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Disneyland veteran sues, alleging replacement by younger talent after COVID reopening
us-news19 days ago

Disneyland veteran sues, alleging replacement by younger talent after COVID reopening

Bill Lewis, a Disneyland performer for 33 years and longtime member of the Dapper Dans and Bootstrappers Pirate Band, claims Disney sidelined older cast members in favor of younger talent after the park reopened post‑COVID, slashing his hours and allegedly blackballing him due to rumors about a director’s sexuality; after decades with the company, he retired in 2026 and is seeking damages and attorney fees in a new lawsuit.

World Cup 2026 Final at MetLife to Spotlight Star-Studded Closing Ceremony and Halftime Show
sports1 month ago

World Cup 2026 Final at MetLife to Spotlight Star-Studded Closing Ceremony and Halftime Show

Spain vs Argentina will meet in the World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, with kickoff at 3:00 PM local. The closing ceremony starts at 1:30 PM local and features Post Malone among others, while the halftime show includes Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS, plus Burna Boy and Gustavo Dudamel; the stage is built on the pitch and the interval could last longer than the usual 15 minutes to install and remove the set. US viewers can watch on FOX (English) and Telemundo/Universo (Spanish), with similar rights in Canada, Mexico, and beIN Sports for other regions.

sports2 months ago

World Cup 2026 Kicks Off With Three North American Opening Ceremonies

The 2026 World Cup opens with three ceremonies in Mexico City (June 11), Toronto (June 12), and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (June 12), ahead of Mexico vs. South Africa, Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, and USA vs. Paraguay. Broadcast is on FOX networks (FOX/FS1) with FOX One streaming; Tubi will simulcast the Mexico and USA ceremonies and their opening matches.

world2 months ago

World Cup 2026 Opens Across Three North American Ceremonies

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens with three ceremonies in Mexico City (June 11, 1:30 p.m. ET), Toronto (June 12, 1:30 p.m. ET) and Los Angeles (June 12, 7:30 p.m. ET) ahead of Mexico vs South Africa, Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the USA vs Paraguay. U.S. broadcasts are on FOX networks with FOX One streaming; Tubi will simulcast the Mexico and USA ceremonies. Mexico’s lineup includes Maná, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Tyla, Burna Boy, J Balvin, Shakira and Danny Ocean; Canada’s features Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, William Prince, Elyanna, Sanjoy and Vegedream; the U.S. show includes Katy Perry, LISA, Rema, Anitta and Future.

Audition Tips for Universal Kids Resort's Frisco Theme Park
entertainment7 months ago

Audition Tips for Universal Kids Resort's Frisco Theme Park

Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, is hiring performers for its opening season, with auditions scheduled for February 13-14 at the Frisco Performing Arts Center. They seek energetic dancers, costume characters, live performers, puppeteers, and character actors, with specific requirements and roles. Performers should prepare a résumé and headshot, and some roles require submitting a self-tape. The park is set to open this summer.

White House Christmas 2025: Volunteers and Decorators Create Festive Magic
world8 months ago

White House Christmas 2025: Volunteers and Decorators Create Festive Magic

The 2025 White House Christmas celebration, themed 'Home Is Where The Heart Is,' featured over 150 volunteer decorators from all 50 states and 2 territories, along with more than 25 musical groups from 22 states, who contributed their talents to create a festive and diverse holiday experience, reflecting community spirit and American traditions.