Ace Frehley, Kiss' original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar, has died. He was 74. Frehley's agent says he died peacefully Thursday surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey, following a recent fall. Family members say in a statement that they are “completely devastated and heartbroken” but will cherish his laughter and celebrate the kindness he bestowed upon others. Kiss' hits included “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “Detroit Rock City.” It was known for theatrical stage shows with fireworks, smoking instruments and fake blood. Band members famously wore body armor, platform boots, wigs and their signature black-and-white face paint.
In 'The Mastermind' and more, Josh O'Connor is stealing the show
NEW YORK (AP) — Josh O'Connor stars in four films this fall, including the New England romance “The History of Sound,” with Paul Mescal; “Rebuilding,” in which he plays a Colorado rancher whose home is taken by wildfires; Rian Johnson’s whodunit “Wake Up Deadman: A Knives Out Mystery”; and Kelly Reichardt’s “The Mastermind,” a 1970-set heist movie. It’s a convergence of movies that cover a wide range of terrain, showcasing O’Connor’s rangy talent and innate, scruffy soulfulness. If “La Chimera” or “Challengers” didn’t already convince you, this season should be a veritable onslaught of O’Connor’s loose leading-man magnetism.
Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Pearl Jam mourn Kiss founding member Ace Frehley
The music world mourns the death of Ace Frehley, a founding member of KISS, who died Thursday at 74. Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons express their devastation, calling Frehley an irreplaceable part of KISS's legacy. Mike McCready of Pearl Jam shares how Frehley inspired him to pick up a guitar, calling him a hero and friend. Bret Michaels of Poison thanks Frehley for years of great music and collaborations. The Kennedy Center, where Frehley was an honoree, plans to pay tribute to his legacy at their December ceremony. Frehley's influence and impact are deeply felt across the industry.
Alex Murdaugh family's shocking murders and deep-rooted secrets revealed in new Hulu limited series
Hulu has released a limited series called “Murdaugh: Death in the Family,” dramatizing the story of Alex Murdaugh, a South Carolina attorney who was convicted in the 2021 murders of his wife and son. Jason Clarke stars as Murdaugh, with Patricia Arquette as his wife, Maggie. Will Harrison and Johnny Berchtold portray their sons. The series is based on reporting by journalist Mandy Matney, who covered the case extensively. Murdaugh is now serving a life sentence and has been convicted of financial crimes. The show explores the family's influence and the culture that allowed their power to flourish.
Susan Stamberg, first woman to host a national news program, dies at age 87
Susan Stamberg, a "founding mother" of National Public Radio and the first female broadcaster to host a national news program, has died. She was 87. NPR reported Stamberg died Thursday. It didn't provide a cause of death. Stamberg joined NPR in the early 1970s when it was getting off the ground as a network of radio stations across the country. Stamberg was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame, which said she was known for her “conversational style, intelligence, and knack for finding an interesting story.” She interviewed Nancy Reagan, Annie Liebowitz, Rosa Parks and James Baldwin, among thousands of others.
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Michelle Obama to promote new book 'The Look' with podcast series
NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama is set to promote her upcoming book on fashion, “The Look,” through a special podcast series. The six-part series, part of the IMO podcast the former first lady hosts with her brother Craig Robinson, will feature guests like Jane Fonda and designer Jenna Lyons. Higher Ground, the media company founded by Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama, announced Thursday that “IMO: The Look” will premiere on Nov. 5 and run weekly for six weeks. Obama's book, which explores her fashion choices during her public life, is scheduled for release on Nov. 4. She will launch the podcast series with an event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
During troubled times in news industry, 168-year-old Atlantic thrives with newspaper-magazine hybrid
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeffrey Goldberg has bold goals: “We want The Atlantic to be the greatest writer's collective on the planet,” the magazine's editor-in-chief said. During troubled times for the news industry, a publication that started in 1857 is a success story. It is growing in staff and circulation — particularly since Goldberg's startling story earlier this year of finding himself inadvertently added to a group chat of the nation's leaders texting about a military strike. The Atlantic is also experimenting with an online newspaper-magazine hybrid, trying to bring magazine-style writing and depth to major stories. Another Goldberg goal: “We're trying to be part of the conversation every single day of the year.”
Former WWE boss Vince McMahon allowed to enter pretrial program in reckless driving case
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon has been allowed to enter a pretrial program to resolve a reckless driving charge stemming from a crash this summer in Connecticut. A state Superior Court judge ruled Thursday that McMahon could enter the program if he made a $1,000 charitable contribution and only drove if properly licensed and insured. If he does that, the reckless driving charge and another charge of following too closely will be dismissed in one year. McMahon was accused of causing a July 24 crash on the Merritt Parkway in Westport that wrecked his Bentley and damaged two other cars.
Angel Reese becomes first pro athlete to walk in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Angel Reese has taken her talents from the basketball court to the fashion runway. The Chicago Sky forward made history on Wednesday as the first professional athlete to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Reese joined the high-profile “Wings Reveal” lineup in New York. She expressed excitement about the opportunity and even hired a modeling coach to perfect her walk. The show, which was livestreamed on several platforms, featured a mix of music and celebrities. Reese, known for her confidence and charisma, continues to bridge the gap between sports, fashion, and pop culture.
Movie Review: Aziz Ansari’s guardian angel, gig economy comedy ‘Good Fortune’ stays earthbound
Aziz Ansari plays a down on his luck gig worker who switches places with a rich guy in “Good Fortune,” which he also wrote and directed. The rich guy is played by Seth Rogen and the architect of the plan is an inept guardian angel played by Keanu Reeves. In her review for The Associated Press, Film Writer Lindsey Bahr writes that while its heart is in the right place, “Good Fortune” is neither entertaining nor moving. Nothing is ever quite laugh out loud funny, which is shocking considering the people involved, and its messages are essentially toothless. Rated R, “Good Fortune” is in theaters Friday.
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