Grateful Dead, John Mayer giving away 10K tickets to NY show
NEW YORK (AP) — Members of the Grateful Dead and John Mayer are giving away 10,000 free tickets to a concert next month.
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Steven Van Zandt, Paul Shaffer sign on to Bert Berns show
NEW YORK (AP) — A musical celebrating the little-know songwriter Bert Berns has gotten some help from some serious musicians — Steven Van Zandt and Paul Shaffer.
Best-selling Swedish author Henning Mankell dead at age 67
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Henning Mankell, the internationally renowned Swedish crime writer whose books about the gloomy, soul-searching police inspector Kurt Wallander enticed readers around the world, died early Monday, his publisher said. He was 67.
Britain leads International Emmys with 7 nominations
NEW YORK (AP) — Britain has garnered a leading seven International Emmy nominations, including best actress and actor nods for Sheridan Smith and Rafe Spall.
Theater gossip Michael Riedel writes a history of Broadway
NEW YORK (AP) — When you read New York Post theater columnist Michael Riedel, there’s no mistaking whom the writer is. He’s snarky and skewering and gleeful. That makes his latest project all the more interesting.
Nike Chairman Phil Knight writes memoir, due next spring
NEW YORK (AP) — Finally ready to step back and reflect, Nike Chairman Phil Knight has written a memoir.
'Great day in my life': Spike Lee is marathon grand marshal
NEW YORK (AP) — He’s a noted filmmaker, a teacher, an honorary Oscar winner, a crazy New York sports fan and now this: Spike Lee is the next grand marshal of the New York City Marathon.
Disney raises prices on Walt Disney World passes
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Walt Disney World has revamped its annual and season pass system, raising their prices and making changes.
At Asian film fest, new etiquette shows rise of mobile app
BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — Kakao Talk, a popular mobile messaging app in South Korea, must have annoyed its share of moviegoers.
Estranged South Korean director Kim Ki-duk looks to China
BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — For the past two decades, South Korean maverick filmmaker Kim Ki-duk’s low-budget movies have given him international acclaim, highly coveted awards and many controversies.