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“Fiddler on the Roof” in Yiddish brings new life to a classic Broadway show

More than half a century after “Fiddler on the Roof” premiered on Broadway, the musical is finding new life in an old language. The well-known story, mesmerizing bottle dancing and iconic songs (“Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker,” “If I Were a Rich Man”) are still the same, but for the first time …

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Michael Jackson documentary “Leaving Neverland” airs on HBO, alleging King of Pop sexually abused two boys

A documentary on Michael Jackson that debuted Sunday night on HBO features accusations from two men who claim the late pop icon sexually assaulted them when they were children. “Leaving Neverland” tells the stories of James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who allege the legendary singer sexually abused them separately. The …

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Kim Porter’s cause of death revealed: Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former girlfriend died of lobar pneumonia, coroner says

Coroner office officials say former model and actress Kim Porter died last year from lobar  pneumonia. The Los Angeles coroner’s office on Friday released the results of its investigation into Porter’s Nov. 15 death. Investigators determined after an autopsy that her death was from natural causes. The 47-year-old was also …

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“Mobituaries”: Mo Rocca’s irreverent podcast to debut with intriguing stories of past lives

CBS News and Simon & Schuster announced on Tuesday a joint podcast/book project by popular “CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent, humorist, and history buff Mo Rocca. His long love of obituaries has led him to “Mobituaries,” an irreverent but deeply-researched appreciation of the people (and things) of the past who have …

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Britney Spears in Las Vegas: Britney Spears announces “indefinite work hiatus” and cancels new Vegas show due to father’s health

Britney Spears has canceled her new Las Vegas residency and will be on an indefinite work hiatus “to devote all of her time to her family and their efforts to care for her father during his recovery,” the pop star announced Friday. “I don’t even know where to start with …

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Trevor Noah, “Daily Show” host, silenced by voice issue

Fans of “The Daily Show” got to see Trevor Noah host Tuesday night’s Comedy Central broadcast. But they didn’t get to hear him. The reason: Noah has lost his voice and is under doctor’s orders not to utter a word. The show began as usual, with the theme song playing …

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Potter and author Edmund de Waal (“The Hare With Amber Eyes”) on the poetry of objects

It looks easy when Edmund de Waal does it, forming in the language of his fingers a kind of tactile poetry. “There’s this lovely feeling for me of the sort of breathing vessel, which is changing all the time,” he said. “What I’m doing is making a space, making a …

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Rapper 2 Milly accuses Fortnite of stealing his dance moves

Rapper 2 Milly may not be a household name, but many know his signature move. The “Milly Rock” has become somewhat of a viral dance craze, getting picked up by other recording artists, sports stars, and now the hugely popular video game Fortnite. “Everybody was just like, ‘Yo, your dance …

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Cardi B hands out free winter coats in New York City

NEW YORK –– Hundreds of people lined up in New York City as rapper Cardi B handed out free winter coats. The Bronx-born rapper met with residents and fans on Thursday evening at the Marlboro Houses in Brooklyn during brisk fall weather. The 26-year-old also was given balloons and a …

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Ruby Rose named most “dangerous” celebrity on the internet

NEW YORK — Ruby Rose has played some dangerous characters, like an inmate in “Orange Is the New Black” and a scientist battling a prehistoric shark in “The Meg.” But the actress herself is now officially dangerous. Cybersecurity firm McAfee on Tuesday crowned Rose the most dangerous celebrity on the …

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