Today: November 11, 2024
Today: November 11, 2024

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Parisian drag cabaret club Chez Michou shuts its doors after 68 years

Parisian drag cabaret club Chez Michou shuts its doors after 68 years

July 02, 2024
Parisian drag cabaret club Chez Michou shuts its doors after 68 years
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Colorado is home to the longest-running gay rodeo in the world

This year is the 41st anniversary of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Regional Rodeo, continuing its legacy despite anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments in the state.

July 02, 2024
Colorado is home to the longest-running gay rodeo in the world
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Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' to open Venice film festival

"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice", directed by Tim Burton, will open this year's Venice Film Festival, bringing with it a slew of Hollywood stars who were largely absent from the Lido red

July 02, 2024
Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' to open Venice film festival
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Tencent's 'Dungeon & Fighter' game pulled from some Android app stores

Tencent is removing from Thursday its hit mobile game "Dungeon & Fighter" (DnF Mobile) from selected Android app stores as its contracts have expired, the

July 02, 2024
Tencent's 'Dungeon & Fighter' game pulled from some Android app stores
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Millions of paywalls impede scrutiny of OnlyFans

By Linda So, Andrew R.C.

July 02, 2024
Millions of paywalls impede scrutiny of OnlyFans
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Playing a sex cult leader, Willem Dafoe dons a pair of bright orange Speedos in ‘Kinds of Kindness’

Playing a sex cult leader, Willem Dafoe dons a pair of bright orange Speedos in ‘Kinds of Kindness’

July 02, 2024
Playing a sex cult leader, Willem Dafoe dons a pair of bright orange Speedos in ‘Kinds of Kindness’
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Tennis-Murray pulls out of singles in Wimbledon farewell, to play doubles

Twice Wimbledon champion Andy Murray pulled out of the singles competition but will play doubles alongside his brother Jamie in his farewell appearance at the

July 02, 2024
Tennis-Murray pulls out of singles in Wimbledon farewell, to play doubles
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Soccer-Sheeran performs for England players after Slovakia win

England's players were treated to a private performance by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, a day after their dramatic come from behind victory over

July 02, 2024
Soccer-Sheeran performs for England players after Slovakia win
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New evidence Baldwin was reckless with gun before 'Rust' shooting, prosecutors say

New evidence shows that Alec Baldwin was reckless with a revolver before the weapon fired a live round that killed "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021, prosecutors

July 02, 2024
New evidence Baldwin was reckless with gun before 'Rust' shooting, prosecutors say
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'Bikeriders' maneuvers through 60's Chicago motorcycle gang life

For Austin Butler, getting into his role as the stoic bike rider named Benny in the Focus Features film “The Bikeriders” meant learning everything he

July 02, 2024
'Bikeriders' maneuvers through 60's Chicago motorcycle gang life
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Hunter Biden sues Fox News over explicit images featured in a streaming series

Hunter Biden accused Fox News in a lawsuit of unlawfully publishing explicit images of him as part of a streaming series

July 01, 2024
Hunter Biden sues Fox News over explicit images featured in a streaming series
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Daughter keeps her mother’s legacy alive through firework tent

Daughter keeps her mother’s legacy alive through firework tent

July 01, 2024
Daughter keeps her mother’s legacy alive through firework tent
Celebrity|Entertainment

BET says 'audio malfunction' caused heavy censorship of Usher's speech at the 2024 BET Awards

Usher’s acceptance speech of the BET Awards’ lifetime achievement award was heartfelt, occasionally profane and lengthy — and few people got to hear it

July 01, 2024
BET says 'audio malfunction' caused heavy censorship of Usher's speech at the 2024 BET Awards
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‘We will continue to fight’: First lady Jill Biden is Vogue’s latest cover star

‘We will continue to fight’: First lady Jill Biden is Vogue’s latest cover star

July 01, 2024
‘We will continue to fight’: First lady Jill Biden is Vogue’s latest cover star
Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

ThunderShirts, dance parties and anxiety meds can help ease dogs' July Fourth dread

Much of the U.S. may be looking forward to July Fourth for dazzling displays of fireworks or setting off firecrackers and poppers with neighbors

July 01, 2024
ThunderShirts, dance parties and anxiety meds can help ease dogs' July Fourth dread
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TV personality Carlos Watson testifies in his trial over collapse of startup Ozy Media

Former TV host Carlos Watson has taken the witness stand in the criminal trial surrounding the collapse of his Ozy Media

July 01, 2024
TV personality Carlos Watson testifies in his trial over collapse of startup Ozy Media
Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Hunter Biden sues Fox News over ‘mock trial’ miniseries

Hunter Biden sues Fox News over ‘mock trial’ miniseries

July 01, 2024
Hunter Biden sues Fox News over ‘mock trial’ miniseries
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Look of the Week: An artist and her ‘peace’ dress silenced Glastonbury for 7 minutes

Look of the Week: An artist and her ‘peace’ dress silenced Glastonbury for 7 minutes

July 01, 2024
Look of the Week: An artist and her ‘peace’ dress silenced Glastonbury for 7 minutes
Business|Economy|Entertainment

Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the parent of DVD rental operator Redbox, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

July 01, 2024
Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
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Renauld White, ‘The Guiding Light’ actor and fashion model, dead at 80

Renauld White, ‘The Guiding Light’ actor and fashion model, dead at 80

July 01, 2024
Renauld White, ‘The Guiding Light’ actor and fashion model, dead at 80
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85-year-old skydiver chases 1,000 jumps

85-year-old skydiver chases 1,000 jumps

July 01, 2024
85-year-old skydiver chases 1,000 jumps
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Britain's Ian McKellen will not return to role after stage fall

British actor Ian McKellen, 85, will not return to the role of John Falstaff in a tour after he fell off a London stage mid-performance last month, the play's producers said on

July 01, 2024
Britain's Ian McKellen will not return to role after stage fall
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Ian McKellen withdraws from tour of his play to ‘protect my recovery’ after fall from stage

Actor Ian McKellen is withdrawing from a U.K. tour of his latest play because he needs more time to recover after falling off the stage at a London theater last month

July 01, 2024
Ian McKellen withdraws from tour of his play to ‘protect my recovery’ after fall from stage
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Normani reveals she had to cancel BET Awards performance due to injury

Normani reveals she had to cancel BET Awards performance due to injury

July 01, 2024
Normani reveals she had to cancel BET Awards performance due to injury
Arts|Entertainment

Olympics-Breaking-Shigekix expects to battle familiar foes for gold in Paris

Top Japanese breakdancer Shigekix said on Monday his eyes will be fixed on his familiar foes from the United States and Canada when 16 B-Boys battle it out for the

July 01, 2024
Olympics-Breaking-Shigekix expects to battle familiar foes for gold in Paris
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Justin Timberlake arrested for drunken driving in the Hamptons

Pop singer Justin Timberlake was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after failing to obey a stop sign and twice veering from his lane in the upscale

July 01, 2024
Justin Timberlake arrested for drunken driving in the Hamptons
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

SZA shows off gymnastics skills in a friendly handstand contest with Simone Biles

SZA might be known for hit songs like “Kill Bill” and “Snooze,” but the R&B star unveiled another impressive skill beyond music that drew high praise from gymnastics superstar Simone Biles

July 01, 2024
SZA shows off gymnastics skills in a friendly handstand contest with Simone Biles
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Boxing-Paul to face bare knuckle champion Perry in Tyson tune-up

Jake Paul will take on unbeaten bare knuckle champion boxer "Platinum" Mike Perry next month in Tampa, Florida, promoter MVP said on Tuesday, with his fight against Mike Tyson on hold.

July 01, 2024
Boxing-Paul to face bare knuckle champion Perry in Tyson tune-up
Celebrity|Entertainment

Eddie Murphy's 'every man' hero returns in 'Beverly Hills Cop' sequel

After more than a decade of superheroes saving the world on the movie screen, Eddie Murphy is bringing back the character he describes as "every man."

July 01, 2024
Eddie Murphy's 'every man' hero returns in 'Beverly Hills Cop' sequel
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Modern day villains & deceptive celebrity cameos: This was Paris Couture Week

Modern day villains & deceptive celebrity cameos: This was Paris Couture Week

July 01, 2024
Modern day villains & deceptive celebrity cameos: This was Paris Couture Week
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Carlos Alcaraz: ‘I want to sit at the same table as the big three.’ Spaniard charts path to greatness ahead of Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz: ‘I want to sit at the same table as the big three.’ Spaniard charts path to greatness ahead of Wimbledon

July 01, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz: ‘I want to sit at the same table as the big three.’ Spaniard charts path to greatness ahead of Wimbledon
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News|World

Albania's world-renowned novelist Ismail Kadare dies at 88

Renowned Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare has died after being rushed to a hospital in the country's capital, Tirana

July 01, 2024
Albania's world-renowned novelist Ismail Kadare dies at 88
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Film 'The Bikeriders' recreates heyday of 60s motorcycle clubs

Actors Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy immersed themselves in 1960s American motorcycle culture for their new film "The Bikeriders".

July 01, 2024
Film 'The Bikeriders' recreates heyday of 60s motorcycle clubs
Entertainment|News|Sports|US

Simone Biles qualifies for a third Olympics after dominating US Olympic Gymnastic Trials

Simone Biles qualifies for a third Olympics after dominating US Olympic Gymnastic Trials

July 01, 2024
Simone Biles qualifies for a third Olympics after dominating US Olympic Gymnastic Trials
Entertainment|Opinion

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, episode 3 recap: It’s a Queen’s world… or is it?

