Roger Waters review embattled singer vows I will not be cancelled
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Ex-Pink Floyd singer jettisons imagery that has led to accusations of antisemitism in Germany – and the result makes for a more powerful show
‘If you’re one of those ‘I love Pink Floyd but I can’t stand Roger’s politics’ people, then you might do well to fuck off to the bar,” announces the singer via a recorded message before the show. There isn’t a mass stampede, although the “can’t stand Roger’s politics” people have certainly been vocal lately.
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Chloe Hooper’s talent for piercing the beating heart of a story is turned inwards in this beautifully rendered and very personal book about how to talk about death with her young children, after discovering their father had an aggressive form of cancer.
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Flag at Half-Mast to Honor Singer
Getty Composite Margaritaville is mourning the death of Jimmy Buffett, and one of the ways is the symbolic flag-lowering.
The Margaritaville in Palm Springs, and presumably elsewhere, lowered its flag to half-mast in honor of the legendary singer/songwriter.
Jimmy was known as the Mayor of Margaritaville, so in a way it's an official title that makes flag-lowering appropriate.
As we reported, Jimmy died late Friday night. We're told he was diagnosed with skin cancer 4 years ago and it turned into lymphoma.
5 Emo Jay-Z Lyrics From Jay Electronicas A Written Testimony
“Yeah, I’m in my bag, but I’m in his, too / That’s why every time you see me I got some new shoes” Something’s got Jay-Z in his bag. The rapper works through his feelings on nearly every song on his protégé Jay Electronica’s decade-in-the-making debut album A Written Testimony. He confronts the idea of his own death, mourns loved ones, and tries to inspire others — all in-between flexing.
Cyber-attack to cost outsourcing firm Capita up to 25m | Capita
Capita This article is more than 5 months oldCyber-attack to cost outsourcing firm Capita up to £25mThis article is more than 5 months oldGroup, which runs services for NHS, councils and military, reports loss of almost £68m for first half of year
Capita expects to take a financial hit of as much as £25m as a result of a cyber-attack that began in March, pushing the outsourcing group to a pre-tax loss of almost £68m for the first half of the year.
Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka'Oir Davis Welcome Daughter Iceland -- See the First Photos
Gucci Mane is the proud father of a baby girl! On Thursday, the 42-year-old rapper posted pics of him and his wife, Keyshia Ka'Oir Davis, spending time with their newborn.
"Im so thankful that my baby girl is here and she so pretty and healthy 2/8/23 7lbs 2oz ICELAND DAVIS ❤️❤️ #Daddyprincess 👑," he captioned the family photos.
Gucci and Keyshia are already parents to 2-year-old son Ice, and the rapper is dad to son Keitheon, whom he shares with his ex, Sheena Evans.
He Had a Huge Heart: Sports Community Mourns the Unexpected Loss of49-Year-Old Lacrosse Legen
Final partings are always hard for us to bear. However, the grief becomes tenfold if it is abrupt and untimely. Likewise, the entire Lacrosse community is deeply saddened by the loss of one of the greatest players to have ever graced the game. In what was a shocking turn of events, Tommy Smith was declared dead on November 2, 2023. His age at the time of his demise was just forty-nine years.
Hilaria Baldwin opens up about having 2 babies who are 'almost like twins'
Redeem now Hilaria Baldwin broke her silence about welcoming two babies in a nearly six-month period. On Instagram, she said the siblings, whom she shares with Alec Baldwin, are "almost like twins." She gave birth to her son Edu in September and reportedly had Lucía via surrogate in February. After news broke that Hilaria Baldwin and Alec Baldwin welcomed their sixth child María Lucía Victoria via surrogate nearly six months after their son Eduardo Pau Lucas, the podcaster broke her silence.
How Much Does It Cost to Buy a Turkey? Comparing Prices From 9 Grocery Stores
Turkey prices are finally starting to shrink after costs hit a record high this year due to a particularly grueling period for the poultry industry.
The cost of turkey rose as high as 28% compared to the same time last year, according to the USDA. The department also reported that the price for an eight to 16-pound turkey went from $1.15 per pound last year to $1.47 per pound.
Contributing factors to the price hike included supply chain issues that have wreaked havoc in the US since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, soaring inflation, and a nasty bout of the avian flu that wiped out more than 8 million turkeys in 46 states, according to the CDC.
The 'Morning Edition' Book Club
The 'Morning Edition' Book Club : NPR Accessibility links The 'Morning Edition' Book Club Here's how it works: A well-known writer picks a book he or she loved. We all read it and you send us your questions. About a month later, we reconvene to talk about the book with the author and the writer who picked it. Emily Bogle/NPR Lauren Groff Used 'Fates And Furies' To Bring 'Feminine Rage' Into Light Emily Bogle/NPR Join The 'Morning Edition' Book Club As We Read 'Fates And Furies' Kate Atkinson says she never sees her characters at just one stage of their lives.