The Threepenny Opera

 Posted on September 18, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1163 words  |  Martina Birk

The creators of the Reprise! series of semi-staged musicals pride themselves on reviving shows that have pretty much dropped from the public consciousness. So it's hard to fathom what prompted their production of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's "Die Dreigroschenoper" -- known as "The Threepenny Opera" in Marc Blitzstein's frequently revived English adaptation. The creators of the Reprise! [Read More]

This playboy swindled a Dubai Bank out of $242 million with black magic

 Posted on September 18, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1201 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

While Emmanuel Nwude was selling a fake airport to a Brazilian bank for the same amount, Foutanga Babani Sissoko, a Malian playboy with a distinct swagger, scammed the Dubai Islamic Bank of 242 million dollars with nothing more than empty promises and the illusion of black magic. Born in the village of Dabia, not far from Mali’s capital, Bamako, little is known of Sissoko's early life. The part that matters and has made him a reference in lectures of international banking fraud begins in August 1995. [Read More]

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Celebrate 35 Years Together and Reveal the Secret to Their Happy Marriage

 Posted on September 18, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  459 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Meeting for the first time on the set of the TV show, Bosom Buddies, in the 1980s, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have been together ever since. On April 30, 2023, the couple celebrated their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary, marking over 3 decades of love, commitment, and devotion. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Wilson shared a touching tribute to her husband. In this article, we’ll explore the secrets behind their happy marriage and what we can learn from their enduring love story. It was love at first sight for Tom Hanks. [Read More]

What Happened in September 1927

 Posted on September 18, 2024  |  8 minutes  |  1670 words  |  Larita Shotwell

September1927 Calendar Historical Events Sep 6 Buddy DeSylva & Lew Brown's musical "Good News" opens at The 46th Street Theatre, NYC; runs for 557 performance Sep 7 Philo Farnsworth demonstrates the first use of his electronic television in San Francisco Sep 7 University of Minas Gerais founded in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, by Governor Antônio Carlos Sep 11 After losing 21 in a row to NY, the Browns win their last meeting, 6-2 Ruth Hits 50 Sep 11 Yankees slugger Babe Ruth hits 50th home run during his MLB record 60 HR season in New York's 6-2 loss to St. [Read More]

Why Older Couples Have Great Relationships

 Posted on September 18, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1250 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

When Rochelle Ventura, a retired election consultant, married at age 22, she felt, she says, “like a domestic slave.” Now 83 and living with Phil Doppelt, 82, a retired software engineer, she says, “We’re equals. At the start, I explained dinner was not my responsibility to plan every night.” They divide their time between her home in Los Angeles and his in San Jose, keeping their finances separate. For more than a decade now, they’ve found love and joy together without marrying. [Read More]

'Now, It's Time And I'm Here To Spank You Thoroughly'

 Posted on September 17, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  226 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Nollywood actress cum philanthropist, Tonto Dikeh has threatened controversial investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo as she storms Lagos to arrest her. Kemi Olunloyo and Tonto Dikeh traded words on social a few days ago where the former alleged that the mother of one bought a gun to kill her ex-husband Olakunle Churchill and consumes hard drugs. Tonto Dikeh urged Kemi Olunloyo to provide proof and name the list of friends who probably gave her the hint that she smokes. [Read More]

Abbie Herbert - Age, Family, Bio

 Posted on September 17, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  113 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Social media star and content creator best known for her abbieherbert TikTok account where she posts fashion and lifestyle content. She has gained over 12 million followers on her account. She is also a model and she earned representation with NEXT Models. Before Fame She made her first post on her abbieherbert_ Instagram account in April 2014.  Trivia Her first video to reach over 1 million views on TikTok tells the story of how she met her husband. [Read More]

Beyonce's mother defends superstar over skin bleaching allegations

 Posted on September 17, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  362 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Knowles made a detailed post on her Instagram in the evening of Tuesday, November 28, 2023, coming at people who claimed the singer was 'trying to be white' or 'bleaching.' Enraged, she clarified that the reason Beyonce wore a silver wig was simply to fit the theme of her event, adding that the skin bleaching comments online stem from a place of jealousy or hate. The extensive caption began, " [Read More]

Caloncho - Age, Family, Bio

 Posted on September 17, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  80 words  |  Larita Shotwell

World music singer who was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 2014. He has 600,000 followers on his elcaloncho Instagram account. Before Fame He grew up playing drums, which allowed him to experiment with melody and rhythm.  Trivia His first EP entitled "Homeotermo" was first released in 2011. Family Life He took his name from his grandfather, which was given to him by his step sister, Angélica. Associated With He and Vicente Fernandez are world music singers from Mexico. [Read More]

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Says the World Needs More Women Leaders

 Posted on September 17, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  349 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first female head of state on the African continent, thinks women “absolutely” make better leaders. “If we had more women in power, we would see faster dialogue and action,” she said during the inaugural TIME100 Africa Summit in Rwanda’s capital Kigali on Friday. Read More: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Is Forging a New Path for the Next Generation of Women Leaders For the first time, TIME has brought its iconic TIME100 franchise to Africa, bringing together regional and international leaders, influencers, and visionaries to a daytime summit to discuss the solutions needed to build a better future. [Read More]