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, episode 3 recap: It’s a Queen’s world… or is it?

July 01, 2024
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, episode 3 recap: It’s a Queen’s world… or is it?
Arts|Entertainment

Will Smith debuts new song in fiery performance at the BET Awards

Will Smith debuts new song in fiery performance at the BET Awards

July 01, 2024
Will Smith debuts new song in fiery performance at the BET Awards
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BET Awards 2024: See who won

BET Awards 2024: See who won

July 01, 2024
BET Awards 2024: See who won
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Anouk Aimee, actress who starred in La Dolce Vita, dies aged 92

Anouk Aimee, the French actress whose cult movies included Federico Fellini's 'La Dolce Vita', Jacques Demy's 'Lola' and Claude Lelouch's 'A Man and a Woman', has died aged 92.

July 01, 2024
Anouk Aimee, actress who starred in La Dolce Vita, dies aged 92
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

British actor Ian McKellen recovering after falling off London stage

British actor Ian McKellen, 85, fell off a London stage mid-performance and is now recovering after being taken to hospital, a theatre statement said on Tuesday.

July 01, 2024
British actor Ian McKellen recovering after falling off London stage
Celebrity|Entertainment

Michael J. Fox celebrates his ‘mind blowing’ Glastonbury performance with Coldplay

Michael J. Fox celebrates his ‘mind blowing’ Glastonbury performance with Coldplay

June 30, 2024
Michael J. Fox celebrates his ‘mind blowing’ Glastonbury performance with Coldplay
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Russian state media claim Kanye West is visiting Moscow

Russian state media claim Kanye West is visiting Moscow

June 30, 2024
Russian state media claim Kanye West is visiting Moscow
Business|Entertainment

‘Inside Out 2’ is the first movie of 2024 to top $1 billion at global box office

‘Inside Out 2’ is the first movie of 2024 to top $1 billion at global box office

June 30, 2024
‘Inside Out 2’ is the first movie of 2024 to top $1 billion at global box office
Entertainment|Europe|News|Sports

England produces stunning escape act to defeat Slovakia in extra time at Euro 2024 and reach quarterfinals

England produces stunning escape act to defeat Slovakia in extra time at Euro 2024 and reach quarterfinals

June 30, 2024
England produces stunning escape act to defeat Slovakia in extra time at Euro 2024 and reach quarterfinals
Arts|Entertainment

'Inside Out 2' hits $1 billion at global box office

Pixar movie "Inside Out 2" has crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office in less than three weeks of release, reaching that level in the fastest time of any animated film in

June 30, 2024
'Inside Out 2' hits $1 billion at global box office
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‘A Quiet Place’ prequel box office speaks volumes as Costner’s Western gets a bumpy start

“A Quiet Place: Day One” is making noise at the box office

June 30, 2024
‘A Quiet Place’ prequel box office speaks volumes as Costner’s Western gets a bumpy start
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Summer hours are a perk small businesses can offer to workers to boost morale

With summer having gotten off to a scorching start, workers across the country may be dreaming of a seaside escape or cutting out early to watch a movie in an air-conditioned theater

June 30, 2024
Summer hours are a perk small businesses can offer to workers to boost morale
Entertainment|Sports

Wimbledon 2024: Can Carlos Alcaraz and Markéta Vondroušová defend their titles?

Wimbledon 2024: Can Carlos Alcaraz and Markéta Vondroušová defend their titles?

June 30, 2024
Wimbledon 2024: Can Carlos Alcaraz and Markéta Vondroušová defend their titles?
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BET Awards 2024: Usher is honored, Will Smith returns, and the election is top of mind

Usher has been honored with the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards

June 30, 2024
BET Awards 2024: Usher is honored, Will Smith returns, and the election is top of mind
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Motor racing-Brad Pitt's F1 movie set for release in June 2025

Brad Pitt's as-yet unnamed Formula One movie will be released globally on June 25 next year, with a North American debut two days later, F1 and Apple Original Films announced on Tuesday.

June 30, 2024
Motor racing-Brad Pitt's F1 movie set for release in June 2025
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

SF couple to renew their vows 20 years after city's first same-sex marriages

SF couple to renew their vows 20 years after city's first same-sex marriages

June 29, 2024
SF couple to renew their vows 20 years after city's first same-sex marriages
Entertainment|Lifestyle

G.I. Joe enthusiasts say the small toy has made big impacts on their lives

G.I. Joe enthusiasts say the small toy has made big impacts on their lives

June 29, 2024
G.I. Joe enthusiasts say the small toy has made big impacts on their lives
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

5 ways to tap into joy during exercise

5 ways to tap into joy during exercise

June 29, 2024
5 ways to tap into joy during exercise
Business|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|US

How Nathan’s Famous turned competitive eating into a national spectacle

How Nathan’s Famous turned competitive eating into a national spectacle

June 29, 2024
How Nathan’s Famous turned competitive eating into a national spectacle
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Forecasters say the long July 4 holiday will be a record-setting bash

Learn how to make a classic New Orleans hurricane from bar owner Neal Bodenheimer. Find this recipe and more in his book, Cure: New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix ‘Em.Hurricane (makes one full-sized portion)1.5oz white rum.5oz aged dark rum .75oz. fassionola syrup.75oz. fresh-pressed lemon juice Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Quick shake, then double strain into a hurricane glass filled with crushed ice. Paint top with four dashes of Peychaud's Bitters and garnish with strawberry. 

June 29, 2024
Forecasters say the long July 4 holiday will be a record-setting bash
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Don't forget Tiananmen, Taiwan singer tells prestigious music awards

Taiwanese singer and activist Panai called on Saturday at one of the most prestigious entertainment events in the Chinese-speaking world for people

June 29, 2024
Don't forget Tiananmen, Taiwan singer tells prestigious music awards
Entertainment|News|Sports

Tennis-Injured Sabalenka not 100% ready for Wimbledon but refuses to give up hope

Wimbledon third seed Aryna Sabalenka said she was not fully ready for Monday's first-round clash with Emina Bektas at the championships as the two-time Australian Open champion continues

June 29, 2024
Tennis-Injured Sabalenka not 100% ready for Wimbledon but refuses to give up hope
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Thousands march in Paris Pride ahead of elections

Tens of thousands of people took part in the big annual pride march in Paris on Saturday, with LGBT rights groups saying they fear

June 29, 2024
Thousands march in Paris Pride ahead of elections
Entertainment|News|Sports

Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda dies at age 86

Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda dies at age 86

June 29, 2024
Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda dies at age 86
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Eddie Murphy is still stung by that David Spade joke on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Eddie Murphy is still stung by that David Spade joke on ‘Saturday Night Live’

June 29, 2024
Eddie Murphy is still stung by that David Spade joke on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Martin Mull, veteran character actor known for roles in ‘Roseanne’ and ‘Veep,’ dies at 80

Martin Mull, veteran character actor known for roles in ‘Roseanne’ and ‘Veep,’ dies at 80

June 29, 2024
Martin Mull, veteran character actor known for roles in ‘Roseanne’ and ‘Veep,’ dies at 80
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Martin Mull, hip comic and actor from 'Fernwood Tonight' and 'Roseanne,' dies at 80

Comedian and actor Martin Mull has died

June 29, 2024
Martin Mull, hip comic and actor from 'Fernwood Tonight' and 'Roseanne,' dies at 80
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US

Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña misplays pop fly while taking part in an in-game TV interview

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña misplayed a fly ball Friday night in a game against the New York Mets while participating in an in-game interview

June 29, 2024
Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña misplays pop fly while taking part in an in-game TV interview
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|News|Sports

ESPN’s Dick Vitale diagnosed with cancer for a 4th time with surgery scheduled for Tuesday

Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale said on social media he has been diagnosed with cancer for a fourth time

June 28, 2024
ESPN’s Dick Vitale diagnosed with cancer for a 4th time with surgery scheduled for Tuesday
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Judge denies Alec Baldwin's motion to dismiss manslaughter charge

A New Mexico judge on Friday denied a request by actor Alec Baldwin to dismiss a manslaughter charge he faces for the 2021 fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the film

June 28, 2024
Judge denies Alec Baldwin's motion to dismiss manslaughter charge
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Alec Baldwin’s case on track for trial in July as judge denies request to dismiss

The involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin is on track for trial in July after a judge denied a request to dismiss the case on complaints that key evidence was damaged by the FBI during forensic testing

June 28, 2024
Alec Baldwin’s case on track for trial in July as judge denies request to dismiss
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Actor Theo James named UNHCR global goodwill ambassador

The United Nations refugee agency named British actor Theo James as a global goodwill ambassador on Monday.

