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Mattel unveils Elizabeth II Barbie on Queen's Birthday

LONDON (AP) - Queen Elizabeth II has her own Barbie in honor of her 96th birthday and upcoming Platinum Jubilee. California-based toymaker Mattel released the doll on the monarch’s birthday Thursday in commemoration of her 70 years of service, which…

Scorsese's Film Foundation launches free virtual theater

NEW YORK (AP) - Film Foundation, the nonprofit founded by Martin Scorsese (skor-SEH’-see) dedicated to film preservation, is launching a virtual theater to stream classic films free of charge. The film organization has announced that the Film Foundation Restoration Screening…

Disney government dissolution bill signed by DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill dissolving Walt Disney World’s private government, after the entertainment giant criticized a measure that critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law. FILE -…

Year-long Bicentennial Celebration to end in August

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson and Madison County are preparing for their year-long celebration to come to an end this summer. "It's been a full year from August to August, celebrating the history of Jackson,…

Art Rupe, pioneering record executive, dead at 104

NEW YORK (AP) — A pioneering record executive who helped launch the careers of Little Richard and Sam Cooke has died. Art Rupe died Friday at his Santa Barbara, California, home at the age of 104. Rupe was inducted into…