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Strauss, Richard

(Encyclopedia) Strauss, RichardStrauss, Richardrĭkhˈärt shtrous [key], 1864–1949, German composer. Strauss brought to a culmination the development of the 19th-century symphonic poem, and was a…

The Academy Awards

The Oscars®, awarded annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, showcase the best in movies and couture and always stir controversy. The awards honor films released in the…

March 2022 Current Events: U.S. News

World News | Disaster News | Science & Technology News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the US news events…

Pulitzer Prizes in Music

(For years not listed, no award was made.)1943Secular Cantata No. 2, A Free Song, William Schuman1944Symphony No. 4 (Op. 34), Howard Hanson1945Appalachian Spring, Aaron Copland1946The…

Year in Review, 1999: Top Music Recordings

In a year of musical extremes, the top recordings ranged from the Latin pop of hip-shaking sensation Ricky Martin to the slacker rock and hip-hop of the phenomenally successful Kid Rock. by Kevin…

2002 NFL Top Kickers by Points

AFCPATFGLongPtsMike Vanderjagt, Ind.41/4228/3452125Kris Brown, Pit.34/3730/4455124Jason Elam, Den.31/3131/3650124Matt Stover, Bal.25/2530/3549115Adam Vinatieri, NE41/4224/3054113Sebastien…

The 87th Academy Award Best Actor Nominees

Here are the nominees for actor in a leading role. Bradley Cooper is nominated for his portrayal of Chris Kyle, the deadliest marksman in U.S. military history, in American Sniper. This is…

The 87th Academy Award Best Actress Nominees

Check out the bios for the nominees, including Marion Cotillard who previously won a Best Actress Oscar for 2007's La Vie En Rose. Julianne Moore is nominated for her role in Still Alice…