Following is a abstract of present leisure information briefs.

Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters lifeless at 74

Anita Pointer, one of many Grammy-winning Pointer Sisters whose string of pop, nation and R&B hits within the Nineteen Seventies and ’80s included “I’m So Excited,” “Jump (For My Love)” and “Fire,” died of most cancers on Saturday at age 74, her publicist stated. Pointer was surrounded by household at her Beverly Hills house when she died, publicist Roger Neal stated.

Queen guitarist May, soccer Lionesses named in king’s New Year honours

Britain recognised Queen guitarist Brian May, a number of English “Lionesses” who gained the European ladies’s soccer championship and diplomats concerned within the response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in King Charles’ first New Year’s honours checklist. Four members of the England ladies’s soccer group obtained honours, with captain Leah Williamson awarded an OBE, whereas the match’s golden boot winner Beth Mead, defender Lucy Bronze and all-time high scorer Ellen White obtained MBEs.

(With inputs from businesses.)