Upcoming author talks, book events in Marin – Marin Independent Journal
Book events Belvedere Tiburon Library: 1501 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon; 415-789-2665; beltiblibrary.org. Aug. 28: Tasha Eurich discusses “Shatterproof.” 11…
‘Devo’: Discover the band’s misunderstood genius in Netflix documentary
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Terence Stamp, actor who portrayed General Zod in Superman films, dies at 87
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Tristan Rogers, longtime ‘General Hospital’ actor, dies at 79
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Priscilla Presley faces $50M lawsuit from former business partners
Priscilla Presley’s former business partners have filed a lawsuit seeking more than $50 million in damages, alleging fraud…
Hall & Oates resolve business dispute through private arbitration
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Daryl Hall and John Oates have resolved their dispute over a Hall & Oates…
‘The Dilemmas of Working Women’ review: The inner struggles of women in Japan explored
Japan is infamous for its gender inequality. Few women occupy positions of political and corporate leadership. They overwhelmingly…
‘Weapons’ beats ‘Freakier Friday’ in battle for top spot at the box office
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‘The Magician of Tiger Castle’ review: Louis Sachar’s novel is funny and weird
Anatole isn’t just any magician. He’s the magician of Tiger Castle, whom the king of Esquaveta once declared…
Actor Loni Anderson dies at 79
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station’s empowered receptionist on the hit TV…
C-SPAN executive launches program that promotes common ground
For several years when he was at CNN, Sam Feist was in charge of “Crossfire,” the show that…
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dines with Katy Perry
MONTREAL (AP) — Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry had dinner together in Montreal this…