June 28, 2024
Actor Theo James named UNHCR global goodwill ambassador
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Eagles singer Don Henley sues for return of handwritten ‘Hotel California’ lyrics

Eagles singer Don Henley has filed a lawsuit seeking the return of his handwritten song notes and lyrics from the band’s hit “Hotel California” album

June 28, 2024
Eagles singer Don Henley sues for return of handwritten ‘Hotel California’ lyrics
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Sports|US

What’s next after NFL loses $4.7 billion ‘Sunday Ticket’ trial

A $4.7 billion U.S. verdict against the National Football League over the cost of its "Sunday Ticket" broadcast package could reshape how games are distributed — if it

June 28, 2024
What’s next after NFL loses $4.7 billion ‘Sunday Ticket’ trial
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Jack Myers House opening as refuge for LGBTQIA+ community

Jack Myers House opening as refuge for LGBTQIA+ community

June 28, 2024
Jack Myers House opening as refuge for LGBTQIA+ community
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Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan

Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have put an end to their feud with a deal that allows the entertainment giant to develop the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando for the next 15

June 28, 2024
Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

It's OK to joke about God but don't offend, Pope tells comedians

It's OK to make fun of God as long as the joke is not offensive, Pope Francis said on Friday in a special audience with about 100 comedians, actors and

June 28, 2024
It's OK to joke about God but don't offend, Pope tells comedians
Arts|Entertainment

In a Greek jail, inmates find freedom in theatre

On a stifling summer evening, the actors took to the stage: a grassy courtyard enclosed by towering prison walls, topped

June 28, 2024
In a Greek jail, inmates find freedom in theatre
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Woman returns from laundry trip with a creepy surprise in her hair

A New York woman had an unusual experience that went viral online – a spider in her hair! In an unsettling situation, a 34-year-old woman named Lyndsay from New York City unknowingly brought home an unwanted passenger after going to the basement – a giant spider had made a nest in her hair. Her husband snapped a photo of the hair-raising situation and shared it on Reddit showing the back of Lyndsay’s head with what appeared to be a fancy clip at first, sending shivers down the spines of internet users everywhere The creepy discovery happened when Lyndsay felt something

June 28, 2024
Woman returns from laundry trip with a creepy surprise in her hair
Entertainment|News

With high-energy song and dance, Seventeen brings K-Pop to Glastonbury

Boy band Seventeen skipped, twisted and gyrated in a high-energy performance on Glastonbury's main Pyramid Stage on Friday, making history as the

June 28, 2024
With high-energy song and dance, Seventeen brings K-Pop to Glastonbury
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

What to stream this week: Emma Roberts in space, Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills, Zach Bryan in bars

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album from country music star Zach Bryan, Eddie Murphy reprising his role as Axel Foley and Discovery Channel’s annual “Shark Week” hoping to bite off a chunk of primetime viewership

June 28, 2024
What to stream this week: Emma Roberts in space, Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills, Zach Bryan in bars
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

AP picks 2024's best movies so far, from 'Furiosa' to 'Thelma,' 'I Saw the TV Glow' to 'Challengers'

The movie year, jumbled a bit by 2023’s strikes, might feel like it’s only just getting going

June 28, 2024
AP picks 2024's best movies so far, from 'Furiosa' to 'Thelma,' 'I Saw the TV Glow' to 'Challengers'
Celebrity|Entertainment

Dionne Harmon is making major moves in Hollywood as a producer. Next up is Sunday's BET Awards

Dionne Harmon might be an unfamiliar name amongst the masses, but some of the most popular entertainers, including Snoop Dogg, LL Cool J, Erykah Badu and Questlove, know about her work

June 28, 2024
Dionne Harmon is making major moves in Hollywood as a producer. Next up is Sunday's BET Awards
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A Czech film fest opens with an honor for US actor and director Viggo Mortensen

An international film festival in the western Czech resort city of Karlovy Vary is kicking off with an honor for U.S. actor and director Viggo Mortensen

June 28, 2024
A Czech film fest opens with an honor for US actor and director Viggo Mortensen
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Mia Goth and Ti West are on a mission to convert horror skeptics with 'MaXXXine'

As Mia Goth and Ti West walked the red carpet for the premiere of “MaXXXine,” the final installment of the pair’s A24 horror trilogy that hits theaters July 5, a group of hired “protesters” stood outside the TCL Chinese Theatre chanting and holding signs that broadcasted messages like “Horror is not art” and “Hollywood is Satan’s playground.”

June 28, 2024
Mia Goth and Ti West are on a mission to convert horror skeptics with 'MaXXXine'
Entertainment|Sports

Mixed Martial Arts-Prochazka wants champion Pereira to shun magic rituals before UFC 303

Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira's meteoric rise in the UFC fuelled by a string of knockouts has a magical aura to it, and his next opponent Jiri Prochazka believes the magic may be

June 28, 2024
Mixed Martial Arts-Prochazka wants champion Pereira to shun magic rituals before UFC 303
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Paramount Global tells employees it will focus on strategic plan

Paramount Global's leadership team told employees Wednesday the company will focus on its new plan to transform its streaming business, reduce costs and divest some assets to help pay down

June 28, 2024
Paramount Global tells employees it will focus on strategic plan
Business|Entertainment

Sony Pictures Entertainment buys cinema chain Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) has acquired U.S. cinema chain Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the companies said on Wednesday, a move that will give the studio control over movie distribution.

June 28, 2024
Sony Pictures Entertainment buys cinema chain Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News|Travel

At UK's Glastonbury festival: music, sunshine and a call to vote

Amid the thump of reggae beats from a stage nearby, the leafy scent of cannabis in the air and the warmth of sunshine at

June 28, 2024
At UK's Glastonbury festival: music, sunshine and a call to vote
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Judge again refuses to dismiss Alec Baldwin indictment

Judge again refuses to dismiss Alec Baldwin indictment

June 28, 2024
Judge again refuses to dismiss Alec Baldwin indictment
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|News|US

Member of famous Motown group Four Tops sues hospital for racial discrimination

The lead singer of the celebrated Motown group the Four Tops has sued a Michigan hospital, claiming he was put into restraints and denied treatment for a serious heart problem

June 28, 2024
Member of famous Motown group Four Tops sues hospital for racial discrimination
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

The Lakers have hired Redick and drafted Bronny. They clearly hope to lock down LeBron for good next

Three days after LeBron James’ podcast partner became the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach, the team drafted James’ oldest son, Bronny

June 28, 2024
The Lakers have hired Redick and drafted Bronny. They clearly hope to lock down LeBron for good next
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Judge to weigh request to dismiss Alec Baldwin shooting case for damage to evidence during testing

A New Mexico judge plans to rule on a request to dismiss the sole charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer over concerns the FBI damaged the relevant firearm during forensic testing before defense attorneys could examine it

June 28, 2024
Judge to weigh request to dismiss Alec Baldwin shooting case for damage to evidence during testing
Crime|Entertainment|News|US

'Rust' armorer says state withheld evidence, requests release from prison

Lawyers for Hannah Gutierrez, the chief weapons handler for the Western movie "Rust," said in a Thursday court filing that prosecutors withheld evidence that would have

June 28, 2024
'Rust' armorer says state withheld evidence, requests release from prison
Lifestyle|Entertainment

Passenger banned after stuffing everything but the kitchen sink into pillowcase carry-on. Watch the video.

One passenger was banned from their flight after attempting to get away with a viral packing trick. Inside Orlando International Airport, an eager flyer, who thought they could hack the system, showed up to their flight with a pillowcase in hand. Trying to sidestep the airline’s carry-on rules, the person filled the thin sheet with their belongings, arguing the item was a pillow. A witness and TikTok, user @natashaorganic captured the interaction between the ticketed passenger and the airline staff. She documented their argument until the airport police showed up and escorted them away from the gate. At first, the

June 27, 2024
Passenger banned after stuffing everything but the kitchen sink into pillowcase carry-on. Watch the video.
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Steve Van Zandt gets rock star treatment in new documentary

As a musician, writer, producer, actor, and activist, Steve Van Zandt has expressed himself artistically in many ways for more than 50 years and now he has his own documentary, “Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple.”

June 27, 2024
Steve Van Zandt gets rock star treatment in new documentary
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

After split with NYC July 4 hot dog competition, Joey Chestnut heads to army base event in Texas

Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will take his hot dog-downing talents to an army base in Texas for America’s Independence Day

June 27, 2024
After split with NYC July 4 hot dog competition, Joey Chestnut heads to army base event in Texas
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition

Fans of Marilyn Monroe have won a battle to preserve her mark on Los Angeles and are a step closer to seeing a towering statue of the silver screen icon remain in Palm Springs

June 27, 2024
Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Killer Mike will likely avoid charges after Grammys arrest

Killer Mike is expected to avoid charges over a physical altercation that led to his arrest at the Grammys earlier this year after the rapper recently completed community service

June 27, 2024
Killer Mike will likely avoid charges after Grammys arrest
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Shari Redstone kills potential Paramount merger with Skydance

Media heiress Shari Redstone abruptly ended talks with David Ellison's Skydance Media on Tuesday, killing the potential sale of a controlling stake in

June 27, 2024
Shari Redstone kills potential Paramount merger with Skydance
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Technology

Racial justice, free speech groups join fight against potential TikTok ban

A dozen social and racial justice groups said Thursday that the federal law requiring TikTok’s parent company to sell the platform, or face a ban, would disrupt a vehicle that many minority communities use to form connections online and advocate for causes

June 27, 2024
Racial justice, free speech groups join fight against potential TikTok ban
Arts|Entertainment

At 61, ballerina Alessandra Ferri is giving her pointe shoes one last — maybe? — glorious whirl

When Alessandra Ferri, one of the world's most celebrated dramatic ballerinas, takes the stage Friday at the Metropolitan Opera House to channel Virginia Woolf, logic dictates it will be her last dance appearance

June 27, 2024
At 61, ballerina Alessandra Ferri is giving her pointe shoes one last — maybe? — glorious whirl
Arts|Entertainment

Music Review: Johnny Cash's ‘Songwriter,' a collection of unreleased songs from 1993, is a journey

In 1993, Johnny Cash was between record contracts — and just about to embark on an iconic collaboration with producer Rick Rubin that would span the last 10 years of his life, starting with 1994’s “American Recordings.”

