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The traditional pomp and pageantry associated with the state opening of Parliament was overshadowed by the political intrigue, specifically the mounting speculation that Health Secretary Wes Streeting was planning to quit Starmer’s government and launch a leadership bid as soon as Thursday.—
Pan Pylas,
Fortune,
13 May 2026 -
Starmer appears to have seen off any immediate leadership challenge for now, and will hope that today’s pomp, pageantry and policy agenda can shift attention away from the current crisis.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Yes, fireworks, cookouts and parades will still mark the occasion.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The singer was honored as the theme of the renowned samba school Imperatriz Leopoldinense parade.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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Jeannette Jackson received the honor at the Mummers Museum during a community discussion about Philadelphia traditions and the future of mummery.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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But what was once the norm can now seem a kind of ableist mummery, which this production attempts to sidestep by offering a Richard with no physical impairments at all.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 July 2022
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Variety reports that actual filming will begin immediately afterward, recreating the Cannes extravaganza.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Excelsior Springs is gearing up to host its annual summer extravaganza next month equipped with free hot air balloon rides, live country music and community-wide water fights.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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The world’s first boardwalk opened here in 1870, and by the early 20th century, Atlantic City had become one of America’s great leisure capitals, home to grand seaside hotels, beauty pageants, and supper clubs, frequented by legendary performers like Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, and The Beatles.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The 6-year-old pageant queen was found dead in the basement of her family's home in Boulder, Colorado in 1996.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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Accessibility All public areas are thoughtfully designed for accessibility, and staff offer guidance without fanfare.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The regional winners of the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize were announced on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 to the usual fanfare and traditional publication of the winning stories by Granta.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 May 2026
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The Caballero circus dynasty dates back to the turn of the 20th century in Guadalajara, with Adelaida Caballero was the first in the family to practice the joyous spectacle.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Across two extraordinary weeks, Cannes becomes a nonstop spectacle with daytime photo calls beside the Mediterranean, yacht lunches and interviews in the afternoon, followed by dazzling evening premieres on the legendary red carpet outside the Palais des Festivals.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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While the pageantry of Le Mans is something to compare to, Buxton sees it as different, given its endurance racing over 24 hours and the massive circuit spreads the crowd out.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Trump loves pageantry, after all, and since Xi rolled out the red carpet for him, Maher believes that that’s why Trump was so soft and lovey-dovey toward the leader of a country that he’s been locked in a bitter trade war with for the past year and a half.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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“éclat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/%C3%A9clat. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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