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French actor Alain Delon's children accuse his companion of bullying, dog cruelty

The children of French actor Alain Delon accused a woman who lived with the 87-year-old movie star of bullying him and of mistreating his dog, and a French prosecutor directed police to investigate the legal complaints. The prosecutor, Jean-Cédric Gaux, said in a statement late Thursday that Delon’s family filed two legal complaints this week against Hiromi Rollin. Gaux said Rollin lived with the star of “The Samurai,” “The Leopard” and other movies at the Delon family home and described her as the actor’s companion. Rollin denies any wrongdoing, according to her lawyer, Yassine Bouzrou. A complaint

July 07, 2023
French actor Alain Delon's children accuse his companion of bullying, dog cruelty
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Woman arrested outside Taylor Swift's beachfront Rhode Island home on trespassing charge

A woman who was previously warned to stay away from Taylor Swift’s home in Rhode Island was arrested this week outside the beachfront property, police said. The woman was discovered in front of the home and arrested on Monday, said Westerly Police Chief Paul Gingerella. TMZ published photos showing someone in handcuffs outside the home’s gates, which had multiple “No Trespassing” signs. Overzealous fans have been a problem for Swift over the years, with several arrests at her homes. In July 2019, an Iowa man who said he wanted to meet Swift was arrested near her

July 07, 2023
Woman arrested outside Taylor Swift's beachfront Rhode Island home on trespassing charge
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No charges will be filed in altercation with Britney Spears, Victor Wembanyama, Las Vegas police say

No charges will be filed following a brief investigation of the altercation involving pop star Britney Spears, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and a member of the player’s security team, Las Vegas police said Friday. Spears said she was struck by a security guard as she tried to approach Wembanyama near a restaurant in a casino complex on Wednesday night. Wembanyama said a person — he later was told it was Spears — grabbed him from behind. Spears filed a police report, alleging battery. The Las Vegas Metro Police Department said its investigation is over

July 07, 2023
No charges will be filed in altercation with Britney Spears, Victor Wembanyama, Las Vegas police say
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Springsteen has mortality on his mind but celebration in his songs at London show

Bruce Springsteen was not going to let concert promoters pull the plug on him like the last time he played Hyde Park 11 years ago. “F— ’em is right,” Springsteen growled in delight as he feigned concern that a looming curfew would bring down the lights on his sold-out show Thursday before 65,000 faithful. Blowing the deadline was never a real threat as Springsteen, still going strong at 73, got an earlier start and powered through a three-hour set Thursday in rapid-fire succession. He only broke stride a few times to reflect on the passing of time

July 07, 2023
Springsteen has mortality on his mind but celebration in his songs at London show
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Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist and ex-conductor of the Philly Pops, dies at 89

Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist who interpreted pop songs through classical and jazz forms and served as the Philly Pops’ conductor for more than three decades, has died. Nero was 89. Nero died Thursday at Home Care Assisted Living Facility in Eustis, Fla., according to his daughter, Beverly Nero, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Services will be private. Nero colored his renditions of pop songs — from Cole Porter and George Gershwin to the Beatles and Bob Dylan — with classical, swing, Broadway, blues and jazz melodies. He often called his sound “undefinable” and was not offended when

July 08, 2023
Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist and ex-conductor of the Philly Pops, dies at 89
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At New York's Lincoln Center, love is definitely in the air with a post-pandemic mass wedding

There were fancy dresses and men in tuxes, but some came in attire that was decidedly more casual — not an unusual sight at New York’s Lincoln Center. But the scene Saturday evening was far from routine as faux flowers hung from the balconies and as brides — yes, brides — clutched bouquets of roses and wildflowers in the din of a hall teeming with hundreds of giddy couples. In all, some 700 couples arrived at the iconic New York City venue to profess their love, no matter how new or how long. Some were exchanging

July 09, 2023
At New York's Lincoln Center, love is definitely in the air with a post-pandemic mass wedding
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‘Insidious 5’ topples 'Indiana Jones' before ‘Mission: Impossible’ launches

