Encyclopedia examines Latino influence on American pop culture
Cordelia Candelaria and Peter Garcia compile a two volume set on Latinos in U S pop culture. The work surveys pioneers in literature art music religion politics and sports and notes Desi Arnaz and Jennifer Lopez shaping mainstream media. Arnaz helped introduce a three camera technique for filming I Love Lucy.
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Associated Press
Arizona State University
Desi Arnaz
Jennifer Lopez
United States
Cordelia Candelaria
Peter Garcia
Arnaz
Ricky Ricardo
Birthday greetings for Gena Rowlands Rashad Turner and more
A roundup of notable birthdays today includes actress Gena Rowlands Phylicia Rashad Kathleen Turner Robin Tunney Paula Abdul and Spanky MacFarlane singer Al Wilson Ann Wilson of Heart Mark DeBarge and Doug Stone. Also remembering birthday celebrants Spanky MacFarlane and Robin Tunney with fans sharing tributes.
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Gena Rowlands
al Wilson
Spanky MacFarlane
Phylicia Rashad
Ann Wilson
Heart
Kathleen Turner
Doug Stone
Mark DeBarge
DeBarge
Robin Tunney
Paula Abdul
St Andrews to honor Bob Dylan with honorary doctorate
Scotland's University of St Andrews will award Bob Dylan an honorary Doctor of Music at summer graduation. Vice chancellor Brian Lang praised Dylan's impact on the 20th century and his enduring influence. The university, founded in 1413, is Britain's third oldest and counts Prince William among its students.
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Knight Ridder
Scotland
Bob
University of St. Andrews
Dylan
Bob Dylan
Brian Lang
Garcia's Cuba inspired next film to shoot in Dominican Republic
Andy Garcia says his longing for Cuba guides his upcoming movie to be filmed in the Dominican Republic starting next week. Born in Havana, he left Cuba in 1959 with his family after the revolution and has long criticized Castro's regime. His role centers on a cabaret owner who goes into exile in New York.
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Associated Press
Andy Garcia
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Garcia
Havana
Miami Beach
Fla
Fidel
Castro
Fulgencio Batista
New York
Seacrest Slams Cowell Arrogant Harsh On Idol
Ryan Seacrest defends against Simon Cowell's sharp style calling him arrogant and pompous and saying his remarks can be too harsh. He spoke with the Straits Times about a Singapore version of American Idol.
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Knight Ridder
Ryan Seacrest
Simon Cowell
Seacrest
Cowell
Straits Times
Singapore
Display of celebrity jackets at Atlanta airport boosts Georgia Music Hall
A 300 foot long display at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport will feature traveling clothes worn by Alan Jackson a leather jacket signed by OutKast and a silk jacket worn by Ray Charles. The Georgia Music Hall of Fame aims to attract bigger crowds to its Macon home by drawing visitors from the display and showcasing Georgia music heritage.
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Alan Jackson
OutKast
Ray Charles
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
Macon
Georgia
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