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Lady Gaga pays tribute to Tony Bennett: 'I will miss my friend forever'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:43 GMT

Lady Gaga penned a touching tribute to dear friend and music legend Tony Bennett. The singer took to Instagram on Sunday evening to post a lengthy tribute to the crooner. "I will miss my friend forever," her caption began. "I will miss singing with him, recording with him, talking with him, being on stage together. With Tony, I got to live my life in a time warp. Tony and I had this magical power. We transported ourselves to another era, modernized the music together, and gave it all new life as a singing duo."Gaga then explained that their connection wasn't just a musical act and that her friendship with the "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" singer was 100 percent authentic. Tony Bennett, left, and Lady Gaga appear at the Americans for the Arts 2015 National Arts Awards in New York on Oct. 19, 2015. Bennett died Friday, July 21, 2023. at age 96. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)"Though there were five decades between us, he was my friend. My real true friend. Our age diff...

Leobardo Cervantes Killed in Hit-and-Run Bicycle Crash on California Avenue [Long Beach, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:43 GMT

29-Year-Old Bicyclist Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Collision near Harding StreetLONG BEACH, CA (July 31, 2023) – Thursday morning, Leobardo Cervantes was killed in a hit-and-run bicycle crash on California Avenue.The incident took place at the intersection of California Avenue and Harding Street around 7:55 a.m., on July 9th.Per reports, the driver of a dark-colored sedan was speeding eastbound on Harding and struck the bicyclist. Upon impact, the driver fled the scene without contacting police or rendering aid.Medical personnel arrived and transported the cyclist to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Authorities later identified the deceased victim as 29-year-old Cervantes, of Long Beach.Meanwhile, officers are still looking for the suspect driver who intentionally hit the victim and fled the scene. At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate ...

James Runge Killed in Parking Lot Crash near 196th Avenue [Buckeye, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:43 GMT

72-Year-Old Pedestrian Dead after Semi-Truck Crash near Indian School RoadBUCKEYE, AZ (July 31, 2023) – Wednesday morning, James Runge lost his life in a parking lot accident near 196th Avenue and Indian School Road.The incident happened on July 26th, around 9:30 a.m., at Fry’s grocery store near 196th Avenue and Indian School Road.According to reports, 72-year-old James Runge, was walking in the parking lot when a semi-truck struck him. The impact of the collision left Runge with serious injuries.Following the crash, paramedics arrived at the scene and transported Runge immediately to the hospital. At the hospital, officials pronounced James Runge dead, due to the extent of his injuries.Additionally, the driver of the semi-truck remained at the scene and he cooperated with the responding authorities.Police stated that the driver was not suspected to be impaired at that time.Meanwhile, the events leading up to the deadly incident were not yet determined by the authorities and ...

Meet Radical Creative Christy Roberts Berkowitz

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:43 GMT

Christy Roberts Berkowitz (she/her/they/them/multitudes) is a cross-disciplinary artist whose radical creative practice centers around empathy and risk-taking in the service of community well-being. Her intuitive and intentional turns at performance-based experiences, curatorial narratives, music and production, poetry, filmmaking, arts education, collective organizing, and unflinching historical review all flow to and from her abiding love for Los Angeles, its troubles and its triumphs, its contestations and compassions, its magic and its margins. Berkowitz has had an incredible month, with her appointment to a year-long residency as Creative Strategist with the L.A. County Department of Human Resources, her receipt of a Creative Corps grant to develop a storytelling project for the Inland Empire exploring shared legacies of displacement, and an incredible year in residency with her organization KCHUNG Radio at MOCA. We caught up with her on her way to Brooklyn for a reading of her...

Pacific Northwest travel: Exploring Seattle’s historic side from Pioneer Square to deep underground

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:43 GMT

SEATTLE – It’s a rare weekend getaway that combines subterranean sidewalks, conflagrations and a Polar Bar, complete with glacier ice. Also walruses. A little Jules Verne. And the founder of Nordstrom.Let me explain.A century ago, private clubs devoted to scientific exploration were a thing – in real life, not just in Disney movies and “Around the World in 80 Days.” New York City’s Explorers Club opened in 1904, offering expedition support, as well as libraries, lounges and grand halls where intrepid explorers – the real-life Phileas Foggs of the world – could regale fellow members with their adventures in icy climes and jungles. Polar explorer Robert Peary’s New York club, the Peary Arctic Club, opened in 1898.Walrus cartouches adorn the exterior of the Arctic Club Hotel in Seattle. (Getty Images) And on the West Coast, two Seattle tycoons launched their own Arctic Club, where Klondike Gold Rush stampeders could reminisce about their days in the gold fields. In 1916, it moved ...

