Ellis Marsalis, the New Orleans jazz pianist and patriarch of an accomplished family of musicians, has died. The Ellis Marsalis Center for Music confirmed his death to NBC News. Branford Marsalis said his father died of COVID-19 complications. He was 85. Marsalis was the father of renowned musicians Wynton, Branford, Delfeayo, and Jason Marsalis; his
Raha Moharrak is currently pursuing her MBA at Synergy University Dubai Campus with a specialisation in Women’s Leadership Until 2018 women were not permitted in Saudi Arabian sport stadiums, not even as spectators. When the Saudi people sat down to watch the London Olympic Games in 2012, they only got to see two women athletes
Michael Wirth, CEO, Chevron, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2020. Adam Galasia | CNBC Chevron will slash capital spending by $4 billion this year and suspend share buybacks, the latest oil company to cut costs in the face of an unprecedented slide in oil prices. Oil has crashed by
[Warning: The following contains spoilers for the series finale of The Magicians, “Fillory and Further.” Read at your own risk!] The Magicians series finale may have closed the book on Fillory and Further, but in true Magicians form, this last chapter really just felt like the beginning of a new story. That new story just
From faux fur slides to classic slip-on sneakers, wear these styles around the house now and out on the town later Are you working from home for the foreseeable future? Same. And while I might be wearing legging or sweatsuits almost every day (I do change from my formal work sweats to evening relaxation sweats,
To pretty much everyone’s displeasure, one of the world’s most beloved sit-comes is coming to an end. The last episode of the tenth season of Modern Family aired recently, and it’s been officially announced that season 11 will be the last. The show aired back in 2009, and it’s been going strong for a decade, without ever
Thanks to FaceTime, musicians Drake, The Weeknd and J. Cole were able to share some smiles with an 11-year-old cancer patient, Elijah Williams, before his death last week. On Sunday, Williams’ older cousin Michael Watson II shared the heartwarming story with his 7,000-plus Instagram followers, while also confirming the death of his cousin. “Over the past
Wizarding World, the franchise consisting of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts universe, announced on Twitter that a number of resources will be made available to fans of the series in response to the COVID-19 crisis. In a more detailed announcement on their website, Wizarding World wrote, “During the strange times we now find ourselves
St John Ambulance will need to start borrowing money from August if the coronavirus pandemic continues into the summer, the charity’s chief executive has told MPs. Martin Houghton-Brown told a virtual meeting of the Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Select Committee yesterday that the charity had sufficient reserves to last until August, but would need
Analysts have warned that falling oil prices will lead to a wave of consolidation or bankruptcies in the U.S. energy sector, and the Street got its first taste of what could be to come when U.S. shale producer Whiting Petroleum filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday. “The oil patch is falling apart … This is the other
With many now spending a lot more time at home for the foreseeable future, experts offer their top tips to improve your outdoor space without spending a penny. As people look to cut back on unnecessary costs and spending, experts at Hitachi Personal Finance share insight and handy tips to help create a simple and
Well, it took awhile, but April is finally here, a time of Easter eggs, yellow chickadees, and fluffy bunnies. While that’s all fine and good, April means something else entirely for us horror hounds out there. It means we’re only six months away from October. In other words, we’re halfway to Halloween, folks. To celebrate,
Japan The Japan International Boat Show scheduled for March was cancelled, along with five other local boat shows planned to take place in April and May. Imported boat dealers will hold the new boat sea trials for potential customers individually from April, according to the ICOMIA report. Marinas are open without any restrictions; Manufacturers are
What happens when you lie to Rio? Well, Beth and the ladies already know it doesn’t end well, and Beth, in particular, learned that hard lesson again on Good Girls Season 3 Episode 7. Join our TV Fanatics Meaghan Frey, Lizzy Buczak, Jasmine Blu, and Whitney Evans as they discuss the hour. What do you make
Deciding on what part of the Drakensberg to visit can be difficult. I lived in the Drakensberg for over 15 years and of course I have my favourite areas to visit, but here, I’ll discuss the regions and their attractions briefly so that, when you decide to visit, you’ll have an idea on where to
