Mariachi Sol de Mexico and Imperial Valley Symphony to perform together
Mariachi Sol de México and the Imperial Valley Symphony will be performing in a concert called “Pasión…
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Disneyland workers launch unionization effort
The union hopes to receive voluntary recognition from Disney, but if that fails, the union will appeal to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)…
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Oscar nominees attend annual luncheon ahead of 96th Academy Awards
According to sources, the actors and filmmakers nominated in their respective categories will have a chance to mingle with one another, celebrate…
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‘Lisa Frankenstein’ fails to revive North American box office on a very slow Super Bowl weekend
Focus Features released “Lisa Frankenstein” in 3,144 locations. A 1980s-set teenage riff on Mary Shelly’s classic tale, “Lisa Frankenstein”…
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Wayne Kramer, late guitarist of rock band MC5, also leaves legacy of bringing music to prisons
Kramer, who died Feb. 2 at age 75 of pancreatic cancer, influenced generations of artists with his screaming guitar chords on hardcore anthems like…
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Opening day of the 79th annual Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo
The 79th annual Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo kicks off Friday at the Yuma County…
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Saddle up for the 79th Annual Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo
It’s time to saddle up Yuma County. One of the most treasured events in our town is once again making the rounds as we get ready for the 79th Annual…
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Country singer Toby Keith dies at 62 after battle with stomach cancer
A statement posted on his website and social media page said the singer passed away “peacefully” on Monday “surrounded by his…
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‘Argylle,’ with checkered reviews, flops with $18M for the big-budget Apple release
The film, directed by Matthew Vaughn, managed to lead the weekend box office, but still found little interest from…
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Imperial Valley native to screen film at an international film festival
A Cinematographer Director from El Centro is getting ready to see his work at an international film festival in…
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Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in ‘Rocky’ movies and ‘The Mandalorian,’ dies
Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the…
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Hulu to halt password sharing
Hulu has announced it will crack down on password…
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Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and others may vanish from TikTok as licensing dispute boils over
Universal Music Group, which represents artists including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, says that it will no longer allow…
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A quiet weekend at the box office with ‘The Beekeeper’ on top and some Oscar boosts
Amazon MGM Studios’ Jason Statham actioner earned $7.4 million to take the No. 1 spot, according to studio estimates Sunday. Globally, it has crossed…
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Black and White Art Exhibit to host opening night
The City of Calexico is inviting the public to visit its Black & White Art Exhibit Opening…
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The race for the Oscar is on as the Academy Award nominations were announced Tuesday morning, and the man who’s covered the Oscars for decades shares…
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Oscar nominations announced, “Oppenheimer” scores 13 nominations
It was especially exciting for “Oppenheimer” as the film led the way with 13 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director for Christopher…
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: “Shark Tank” Season 16 casting for local entrepreneurs
According to a press release, those who participate can present their products and companies to the Sharks in hopes of “landing an investment and…
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Norman Jewison, acclaimed director of ‘In the Heat of the Night’ and ‘Moonstruck,’ dead at 97
Jewison, a three-time Oscar nominee who in 1999 received an Academy Award for lifetime achievement, died “peacefully” Saturday, according to…
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‘Mean Girls’ fetches $11.7M in second weekend to stay No. 1 at box office
With a dearth of new releases in cinemas, Paramount Pictures’ Tina Fey-scripted musical “Mean Girls” pushed its two-week total past $50 million,…
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