June 27, 2024
Music Review: Johnny Cash's ‘Songwriter,' a collection of unreleased songs from 1993, is a journey
Arts|Entertainment

‘Horizon: An American Saga’ gambles on bringing Kevin Costner’s western dream to the big screen

Costner directs and leads a huge cast, including Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Luke Wilson and Abbey Lee, in the first film in his planned four-part Western epic. David Daniel sat down with Costner and his co-stars.

June 27, 2024
‘Horizon: An American Saga’ gambles on bringing Kevin Costner’s western dream to the big screen
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Spotify to introduce expensive plan later this year, Bloomberg News reports

Spotify will introduce a new expensive plan for its most ardent users later this year, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the plan.

June 27, 2024
Spotify to introduce expensive plan later this year, Bloomberg News reports
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Travel

'Cruel Summer'? Fans splurge on resale tickets as Taylor Swift tours Europe

Some ticket resellers are looking to make a quick buck as American popstar Taylor Swift performs more than 40 shows in 18 cities across Europe this summer.

June 27, 2024
'Cruel Summer'? Fans splurge on resale tickets as Taylor Swift tours Europe
Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment|Europe

You Need to Calm Down: Why the Taylor Swift economy isn't real

Taylor Swift is taking Europe by storm, prompting some pundits to envisage an economic windfall as fans flock to dozens of sold-out shows from Dublin to Vienna

June 27, 2024
You Need to Calm Down: Why the Taylor Swift economy isn't real
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Back to Woodstock, with Wi-Fi: Women return after 55 years to glamp and relive the famous festival

Beverly Grant hitchhiked to the Woodstock festival in August 1969 without a ticket and slept on straw

June 27, 2024
Back to Woodstock, with Wi-Fi: Women return after 55 years to glamp and relive the famous festival
Business|Entertainment|News|Technology

Hollywood's video game actors want to avoid a strike. The sticking point in their talks? AI

Hollywood union SAG-AFTRA has been negotiating its interactive media agreement for more than a year

June 26, 2024
Hollywood's video game actors want to avoid a strike. The sticking point in their talks? AI
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Bill Cobbs, prolific and sage character actor, dies at 90

Veteran character actor Bill Cobbs has died

June 26, 2024
Bill Cobbs, prolific and sage character actor, dies at 90
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Nevada judge denies release of ex-gang leader ahead of trial in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur

An ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader will stay in jail ahead of his trial in the 1996 killing of music legend Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas

June 26, 2024
Nevada judge denies release of ex-gang leader ahead of trial in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

L.A. city council saves Marilyn Monroe's home from demolition

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to designate actress Marilyn Monroe's former home as a historical landmark on Wednesday, preventing the house where the Hollywood

June 26, 2024
L.A. city council saves Marilyn Monroe's home from demolition
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

'The Bodyguard' actor Bill Cobbs dies at 90

Bill Cobbs, a prominent Black American actor with roles in more than 150 films and television shows, died on Tuesday at the age of 90, his family said.

June 26, 2024
'The Bodyguard' actor Bill Cobbs dies at 90
Business|Entertainment|Technology

NBC to use AI version of announcer Al Michaels’ voice for Olympics recaps

NBC to use AI version of announcer Al Michaels’ voice for Olympics recaps

June 26, 2024
NBC to use AI version of announcer Al Michaels’ voice for Olympics recaps
Business|Entertainment|News|Sports|Technology

A fresh start for NBC Olympics: No more 'plausibly live' for Paris Games this summer

The days of “plausibly live” Olympics coverage on NBC are coming to an end

June 26, 2024
A fresh start for NBC Olympics: No more 'plausibly live' for Paris Games this summer
Business|Entertainment|US

Tennessee turns failed Graceland auction probe over to federal investigators

Tennessee's attorney general has asked the federal government to take over an investigation into an attempt to auction off Elvis Presley's Graceland estate, a spokesperson

June 26, 2024
Tennessee turns failed Graceland auction probe over to federal investigators
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Soprano Anna Netrebko announces separation from tenor Yusif Eyvazov

Soprano Anna Netrebko and tenor Yusif Eyvazov have separated

June 26, 2024
Soprano Anna Netrebko announces separation from tenor Yusif Eyvazov
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'Harry Potter' HBO TV series to be led by 'Succession' alums

HBO announced on Wednesday that its upcoming "Harry Potter" television series will be led by "Succession" veterans Francesca Gardiner, as writer and

June 26, 2024
'Harry Potter' HBO TV series to be led by 'Succession' alums
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

No shield required: 'Captain America' star Anthony Mackie's own super power is swimming with sharks

Marvel star Anthony Mackie swam with sharks in the Gulf of Mexico for the new National Geographic special “Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie" debuting Sunday

June 26, 2024
No shield required: 'Captain America' star Anthony Mackie's own super power is swimming with sharks
Arts|Entertainment

From DVF to Star Wars, filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy charts her own path in Hollywood

Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s oeuvre defies simple categorization

June 26, 2024
From DVF to Star Wars, filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy charts her own path in Hollywood
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

US TV coverage of Paris Olympics to include AI, pop culture, drama, NBC says

From the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, U.S. television coverage of the games will include celebrities, social media influencers and generative artificial

June 26, 2024
US TV coverage of Paris Olympics to include AI, pop culture, drama, NBC says
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Elie Saab's classic fall couture has foliage, shimmer — and capes for men

Elie Saab again transported his VIP guests, including Avril Lavigne and Ellie Goulding, to Paris’ Musee des Arts Decoratifs, to a realm of magic and splendor

June 26, 2024
Elie Saab's classic fall couture has foliage, shimmer — and capes for men
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Elvis Presley’s actual blue suede shoes sell for $150,000 in auction

Elvis Presley’s actual blue suede shoes sell for $150,000 in auction

June 26, 2024
Elvis Presley’s actual blue suede shoes sell for $150,000 in auction
Arts|Entertainment

Sean Penn says he felt 'misery' making movies for years. Then Dakota Johnson knocked on his door

Sean Penn says he hadn’t felt joy making a movie in 15 years

June 26, 2024
Sean Penn says he felt 'misery' making movies for years. Then Dakota Johnson knocked on his door
Business|Entertainment|Finance|US

Edgar Bronfman Jr. expresses interest in Paramount owner, source confirms

Former media executive Edgar Bronfman Jr., backed by private equity firm Bain Capital, has expressed interest in buying Paramount's controlling shareholder National

June 26, 2024
Edgar Bronfman Jr. expresses interest in Paramount owner, source confirms
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Rogers Communications signs content deals with NBCUniversal and Warner Bros Discovery

Rogers Communications has entered into multi-year deals with Comcast-owned NBCUniversal and Warner Bros Discover to bring sports and entertainment content to Canada, the telecom giant said

June 26, 2024
Rogers Communications signs content deals with NBCUniversal and Warner Bros Discovery
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

'Daddio' film eschews glitz for deep conversation between Sean Penn, Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson knew two-time Academy Winner Sean Penn was exactly who she wanted to star in the film “Daddio” as the male lead, but at first

June 26, 2024
'Daddio' film eschews glitz for deep conversation between Sean Penn, Dakota Johnson
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Paris Hilton calls for more oversight of foster care programs at US House hearing

Reality TV star Paris Hilton called for greater federal oversight of youth care programs at a U.S.

June 26, 2024
Paris Hilton calls for more oversight of foster care programs at US House hearing
Entertainment|Travel

Glastonbury festival kicks off as thousands of fans stream in

Thousands of people began pouring into Worthy Farm in southwest England as the Glastonbury music festival kicked off on Wednesday, with hundreds of artists including

June 26, 2024
Glastonbury festival kicks off as thousands of fans stream in
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Simon Cowell looks for UK's next megastar boy band again

Fourteen years after launching One Direction on "The X Factor", music mogul and television personality Simon Cowell is looking for the UK's next big boy

June 26, 2024
Simon Cowell looks for UK's next megastar boy band again
Business|Entertainment|Finance

Hollywood workers union reaches pay, AI-use deal with top studios

A union representing Hollywood film and television crew said on Tuesday it has reached a tentative three-year deal with major studios that includes agreed-on pay hikes and guardrails

June 26, 2024
Hollywood workers union reaches pay, AI-use deal with top studios
Business|Economy|Entertainment|News|US

Hollywood crews, studios reach tentative contract deal, making another big strike unlikely

The union that represents most behind-the-scenes film and television crews has reached a tentative deal with studios for about 50,000 of its members, making another production-stopping strike unlikely after a year of labor turmoil in Hollywood

June 26, 2024
Hollywood crews, studios reach tentative contract deal, making another big strike unlikely
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Tennessee turns over probe into failed Graceland sale to federal authorities, report says

The Tennessee attorney general’s office says it turned over its investigation into the failed sale of Elvis Presley’s home Graceland at a foreclosure auction to federal authorities

June 25, 2024
Tennessee turns over probe into failed Graceland sale to federal authorities, report says
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, 485 others invited to join film academy

