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The Detroit News Published 1:38 PM EST Dec 26, 2018 Here are the local pop culture stories that had the biggest impact this year: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, dies at 76 The city of Detroit came to a standstill on Aug. 16 with the news that legendary singer Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, died at her Detroit home of pancreatic cancer. Over a two-week period, the city and the world celebrated her life, her celebrated 60-year musical career, and her legacy of quiet generosity for causes far away and close to home for more than 30 years. For complete coverage, go to detroitnews.com/series/arethafranklin Death of Michigan Opera Theatre founder David DiChiera A little more than a month after Aretha Franklin died, Detroit suffered the death of another entertainment giant: David DiChiera, 83. The impresario, described by many as a cultural powerhouse who brought opera back to the Motor City, helped jump-start downtown Detroit’s revival and pioneered the practice of … [Read more...] about Top 10 Detroit News entertainment storylines of 2018

By JeanMarie Brownson Chicago Tribune Published 5:12 PM EST Dec 19, 2018 Gathering around the table with friends and family should never stress the host. At least that’s the plan. I try to remember the reasons we gather: friendship, camaraderie, laughter, holiday cheer. Still, menu planning puts pressure on even the most accomplished cook. Slow-cooked, tender and tangy pulled pork proves the answer to many of my warm-weather entertaining dilemmas: It’s not expensive, little active time is required of the cook, it can go casual or more upscale, and it’s easy to make. Most of all, nearly everyone embraces the flavors and the effort. This holiday season I’m once again relying on slow-cooked pork’s crowd-pleasing and cook-friendly appeal. With a major exception: I’ll employ the oven rather than an outdoor grill. For a number of reasons, not the least of which is the trickiness to cooking on a grill in snow and ice. First, the oven heat will be … [Read more...] about How to win entertaining season: Chile-crusted pork roast and au jus

Travelers on Alaska Airlines enjoy the best in-flight experience among the large U.S. carriers, according to a new report from CableTV.com, a website sponsored by various U.S. cable and satellite providers. Southwest comes in second, Delta third, and American, JetBlue, Hawaiian, and United are tied for fourth. Allegiant, Frontier, and Spirit show the lowest scores—they don’t offer in-flight entertainment at all. CableTV.com summarizes its methodology: “We looked at the options offered by 10 major U.S. airline companies: seatback consoles, personal device access, variety and pricing of movies, TV programming, music, games, and other entertainment. Ratings are also modified by a scoring of how many of each line’s operating fleets provide each feature: all planes, some planes, or no planes. Then we weighed each one’s extra cost (if any) and engagement value, while factoring Wi-Fi availability (which, believe it or not, still isn’t always found on … [Read more...] about The Best U.S. Airlines for In-Flight Entertainment