Conglomerate Buys AMC For Nearly $3B In China’s Biggest Corporate Takeover In US
A Chinese conglomerate announced Monday it will buy a major U.S. cinema chain, AMC Entertainment Holdings, for $2.6 billion in China’s biggest corporate takeover in the United States to date.
PBS To Broadcast Honors For Bacharach And David
A tribute concert honoring songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David, who wrote such unforgettable tunes as “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” and “That’s What Friends are For,” will be broadcast nationally on PBS.
Baltimore Actor Who Played ‘Chubby’ In Our Gang Buried In Unmarked Grave
In the “Our Gang” films released between 1929 and 1931, there is a hilarious character named Chubby. The actor was a Baltimore native by the name of Norman Chaney. And after all of those laughs, you’d be shocked to know he’s buried in an unmarked grave.
Mike O’Meara Makes Guest Appearance On Junkies
Former co-host of the legendary Don and Mike Show, Mike O’Meara, returned to the 106.7 Fan studios on Friday morning to catch up with the Junkies and talk about his Ride For The House Poker Run on June 9th.
D.C. Area’s Artomatic Festival Goes To Crystal City
The Washington area’s Artomatic arts festival is returning to Crystal City in a former office building slated for demolition.
Museums In D.C. Participating In ‘Art Museum Day’
Museums around the country, including some in Washington, are participating in Art Museum Day with free or reduced admission and special programs.
Artomatic 2012 Opens Friday
Artomatic 2012 kicks off Friday night. The month-long art festival is being held in a converted office building slated for destruction. Galleries and experiences on multiple levels.
Disco Queen Donna Summer Dead At 63 In Florida
Singer Donna Summer, whose songs defined the music of the Disco 70′s o has died after a battle with cancer, according to her family.
Chuck Brown, Godfather Of Go-Go, Dead At 75
Chuck Brown, the legendary “Godfather of Go-Go” has died.
President Obama Jokes About David Beckham’s Underwear
President Barack Obama is ribbing soccer star David Beckham over his age and his outside interests, saying it’s a “rare man who can be that tough on the field and also have his own line of underwear.”
Photo Galleries
Gallery: Candy Chang-Style “Before I Die” Chalkboard Pops Up In D.C.
People are flocking to a local piece of art showcased on a street in D.C. to contribute to it with chalk, what they would like to do before they die. The public chalkboard is based off of a project started by nationally recognized artist, Candy Chang. See what people have written in this “Before I Die” gallery.
Photo Gallery: Howard Theater Ribbon Cutting
The ribbon has been cut marking the return of the restored theater in northwest Washington that helped launch the careers of Ella Fitzgerald and Marvin Gaye.
The Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer movie season. And what a season it’s turning out to be. From sequels to superheroes, we have a roundup of the most anticipated films of the year.