Actors Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Catherine O’Hara and filmmakers Cord Jefferson, Boots Riley and S

June 25, 2024
Lily Gladstone, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, 485 others invited to join film academy
Entertainment|News|Sports|US

Lyles and Snoop help NBC post best track trials ratings in 12 years

The combination of Noah Lyles, Snoop Dogg and 16-year-old Quincy Wilson running for a spot in the Olympics lifted NBC to its largest audience for the U.S. track trials since 2012, according to Nielsen

June 25, 2024
Lyles and Snoop help NBC post best track trials ratings in 12 years
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

Reports: Lakers prep pitch, 3-year max deal for LeBron James

LeBron James can take his talents elsewhere by declining a $51.4 million option in his contract for the 2024-25 season before Sunday's deadline, but the Lakers are looking to reroute the 39-year-old

June 25, 2024
Reports: Lakers prep pitch, 3-year max deal for LeBron James
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer's, her son Nick Cassavetes says

Celebrated actor and honorary Academy Award recipient Gena Rowlands is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, says her son, the filmmaker Nick Cassavetes

June 25, 2024
Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer's, her son Nick Cassavetes says
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Soccer-6,101 pieces of history: Brazilian owns world's largest shirt collection

Brazilian Cassio Brandao walks through rooms filled with clothes racks that in April made him a Guinness World Records title holder as

June 25, 2024
Soccer-6,101 pieces of history: Brazilian owns world's largest shirt collection
Celebrity|Entertainment

'Sing Sing' screens at Sing Sing, in an emotional homecoming for its cast

As movie premieres go, the one for “Sing Sing” at Sing Sing prison was about as poignant as it gets

June 25, 2024
'Sing Sing' screens at Sing Sing, in an emotional homecoming for its cast
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Chanel goes to the opera in a gleaming but designer-less couture collection

Chanel’s latest couture display at the Paris Fashion Week is a finely executed collection channeling theatricality

June 25, 2024
Chanel goes to the opera in a gleaming but designer-less couture collection
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Who is Julian Assange, the polarizing founder of the secret-spilling website WikiLeaks?

Before he emerged as an eccentric internet publisher of state secrets, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange experienced an itinerant childhood and attended dozens of schools, becoming a computer hacker as a teenager

June 25, 2024
Who is Julian Assange, the polarizing founder of the secret-spilling website WikiLeaks?
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US

Snoop Dogg delivers mic drop moments at US trials as 52-year-old runs 200m in 34.44 seconds

Snoop Dogg delivers mic drop moments at US trials as 52-year-old runs 200m in 34.44 seconds

June 25, 2024
Snoop Dogg delivers mic drop moments at US trials as 52-year-old runs 200m in 34.44 seconds
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Shari Redstone receives fewest votes in Paramount board election

Paramount Global controlling shareholder Shari Redstone received the fewest votes among other directors in the company's board election, a filing on Friday showed.

June 25, 2024
Shari Redstone receives fewest votes in Paramount board election
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Pope Francis invites comedians including Whoopi Goldberg to Vatican

Pope Francis, who says he regularly prays "Lord, give me a sense of humour", will welcome comedians from around the world to a cultural event in Italy to "celebrate the beauty

June 25, 2024
Pope Francis invites comedians including Whoopi Goldberg to Vatican
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Chanel takes haute couture fashion to Paris Opera house

Chanel held its haute couture show at the Paris Palais Garnier Opera house on Tuesday, displaying a lineup of sparkly evening wear that ranged from trim,

June 25, 2024
Chanel takes haute couture fashion to Paris Opera house
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Rescuers search for British TV doctor for third day on Greek island

Rescuers continued searching for British TV presenter Michael Mosley on the mountainous Greek island of Symi on Saturday, the third day of a wide operation launched after he was

June 25, 2024
Rescuers search for British TV doctor for third day on Greek island
Entertainment|Technology

Microsoft unveils all-digital Xbox consoles, 'Doom' title at Games Showcase

Microsoft kicked off its annual Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday, unveiling a new all-digital version of its Xbox Series X and S consoles as well as trailers for more than a dozen games

June 25, 2024
Microsoft unveils all-digital Xbox consoles, 'Doom' title at Games Showcase
Australia|Business|Entertainment

Australia's Nine Entertainment says Peter Costello steps down as chairman

Australian broadcaster Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd said its chairman Peter Costello resigned on Saturday and has been replaced by non executive deputy chair Catherine West.

June 25, 2024
Australia's Nine Entertainment says Peter Costello steps down as chairman
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Hillary Clinton to release essay collection about personal and public life

Hillary Clinton’s next book is a collection of essays, touching upon everything from marriage to politics to faith, that her publisher is calling her most personal yet

June 25, 2024
Hillary Clinton to release essay collection about personal and public life
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Two suspects held in murder case of Swedish rapper C.Gambino

Swedish prosecutors have apprehended two people suspected of being accessories to the killing of the award-winning hip-hop artist known by the alias C.Gambino, the prosecution

June 25, 2024
Two suspects held in murder case of Swedish rapper C.Gambino
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Amazon teams up with Megan Thee Stallion to promote its 10th Prime Day sales event

Amazon is partnering with hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion to boost sales for its 10th annual Prime Day discount event

June 25, 2024
Amazon teams up with Megan Thee Stallion to promote its 10th Prime Day sales event
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Alec Baldwin attorneys argue damage to gun during testing was unacceptable destruction of evidence

Defense attorneys for Alec Baldwin say the involuntary manslaughter charge against him in the 2021 death of a cinematographer on a movie set should be thrown out because the gun was damaged during FBI testing

June 25, 2024
Alec Baldwin attorneys argue damage to gun during testing was unacceptable destruction of evidence
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Britney Spears’ attorney Mathew Rosengart no longer representing singer after finalizing litigation for her conservatorship

Britney Spears’ attorney Mathew Rosengart no longer representing singer after finalizing litigation for her conservatorship

June 24, 2024
Britney Spears’ attorney Mathew Rosengart no longer representing singer after finalizing litigation for her conservatorship
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Graceland steward Jack Soden and soul man Wilson Pickett among 9 named to Memphis Music Hall of Fame

Twelve years ago, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame inducted its inaugural class of 25 luminaries at a rousing ceremony, honoring legends spanning generations and genres, from Elvis Presley to Three 6 Mafia

June 24, 2024
Graceland steward Jack Soden and soul man Wilson Pickett among 9 named to Memphis Music Hall of Fame
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Viral ‘BBL Drizzy’ AI Drake diss track company gets sued

A group of major record labels is suing two AI startups, alleging they wrongfully used popular artists’ work to train their systems to produce copyrighted music without their consent. CNN's Victor Blackwell explains.

June 24, 2024
Viral ‘BBL Drizzy’ AI Drake diss track company gets sued
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Viral ‘BBL Drizzy’ AI Drake diss track company gets sued

A group of major record labels is suing two AI startups, alleging they wrongfully used popular artists’ work to train their systems to produce copyrighted music without their consent. CNN's Victor Blackwell explains.

June 24, 2024
Viral ‘BBL Drizzy’ AI Drake diss track company gets sued
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Music record labels sue AI song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement

Big record companies are suing artificial intelligence song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement

June 24, 2024
Music record labels sue AI song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Netflix sued in $170 million 'Baby Reindeer' defamation lawsuit

Netflix was sued on Thursday for at least $170 million by a Scottish woman who said she was defamed over her portrayal as a stalker in the hit mini-series "Baby Reindeer

June 24, 2024
Netflix sued in $170 million 'Baby Reindeer' defamation lawsuit
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US

Taylor Swift brings out Travis Kelce at London Eras Tour date

Taylor Swift had a surprise for fans attending her Eras Tour at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday: her boyfriend and tight end for the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce

June 24, 2024
Taylor Swift brings out Travis Kelce at London Eras Tour date
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Veronika Slowikowska worked toward making it as an actor for years. Then she went viral

When Veronika Slowikowska graduated from college in 2015, she did what conventional wisdom says aspiring actors should do: Work odd jobs to pay the bills while you audition for commercials and background roles and hope to eventually make it

June 24, 2024
Veronika Slowikowska worked toward making it as an actor for years. Then she went viral
Entertainment|News

Off the TV screen and into real life: An MSNBC event illustrates the rise of 'event journalism'

For one weekend day this fall in New York — and for a price — MSNBC fans can see many of their favorite personalities in real life

June 24, 2024
Off the TV screen and into real life: An MSNBC event illustrates the rise of 'event journalism'
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|Opinion|US

Supreme Court rejects appeal from ex-reality star Josh Duggar

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Josh Duggar, a former reality television star convicted of downloading child sexual abuse images

June 24, 2024
Supreme Court rejects appeal from ex-reality star Josh Duggar
Entertainment|Sports

A look back at the US swimming trials, which were a big hit in Indianapolis

The crowds were large and raucous

June 24, 2024
A look back at the US swimming trials, which were a big hit in Indianapolis
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Soccer-Scotland fail to match passion of fans

Scotland fans have lit up Euro 2024 with an estimated 200,000 in Germany with or without tickets, but their team has not matched such passion with yet

June 23, 2024
Soccer-Scotland fail to match passion of fans
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Under curfew, Ukrainians mark midsummer with bonfire jumping at a festival with pagan roots

Despite war-time restrictions, Ukrainians marked midsummer with festivals that feature frenetic folk dancing, flower decoration and jumping over bonfires

June 23, 2024
Under curfew, Ukrainians mark midsummer with bonfire jumping at a festival with pagan roots
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|News|Sports

Kylian Mbappé is getting used to his new mask ahead of France's game against Poland, teammate says

France captain Kylian Mbappé is getting used to wearing his new protective mask ahead of a possible return to play at Euro 2024 against Poland

June 23, 2024
Kylian Mbappé is getting used to his new mask ahead of France's game against Poland, teammate says
Entertainment|Lifestyle

'Inside Out 2' scores $100M in its second weekend, setting records

Weekend number two was just as joyous for “Inside Out 2.”

