MacGowan’s songwriting and persona made him an iconic figure in contemporary Irish culture, and some of his compositions have become classics – most notably the bittersweet Christmas ballad ‘Fairytale of New York.’
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Watch: Longtime creative director of Kennebec Performing Arts Company retiring after 43-year career
In the auditorium at Winthrop High School, Charles Milazzo oversaw his last rehearsal this week as the 84-year-old readied for a farewell performance this weekend.
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‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ a nice try penned by talented writers
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is without a doubt the most beloved Christmas story of all time next to, of course, the Bible telling of the birth of Jesus. But since the 1938 film that starred the English actor and comedian Reginald Owen, one of the most evil businessmen in history has been etched […]
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Actor Jonathan Majors in court for expected start of jury selection in New York assault trial
Majors was arrested in March over a confrontation between the actor and Grace Jabbari, his girlfriend at the time, during a car ride in Manhattan.
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Don Campbell to kick off holiday season with concert in Sidney Dec. 2
Singer, songwriter loves dusting off the old classic Christmas songs and playing them celebrating the time of year.
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Judge cites handwritten will and awards real estate to Aretha Franklin’s sons
There’s still a dispute over how to handle Aretha Franklin’s music assets, though the will appears to indicate that the sons would share any income.
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Michael Douglas gets lifetime achievement award at International Film Festival of India in Goa
The 2-time Academy Award winner, 79, said the festival was ‘a reminder of the magic of moviemaking.’
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Pope punishes leading critic Cardinal Burke in 2nd action against conservative American prelates
The cardinal has become one of the most outspoken critics of the pope, his outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics and his reform project to make the church more responsive to the needs of ordinary faithful.
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UK’s snub is latest drama as Greece tries to get back its ancient Parthenon sculptures
Britain has held the works, 17 pedimental figures, 15 panels and 247 feet of a frieze, for 200 years.
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Stephen Colbert’s appendix ruptures; ‘Late Show’ to take time off
First this fall, another round with COVID-19 shuttered Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show.” Now the show is again sidelined as the host recovers from a burst appendix. The comedian revealed on social media Monday that he’s recovering after surgery, wiping out planned shows for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. “Going forward, all emails to my appendix […]