Indiana Jones’ reign atop the box office was short-lived. In its second weekend in theaters, the Disney release was usurped by another franchise fifth – “ Insidious: The Red Door.” The horror film starring and directed by Patrick Wilson scared up $32.7 million in ticket sales from 3,188 theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday. It did better than the last installment, “Insidious: The Last Key,” from 2018 and is the most any PG-13 horror movie has earned in its debut in the past two years. “Insidious 5” was not well reviewed — but modestly budgeted scary movies are often

July 09, 2023
‘Insidious 5’ topples 'Indiana Jones' before ‘Mission: Impossible’ launches
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Why guys who post a lot on social media are seen as less manly

Do men post less often on social media because they fear being judged as effeminate? A-Digit/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images For better or worse, much of life is categorized along gendered lines: Clothing stores have sections for men and women, certain foods are considered more manly or more feminine, and even drinks can take on a gendered sheen (“manmosa,” anyone?). Our newly published research finds that even social media is a canvas for rigid gender stereotyping. Specifically, we show that men who post often on social media are seen as feminine, a phenomenon we refer to as the “frequent-posting femininity

July 10, 2023
Why guys who post a lot on social media are seen as less manly
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James Spader bids farewell to an intriguing criminal mastermind as 'The Blacklist' finale approaches

Raymond “Red” Reddington is finally hanging up his famous black fedora and — fitting for a manipulative genius — he’s doing it on his own terms. “The Blacklist” ends its 10-year NBC run Thursday with a two-hour send-off, and star James Spader says the cast and crew relished the chance to take their time saying goodbye. “I was very, very glad we were able to end it exactly the way we wanted to end it. It was deliberate and we weren’t taken by surprise in terms of when the ending was going to come,” he tells

July 10, 2023
James Spader bids farewell to an intriguing criminal mastermind as 'The Blacklist' finale approaches
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The New York Times disbands sports department and will rely on coverage from The Athletic

The New York Times is disbanding sports department and will rely on coverage from The Athletic, a website it acquired last year for $550 million. The decision impacts more than 35 people in the sports department, according to The New York Times Journalists on the sports desk will move to other roles within the newsroom and no layoffs are planned. “Though we know this decision will be disappointing to some, we believe it is the right one for readers and will allow us to maximize the respective strengths of The Times’s and The Athletic’s newsrooms,” New

July 10, 2023
The New York Times disbands sports department and will rely on coverage from The Athletic
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Sex charges dismissed against reality TV doctor and girlfriend

A California judge has dismissed sex charges against a reality TV show doctor and his girlfriend who had been accused of drugging and raping women in a case that drew international attention. Court records show that charges of assault with the intent to commit a sexual offense were dismissed Friday against Dr. Grant Robicheaux, a surgeon who previously appeared on a Bravo TV show called “Online Dating Rituals of the American Male,” and girlfriend Cerissa Riley. The decision came after a preliminary hearing before Superior Court Judge Michael Leversen, who determined there was not sufficient

July 10, 2023
Sex charges dismissed against reality TV doctor and girlfriend
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Accuser who called Kevin Spacey 'vile sexual predator' admits he joked about incident

An aspiring actor who accused Kevin Spacey of being a “vile sexual predator” who drugged and assaulted him when he sought his mentorship acknowledged Monday that he later joked with friends that he might resort to having sex with the Oscar winner if he couldn’t find work. The man testified that he used humor to cope with the trauma he experienced after he fell asleep or passed out at the Hollywood star’s flat and woke up to find Spacey performing oral sex on him. “It became a running joke and that’s me running with the joke,” he

July 10, 2023
Accuser who called Kevin Spacey 'vile sexual predator' admits he joked about incident
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Madonna says she's 'on the road to recovery' following ICU stay, postpones North American tour dates

Madonna says she is focused on her health and getting back on stage after a “serious bacterial infection” that led to her hospitalization in an an intensive care unit for several days last month. “I’m on the road to recovery and incredibly grateful for all the blessings in my life,” the pop superstar wrote on Instagram. “My first thought when I woke up in the hospital was my children. My second thought was that I did not want to disappoint anyone who bought tickets for my tour. I also didn’t want to let down the people