In one month, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s son Archie will turn one year old. And after living in England and Canada with his parents, he’s now settling in Los Angeles with Meghan and Harry. People got a little update on how Archie is doing these days. A friend told the outlet that Archie is
Last week, Illumination/Universal’s Minions: The Rise Of Gru stepped off of its global release which was previously set for late June in some offshore markets and for July 3 domestically. It has now been scheduled for July 2, 2021, taking the slot that belonged to Sing 2, which in turn is now headed to Christmas
Look, elephants are great. I’ve never met an elephant, but I love them all anyway. I want them to survive and thrive and do all their elephant things for millennia to come. People who poach elephants are monsters, and the people who help preserve their natural habitats are saviors. I am very pro-elephant. That said:
The supermarket chain Morrisons has pledged to donate £10m worth of stock to local food banks by the end of July. The supermarket said it planned to help restock food banks by producing extra food at its food-making sites, which will run for an extra hour each day to help meet the additional demand. It
(New York, NY — April 1, 2020) Today, CARE and the International Rescue Committee published a Rapid Gender Assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic based on secondary data analysis undertaken between 12-20 March, 2020. The analysis was undertaken to explore the current and potential gendered dimensions of COVID-19 and highlights the ways in which women, girls
Wealthy New Yorkers fleeing the city are driving up the prices of rentals in the Hamptons and Hudson Valley, with rates more than tripling for some properties. As New York City considers “shelter in place” rules and the number of coronavirus cases skyrockets, New Yorkers who can afford it are decamping to more rural locales.
The Not Forgotten launches The Best Seat In The House a free entertainment show for care homes and the vulnerable across the UK. The Not Forgotten is an organisation set up to combat isolation and loneliness amongst the extended British Military family. They support any service personnel who are wounded, injured or sick. The organisation
(CNN) — The plan to move to France had been in the works for months. We bit the bullet and quit our jobs, packed our poky London flat into boxes, and then watched the world come crashing down around us. When France went into coronavirus “confinement” we decided to move, fast. My French boyfriend and
Most of 2020 has been a drag, but Love Regenerator is most definitely not. The newly formed project by Calvin Harris takes it back to his house roots, feeding off nostalgic, feel good energy and lively, dance-focused music. Add Eli Brown in the mix and he brings Love Regenerator to the next level. Coming this Friday, a new
Affecting over 4,600 employees and about 95% of its overall workforce, Cirque du Soleil is exploring debt restructuring options, including a potential bankruptcy filing in light of the worsening coronavirus. Forced to cancel their regular Las Vegas shows, the revered Montreal-based circus company has temporarily laid off a majority of its staff due to the
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Ryan Seacrest says it’s gonna take major adjustments, but “American Idol” will deliver all the show’s usual elements … while keeping everyone involved safe. Ryan joined us on Tuesday’s “TMZ Live” from his home studio in L.A. — where he’s been doing “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” his radio shows
U.S. stock futures moved lower in overnight trading and pointed to declines at the open on Wednesday, following the end of the worst first quarter on record for the Dow and S&P 500 spurred by the coronavirus sell-off. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell more than 1.2%, indicating a loss of about 220 points. The
With the Skywalker Saga over, it’s hard to say if we’ll ever see BB-8 in live action again. It’s doubtful it would happen in future movies since they’ll be exploring other corners of the Star Wars galaxy unconnected to Luke Skywalker, Rey and the rest of the gang we’re used to. Still, with Disney+ becoming
Serena Williams introduced her ‘starting lineup’: her husband, Alexis Ohanian, and their adorable daughter who ‘loves to sing,’ Olympia! The family of three was full of giggles in this sweet video. Quarantining has not put a damper on the Williams-Ohanian family’s spirits. Tennis legend Serena Williams, 38, was all smiles as she listed off the
Legacy income could fall by up to 9 per cent this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the charity consortium Legacy Foresight. Legacy Foresight’s updated legacy market forecasts estimate a likely fall of between 3 and 9 per cent over the next year, although it still expects legacy income to grow