LOS ANGELES Lady Gaga. Jennifer Hudson. Common and John Legend. Adam Levine. Rita Ora. Tegan & Sara. Tim McGraw. This isn’t the lineup for an upcoming pop concert, but rather for Sunday’s Academy Awards. “We want to entertain,” said Neil Meron, producing his third consecutive Oscar ceremony with Craig Zadan. “And there’s no better entertainment […]

BRUNSWICK Folk Dance Brunswick, from 6:30-9 p.m. every Friday, is an opportunity to enjoy traditional international folk dancing at People Plus. Folk Dance Brunswick offers world music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, Western Europe, and around the globe. It’s good exercise and great social fun. Many dances are taught. No partner is needed. All […]

The following list represents the most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it, from Monday Feb. 9, to Sunday, Feb. 15, via Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Spotify. UNITED STATES 1. Alabama Shakes, “Don’t Wanna Fight” (ATO Records) 2. Lord Huron, “Fool […]

NEW YORK HBO says it has picked up two more seasons of John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight,” which puts to rest any thought that Oliver would return to Comedy Central to replace Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show.” Oliver just began the second season at HBO of his critically acclaimed comedy show. HBO said it […]

FREEPORT At 1 p.m. today, the Freeport Woman’s Club will present artist Ginny Purcell. Purcell, of Freeport, will demonstrate her bird-carving skills during a meeting at the Freeport Community Library. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. The Freeport Woman’s Club is a service organization that has been in existence for 90 years and meets […]

TOKYO The princess laughs and floats in sumie-brush sketches of faint pastel, a lush landscape that animated film director Isao Takahata has painstakingly depicted to relay his gentle message of faith in this world. But his Oscar-nominated work stands as a stylistic challenge to Hollywood’s computer-graphics cartoons, where 3D and other digital finesse dominate. Takahata […]

Community breakfast Saturday: Feb. 28 7:30 -10 a.m. Dig out of that snowbank and stop by the Cundy’s Harbor Community hall for a community breakfast and book sale. Adults $6; Children $4. Story time Thursdays in March 11 a.m. Join CHL for stories, activities and a snack. Bring a favorite stuffed animal to celebrate this […]