July 10, 2023
Madonna says she's 'on the road to recovery' following ICU stay, postpones North American tour dates
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Leonardo DiCaprio to fund scholarships, climate education at his former elementary school

Leonardo DiCaprio will fund scholarships and a climate education program at the UCLA-based elementary school where he was once himself a scholarship student, the actor and the college said Tuesday. The Leonardo DiCaprio Scholarship fund and the Climate Justice Education Program are set to begin in the forthcoming school year at the UCLA Lab School. “I was fortunate enough to attend the Lab School due to the generous contributions of UCLA donors, and my experience profoundly transformed my worldview,” DiCaprio said in a statement to The Associated Press. “I am proud to have the chance to

July 11, 2023
Leonardo DiCaprio to fund scholarships, climate education at his former elementary school
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Rapper Lil Nas X reported to be among among scooter-riding tourists stopped in Oslo tunnel

Police in Norway’s capital briefly stopped four Americans who rode through an Oslo tunnel on electric scooters, and a Norwegian newspaper said one of them was rapper Lil Nas X. Authorities briefly closed the Festning tunnel, but none of the scooter riders were detained or charged. The tourists had followed a GPS route into the 1.8-kilometer (1.1 mile) downtown tunnel late Monday, police said. The four “used large parts of the roadway,” so a road traffic center had to shut down some lanes, police said. “They apologized. We have escorted them out,” the police department said

July 11, 2023
Rapper Lil Nas X reported to be among among scooter-riding tourists stopped in Oslo tunnel
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Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms. Lauryn Hill will headline Global Citizen Festival to fight inequality

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion will headline this year’s Global Citizen Festival as the anti-poverty nonprofit looks to focus attention on increasing inequality for girls and young women around the world. Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans said the Sept. 23 event at New York’s Central Park will be the centerpiece of his group’s campaign to encourage supporters, especially those in Gen Z, to take action on gender inequality, climate change and other issues. Studies show that half of Gen Z “feel disillusioned and powerless to make a positive impact,” Evans

July 11, 2023
Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms. Lauryn Hill will headline Global Citizen Festival to fight inequality
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Todd Haynes' 'May December' to open 61st New York Film Festival

The 61st New York Film Festival will kick off with Todd Haynes’ “May December,” a juicy drama starring Natalie Portman as an actor preparing for a film about a years-ago tabloid scandal. Film at Lincoln Center, which puts on the New York Film Festival, announced Tuesday that “May December” — one of the standouts at this year’s Cannes Film Festival — will be the opening night film at this year’s edition. The gala will take place Sept. 29 at Alice Tully Hall. In it, Portman plays a well-known TV star who, to research a role, spends

July 11, 2023
Todd Haynes' 'May December' to open 61st New York Film Festival
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Jury starts deliberating the case of competing wills in Aretha Franklin estate

Lawyers for two of Aretha Franklin’s sons urged a Michigan jury Tuesday to declare a 2014 document as the music superstar’s valid will, saying there’s nothing legally significant about finding the handwritten papers in a notebook in her couch. It’s “inconsequential. … You can take your will and leave it on the kitchen counter. It’s still your will,” Charles McKelvie said in closing arguments in a suburban Detroit court before the jury began deliberations. Another lawyer, Craig Smith, pointed to the first line of the document, which was displayed on four large posters in front of

July 11, 2023
Jury starts deliberating the case of competing wills in Aretha Franklin estate
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'Succession' likely to lead Emmy nominations, but Hollywood strikes could cloud ceremony

HBO may dominate Wednesday morning’s Emmy nominations with its elite trio of “ Succession,” “The White Lotus” and “The Last of Us,” but the dominant theme darkening the scene is the ongoing writers strike and the looming possibility that actors may soon join them. “Succession” and its deeply dysfunctional dynasty of one-percenters is a lock to be nominated for best drama, which it has won two of the past three years. It’s nearly as certain to have multiple nominees across the acting categories, with stars Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong and Kieran Culkin probable for best actor

