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First night out R&B Concert for New Year’s Eve
Read full article: First night out R&B Concert for New Year’s EvePromoter William Davis connected with John Wyche to bring an epic R&B concert to Vystar Memorial Arena. Classic artists including the Isley Brothers, Anthony Hamilton, Monica and Dru Hill will grace the stage and take many back down a musical memory lane. The show also benefits teachers and nurses offering attendees the chance to have a great time to ring in the new year while giving back.
The one where they set sail: ‘Friends’-themed cruise is now available for booking
Read full article: The one where they set sail: ‘Friends’-themed cruise is now available for bookingFor “Friends” fans everywhere, being able to witness Monica, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe reunite felt like a real blessing.
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020
Read full article: Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020The world also said goodbye to U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a lion of the civil rights movement who died in July. Other former political figures who died this year include Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak, New York Mayor David Dinkins, Arizona Gov. Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2020 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):___JANUARY___David Stern, 77. The guitarist who supplied the scratching, seething sound that fueled the highly influential British punk band Gang of Four. He fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music.
US Soccer, Jill Ellis announce coach mentorship program
Read full article: US Soccer, Jill Ellis announce coach mentorship programThere’s been very few opportunities to be in a room, or be on a coaching license course, with other women,” Ellis said. Others include longtime North Carolina and former national team coach Anson Dorrance and Laura Harvey, former National Women's Soccer League coach and current youth national team coach. Two women, Ellis and Dutch national team coach Sarina Wiegman, faced off in the final. Ellis, among 17 coaches involved in the program, has been mentoring Monica Vergara, Mexico's under-20 women's national team coach. Since she stepped down as coach, Ellis has been enjoying time with her family while also riding out the coronavirus pandemic.
New this week: Katy Perry's 'Smile' and 'Love Island' return
Read full article: New this week: Katy Perry's 'Smile' and 'Love Island' returnThis image released by BBC America shows Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in a scene from "Planet Earth: A Celebration." The special debuts at 8 p.m. EDT Monday, Aug. 31, on BBC America, AMC, SundanceTV and IFC. (BBC Studios/BBC America via AP)
New this week: Katy Perry's 'Smile' and 'Love Island' return
Read full article: New this week: Katy Perry's 'Smile' and 'Love Island' returnHeres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Infused with a hip-hop energy and a solidly anarchic spirit, Get Duked! is the directorial debut of music video director Ninian Doff. Katy Perry says shes been on a real emotional, psychological and spiritual journey... to find my smile in the last three years since releasing her Witness album. AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONWhether the new season of CBS Love Island includes any version of love remains to be seen, but its definitely not on an island. Love Island, with host Arielle Vandenberg and narrator Matthew Hoffman, debuts 8 p.m. EDT Monday with a two-hour episode, followed by nightly episodes at 9 p.m. EDT.
Courteney Cox and Matthew Perry show us they're still 'Friends'
Read full article: Courteney Cox and Matthew Perry show us they're still 'Friends'"Friends" stars Courteney Cox reunited with her former co-star Matthew Perry on Thursday and posted a cute picture of herself with her TV husband. Cox captioned the shot. The duo's "Friends" co-star Jennifer Aniston, new to Instagram, left a comment on the snap. Lisa Kudrow, who starred as Phoebe Buffay, commented, "Lucky lucky. All six former "Friends" got together for a pic last month that Aniston posted in her Instagram debut.
Courteney Cox Shares Rare Photo With Former 'Friends' Co-Star Matthew Perry
Read full article: Courteney Cox Shares Rare Photo With Former 'Friends' Co-Star Matthew PerryCourteney Cox took to Instagram on Thursday to share a rare photo of herself reuniting with her Friends co-star, Matthew Perry. the actress captioned the pic, which comes 15 years after Friends' 2004 series finale. Cox often posts photos with Friends castmates Lisa Kudrow and Jennifer Aniston, but it's not often the show's men make an appearance. "Lucky lucky. RELATED CONTENT:Jennifer Aniston Is Bringing Sexy Back With Her Latest Instagram PostJennifer Aniston Reacts to the Possibility of Former 'Friends' Co-Stars Joining 'The Morning Show'
'Friends' Thanksgiving episodes coming to movie theaters
Read full article: 'Friends' Thanksgiving episodes coming to movie theatersHOLLYWOOD, Calif. - There's no Thanksgiving like Friendsgiving -- and this month, "Friends" fans will be able to watch all the show's Thanksgiving episodes in movie theaters. The hit NBC sitcom, which marked its 25th anniversary last month, followed six friends through their life in New York. Eight classic Thanksgiving episodes, which have been newly remastered in 4K resolution, will be screened at 700 movie theaters across the United States on November 24 and 25. Tickets go on sale Friday on Fathom Events, which is owned by AMC Entertainment. "We're excited to put eight classic episodes on the big screen for fans to celebrate with their friends, just in time for Thanksgiving."
10 celebs who guest starred on 'Friends'
Read full article: 10 celebs who guest starred on 'Friends'Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer are shown in a scene from the NBC series "Friends." (CNN) - It's been 25 years since "Friends" premiered, and fans are still watching reruns over and over. The one with Brad PittIn an episode of season eight, Monica runs into former high school classmate Will Colbert, played by Brad Pitt (then married to Jennifer Aniston, who played Rachel Green). Crystal and Williams play friends Tomas and Tim. The ones with Tom SelleckBefore Monica and Chandler, there was Monica and Richard -- and he was played by none other than Tom Selleck.
Streaming 'Friends': How a '90s Sitcom Became Gen Z's New Favorite Show
Read full article: Streaming 'Friends': How a '90s Sitcom Became Gen Z's New Favorite ShowIt also explains why the streaming service happily shelled out a whopping $100 million in late 2018 to continue streaming Friends for one more year. Marta Kauffman, who created the series with David Crane, told ET ahead of Tribeca TV Festival's Friends 25th anniversary panel this year. "It's always funny to watch shows from the '90s," Rad, another 22-year-old who found the show on Netflix, told me. I do think it connects with me and my friends and sometimes it helps navigate conversations in real life. RELATED CONTENT:Why Jennifer Aniston Had a Change of Heart Over Possible 'Friends' Reunion (Exclusive)Lisa Kudrow Reveals Why She Doesn't Watch 'Friends' Reruns (Exclusive)'Friends' Turns 25: The One With the Things You Didn't Know
This Man Stopped Working With Pitbull and Rick Ross to Start a Food Truck
Read full article: This Man Stopped Working With Pitbull and Rick Ross to Start a Food TruckA chance meeting led him to working with rapper Luke, and that turned into him promoting a then-unknown artist named Pitbull. "Instead of using their per diem money to go order food, they would just be like, 'let Teach cook.' Pictures and video of the food went up on social media, catching the attention of rapper Bun B of UGK. Turton made the leap, walked away from the music and purchased a food truck. When Turton stopped working for Pitbull, the rapper gifted him with some money to help with start up costs.