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The prestigious Emmy Award assigned in the United States by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, equivalent to an Oscar for television journalism, was given to Filippo Ferretti, anchor man for Univisiòn, who currently lives and works in New York but is from Florence. Filippo Ferretti was awarded the Emmy Award for having conducted a journalis...

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During the throes of the pandemic, in winter 2021, beloved Italian-American actor, producer, cookbook author, and food enthusiast, Stanley Tucci, took viewers on a virtual culinary journey to Italy on his six-episode CNN series.  What an escape! The heartthrob lifted our spirits with his jaunts to different regions of Italy, introducing us to many...

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Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather" is one of the all-time classic mob movies, and it's frequently cited as one of the greatest movies ever made. The making of "The Godfather" was notoriously tricky, as Hollywood was skeptical about gangster movies in the 1970s and the Italian-American community was fighting back against some of the unsavory dep...

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Last year, probably also thanks to the restrictions imposed by the Covid pandemic, the popularity, and traffic of the social web and video channels characterized by the brand SalumiAmo opened and managed by the Istituto Valorizzazione Salumi Italiani (IVSI, the Italian deli meats Promotion Institute) has grown considerably. The success with foreign...

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The identification of the true Sicilian origins of Guy Williams, pseudonym of Armando Joseph Catalano (1924-1989), the Italian-American actor who entered the history of cinema as the unforgettable protagonist of the Zorro television series, has been achieved thanks to the young historian Domenico Mazza. Based on the genealogical research carried ou...

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After two years in a global pandemic, it's a no-brainer that travelling is sorely missed by the nomads among us.  As Australians, jet-setting around the world to make lifelong memories is almost a rite of passage. So, when the ability to leave down under was off the menu, many of us were forced to find our fix elsewhere. The established actor—who d...

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Ciao Europa, this is Sanremo calling! RAI, the Italian national broadcaster, has unveiled the iconic 2022 Sanremo stage. Italy is gearing up in true style for the iconic 2022 Sanremo Song Festival. The Italian national broadcaster has revealed the grandiose stage for the forthcoming music event. The 2022 Sanremo stage has been designed by Gaetano a...

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Two months ago, “Tear Along the Dotted Line” Netflix comics series by Zerocalcare rapidly became the most-watched TV series in Italy and very popular abroad, for its capacity to excite, laugh and make people think. But who is Zerocalcare? Where do his roots lie? Michele Rech is not only Italian, he is above all Roman. He speaks, writes and interpre...

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The child of two immigrants from Sicily, Sebastian Maniscalco is climbing the ranks to become one of America’s favorite comedians. The comedy legend had his humble beginnings sharing jokes at the dinner table. Now, he has four Netflix comedy specials and is selling out shows in Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall with his “Nobody Does T...

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As an award — winning, best-selling, author, chef, television personality, and educator, Amy Riolo is one of the world’s foremost authorities on culinary culture. She is known for sharing history, culture, and nutrition through global cuisine as well as simplifying recipes for the home cook. A graduate of Cornell University, Amy is considered a cul...

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