July 12, 2023
'Succession' likely to lead Emmy nominations, but Hollywood strikes could cloud ceremony
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Hollywood actors agree to mediation, but strike may be unavoidable

Unionized Hollywood actors on the verge of a strike have agreed to allow a last-minute intervention from federal mediators but say they doubt a deal will be reached by a negotiation deadline late Wednesday. “We are committed to the negotiating process and will explore and exhaust every possible opportunity to make a deal, however we are not confident that the employers have any intention of bargaining toward an agreement,” the Screen Actors Guild -American Federation of Radio and Television Artists said in a statement Tuesday night. The actors could join the already striking Writers Guild of

July 12, 2023
Hollywood actors agree to mediation, but strike may be unavoidable
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Children, like adults, tend to underestimate how welcome their random acts of kindness will be

Little thoughtful gestures can make someone’s day. alashi/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea From expressing gratitude to surprising someone with a mug of hot chocolate on a cold day, adults tend to underestimate how positively others will respond to their random acts of kindness. I’m a behavioral scientist who teamed up with my research partner Nicholas Epley on research that showed how children and teens share this misunderstanding. We gave 101 kids who were 4-17 years old and 99 adults who were visiting a museum in Chicago

July 12, 2023
Children, like adults, tend to underestimate how welcome their random acts of kindness will be
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In ’20 Days in Mariupol’ documentary, the horrors of war illuminated

Associated Press video journalist Mstyslav Chernov had just broken out of Mariupol after covering the first 20 days of the Russian invasion of the Ukrainian city and was feeling guilty about leaving. He and his colleagues, photographer Evgeniy Maloletka and producer Vasilisa Stepanenko, had been the last journalists there, sending crucial dispatches from a city under a full-scale assault. The day after, a theater with hundreds of people sheltering inside was bombed and he knew no one was there to document it. That’s when Chernov decided he wanted to do something bigger. He’d filmed some 30 hours of footage over

July 12, 2023
In ’20 Days in Mariupol’ documentary, the horrors of war illuminated
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Vandals in Naples destroy seminal artwork by 90-year-old Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto

Vandals set fire and destroyed a seminal artwork by one of Italy’s most famous living artists early Wednesday outside Naples’ City Hall. By the time flames were doused, all that was left of the installation by Michelangelo Pistoletto was a charred frame. Pistoletto’s artwork, titled “Venus of the Rags” had been display in Naples since June 28. It featured a large plaster neoclassical nude Venus, inspired by Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen’s 19th century “Venus with Apple,” picking through a mountain of rags. Pistoletto made several versions of “Venus of the Rags.” The first, in 1967, had a

July 12, 2023
Vandals in Naples destroy seminal artwork by 90-year-old Italian artist Michelangelo Pistoletto
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Global music streams up 30.8%, and 40% of U.S. listeners enjoy non-Anglophonic music, report finds

Is non-English language music the future of the music business? Perhaps. The global music industry surpassed 1 trillion streams at the fastest pace, ever, in a calendar year, Luminate’s 2023 Midyear Report has found. The number was reached in three months, a full month faster than 2022. Global streams are also up 30.8% from last year, reflective of an increasingly international music marketplace. Additionally, Luminate found that two in five — or 40% — of U.S. music listeners enjoy music in a non-English language. And a whopping 69% of U.S. music listeners enjoy music from artists

July 12, 2023
Global music streams up 30.8%, and 40% of U.S. listeners enjoy non-Anglophonic music, report finds
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List of top Emmy nominations

Partial list of top nominees for the annual prime-time Emmy Awards, announced Wednesday by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. For the complete list, visit Emmys.com. The nominees for best drama series are: “Succession”; “The White Lotus”; “The Last of Us”; “Better Call Saul”; “The Crown”; “Yellowjackets”; “House of the Dragon” and “Andor.” The nominees for best comedy series are: “Abbott Elementary”; “Barry”; “The Bear”; “Jury Duty”; “Ted Lasso”; “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”; “Only Murders in the Building” and “Wednesday.” The nominees for best limited or anthology series are: “Beef”; “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”;

July 12, 2023
List of top Emmy nominations

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