Tag: Festival

The Revelation I Had About Patriotism: July 4 Special Episode

In this special episode of Crossroads, join host Joshua Philipp at the America the Beautiful Festival in New York. We discuss Independence Day, patriotism, and the values that unify family and country. …


[PREMIERING 7:00PM ET] The Revelation I Had About Patriotism: July 4 Special Episode

In this special episode of Crossroads, join host Joshua Philipp at the America the Beautiful Festival in New York. We discuss Independence Day, patriotism, and the values that unify family and country. …


Hong Kong’s International Dragon Boat Races Return After 4-year Hiatus

HONG KONG—Thousands of paddlers descended on Hong Kong on Saturday to take part in the financial hub’s International Dragon Boat competition, held for the first time in more than 4 years after they were halted amid massive pro-democracy protests and the COVID-19 pandemic. The two-day event, organized by Hong Kong’s tourism board and the Hong…


At Cannes Film Festival, Johnny Depp Says He Has No ‘Further Need for Hollywood’

CANNES, France—Appearing at the Cannes Film Festival the day after premiering his first film in three years, Johnny Depp said Wednesday that he has “no further need” for Hollywood. Depp made a rare public appearance to face questions from the press following the opening-night premiere of “Jeanne du Barry,” in which Depp plays King Louis…


Cannes Film Festival Kicks Off With Johnny Depp, ‘Jeanne Du Barry,’ and Plenty to Talk About

CANNES, France—The Cannes Film Festival red carpet sprang to life Tuesday with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama “Jeanne du Barry,” with Johnny Depp, as the French Riviera movie pageant launched a star-studded and potentially controversy-rife 76th edition. Throngs of onlookers shouted “Johnny!” as Depp, in purple-hued sunglasses signed autographs and edged back…


Cannes Film Festival to Honor Michael Douglas With Honorary Palme D’Or

Hollywood actor Michael Douglas will add to his long list of accolades this month when the Cannes Film Festival awards him an honorary Palme d’Or. Organizers of cinema’s biggest showcase said on Wednesday they would pay tribute to the two-time Oscar winner at the festival’s opening ceremony on May 16 in recognition of “his brilliant…


Pamplona Says No One Gored After All on 3rd Day of Bull Run

PAMPLONA, Spain—Thousands of thrill-seekers avoided getting gored Saturday during the bull run of Pamplona’s San Fermín Festival, officials said, revising an early report saying bull horns stabbed two men. Officials in the Spanish city officials corrected the preliminary report by Pamplona’s hospital to state that a man was scratched on the buttocks but not pierced…


Agency: 1 Dead, 7 Injured in Oklahoma Festival Shooting

TAFT, Okla.—Authorities said one person was killed and seven were injured in a shooting early Sunday at an outdoor festival in eastern Oklahoma, with witnesses describing frantic people running for cover as the gunfire erupted. Two juveniles were among those shot at the Memorial Day event near Taft, about 45 miles southeast of Tulsa, the…


1 Dead, Several Injured in Shooting at Mississippi Festival

JACKSON, Miss.—A law enforcement officer shot and killed one of the people suspected of firing shots at a festival in Mississippi, a sheriff said late Saturday. Organizers said Sunday that, in response to the shootings, they canceled the final day of the Mississippi Mudbug Festival at the state fairgrounds in Jackson. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree…


Great Southern Nights Music Festival Kicks off Across New South Wales

Great Southern Nights festival of music kicks off on Friday night, launching into a three-week celebration of live music in hundreds of venues across New South Wales (NSW). This year’s event will see a star-studded line-up, including Amy Shark, Alex Lahey, Archie Roach, Ball Park Music, Client Liason, and Jimmy Barnes, playing at venues such…