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That cool Tony Awards moment when Jay-Z joined Alicia Keys? Turns out it wasn't live

NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z’s electrifying reunion with Alicia Keys on what appeared to be a live duet of “Empire State of Mind” at the Tony Awards was actually pre-taped, a show official who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly told The Associated Press. The appearance of the rapper in support of Keys’ musical “Hell’s Kitchen” led to a boost of excitement inside the arena but it now appears it was a piece of Hollywood trickery, undercutting the Broadway community's full-throated embrace of live singing and dancing. Roc Nation, White Cherry Entertainment and a senior publicist for the telecast also did not return requests for comment.

Kylian Mbappé's nose injury places doubt on his continued involvement in Euro 2024

DUSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé suffered a facial injury in France’s 1-0 win against Austria at the European Championship. France coach Didier Deschamps said after that he did not know if the World Cup winning striker would be ruled out of the tournament as a result of his aerial collision with Austria’s Kevin Danso at Dusseldorf Arena. Mbappé was in obvious pain, lying curled on the field with his nose bloodied and swollen. Austria goalkeeper Patrick Pentz signaled for urgent medical assistance.

No lie: Perfectly preserved centuries-old cherries unearthed at George Washington's Mount Vernon

MOUNT VERNON, Va. (AP) — Dozens of bottles of centuries-old, impeccably preserved cherries and berries from the cellar of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate in northern Virginia have been discovered during an archaeological dig. Officials from Mount Vernon say the discovery of so much perfectly preserved food from more than 250 years ago is essentially unprecedented. Whole cherries with pits were found in some of the bottles. Other bottles held what appear to be gooseberries or currants. Mount Vernon is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct DNA testing on the fruit. They are also examining more than 50 cherry pits to see if any of them can be planted.

Actor Ian McKellen, 85, is in 'good spirits' and expected to recover from fall off stage in London

LONDON (AP) — Veteran actor Ian McKellen is expected to make a full recovery after toppling off a London stage Monday during a fight scene in a play and being hospitalized. A spokesperson says the 85-year-old actor known for playing Gandalf in the “Lord of the Rings” is in good spirits after the tumble. McKellen was playing John Falstaff in a production of “Player Kings” when he fell at the Noel Coward Theatre. A BBC journalist at the play says the actor cried out in pain after the fall. The theater was evacuated and the play was canceled.

Historic SS United States is ordered out of its berth in Philadelphia. Can it find new shores?

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal judge says a historic ocean liner that still holds the transatlantic speed record it set more than 70 years ago must leave its berth in Philadelphia by Sept. 12. The decision issued Friday culminated a years-old rent dispute between the conservancy that oversees the 1,000-foot SS United States and its landlord. It stemmed from an August 2021 decision by the landlord to double the ship’s daily dockage rate. The conservancy wouldn't accept the increase. The judge ruled the conservancy’s failure to pay the new rate didn't amount to a contract breach. But she also found the berthing agreement is terminable at will under Pennsylvania contract law.

Tonys moments: Hillary Clinton and (sort of) Jay-Z in the house, strides for women and a late upset

NEW YORK (AP) — The Tonys are often the most entertaining of awards shows, with Broadway performers showing their best work. Sunday’s show was no exception, with buzzy performances peppered with special appearances from the likes of Jay-Z (albeit pretaped) and Hillary Clinton. As always, the Tonys crowned both beloved veterans and exciting newcomers, and had the added factor of making history for women. Female directors accounted for seven of 10 directing nods, including four of five best musical nominees. The night ended in surprise with a best musical win for “The Outsiders,” an adaptation of the classic young adult novel.

German investigators seize cocaine worth 2.6 billion euros, calling it their biggest find ever

BERLIN (AP) — German investigators say they discovered 35.5 metric tons of cocaine worth 2.6 billion euros ($2.78 billion) on different container ships and made seven arrests in connection with what they called the largest cocaine find in the country ever. Prosecutors in the western city of Duesseldorf said Monday that they were initially tipped off by Colombian authorities and that investigators seized almost 25 tons of cocaine in the port of the northern city of Hamburg last year, a further 8 tons in the Dutch port of Rotterdam and almost 3 tons in Colombia. The drugs were hidden between vegetables and fruit. They have arrested seven suspects aged between 30 and 54, who are believed to be behind the smuggling.

Bryson DeChambeau wins another US Open with a clutch finish to deny Rory McIlroy

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau is the U.S. Open champion for the second time. It was another thriller at Pinehurst No. 2 that came down to the last hole. He was tied with Rory McIlroy, who was in the group in front. McIlroy missed a 4-foot par putt to fall one shot behind. DeChambeau blasted out of a bunker from 55 yards away to 4 feet and made the par putt for a 71. It wasn't quite the famous putt of Payne Stewart in 1999 when he made par from 15 feet. But DeChambeau celebrated the second major for a LIV Golf player.

An emotional win for theaters, Hollywood: ‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155 million opening

Hollywood’s summer movie anxieties gave way to joy this weekend with the massive debut of Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.” The animated sequel earned $155 million in ticket sales from 4,440 theaters in the U.S. and Canada. That is according to studio estimates Sunday. Not only is it the second-highest opening weekend in Pixar’s nearly 29 years of making films and the second-biggest animated opening ever. It’s also the biggest of 2024 which had not had any films debut over $100 million. With an estimated $140 million from international showings, “Inside Out 2” had a staggering, and record-breaking, $295 million global debut.

Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who was accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94

HOUSTON (AP) — Paul Pressler, a leading figure of the Southern Baptist Convention who was accused of sexual abuse and later settled a lawsuit over the allegations, has died. He was 94. Pressler’s death on June 7 was announced in an obituary posted online by a Houston funeral home. A funeral service for Pressler was held Saturday. Pressler was one of the co-architects of the Southern Baptist Convention’s so-called conservative resurgence in the 1980s that pushed America’s largest Protestant denomination in a more hardline direction. A 2017 lawsuit prompted allegations that Pressler had sexually assaulted or abused several boys and young men over various years. The lawsuit was settled in December.

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