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From the steppes with shamanism: The Hu makes hits with praises to the sky deity

From the steppes with shamanism: The Hu makes hits with praises to the sky deity

(RNS) — An eight-man heavy metal band from Mongolia known as The Hu has done what few thought could happen in the 21st century: Create a new genre of folk-metal music.
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Longtime PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel is stepping down to head Freedom House

NEW YORK (AP) — The CEO of PEN America, Suzanne Nossel, is stepping down after more than a decade marked by substantial growth and recent controversy , In January, she will be heading the pro-democracy Freedom House.
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‘Dances with Wolves’ actor is again indicted on sexual abuse charges in Nevada

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A grand jury in Nevada has again indicted Nathan Chasing Horse on charges that he sexually abused Indigenous women and girls for decades, reviving a sweeping criminal case against the former “Dances with Wolves” actor.
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'It's our turn': Toronto preps for its Taylor Swift era with security, traffic plan

'It's our turn': Toronto preps for its Taylor Swift era with security, traffic plan

TORONTO — The City of Toronto announced traffic and security measures Thursday in preparation for Taylor Swift's arrival, warning residents to be patient and plan ahead with huge crowds expected to flock downtown during six scheduled shows.
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In ‘Blitz,’ Steve McQueen shows wartime London through a child’s eyes

In ‘Blitz,’ Steve McQueen shows wartime London through a child’s eyes

It was a single photograph that started Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen on the journey to make “Blitz.” As a Londoner, the German bombing raids on the city during World War II are never all that far from his mind.
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'Out of control': Room costs spike 10 times higher on Taylor Swift Canada show nights

'Out of control': Room costs spike 10 times higher on Taylor Swift Canada show nights

VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift fan Kelly Hall was elated when she beat the odds and was allocated three coveted tickets for The Eras Tour in Vancouver. Then she started looking for a hotel. Hall, who lives in Oshawa, Ont.
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Nicky Jam withdraws endorsement of Donald Trump over comedian's 'garbage' comment about Puerto Rico

Nicky Jam withdraws endorsement of Donald Trump over comedian's 'garbage' comment about Puerto Rico

NEW YORK (AP) — Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Nicky Jam has withdrawn his endorsement of Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election a month after appearing at a rally for the candidate.
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Film academy adds handwritten ‘Pulp Fiction’ script, Miyazaki art, more to vast collection

Film academy adds handwritten ‘Pulp Fiction’ script, Miyazaki art, more to vast collection

No one knew what Quentin Tarantino had in the duffle bag. He and many other A-listers were gathered recently at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles for its glitzy annual fundraising gala. Tarantino was among the honorees .
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Academy Museum adds handwritten ‘Pulp Fiction’ script, Miyazaki art, more to vast film collection

Academy Museum adds handwritten ‘Pulp Fiction’ script, Miyazaki art, more to vast film collection

No one knew what Quentin Tarantino had in the duffle bag. He and many other A-listers were gathered recently at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles for its glitzy annual fundraising gala. Tarantino was among the honorees .
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Beyoncé, Shaboozey and Post Malone topped country in 2024. How will Grammy voters respond?

Beyoncé, Shaboozey and Post Malone topped country in 2024. How will Grammy voters respond?

NEW YORK (AP) — Country music has become a dominant force , bleeding into pop music's mainstream. And artists who might not have been previously associated with the genre — like Beyoncé and Post Malone — have recently released country albums.
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