Johnny Marr named as ‘Record Store Legend’

Pa Media Marr said he had known staff in Manchester’s Piccadilly Records for 20 years A plaque has been unveiled in Manchester honouring musician Johnny Marr with the title of “record store legend”. The 61-year-old’s support of independent record stores worldwide has been commemorated with the sign at Piccadilly Records, situated in the city where … Read more

TSN president Stewart Johnston named 15th commissioner of the CFL

The CFL has hired Stewart Johnston as its new commissioner. The league made the move official Wednesday morning, introducing Johnston as its 15th commissioner. Johnston succeeds Randy Ambrosie, who announced in October his intention to retire in 2025 once his successor was chosen. Johnston will join the CFL after serving as president of TSN since … Read more

North vs South match confirmed as Liverpool legend named as player-manager against Harry Redknapp’s side

“North versus South has seen some great club side matches in the past. Northern teams like Man United, Liverpool and, more recently, Manchester City may have dominated English football but it’s about time now that the South got back to winning a trophy again.” Source link

Berrios named Jays’ opening-day starter

By n The Canadian Pressn The Canadian Press Posted March 17, 2025 11:53 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays announced Monday that right-hander José Berrios will be their 2025 season-opening starting pitcher. Berrios will kick off the Blue Jays’ season for the second … Read more

Hackman’s children not named in actor’s $80m will

Samantha Granville BBC News, Los Angeles Getty Images The will of legendary actor Gene Hackman has been released, but uncertainty lingers over his $80m (£62m) fortune. The two-time Academy Award winner left his entire estate to his wife of 30 years, Betsy Arakawa. But Arakawa, 65, was found dead alongside her husband in their New … Read more

Paul Mescal and Patsy Ferran deliver ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ for the ages

New York — Theater lovers undaunted by astronomical ticket prices are flocking to the Brooklyn Academy of Music‘s Harvey Theater to see Paul Mescal as Stanley Kowalski in the Almeida Theatre Company’s production of Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire.” The 29-year-old Irish actor, who shot to fame with the TV adaptation of “Normal People,” earned … Read more

Olympic great Jennifer Heil named chef de mission for Milan-Cortina Winter Games

A selfless athlete and leader during her moguls skiing career, Jennifer Heil will bring those qualities and others to her role as Canada’s chef de mission for the Milan-Cortina Olympics in 2026, the Canadian Olympic Committee announced Tuesday. As team spokesperson, the native of Spruce Grove, Alta., will also serve as a mentor, supporter and … Read more