It interests me and it takes work,' says Hetfield aspiring to 'paint a picture in just one sentence' like Tom Waits.

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The Life and Afterlife of a Medieval Mercenary” delves into the truths and misunderstandings about the legendary knight.

James Woods has lost his Pacific Palisades home in the Southern California fires that continue to devastate parts of Los ...