June 23, 2024
'Inside Out 2' scores $100M in its second weekend, setting records
Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports

Vogue World celebrates French style, Olympics amid razzmatazz, as menswear season wraps up in Paris

On International Olympic Day, Vogue World took over the last day of Paris Fashion Week’s menswear collections with a show-cum-spectacle themed around the Olympics

June 23, 2024
Vogue World celebrates French style, Olympics amid razzmatazz, as menswear season wraps up in Paris
Arts|Asia|Entertainment

Indonesian Muslim metal group braces for biggest stage yet

With their Islamic headscarves and high-octane metal music, the women of the Indonesian band Voice of Baceprot have played stages from the

June 23, 2024
Indonesian Muslim metal group braces for biggest stage yet
Business|Entertainment|Finance

‘Inside Out 2’ crosses $500 million at the worldwide box office

Animated Pixar movie "Inside Out 2" has become the highest grossing film of the year domestically and crossed $500 million at the worldwide box office, according to a Walt Disney statement

June 22, 2024
‘Inside Out 2’ crosses $500 million at the worldwide box office
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Taylor Swift poses with Prince William at 'splendid' London concert

Britain's Prince William posed for a photo with U.S. music star Taylor Swift and two of his children, Charlotte and George, at the first night of Swift's Eras

June 22, 2024
Taylor Swift poses with Prince William at 'splendid' London concert
Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

AP PHOTOS: In the spirit of perseverance, artists flock to Congo's biggest dance festival

The Goma dance festival, the largest dance festival in Congo, has taken place each year for the past seven years, despite ongoing attacks by rebel groups

June 22, 2024
AP PHOTOS: In the spirit of perseverance, artists flock to Congo's biggest dance festival
Celebrity|Entertainment

‘Hawaii Five-0’ fan favorite and former UFC fighter Taylor Wily dies at 56

Taylor Wily, an actor known for his roles on “Hawaii Five-0” and “Magnum P

June 21, 2024
‘Hawaii Five-0’ fan favorite and former UFC fighter Taylor Wily dies at 56
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

What to stream this week: 'The Bear,' Camila Cabello, Megan Thee Stallion and Celine Dion

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include albums from Camila Cabello and Megan Thee Stallion, Amazon Prime has a documentary about Celine Dion dealing with a rare neurological disorder and Eva Longoria plays a woman whose life changes completely in “Land of Women.”

June 21, 2024
What to stream this week: 'The Bear,' Camila Cabello, Megan Thee Stallion and Celine Dion
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Ex-gang leader facing trial in Tupac Shakur killing seeking release from Vegas jail on $750K bail

A former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing hip-hop music legend Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas will ask a judge next week to let him out of jail pending trial on a murder charge

June 21, 2024
Ex-gang leader facing trial in Tupac Shakur killing seeking release from Vegas jail on $750K bail
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

'Rust' armorer denied immunity to testify at Alec Baldwin trial

A New Mexico judge on Friday denied the prosecution's request that convicted "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez be given immunity to testify at the July trial of Alec Baldwin for the 2021

June 21, 2024
'Rust' armorer denied immunity to testify at Alec Baldwin trial
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Giant cats stalk the catwalk at the Dior men's show

Dior men's artistic director Kim Jones showed his summer 2025 collection for the LVMH-owned label on a Paris runway decorated with giant cat sculptures on Friday.

June 21, 2024
Giant cats stalk the catwalk at the Dior men's show
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

Spotify launches new basic streaming plan in US

Spotify introduced a new streaming plan for users in the United States on Friday, after raising prices for its premium plans earlier this month.

June 21, 2024
Spotify launches new basic streaming plan in US
Arts|Entertainment

Musical 'From Here' explores life before and after the Pulse nightclub massacre

Playwright Donald Rupe didn’t intend to write a musical about the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando, Florida

June 21, 2024
Musical 'From Here' explores life before and after the Pulse nightclub massacre
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Taylor Swift fans welcomed to London with Eras-inspired Tube map

Taylor Swift's Eras tour was welcomed by a sparkling London Tube map redesigned in the singer's honour on Friday, as the British capital eyes a 300 million pound ($379

June 21, 2024
Taylor Swift fans welcomed to London with Eras-inspired Tube map
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

How Oliver Platt moonlights on 'The Bear,' while still clocking in at 'Chicago Med'

Oliver Platt has been Emmy nominated three times for his guest star appearances

June 21, 2024
How Oliver Platt moonlights on 'The Bear,' while still clocking in at 'Chicago Med'
Entertainment|Europe|News|World

Soccer-Lost phone returned with smiling surprise as Scotland-Germany love-in blossoms

When you lose your phone abroad you hardly expect to get it back, let alone with a smiling selfie on it from the good-natured rival supporters who

June 21, 2024
Soccer-Lost phone returned with smiling surprise as Scotland-Germany love-in blossoms
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

Lilly King gets engaged immediately after her race at the US Olympic swimming trials

Lilly King gets engaged immediately after her race at the US Olympic swimming trials

June 21, 2024
Lilly King gets engaged immediately after her race at the US Olympic swimming trials
Celebrity|Entertainment

Taylor Swift kicks off UK Eras shows as some fans wonder if singer is ready to say 'So long, London'

Taylor Swift fans enjoy parsing the singer-songwriter’s lyrics for references to her romantic life and insights into her state of her mind

June 21, 2024
Taylor Swift kicks off UK Eras shows as some fans wonder if singer is ready to say 'So long, London'
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

New Mexico judge rejects request to compel new testimony from movie armorer in Alec Baldwin trial

A New Mexico judge says prosecutors can't use immunity to compel a movie set armorer to testify in the involuntary manslaughter trial of actor Alec Baldwin who fatally shot a cinematographer during rehearsal for the Western movie “Rust.”

June 21, 2024
New Mexico judge rejects request to compel new testimony from movie armorer in Alec Baldwin trial
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Celebrations honor Willie Mays and Negro League players ahead of MLB game at Rickwood Field

Fans came out to celebrate Willie Mays and other Negro Leaguers in several events and festivities around the historic Rickwood Field

June 20, 2024
Celebrations honor Willie Mays and Negro League players ahead of MLB game at Rickwood Field
Business|Entertainment

Paramount-Skydance talks take turn as rival bidders press their case

Paramount Global Chair Shari Redstone is unhappy with Skydance Media's reduced offer for the family's controlling stake in the company, opening the door for rival

June 20, 2024
Paramount-Skydance talks take turn as rival bidders press their case
Crime|Entertainment|US

Netflix, Central Park Five prosecutor settle defamation lawsuit

Netflix settled a defamation lawsuit brought by best-selling author and former Manhattan sex crimes prosecutor Linda Fairstein over her portrayal in a 2019 crime

June 20, 2024
Netflix, Central Park Five prosecutor settle defamation lawsuit
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Technology|Videos

TikTok says cyberattack targeted brands and celebrity accounts, including CNN

Short video app TikTok has taken measures to stop a cyberattack targeting several brand and celebrity accounts, including news network CNN, a spokesperson for the company said on Tuesday.

June 20, 2024
TikTok says cyberattack targeted brands and celebrity accounts, including CNN
Celebrity|Entertainment

Elliott Gould, Justin Trudeau, Helen Mirren and more mourn Donald Sutherland

Famous fans, colleagues and family are paying tribute to actor Donald Sutherland, the star of “M.A.S

June 20, 2024
Elliott Gould, Justin Trudeau, Helen Mirren and more mourn Donald Sutherland
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Mick Jagger, strutting at 80, teases new album and more touring

How does it feel for Mick Jagger to be back on tour singing, dancing and strutting across stadium concert stages at 80 years old?

