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McDonald says that earlier in his career, he tended to avoid writing about himself directly in songs. He opens up about his life and career in the memoir, What a Fool Believes.

Visit The Dog Society for a pawsome time! The Dog Society is hosting a Strays Yappy Hour Party to promote the new Universal Pictures R-rated comedy, "Strays!" The event will take place on Saturday, August 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m at The Dog Society (6331 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92115). The Yappy Hour is open to everyone and their furry friends. Attendees can expect Yappy Hour specials, raffles, and more! All attendees must sign this waiver: https://dogsocietysd.com/waivers/ About "STRAYS" Release date: In theaters August 18 Synopsis: They say a dog is a man’s best friend, but what if the man is a total dirtbag? In that case, it might be time for some sweet revenge, doggy style. When Reggie (Will Ferrell), a naïve, relentlessly optimistic Border Terrier, is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug (Will Forte; "The Last Man on Earth," "Nebraska"), Reggie is certain that his beloved owner would never leave him on purpose. But once Reggie falls in with a fast-talking, foul-mouthed Boston Terrier named Bug (Oscar® winner Jamie Foxx), a stray who loves his freedom and believes that owners are for suckers, Reggie finally realizes he was in a toxic relationship and begins to see Doug for the heartless sleazeball that he is. Determined to seek revenge, Reggie, Bug and Bug’s pals—Maggie (Isla Fisher; "Now You See Me," "Wedding Crashers"), a smart Australian Shepherd who has been sidelined by her owner’s new puppy, and Hunter (Randall Park; "Always Be My Maybe," "Aquaman"), an anxious Great Dane who’s stressed out by his work as an emotional support animal—together hatch a plan and embark on an epic adventure to help Reggie find his way home … and make Doug pay by biting off the appendage he loves the most. (Hint: It’s not his foot). A subversion of the dog movies we know and love, "Strays," directed by Josh Greenbaum ("Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar") and written by Dan Perrault ("Players," "American Vandal"), is a hilarious, R-rated, live-action comedy about the complications of love, the importance of great friendships, and the unexpected virtues of couch humping. The film features a powerhouse comedic supporting cast, including Grammy winner Josh Gad ("Beauty and the Beast"), Harvey Guillén ("Puss in Boots: The Last Wish"), Emmy nominee Rob Riggle ("The Hangover"), Brett Gelman ("Stranger Things"), Jamie Demetriou ("The Afterparty") and Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara ("Modern Family"). "Strays" is produced by Lord Miller partners Phil Lord p.g.a and Christopher Miller p.g.a, ("Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse," "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part"), by Picturestart founder and CEO Erik Feig p.g.a. ("Luckiest Girl Alive," "Cha Cha Real Smooth"), by Lord Miller’s Aditya Sood p.g.a. ("The Martian," "Cocaine Bear"), by Louis Leterrier (director "Fast X," "The Clash of the Titans") and by Dan Perrault (Players, American Vandal). The film is executive produced by Nikki Baida, Doug Merrifield, Jessica Switch and Julia Hammer. Universal Pictures presents a Lord Miller/Picturestart production. https://www.strays.movie/ #StraysMovie About The Dog Society The Dog Society in San Diego is a one-of-a-kind place that provides a safe, fun space for dogs and their humans to come together to enjoy a full-scale dog-centric experience. From boarding, daycare, grooming and training for pups, to an off-leash beer garden, cafe, and games for their best friends, The Dog Society is a veritable dog-focused paradise that people love too. Female-owned and operated, The Dog Society’s facility features many amenities and an open layout for people and pups alike to explore and enjoy. It is located at 6331 University Avenue in the Rolando neighborhood of San Diego. For more information, visit dogsocietysd.com.

Premieres Monday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App + Encores Thursdays, March 21 and 28 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. The two-part, four-hour film explores the life, work and legacy of the great 14th century Florentine poet Dante Alighieri, and the epic masterpiece he left behind, “The Divine Comedy.”

Keith Ballard, a mariachi music teacher at Southwest Middle School, was one of five educators nationwide named to the Teachers Hall of Fame.

More than five years after two 737 MAX crashes killed 346 people, families of the victims are still pushing the Justice Department to hold Boeing accountable. They're frustrated by the response.

This event has been canceled Renowned violinist Cho-Liang Lin performs with Aleck Karis (piano), Cindy Wu (violin), Brian Che-Yen Chen (viola), Clive Greensmith (cello), Zhe Lin (percussion) Miklós Rózsa : Sonata for Two Violins Lei Liang: Déjà vu Wei-Chueh Lin (arr.) : Three Taiwanese Folksongs Tan Dun : Eight Colors Witold Lutoslawski : Partita About Cho-Liang Lin | Cho-Liang Lin was born in Taiwan. A neighbor’s violin studies convinced this 5-year old boy to do the same. At the age twelve, he moved to Sydney to further his studies with Robert Pikler, a student of Jenő Hubay. After playing for Itzhak Perlman in a master class, the 13-year old boy decided that he must study with Mr. Perlman’s teacher, Dorothy DeLay. At the age fifteen, Lin traveled alone to New York and auditioned for the Juilliard School and spent the next six years working with Ms. DeLay. A concert career was launched in 1980 with Lin’s debut playing the Mendelssohn Concerto with the New York Philharmonic and Zubin Mehta. He has since performed as soloist with virtually every major orchestra in the world. His busy schedule on stage around the world continues to this day. However, his wide-ranging interests have led him to diverse endeavors. At the age of 31, his alma mater, Juilliard School, invited Lin to become faculty. In 2006, he was appointed professor at Rice University. He was music director of La Jolla SummerFest and directs the Hong Kong International Chamber Music Festival. Ever so keen about education, he was music director of the Taiwan National Symphony music camp and youth orchestra for four years. In his various professional capacities, Cho-Liang Lin has championed composers of our time. His efforts to commission new works have led a diverse field of composers to write for him. The list includes John Harbison, Christopher Rouse, Tan Dun, John Williams, Steven Stucky, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Bright Sheng, Paul Schoenfield, Lalo Schifrin, Joan Tower and many more. Recently, he was soloist with the New York Philharmonic, Detroit Symphony, Munich Philharmonic, Toronto Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, Nashville Symphony and Royal Philharmonic. Lin performs on the 1715 Stradivari named “Titian” or a 2000 Samuel Zygmuntowicz. His many concerto, recital and chamber music recordings on Sony Classical, Decca, BIS, Delos and Ondine can be heard on Spotify or Naxos.com. His albums have won Gramophone Record of The Year, Grammy nominations and Penguin Guide Rosettes. Stay Connected on Social Media | Facebook + Twitter

Scientists have long studied how near-infrared light bounces off forests and grasslands, as a proxy for plant health. Now, an artist is using the same trick to turn the Joshua tree into an instrument.

Despite the decisions by the federal bankruptcy judge, Sandy Hook families are likely to get only a tiny fraction of the nearly $1.5 billion in damages Jones owes them for his lies about the 2012 school shooting.

This weekend in the arts: A new LGBTQ+ musical inspired by "Thelma and Louise"; Peel Lit reading; Barrio Art Crawl; Richard Keely; veteran opera; plus live music picks and more arts and culture events.

Portugal cut drug deaths by 80%, using free health care and addiction treatment. The U.S., meanwhile, focused on drug busts and tough crime laws. Overdose deaths keep rising catastrophically.