Tony Rice Dies; Influential Flatpicking Bluegrass Giant Was 69

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Zack Sharf Jimmy Kimmel doesn’t understand how “Spider-Man: No Way Home” lost out on an Oscar nomination for best picture to “Don’t Look Up.” The late-night host used the Feb. 8 episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to call out Academy voters for snubbing “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which earned rave reviews and has become of the highest-grossing films ever made with nearly $750 million in the U.S. and $1.7 million worldwide.“How did [‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’] not get one of the 10 nominations for best picture?” Kimmel asked viewers.

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Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated West Side Story will makes its streaming debut on Disney+ in the U.S. and most international countries on March 2, the streamer announced today.

racked up more than 1.7 million views on TikTok as of Wednesday morning. “Well, she’s definitely fell in love this summer,” reads the caption to frumpy footage, which was shared Sunday by Dorchester’s Violet Price, 16.In the now-viral footage, Price’s “best friend” and traveling companion Catherine Nicholson, also 16, can be seen standing at the altar while gussied up in a traditional white gown.

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Liam Gallagher has hit out at shamed footballer Kurt Zouma after he was seen kicking and hitting his pet cat in a shocking video.The former Oasis frontman took to Twitter to fire a warning shot at the West Ham centre back over the clips which were posted online by the French footballer's brother.The footage caused outrage across the country as Kurt appeared picking up his pet cat before dropping it and kicking it across the room.He was then seen chasing the feline before slapping it to the ground as a young child was seen holding the animal up for him.Throughout the footage, his brother was heard laughing at the cruel actions, while the cat was seen fleeing in terror.Animal lover Liam - who performed at last night's Brit Awards - has since posted the warning about harming cats.He posted: "Oh and by the way don’t f*** with the cats."Liam is a cat owner himself, often proudly sharing images of his own pair of pet pussies Sid and Nancy.Following his tweet, he tellingly posted a picture of the pair sitting in his bed together to his Twitter page.Meanwhile, West Ham have come under fire after Zouma was allowed to play in last night's Premier League fixture against Watford at the Hammers home ground, London Stadium.The decision has led to heavy criticism for David Moyes and the powers that be at the club from fans who believe the player should have been suspended due to the shocking video footage.Football fans took to social media to lash out at the decision after he was heavily booed every time he got a touch on the ball on the pitch.One wrote: "Zouma should be in a cell not playing on a football pitch tonight.

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sex doll he had mistaken for a drowned woman washed up on the beach.Chris Ford, 67, was looking for driftwood after a recent storm when he thought he'd found the dead body of a woman with all her "bits on show".But the retired photographer was relieved to find that it was a mutilated silicone female sex toy and quickly called his partner over to take pictures.The couple from Portland, Dorset, both left in hysterics speculating where it came from.Chris said: "It was a human-like figure but was too clean and too pretty - and it did not have a head."Apart from its lack of a face, it was very anatomically correct. So as soon as I got to her I knew it was a sex doll."I am always out collecting driftwood after storms so I fully expected to see a human body one day but never this.

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Chris Eldridge Bluegrass legend Tony Rice died on Christmas Day at age 69. To properly memorialize his prowess and spirit, Variety turned to one of his truest acolytes and a recognized contemporary great — Chris Eldridge, of Punch Brothers and Infamous Stringdusters fame (pictured above with Rice in 2001) — who penned the following tribute to his friend and mentor. Tony Rice was the greatest bluegrass guitar player to ever live.

Tony Rice, the master bluegrass picker who drew fans worldwide for the chance to hear the quick, fluid sounds he conjured from his Martin D-28 guitar, has died at age 69. Rice died Friday at his home in Reidsville, North Carolina, according to International Bluegrass Music Association spokesperson Casey Campbell.

Legendary bluegrass musician Tony Rice has died.The master guitarist renowned for his innovative style passed away at his home in Reidsville, North Carolina, on Christmas Day.He was 69. Legendary bluegrass musician Tony Rice has died.

Tony Rice, known as one of the leading bluegrass music legends of the 1970s, died on Christmas Day at age 69.  The International Bluegrass Music Association confirmed the news in a statement provided to Fox News. "It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to one of the most iconic voices and musicians in bluegrass history.