HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) An Italian-American group is responding to Hoboken’s rejection of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” reality show by giving the city’s mayor an award. The Italian American One Voice Coalition is presenting Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer with its “Una Voce” award Wednesday for denying film permits to a show the group feels promotes negative stereotypes [...]
Madonna, still basking in the glory and controversy of her Super Bowl Halftime show, has decided to strike while the iron is still hot and announce her upcoming tour. Yes, Bay Area Madonna fans, that announcement does include a local date: The Madonna 2012 World Tour is set to touch down on Oct. 6 at [...]
Singer Beyoncé, who famously played Etta James in the 2008 film Cadillac Records, is speaking out on the legendary singer’s passing and says she will be missed. “This is a huge loss. Etta James was one of the greatest vocalists of our time,” she wrote on her website. “I am so fortunate to have met [...]
New Britain Public Library this week will show two films, one to commemorate the Chinese New Year, and the other just for fun. On Monday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m., the film is “Eat Drink Man Woman,” directed by the great Ang Lee. The story tells of an aging master Chinese chef with three grown [...]
NEW YORK (AP) — “Mad Men” last aired a new episode in October 2010. But relief is in sight, according to its star, Jon Hamm. Hamm revealed on a podcast last week that the premiere of the fifth season of the AMC network drama is March 25. Hamm also says he will direct that episode. [...]