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Kendrick Lamar won a Pulitzer Prize for 'DAMN.'
We are very proud of this selection. Born and raised in Compton, which is known to be the birthplace of hip-hop and rap pioneers, Lamar began his musical career from the young age of 16. Lamar, 30, is the first rapper to win the prestigious award . Kendrick Lamar kicks off a North American tour next month on May 4 in Vancouver, Canada. [Full Article...]
KUNC Remembers NPR Newscaster Carl Kasell
Don't Tell Me! show's account said on Twitter. "I look out the window in the morning sometimes, and the sun is rising, and the people are going to work", Kasell told NPR on his retirement. Don't Tell Me! for which he would record answering machine and voice mail greetings for the show's winners. Wait Wait ... host Peter Sagal was surprised by Kasell's turn as a humorist, and never guessed ... [Full Article...]
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 3 Title
The Hidden World will serve as the official billing for this third, and apparently final, film in the DreamWorks Animation feature franchise. Alongside the title announcement came the unveiling of the official synopsis for How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World , which reads as follows: "As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless' discovery of an untamed, ... [Full Article...]
Police investigating after intruder enters teen's bedroom in Brooklyn
Police told CBS2 the man was seen pulling up his trousers as he fled through a window and left his underwear behind. The girls were not hurt and nothing was taken, police said. "I'm sure they're traumatized but I heard they're OK, they're in good hands and I'm sure the parents will do whatever they have to do". Detectives from the Brooklyn Special Victims Bureau are investigating. [Full Article...]
$0.42 EPS Expected for Service Corporation International (SCI) as of April, 25
Now, the FactSet Research estimate calls for earnings of US$0.43. About 3.03M shares traded. Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) has risen 22.48% since April 14, 2017 and is uptrending. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and three have given a strong buy rating to the company. Therefore 83% are positive. Also, the number of institutional investors holding Rex American... [Full Article...]
Amazon Buys 'The Peripheral' Drama From Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy's Kilter Films
Who will rule? Our money is on the machines. According to the report, the story is set in the future and follows a woman with the power to "alter society". The HBO drama reaped 22 Emmy nominations and was the network's most-watched freshman drama ever. Their Kilter banner also counts CBS' Person of Interest as well as interactive and transmedia marketing projects around Westworld , including sp... [Full Article...]
'American Idol' Recap: Who Made It To The Top 14?
The inspiring singer performed "Unaware" with Allen Stone . "A star is born", said Lionel Richie to Vox after the performance. "No kidding. There is no denying your presence, your voice, your statement, and I applaud you", Lionel gushed. [Full Article...]
Lauryn Hill Sets Tour for 20th Anniversary of 'Miseducation'
Either way, this September, Ms. Lauryn Hill will have Red Rocks nostalgically jamming to the album that showed the world what she is about. That leg wraps October 5th at the Chaifetz Arena in St. While it was previously reported that she would be performing an all Miseducation set at this years Pitchfork Fest , in July, this tour will find Hill performing in 26 different cities across the Uni... [Full Article...]