Mesfin Fekadu, Ap Music Writer Updated 8:53 am PST, Thursday, December 13, 2018 In this Nov. 19, 2018 photo, singer Ella Mai poses for a portrait in New York. Mai was named as one of eight Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year by the Associated Press. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP) In this Nov. 19, 2018 photo, singer Ella Mai poses for a portrait in New York. Mai was named as one of eight Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year by the Associated Press. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP) Photo: Matt Licari, Matt Licari/Invision/AP Photo: Matt Licari, Matt Licari/Invision/AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 In this Nov. 19, 2018 photo, singer Ella Mai poses for a portrait in New York. Mai was named as one of eight Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year by the Associated … [Read more...] about 2018 Breakthrough Entertainer: ‘Boo’d Up’ singer Ella Mai
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Icelandic Kids Ring in Christmas With Entertaining, Frightening ‘Yule Lad’ Trolls
The people of northern Iceland have had their travel plans disrupted with a record high snowfall this December. Roads have been shut, flights cancelled and school suspended. But for the children of this isolated North Atlantic island nation, the main worry is how the waist-high snow might affect the Icelandic Santa, Stekkjastaur, who comes to town Wednesday. Stekkjastaur, after all, has a stiff peg-leg. He is one of 13 mischievous troll brothers, called the Yule Lads, who have entertained and also frightened Icelandic children for hundreds of years. Great expectations confront both retailers and shoppers during the holiday season. That has some feeling the pressure to not only buy the right gifts, but buy more gifts. A recent BankRate.com survey found nearly half of all Americans feel pressured to spend more on gifts this year. NBC's Chris Clackum reports. (Published Monday, Dec. 3, 2018) Instead of a friendly Santa Claus, children in Iceland enjoy favors from the brothers, … [Read more...] about Icelandic Kids Ring in Christmas With Entertaining, Frightening ‘Yule Lad’ Trolls
Breakthrough Entertainer: ‘Insecure’ star Natasha Rothwell
Jonathan Landrum Jr., Ap Entertainment Writer Updated 8:52 am PST, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 In this Oct. 23, 2018 photo, actress Natasha Rothwell poses for a portrait in Los Angeles. Rothwell claims she is shy in real life, but her scene-stealing supporting roles in HBO's hit show "Insecure" and the film "Love, Simon" have proven otherwise. She was named as one of eight Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year by the Associated Press. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) less In this Oct. 23, 2018 photo, actress Natasha Rothwell poses for a portrait in Los Angeles. Rothwell claims she is shy in real life, but her scene-stealing supporting roles in HBO's hit show "Insecure" and the ... more Photo: Chris Pizzello, Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Photo: Chris Pizzello, Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP … [Read more...] about Breakthrough Entertainer: ‘Insecure’ star Natasha Rothwell
AP Names Breakthrough Entertainers of 2018
A scene-stealer from "Crazy Rich Asians." A teen actress who brought aching realism to a movie about adolescence. A boundary-breaking country star. And a comedian who used everything from laughter to rage to make a searing statement on women and society. Awkwafina, Elsie Fisher, Kane Brown and Hannah Gadsby are among the eight performers whose distinguished work earned them a spot on The Associated Press' annual Breakthrough Entertainers list. Other honorees for 2018 are Henry Golding , Ella Mai, Natasha Rothwell and John David Washington . Their contributions were as varied as the entertainers themselves. For Golding, it was his first film role in one of the year's most talked about movies, the hit "Crazy Rich Asians." But for Washington, who is part of an acting family and has been acting for a few years, it was his key starring role in "BlacKkKlansman" that made him a standout. Ken Jeong talk about interviewing Santas in "Ken Jeong Cracks Christmas," the success of "Crazy Rich … [Read more...] about AP Names Breakthrough Entertainers of 2018
Meghan to meet retired entertainers at Royal Variety care home
News / UK and world by Press Association December 12, 2018, 10:34 am FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter The Duchess of Sussex is to pay a festive visit to the Royal Variety Charity’s residential nursing and care home. Former actress Meghan will meet residents at Brinsworth House which cares for retired artists and entertainers, Kensington Palace said. The pregnant duchess, known for her role in US legal drama Suits, will join residents at the home in Twickenham on December 18 as they take part in Christmas-themed activities, including arts and crafts and carols around the Christmas tree. Last month, Meghan attended her first Royal Variety Performance, which raises money for the charity, with the Duke of Sussex, meeting performers including Take That. The organisation, of which the Queen is patron, helps those who have spent their life working in the entertainment industry and are in need of help and assistance as a … [Read more...] about Meghan to meet retired entertainers at Royal Variety care home