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Smithsonian’s Folkways label and American History Museum are releasing Robert ‘Mack’ McCormick’s tapes, research and writings as part of Folkways’ 75th anniversary October 14, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT From left, Robert “Mack” McCormick, Roosevelt Sykes, Sunnyland Slim holding McCormick’s daughter, Susannah, and Robert Shaw at the Montreal Expo in 1971. McCormick spent decades building…

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Lady Gaga’s surprise appearance at Katy Perry’s residency sparks buzz Lady Gaga and her boyfriend, Michael Polansky, recently dispelled rumours of their breakup as they were spotted enjoying Katy Perry’s residency show at Resorts World Las Vegas on Friday. A video making rounds on social media shows the couple enjoying their time together at the…

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Comment on this storyComment Sharp. Witty. Thoughtful. Sign up for the Style Memo newsletter. Bryan Fuller, a producer and writer behind shows such as “Hannibal” and “American Gods,” has been accused in a lawsuit of sexually harassing and assaulting a colleague while working as a director on last year’s docuseries “Queer for Fear.” Sam Wineman,…

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Former prime minister, Imran Khan, along with his supporters walks as he leaves the Lahore High Court in Lahore, on February 20, 2023. — Reuters Judge had sought law ministry’s view on holding trial in court. Judge had asked ministry to issue appropriate notification for Oct 4 hearing. Special court allows biometric verification of Qureshi…

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Comment on this storyComment NEW YORK — The New York Film Festival got off to a stylish start Friday night with a party at Central Park’s famed Tavern on the Green — or as stylish as you can get when none of the striking actors in this season’s slate of films are expected to attend….

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You won’t believe why govt had to ban this beggar from begging.  Representational image from Unsplash. In the bustling heart of Lincoln, amidst the hustle and bustle of city life, there existed a beggar whose story has astounded both locals and authorities alike.  What sets this beggar apart from the countless others who seek assistance from…

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Comment on this storyComment Galas. You know how they go. They aren’t about deep dives or long sits. They’re about tuxes and gowns, purses and pockets, a bite of this and a sip of that, hearty cheers and fiscal years. They’re there to keep the good times rolling (and the doors open). As such, the…

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