June 20, 2024
Mick Jagger, strutting at 80, teases new album and more touring
Celebrity|Entertainment

Donald Sutherland, star of 'M*A*S*H' and 'The Hunger Games', dead at 88

Donald Sutherland, one of Canada's most versatile and gifted actors, who charmed and enthralled audiences in movies such as "M*A*S*H," "Klute," "Ordinary

June 20, 2024
Donald Sutherland, star of 'M*A*S*H' and 'The Hunger Games', dead at 88
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Donald Sutherland, the towering actor whose career spanned 'M.A.S.H.' to 'Hunger Games,' dies at 88

Donald Sutherland has died at 88

June 20, 2024
Donald Sutherland, the towering actor whose career spanned 'M.A.S.H.' to 'Hunger Games,' dies at 88
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Judy Garland's hometown is raising funds to purchase stolen ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers

Actress Judy Garland's hometown is raising money to recover a pair of ruby slippers she wore in “The Wizard of Oz” after it was stolen from a local museum and then turned over to an auction company

June 20, 2024
Judy Garland's hometown is raising funds to purchase stolen ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers
Entertainment|Europe|News|Sports

Masked Mbappé trains for Netherlands match at Euro 2024, coach optimistic he'll play

Kylian Mbappé has trained wearing a blue, white and red face mask with the rest of his teammates ahead of France’s game against the Netherlands at Euro 2024

June 20, 2024
Masked Mbappé trains for Netherlands match at Euro 2024, coach optimistic he'll play
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Rapper Travis Scott arrested after Miami Beach police say he drunkenly yelled at people on a yacht

Miami Beach police say rapper Travis Scott was arrested on misdemeanor charges of trespassing and public intoxication

June 20, 2024
Rapper Travis Scott arrested after Miami Beach police say he drunkenly yelled at people on a yacht
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

After Drake battle, Kendrick Lamar turns victory lap concert into LA unity celebration

Not content with merely taking a victory lap after winning his battle last month against fellow rap superstar Drake, Kendrick Lamar turned his Juneteenth “Pop Out” concert into a celebration of Los Angeles unity

June 20, 2024
After Drake battle, Kendrick Lamar turns victory lap concert into LA unity celebration
Business|Entertainment|Finance|US

Skydance awaits word on its enhanced bid for Paramount

Skydance Media on Monday was awaiting a response to its enhanced bid for entertainment conglomerate Paramount Global, in which it offered to buy nearly half of the

June 19, 2024
Skydance awaits word on its enhanced bid for Paramount
Celebrity|Entertainment

'Verzuz' will return after Swizz Beatz, Timbaland lock in new distribution partnership with X

Swizz Beatz and Timbaland are bringing the “Verzuz” series back with a new major platform for viewers to watch musicians face off in a song-against-song battle

June 19, 2024
'Verzuz' will return after Swizz Beatz, Timbaland lock in new distribution partnership with X
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

In 'Janet Planet,' playwright Annie Baker explores a new dramatic world

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker has been hailed as one of the preeminent voices of her generation, but the movies have long lingered in her mind and in her work

June 19, 2024
In 'Janet Planet,' playwright Annie Baker explores a new dramatic world
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Adekunle Gold on sickle cell advocacy: ‘It’s time to learn my voice – people are dying’

Adekunle Gold on sickle cell advocacy: ‘It’s time to learn my voice – people are dying’

June 19, 2024
Adekunle Gold on sickle cell advocacy: ‘It’s time to learn my voice – people are dying’
Business|Entertainment|News|Technology|US

Live Nation probing Ticketmaster hack amid user data leak concerns

Live Nation Entertainment said on Friday it was investigating a data breach at its Ticketmaster unit that it discovered on May 20, the latest in a string of

June 19, 2024
Live Nation probing Ticketmaster hack amid user data leak concerns
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets

Blackstone raises Hipgnosis offer by a cent

Blackstone on Monday raised its offer for Hipgnosis Songs Fund by a cent to $1.31 per share, valuing the music rights owner of artists such as Shakira and Red Hot Chili Peppers at $1.58

June 19, 2024
Blackstone raises Hipgnosis offer by a cent
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Reaction to the death of Willie Mays, 'the godfather of center fielders'

Reaction from the sports world and beyond to the death of baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays

June 19, 2024
Reaction to the death of Willie Mays, 'the godfather of center fielders'
Asia|Business|Entertainment|Finance

Tencent, Tencent Music to pick up 10% stake in Thailand's GMM Music for $70 million

Thai entertainment platform GMM Music on Monday said Tencent and Tencent Music Entertainment will acquire a 10% stake in the company for $70 million, solidifying its spin-off plan.

June 18, 2024
Tencent, Tencent Music to pick up 10% stake in Thailand's GMM Music for $70 million
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Inspired by Olympics debut, Japan's seniors blaze breakdancing trail

A 74-year-old surfer and master of classical Japanese dance may seem an unlikely member of a seniors' breakdancing group, but Saruwaka Kiyoshie

June 18, 2024
Inspired by Olympics debut, Japan's seniors blaze breakdancing trail
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Opinion|World

Noam Chomsky's wife says reports of famed linguist's death are false

Noam Chomsky’s wife, Valeria Wasserman Chomsky, says reports that the famed linguist and activist had died are untrue

June 18, 2024
Noam Chomsky's wife says reports of famed linguist's death are false
Arts|Entertainment

‘Fancy Dance’ with Lily Gladstone balances heartbreak, humor in story of a missing Indigenous woman

In “Fancy Dance,” Lily Gladstone stars as Jax, who is searching for her missing sister and caring for her young niece

June 18, 2024
‘Fancy Dance’ with Lily Gladstone balances heartbreak, humor in story of a missing Indigenous woman
Entertainment|News|Sports|US|World

Athletics-Champion hurdler McLaughlin-Levrone first to sign with 'Grand Slam Track'

Olympic champion and 400 metres hurdles world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has become the first athlete to sign with Michael Johnson's new global track league, Grand

June 18, 2024
Athletics-Champion hurdler McLaughlin-Levrone first to sign with 'Grand Slam Track'
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Justin Timberlake arrested: What you need to know about the pop star

Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday and is accused of driving while intoxicated on New York’s Long Island

June 18, 2024
Justin Timberlake arrested: What you need to know about the pop star
Celebrity|Entertainment

Jesse Plemons is ready for the ride

Jesse Plemons is less a chameleon than a singular presence that can be dialed to disturbing or sweet

June 18, 2024
Jesse Plemons is ready for the ride
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Cruise ship with Broadway stars to steam off to Mexico in spring 2025

A cruise ship starring some of Broadway’s biggest names, including Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti and Emmy-winner Wayne Brady, will sail from Miami to Mexico next spring

June 18, 2024
Cruise ship with Broadway stars to steam off to Mexico in spring 2025
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Who will have the 2024 song of the summer? We offer some predictions

Since the beginning of time or, at least, pop music, only a few tracks have earned the esteemed designation of “song of the summer.”

June 18, 2024
Who will have the 2024 song of the summer? We offer some predictions
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Sports

Team USA’s new Olympic uniforms revealed

CNN's Coy Wire joins Wolf Blitzer to discuss Team USA's new Olympic uniforms designed by iconic designer Ralph Lauren.

June 18, 2024
Team USA’s new Olympic uniforms revealed
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Singer Justin Timberlake charged with driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons

Pop star Justin Timberlake has been charged with drunken driving in a village in New York's Hamptons

June 18, 2024
Singer Justin Timberlake charged with driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Quavo hosts summit against gun violence featuring VP Kamala Harris on late rapper Takeoff's birthday

Migos rapper Quavo’s quest to transform his nephew Takeoff’s tragic shooting into a force for change during a movement-building summit aimed against gun violence on what would have been the late rapper’s 30th birthday

June 18, 2024
Quavo hosts summit against gun violence featuring VP Kamala Harris on late rapper Takeoff's birthday
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

Ralph Lauren goes with basic blue jeans for Team USA's opening Olympic ceremony uniforms

When Team USA walks with the world’s athletes during the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony, they’ll be doing so in snappy blue blazers and blue jeans from Ralph Lauren

June 18, 2024
Ralph Lauren goes with basic blue jeans for Team USA's opening Olympic ceremony uniforms
Arts|Entertainment|News|World

Post Malone and Doja Cat to headline Global Citizen Festival to mobilize young people

Post Malone and Doja Cat, two of pop music’s biggest stars, will headline this year’s Global Citizen Festival in New York’s Central Park on Sept. 28, as organizers focus on mobilizing young people to help address the world’s pressing problems

June 18, 2024
Post Malone and Doja Cat to headline Global Citizen Festival to mobilize young people
Arts|Entertainment|Travel

Seoul's LGBT community gathers for annual festival despite protest

The annual Seoul Queer Culture Festival was held in the South Korean capital on Saturday despite previous issues in securing a venue and protests against the LGBT community's pride

June 18, 2024
Seoul's LGBT community gathers for annual festival despite protest
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Anouk Aimée, the radiant French star of 'A Man and a Woman' and 'La Dolce Vita,' dies at 92

Anouk Aimée, the radiant French star and dark-eyed beauty of classic films including Federico Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” and Claude Lelouch’s “A Man and a Woman,” has died

June 18, 2024
Anouk Aimée, the radiant French star of 'A Man and a Woman' and 'La Dolce Vita,' dies at 92
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News|Sports|Travel

Paris gets into the groove for historic Olympic opening ceremony, adapted to its iconic cityscape

The Paris Olympics are getting into the groove for the historic opening ceremony on the River Seine

June 18, 2024
Paris gets into the groove for historic Olympic opening ceremony, adapted to its iconic cityscape
Election|Entertainment|Technology

The politics of memes: How Biden and Trump are fighting each other on the internet

Both presidential campaigns this year have embraced digital memes, the lingua franca of social media

June 18, 2024
The politics of memes: How Biden and Trump are fighting each other on the internet
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Paramount Global's co-CEOs to unveil strategy at town hall on Wednesday

Paramount Global's co-CEOs, CBS chief George Cheeks, MTV's Chris McCarthy, and film studio head Brian Robbins, will lay out their strategy next week, said an

June 18, 2024
Paramount Global's co-CEOs to unveil strategy at town hall on Wednesday
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets

