Fourth of July
Patrick Bertoletti Wins Nathan’s Annual Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
Patrick Bertoletti has won the Nathan’s 2024 men’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, while Miki Sudo defended her 2023 win with her 10th title in the women’s competition. Bertoletti of Chicago consumed 58 hot dogs in a tight race, where the leader varied among the 13 competitors around the world. He surpassed his personal best of […]
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Events of the Week: ‘Theater Camp,’ Essence Festival and More
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Theater Camp and Essence Festival of Culture. Disney x Essence Fest Disney, the major entertainment sponsor of this year’s Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, showcased footage from Haunted Mansion, Lucasfilm’s new Star Wars series Ahsoka and Walt Disney […]
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Tina Turner to Be Honored at Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular With “Golden Mile” Cascade
The late legendary trailblazer Tina Turner is set to be honored at this year’s Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular in New York City. During the “Golden Mile” display, thousands of golden-hued shells will create a dramatic cascade effect stretching across the East River to honor the singer, who died in May at 83 years old. Ashanti, […]
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Louis C.K. Premieres Indie Drama ‘Fourth of July’ in New York
In early June, controversial comedian Louis C.K. dropped a surprise announcement that he was releasing a new feature project, Fourth of July, an indie dramedy that he directed, co-wrote, edited and stars in. On Thursday, Fourth of July had its world premiere at a sold-out Beacon Theatre in New York, with fans of C.K. flocking […]
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