Glover urges parents to listen as kids shape future
Richmond AP dispatch quotes Danny Glover urging parents to teach and listen to children amid rapid tech change. He stresses children’s voices and inclusion at the table as vital to the nation’s future. He spoke to the Virginia Regional Minority Supplier Development Council about preparing youth.
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Cannes festival behind the scenes drama and lineup
Hollywood Reporter notes pre festival drama over Victoria's Secret models at AMFAR gala and late night beach ban. Cannes also faces leadership intrigue as Gilles Jacob's heir apparent Olivier Barrot misses unveiling, while two large screens debut outside the Palais and Majestic. Films by Loach Ivory Coen Oshima von Trier highlight competition with Water and Stardom, plus Love's Labor's Lost at AMFAR. Asian cinema dominates this year, while major Hollywood fare is scarce. Jacob criticizes the paucity of quality studio films.
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Belles at the Summit Theater Delivers Six Sisters Phone Drama
Six sisters share a love hate bond in Belles written by Mark Dunn. Debbie Goldstein and Morgan Meadows lead a cast directed by Skip Crane. The show uses six sets and a notable lighting and sound upgrade as it unfolds through more than 30 phone conversations. Dinner performances May 12 and 13 at 6 30 p.m. Tickets 25. Reservations via Bluefield Area Arts and Science Center.
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Dear Abby Letting Go and the Family Role in End of Life
Reader letters discuss letting go in end of life care, stressing family choices, physician honesty, and compassionate care. The Hemlock Society pitches options for a good death, including physician aid in dying, with contact details and copyright notice.
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BET's two decades marked by success and expansion
Los Angeles AP notes BET turns 20 with founder Robert L. Johnson reflecting on its role as a hub for African American creativity politics and wealth creation. The piece cites expansion into four channels publishing film and Internet ventures and credits BET with launching numerous African American leaders while acknowledging ongoing criticism of minority representation in media.
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