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ABBA, Biggie, Blondie and Rudolph are entering America’s audio canon. New inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress include ABBA’s 1976 album “Arrival,” The Notorious B.I.G.‘s 1994 album “Ready to Die,” Blondie’s 1978 breakthrough “Parallel Lines” and Gene Autry’s 1949 version of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced the 25 new titles in the class of 2024 on Tuesday, saying in a statement that they are “worthy of preservation for all time based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the…

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Back in 1969, Michael Lindsay-Hogg directed the Let It Be album sessions with The Beatles, including the last-ever live performance by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr together on the roof of Apple Corps HQ on Savile Row. Upon its cinematic release in 1970, the film was viewed through the lens of the band’s break up and hasn’t been officially available for over 50 years aside from the odd early 1980s home video release. Then in 2021, Peter Jackson was given access to the hundreds of hours…

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Paris Olympic medals to feature pieces of iron from the Eiffel Tower Paris Olympic medals to feature pieces of iron from the Eiffel Tower 00:33 The Olympic flame has been lit in Olympia, Greece, kicking off the torch relay for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Ahead of each Summer Olympics, the torch is lit in the ancient site where the games were founded, connecting the event back to its roots. The torch is carried to the host city by runners and other modes of transportation. This year, the torch will be…

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Analysis of Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial as jury selection begins – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down the start of Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial and what to expect. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On [ad_2]

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For West End theatre fans who have not yet seen Mamma Mia! in London, your time has come. The show, which currently has a residency in the Novello Theatre, has just received an extension into 2025. Mamma Mia!’s final show will now take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025 – and tickets are on sale for the show right now. The sunny story of a mother trying to stop her daughter finding out who her real father is when she invites three potential daddies to her wedding has changed lives…

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Having opened the Cannes Film Festival last year, Johnny Depp’s latest film finally has its UK release. The 60-year-old actor stars as Louis XV opposite Maïwenn (who also directs) as the titular Jeanne du Barry, the King of France’s mistress in the years prior to the French Revolution. Arriving at the Curzon Mayfair last night which Express.co.uk was attending, the pair took to the UK premiere’s stage to give an improved and slightly eccentric introduction to their French-language period drama. Clambering up on to the platform the Pirates to the…

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Washington — House Republicans are set to present the articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate Tuesday, kicking off a confrontation over an impeachment trial that’s been brewing for months.  Months after the lower chamber voted to impeach the Cabinet secretary, House impeachment managers will be walking the articles over to the Senate in a ceremonial process that triggers the start of the Senate’s role in the matter. The upper chamber is compelled by Senate rules to convene as a court of impeachment…

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How Mattel is marking Barbie’s 65th birthday Mattel marks Barbie’s 65th birthday by creating dolls of iconic women 00:58 Taking a cue from its blockbuster brand, Mattel is partnering with Kraft Heinz Co. to create “Barbiecue” sauce. Colored Barbie pink, the condiment is being offered by Kraft in the United Kingdom, beginning with a limited-edition sale of 5,000 bottles online starting today. The online promotion will be followed by a nationwide run at Tesco supermarkets later in the week and then via a UK delivery service in the middle of…

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Yellowcard fans have just received some incredible news: The American pop-punk legends are bringing their Ocean Avenue anniversary show to the UK this year. Yes, the 20 Years of Ocean Avenue tour is hitting Great Britain and Europe later on this year to celebrate two decades of their seminal record. Singer Ryan Key said of the double platinum album’s tour: “We know that our fans in Europe and the UK have been waiting for this announcement for a long time. We are so stoked to announce that not only are…

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When Vice President Kamala Harris dropped by a campaign office in Madison, Wisconsin, in March, those who attended were handed some poster board and asked to write down why they’re supporting President Joe Biden’s reelection. Democratic voter Frank Pohlkamp wrote, “because democracy matters.” “There was quite a bit of planning [from Trump’s side] that went into the idea of the transfer of power,” Pohlkamp said of the period between the 2020 election and the Jan. 6, 2021, attacks on the U.S. Capitol. “That is concerning to me. The rule of…

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