Americans are spotting more sharks in the water. Here’s why that’s a good thing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:43 GMT

By Christina Maxouris | CNNIt’s that time of year again: the thick of summer when sharks have caught America’s attention.Unwanted interactions and shark sightings have made national headlines, and shark bites in popular tourist destinations have prompted temporary closures. In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul deployed dozens of shark-monitoring drones to parts of the state after Long Island authorities reported five non-fatal shark bites over two days.It may feel like you’ve been hearing about these large creatures more often this summer, and that just might be the case. Experts say that while estimating population numbers is difficult, there are signs that some shark populations off US coasts are slowly rebounding after decades of dramatic declines – the result of longtime conservation efforts across the country that are beginning to pay off.“Sharks are coming back. Their numbers are growing,” said Dr. Bob Hueter, chief scientist for OCEARCH, a nonprofit ocean research and education org...

Photos: Celebrity roundup at Bay Area Taylor Swift concerts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:43 GMT

The stars came out to see Taylor Swift’s epic Eras Tour shows at Levi’s Stadium over the weekend. Both Friday and Saturday night shows were completely sold-out, but some celebs managed to get tickets.| Maya Rudolph attended The Eras Tour this weekend! pic.twitter.com/hKPSQR0vvL— The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) July 30, 2023Actress and comedian Maya Rudolph posed with fans.| Tommy Dorfman was at @TaylorSwift13's show this weekend!"THIS NIGHT IS SPARKING !!! thank you for the best night of my…life??" pic.twitter.com/bR7mHjeb88— The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) July 30, 2023And actress Tommy Dorfman from the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why called it “the best night of my…life??”| Tommy Dorfman attended the Eras Tour last night! —Instagram post will be linked in the replies! pic.twitter.com/f2KyIQMOml— Taylor Swift Updates (@UpdatingSwiftly) July 29, 2023Dorfman posed later with model Gigi Hadid at the Friday night show.Gigi Hadid...

#VanLife gets electrified: Six places to rent electric camper vans around the globe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:43 GMT

By Elissa Garay | CNNThe road trip-meets-camping experience afforded by camper van travel is having a moment.Interest in these compact recreational vehicles, typically outfitted with home-away-from-home comforts like sleeping spaces and kitchenettes, has surged in recent years, bolstered by social media streams flooded with images and videos depicting idealized, nature-immersive #vanlife travel scenes.Plus, at the pandemic’s height, such self-contained vans – a sort of hotel room on wheels – were perceived to offer a means of travel that cut away at health risks.Yet, for the nature-loving travelers who tend to gravitate toward these outdoor adventure-ready vans, there’s a crisis of conscience at play, given that the oversize, gas-guzzling vehicles are known for spewing out carbon emissions, as a worsening global climate crisis unfolds.Just as movement toward electric vehicles (EVs) has swept the automobile industry—with fossil fuel-powered internal combustion engines being increasin...

Leaving California: Which state ‘culture’ is your best alternative?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:43 GMT

California appears to be a loser in the culture wars when it comes to interstate migration flows.Folks who talk about leaving the Golden State – or actually depart – say they no longer feel comfortable living in a state that’s dominated by big-city progressive thinking.So as a public service – and to show an economic lesson or two – this edition of my “Leaving California” columns will guide those people thinking about relocating to a place where the “culture” may be a better fit.Now, nothing can be harder to quantify than a fuzzy concept encompassing somebody’s philosophies of life. So, I’m going to skip the emotions and instead use seven benchmarks to gauge the cultural divide among the states.For departing Californians who don’t need any detailed analysis – my trusty spreadsheet says your No. 1 alternative is South Dakota. If that’s not to your liking, then head to North Dakota, Tennessee, Oklahoma or Idaho.And to avoid a really bad fit, do not go to New York, Connecticut, New Jer...

Nima Momeni due back in court with new attorney

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:43 GMT

(KRON) -- Accused killer Nima Momeni is due back in court on Monday morning for a preliminary hearing, and he will have a new attorney by his side. Racist fliers left on driveways in Corte Madera Momeni faces murder charges in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee. He previously pleaded not guilty to the charges last month. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Not long after, Momeni's previous attorney stepped down from the case citing a conflict of interest. Momeni hired a celebrity defense attorney named Saam Zangeneh to take over the case. This is a developing story. Please stick with KRON for updates from the courtroom.