria.
Prosecutors want Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to more than 11 years in prison
Read full article: Prosecutors want Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to more than 11 years in prisonProsecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to prison for over 11 years.
Judge suspends Trump administration's plan to eliminate hundreds of Voice of America jobs
Read full article: Judge suspends Trump administration's plan to eliminate hundreds of Voice of America jobsA federal judge has agreed to temporarily suspend the Trump administration’s plan to eliminate hundreds of jobs at the agency that oversees Voice of America.
A new policy on access at the Pentagon has journalists and the Trump administration at odds
Read full article: A new policy on access at the Pentagon has journalists and the Trump administration at oddsNew rules that limit the access of journalists in the Pentagon and appear to condition entry into the building on agreement to restrictions have led to a standoff between the press and the Trump administration's defense department.
Bad Bunny tapped for Super Bowl halftime, spotlighting Latin pride and his clashes with Trump
Read full article: Bad Bunny tapped for Super Bowl halftime, spotlighting Latin pride and his clashes with TrumpBad Bunny has been chosen to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, marking a significant moment for Latin identity on a major stage.
Cat Stevens postpones North American tour and cites visa issues
Read full article: Cat Stevens postpones North American tour and cites visa issuesCat Stevens, who also goes by Yusuf, announced Monday that he has postponed the North American leg of his book tour due to unspecified visa issues.
Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films
Read full article: Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made filmsPresident Donald Trump is slapping a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States – a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates.
Demon-hunting HUNTR/X to debut live performance on 'The Tonight Show' next week
Read full article: Demon-hunting HUNTR/X to debut live performance on 'The Tonight Show' next weekThe singing trio behind HUNTR/X from “KPop Demon Hunters” will appear live on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” next week.
'One Battle After Another' opens with $22.4 million
Read full article: 'One Battle After Another' opens with $22.4 million“One Battle After Another,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s widely acclaimed American epic of rebellion and resistance, opened with $22.4 million in ticket sales from North American theaters over the weekend.
Star-studded Global Citizen Festival reminds attendees of their power with million-dollar pledges
Read full article: Star-studded Global Citizen Festival reminds attendees of their power with million-dollar pledgesGlobal Citizen surpassed its fundraising goals at its annual music festival in New York’s Central Park.
Armani's last collection shown in solemn runway show with Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton in 1st row
Read full article: Armani's last collection shown in solemn runway show with Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton in 1st rowGiorgio Armani's final collection, marking the 50th anniversary of his signature line, was shown Sunday night in a solemn runway show in the courtyard of a museum showing his retrospective exhibition.
Liberatore puts models on emergency escape, drawing attention to global chaos
Read full article: Liberatore puts models on emergency escape, drawing attention to global chaosFrancesca Liberatore wanted to address global turmoil during her Milan Fashion Week runway show but not through the collection.
Stella Jean's Milan runway features artisans from Bhutan and an appeal to preserve craftsmanship
Read full article: Stella Jean's Milan runway features artisans from Bhutan and an appeal to preserve craftsmanshipItalian-Haitian designer Stella Jean returns to the Milan runway after a three-year break with a collection crafted with Bhutanese artisans.
‘The Carbonaro Effect’ star Michael Carbonaro bringing live magic show to Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘The Carbonaro Effect’ star Michael Carbonaro bringing live magic show to JacksonvilleIllusionist and comedian Michael Carbonaro, best known for his hit truTV series The Carbonaro Effect, is bringing his unique brand of magic to Jacksonville.
Statue of rock n' roll queen Tina Turner unveiled in Tennessee community where she grew up
Read full article: Statue of rock n' roll queen Tina Turner unveiled in Tennessee community where she grew upA 10-foot tall statue of rock n’ roll queen Tina Turner has been unveiled in the rural Tennessee community where she grew up, before she became a singer and electrifying stage performer and one the world’s most recognizable and popular entertainers.
The devil wears Dolce & Gabbana in Milan as Meryl Streep is filmed at runway show for movie sequel
Read full article: The devil wears Dolce & Gabbana in Milan as Meryl Streep is filmed at runway show for movie sequelMeryl Streep has been filmed live at a Dolce & Gabbana runway show in Milan in her role as Miranda Priestly for “The Devil Wears Prada” sequel.
Why many young adults turn on TV or movie subtitles, according to a new poll
Read full article: Why many young adults turn on TV or movie subtitles, according to a new pollA new poll finds that younger adults are more likely to use subtitles while watching TV or movies than are older adults.
Ferragamo's chartreuse bags and shoes pop against 1920s- inspired co-ed collection
Read full article: Ferragamo's chartreuse bags and shoes pop against 1920s- inspired co-ed collectionMaximilian Davis has unveiled his latest Ferragamo collection at Milan Fashion Week in the brand's Portrait Hotel where he made his debut as creative director three years ago.
Mikey Madison will play a Facebook whistleblower in Aaron Sorkin's ‘Social Network’ follow-up
Read full article: Mikey Madison will play a Facebook whistleblower in Aaron Sorkin's ‘Social Network’ follow-upAaron Sorkin is diving back into the world of Facebook with a new film called “The Social Reckoning.”.
