Ballerina Maya Plisetskaya Dies at 89
The Bolshoi icon Maya Plisetskaya died this weekend in Germany after a heart attack. At 89 she left instructions for cremation and for her ashes to be joined with husband Rodion Shchedrin and spread across Russia.
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Prince forgets 3 magic words Dear Abby column
Dear Abby advises a reader in a long term relationship to assess why her boyfriend stops saying I love you and whether the dynamic can improve. The advice questions compatibility and suggests considering a future with a more responsive partner.
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Photo shy moments and polite requests in public
In California a kayaker records a private moment prompting a reader to ask how to stop photographers. Abby advises simple phrases like please don't do that and suggests stepping out of range if possible. Also included is a Mother's Day friction with a husband who dismisses his wife as not mother to their two children.
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ASK AMY Sister negotiates hard on prices and respect
Dear Amy and Dear Sister present two dilemmas about negotiating prices and relationship respect. The sister bargains aggressively with vendors, while the writer’s boyfriend faces skepticism from friends and family who don’t take him seriously. Both pieces advise clarifying motives, assessing value, and asserting boundaries.
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Avengers Age of Ultron opens strong but trails first film
Los Angeles reports Avengers Age of Ultron debuted to 187.7 million in the U S and Canada, the second biggest opening ever. The film cost 250 million to produce and faced heavy competition from Kentucky Derby NBA playoffs and the Mayweather Pacquiao bout. Final numbers may shift.
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Jazz Fest ends with Trombone Shorty closing main stage
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival wraps up seven days of acts led by Trombone Shorty and Lenny Kravitz with Kacey Musgraves also performing. The city showcased NOCCA graduates, local food stalls, and a high-spirited crowd including Drew Brees for a New Orleans celebration of music heritage.
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