Alex Winter takes a most excellent adventure on Broadway with 'Waiting For Godot' and Keanu Reeves
Read full article: Alex Winter takes a most excellent adventure on Broadway with 'Waiting For Godot' and Keanu ReevesAlex Winter and Keanu Reeves have reunited on Broadway for “Waiting for Godot,” decades after their “Bill & Ted” films.
At the New York Film Festival, legacies loom large
Read full article: At the New York Film Festival, legacies loom largePaul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” isn’t part of the New York Film Festival’s lineup, but its agitated sense of inheritance and keeping a fighting spirit alive are all over this year’s cinematic convergence at Lincoln Center.
What to Stream: Taylor Swift, Matthew McConaughey, Jacinda Ardern, Glen Powell and Ghost of Yotei
Read full article: What to Stream: Taylor Swift, Matthew McConaughey, Jacinda Ardern, Glen Powell and Ghost of YoteiTaylor Swift’s highly anticipated 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” and Matthew McConaughey playing the real-life bus driver who saved elementary school students during California’s deadliest wildfire are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
‘I’m from Duval’: R&B singer Glenn Jones returns home to Jacksonville, celebrating birthday with concert on Friday
Read full article: ‘I’m from Duval’: R&B singer Glenn Jones returns home to Jacksonville, celebrating birthday with concert on FridayR&B singer Glenn Jones is celebrating by putting on a concert at the Ritz Theatre and Museum. It is a place he has never performed before, but vividly remembers from when he grew up nearby.
A British court throws out a terror-related charge against a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap
Read full article: A British court throws out a terror-related charge against a member of the Irish rap group KneecapA London court has thrown out a terror-related charge against a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap.
Eurovision to decide whether Israel can take part in 2026 contest as calls mount for its exclusion
Read full article: Eurovision to decide whether Israel can take part in 2026 contest as calls mount for its exclusionEurovision Song Contest organizers say member countries will vote in November about whether Israel can participate in the musical extravaganza next year, as calls have mounted for the country to be excluded over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Woman sues Universal Orlando over injuries from same roller coaster in which man died after ride
Read full article: Woman sues Universal Orlando over injuries from same roller coaster in which man died after rideA woman has sued Universal Orlando Resort, claiming she was injured on a roller coaster at its newest theme park.
The Kahlo family opens the doors of their house, inviting visitors to Frida's beloved basement
Read full article: The Kahlo family opens the doors of their house, inviting visitors to Frida's beloved basementThe secrets of the Kahlo family are being revealed with the opening of the Casa Kahlo Museum this weekend in Mexico City.
Puppets and props from Muppets creator Jim Henson's archives going up for auction for the first time
Read full article: Puppets and props from Muppets creator Jim Henson's archives going up for auction for the first timeMore than 400 props, costumes and set pieces from Muppets creator Jim Henson’s extensive career will go up for auction this fall.
Laila Lockhart Kraner carries 'Gabby’s Dollhouse' positivity to DreamWorks’ live-action hybrid film
Read full article: Laila Lockhart Kraner carries 'Gabby’s Dollhouse' positivity to DreamWorks’ live-action hybrid filmLaila Lockhart Kraner, known for her role in “Gabby’s Dollhouse,” has seen the show's messages of positivity and resilience shape her life.
Streaming is overtaking theaters for movie watchers, an AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Streaming is overtaking theaters for movie watchers, an AP-NORC poll findsA new poll finds Americans are more likely to watch recently released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading out to a theater.
Max Mara responds to rising global tensions and temperatures with lightness on Milan runway
Read full article: Max Mara responds to rising global tensions and temperatures with lightness on Milan runwayMax Mara takes a sexy power turn for next summer, showing lots of skin with a touch of fetishism in its latest collection for next spring and summer.
Hard pass. Cold brew. Dad bod. Merriam-Webster adds over 5,000 words to 'Collegiate' dictionary
Read full article: Hard pass. Cold brew. Dad bod. Merriam-Webster adds over 5,000 words to 'Collegiate' dictionaryMerriam-Webster has fully revised its popular “Collegiate” dictionary with over 5,000 new words.
What if your soulmate isn't your best friend? Brett Goldstein asks the question in 'All of You'
Read full article: What if your soulmate isn't your best friend? Brett Goldstein asks the question in 'All of You'Brett Goldstein explores complex relationships in the new film “All of You,” streaming on Apple TV+ Friday.
Judge plans speedy ruling on whether charges can be dropped against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Read full article: Judge plans speedy ruling on whether charges can be dropped against Sean 'Diddy' CombsA federal judge says he'll rule soon whether to toss out two prostitution-related charges that Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted of in July.
Big laughs and a birthday serenade as US beats Europe in Ryder Cup’s celebrity showdown
Read full article: Big laughs and a birthday serenade as US beats Europe in Ryder Cup’s celebrity showdownEli Manning landed a fade within 5 feet but missed the putt, Bobby Flay cooked up a birdie, John McEnroe and José Andrés mugged for pictures with red, white and blue-clad fans and Catherine Zeta-Jones curtseyed on the tee box as the crowd serenaded her on the eve of her 56th birthday.
Jessica Chastain opposes Apple TV+ decision to delay 'The Savant' after Charlie Kirk's death
Read full article: Jessica Chastain opposes Apple TV+ decision to delay 'The Savant' after Charlie Kirk's death“The Savant” star Jessica Chastain says she disagrees with the decision to postpone the release of the Apple TV+ political thriller series.
Lincoln Center Theater charts path forward with new artistic director and a nod to the past
Read full article: Lincoln Center Theater charts path forward with new artistic director and a nod to the pastLear deBessonet, the new artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater, has chosen “Ragtime” as her first show.
Jil Sanders unveils new creative era with crisp, light silhouettes at Milan Fashion Week
Read full article: Jil Sanders unveils new creative era with crisp, light silhouettes at Milan Fashion WeekSimone Bellotti has unveiled his first collection as Jil Sander's creative director during Milan Fashion Week.
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre was once a crumbling relic with broken stairs. A young mailman changed that
Read full article: The St. Augustine Amphitheatre was once a crumbling relic with broken stairs. A young mailman changed thatOnce a forgotten relic with crumbling steps and a fading past, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre has undergone a stunning transformation into one of the top-rated outdoor music venues in the world. This is the story of how vision, determination—and one former mailman—brought new life to an old stage.
Kiran Desai is a favorite and US authors make a strong showing on the Booker Prize shortlist
Read full article: Kiran Desai is a favorite and US authors make a strong showing on the Booker Prize shortlistBooker Prize-winning Indian author Kiran Desai is a favorite to win the prestigious fiction award again.
Music icon Barry Manilow talks with News4JAX about upcoming farewell performance in Jacksonville
Read full article: Music icon Barry Manilow talks with News4JAX about upcoming farewell performance in JacksonvilleOn Tuesday, award-winning music icon Barry Manilow announced several dates for his upcoming farewell tour, and Jacksonville is on the list.
Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk's killing
Read full article: Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk's killingJimmy Kimmel has returned to late-night TV after a suspension over comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Actors in Netflix series ‘Black Rabbit’ talk about new series
Read full article: Actors in Netflix series ‘Black Rabbit’ talk about new seriesSet against New York City’s high-pressure nightlife, the new Netflix series Black Rabbit promises a darker look at the city than the bright lights and Broadway glamour audiences usually see on screen.
Shell Yeah! Jumbo Shrimp ready to host first Triple-A playoff series since 1968
Read full article: Shell Yeah! Jumbo Shrimp ready to host first Triple-A playoff series since 1968The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are hosting the International League Championship Series (ILCS) this week at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, with a best-of-three matchup against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs now sober and humbled, his lawyers tell judge as they ask for lighter sentence
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs now sober and humbled, his lawyers tell judge as they ask for lighter sentenceLawyers for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs are urging a judge to sentence him early next month to no more than 14 months in prison for his conviction on two prostitution-related charges.
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday
Read full article: ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return TuesdayABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.
Trump has managed another Republican makeover since Kirk's assassination, this time on free speech
Read full article: Trump has managed another Republican makeover since Kirk's assassination, this time on free speechAs they mourn slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump, members of his administration and a broader universe of supporters have seemed to impose a double standard on speech.
State inspectors align with Universal’s findings that roller coaster was working right when man died
Read full article: State inspectors align with Universal’s findings that roller coaster was working right when man diedState investigators looking into the death of a man after he rode on a Universal Orlando Resort roller coaster say what they found aligns with that of the theme park resort’s leaders who say that the ride’s operating systems functioned as intended.
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani pulls out of town hall over ABC's Jimmy Kimmel suspension
Read full article: NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani pulls out of town hall over ABC's Jimmy Kimmel suspensionNew York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says he is pulling out of a town hall held by a local ABC station following the national network’s decision to suspend late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
UK charities cut ties to Sarah Ferguson after reported email describing Jeffrey Epstein as 'friend'
Read full article: UK charities cut ties to Sarah Ferguson after reported email describing Jeffrey Epstein as 'friend'A number of charities have severed ties with Prince Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson after British newspapers published an email that she reportedly wrote to the late convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein.
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday
Read full article: ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return TuesdayABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show after suspending it due to his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Pentagon steps up media restrictions, now requiring approval before reporting even unclassified info
Read full article: Pentagon steps up media restrictions, now requiring approval before reporting even unclassified infoThe Pentagon is stepping up restrictions on the media by requiring journalists to sign a pledge not to report on information that has not been authorized for release, including unclassified information.
Power, politics and performance: Russia's revamped Intervision song contest names a winner
Read full article: Power, politics and performance: Russia's revamped Intervision song contest names a winnerVietnamese singer Duc Phuc was crowned the winner of the newly revamped Intervision song contest — a Russian answer to Eurovision that some say is as much about politics and power as it is about performance.
In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stage
Read full article: In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stageIn all the stunning things about ABC’s swift removal of Jimmy Kimmel, its longtime late-night host and Oscars-hosting face of the network, perhaps the least surprising was that a comedian was again at the center of a battle over free speech.