Paramount's special committee agrees to recommend Skydance deal, WSJ reports

A special committee of Paramount Global's board agreed to recommend a deal with Skydance Media, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

June 18, 2024
Paramount's special committee agrees to recommend Skydance deal, WSJ reports
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Actor Ian McKellen, 85, is looking forward to returning to work after his fall off a London stage

Veteran actor Ian McKellen says he is looking forward to returning to work after toppling off a London stage during a play and being hospitalized

June 17, 2024
Actor Ian McKellen, 85, is looking forward to returning to work after his fall off a London stage
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

That cool Tony Awards moment when Jay-Z joined Alicia Keys? Turns out it wasn't live

Jay-Z’s electrifying reunion with Alicia Keys on what appeared to be a live duet of “Empire State of Mind” at the Tony Awards was actually pre-taped, a show official who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly told The Associated Press

June 17, 2024
That cool Tony Awards moment when Jay-Z joined Alicia Keys? Turns out it wasn't live
Entertainment|Sports|US

DeChambeau goes from the spotlight back to LIV with hopes of golf becoming whole

Bryson DeChambeau kept entertaining long after he won the U.S. Open

June 17, 2024
DeChambeau goes from the spotlight back to LIV with hopes of golf becoming whole
Business|Entertainment|Finance

Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' will hit US theaters in September

After months of conjecture about the fate of Francis Ford Coppola’s self-financed epic, “Megalopolis” has finally found a home

June 17, 2024
Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' will hit US theaters in September
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

YouTube prankster says he was on the field at Euro 2024 opening ceremony dressed as mascot

A German YouTuber says he made it onto the field during the European Championship opening ceremony while disguised in a mascot costume

June 17, 2024
YouTube prankster says he was on the field at Euro 2024 opening ceremony dressed as mascot
Celebrity|Entertainment

Scooter Braun says he’s no longer a music manager, will focus on Hybe duties and his children

Scooter Braun, one of the most recognizable names in the music business known for representing artists like Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, will no longer work as a music manager

June 17, 2024
Scooter Braun says he’s no longer a music manager, will focus on Hybe duties and his children
Arts|Entertainment

Tonys moments: Hillary Clinton and (sort of) Jay-Z in the house, strides for women and a late upset

The Tonys are often the most entertaining of awards shows, with Broadway performers showing their best work

June 17, 2024
Tonys moments: Hillary Clinton and (sort of) Jay-Z in the house, strides for women and a late upset
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

2 political outliers claim seats in European Parliament by leveraging social media's viral power

One is a wildly popular, seemingly happy-go-lucky YouTuber with no political experience from Cyprus

June 17, 2024
2 political outliers claim seats in European Parliament by leveraging social media's viral power
Arts|Entertainment

An emotional win for theaters, Hollywood: ‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155 million opening

Hollywood’s summer movie anxieties gave way to joy this weekend with the massive debut of Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.”

June 16, 2024
An emotional win for theaters, Hollywood: ‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155 million opening
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US|Videos

Sean 'Diddy' Combs returns key to New York City in response to video of him attacking singer Cassie

Sean “Diddy” Combs has returned his key to New York City after a request from Mayor Eric Adams in response to the release of a video showing the music mogul attacking R&B singer Cassie

June 15, 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs returns key to New York City in response to video of him attacking singer Cassie
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

Rome LGBTQ+ Pride parade celebrates 30th anniversary, makes fun of Pope Francis comments

The Rome LGBTQ+ Pride parade has celebrated its 30th anniversary as tens of thousands of people in brightly colored outfits marched through the streets of Rome

June 15, 2024
Rome LGBTQ+ Pride parade celebrates 30th anniversary, makes fun of Pope Francis comments
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Photos offer a glimpse of Bonnaroo music festival in Tennessee

The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is underway in Tennessee, bringing tens of thousands of fans to a 700-acre farm campground and concert venue for more than 150 performances this weekend

June 15, 2024
Photos offer a glimpse of Bonnaroo music festival in Tennessee
Entertainment|Environment|Science

Think cicadas are weird? Check out superfans, who eat the bugs, use them in art and even striptease

The periodical cicadas that have blanketed parts of the American Midwest this spring are strange creatures, but they have nothing on some of their superfans

June 15, 2024
Think cicadas are weird? Check out superfans, who eat the bugs, use them in art and even striptease
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with NBA media deals

Charles Barkley says that next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with the NBA’s media deals

June 15, 2024
Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with NBA media deals
Business|Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Finance|US

Clooney and Roberts help Biden raise $30 million-plus at a star-studded Hollywood gala

Some of Hollywood’s brightest stars headlined a fundraiser for President Joe Biden in Los Angeles that took in a record $30 million-plus for a Democratic candidate, according to his campaign

June 15, 2024
Clooney and Roberts help Biden raise $30 million-plus at a star-studded Hollywood gala
Arts|Entertainment

'The Outsiders' wins best musical and 'Stereophonic' best play as women make strides at Tony Awards

“The Outsiders” became the essence of a Broadway insider on Sunday as the gritty adaptation of the classic American young adult novel won the Tony Award for best new musical

June 14, 2024
'The Outsiders' wins best musical and 'Stereophonic' best play as women make strides at Tony Awards
Celebrity|Entertainment

What to stream this weekend: 'Kung Fu Panda 4' chops, PBS hits the disco and Kevin Hart chats

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album from R&B-pop artist Kehlani, Kevin Hart’s interview show “Hart to Heart” returns for a fourth season on Peacock and Jack Black lends his voice to “Kung Fu Panda 4.”

June 14, 2024
What to stream this weekend: 'Kung Fu Panda 4' chops, PBS hits the disco and Kevin Hart chats
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Hannah Einbinder uses comedy as a coping mechanism in debut standup special

“Hacks” star Hannah Einbinder has released her debut standup comedy special on Max

June 14, 2024
Hannah Einbinder uses comedy as a coping mechanism in debut standup special
Celebrity|Entertainment

Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Ron Simons dies at 63

Ron Simons, an actor who turned into a formidable screen and stage producer, winning four Tony Awards and having several films selected at the Sundance Film Festival, has died

June 14, 2024
Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Ron Simons dies at 63
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship clues were all there, you just need to know where to look

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship clues were all there, you just need to know where to look

June 14, 2024
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship clues were all there, you just need to know where to look
Arts|Entertainment

Zsela is letting go and leaning into uncertainty with her debut album ‘Big For You’

Zsela’s debut album ‘Big For You’ is transformational both in theme and in process

June 14, 2024
Zsela is letting go and leaning into uncertainty with her debut album ‘Big For You’
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

Pope Francis meets more than 100 comedians at the Vatican: 'You also make God smile'

Before flying to Italy’s southern Puglia region to meet world leaders at the Group of Seven summit, Pope Francis hosted a very different audience at the Vatican celebrating the importance of humor

June 14, 2024
Pope Francis meets more than 100 comedians at the Vatican: 'You also make God smile'
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

US romance writers' group seeks loving embrace of bankruptcy court

Hang up the ripped bodices, give Fabio the bad news and cue the lawyers: the Romance Writers of America, a nonprofit devoted to helping romance writers build

June 14, 2024
US romance writers' group seeks loving embrace of bankruptcy court
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Sony sees streaming service Crunchyroll driving growth as anime goes global

Sony sees its anime streaming service Crunchyroll as a growth driver, the head of its movies business said on Thursday, as the group looks to ride the growth of anime

June 14, 2024
Sony sees streaming service Crunchyroll driving growth as anime goes global
Celebrity|Entertainment

R.E.M. reunite at Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony also honoring Timbaland and Steely Dan

A reunion of R

June 14, 2024
R.E.M. reunite at Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony also honoring Timbaland and Steely Dan
Arts|Entertainment|Uncategorized

Curtain falls on Paris puppet theatre to make way for Olympics

Blue and pink lights lit the stage as the curtain rose at the Champs de Mars puppet theatre in Paris, with audience members welcomed to the show by a Guignol

June 14, 2024
Curtain falls on Paris puppet theatre to make way for Olympics
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Police monitor Taylor Swift gig decibels as Madrid locals fume at noise

Police measured the decibel count of Taylor Swift's concert in Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium after locals have complained of unbearable noise

June 14, 2024
Police monitor Taylor Swift gig decibels as Madrid locals fume at noise
Americas|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|World

Cuban troubadour Silvio Rodríguez, icon of the revolution, dwells on island's troubles in new album

He was the poetic voice of the Cuban Revolution, an inspiration for millions of Latin Americans living under dictatorships throughout the 1960s and 1970s who dreamt of the ideal Cuba that he — and his guitar — helped evoke

June 14, 2024
Cuban troubadour Silvio Rodríguez, icon of the revolution, dwells on island's troubles in new album
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Chiefs give nod to winning 'Tom & Jerry' play in jewel-filled Super Bowl ring

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs showed off their glitzy new Super Bowl rings that sparkled with diamonds, rubies and “Tom & Jerry.”

June 14, 2024
Chiefs give nod to winning 'Tom & Jerry' play in jewel-filled Super Bowl ring
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Conor McGregor out of UFC 303 because of an undisclosed injury

An injury caused Conor McGregor to pull out of the upcoming pay-per-view event June 29 in Las Vegas that he was scheduled to headline

June 14, 2024
Conor McGregor out of UFC 303 because of an undisclosed injury
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Tony Bennett's daughters sue their brother over his handling of the late singer's assets

Tony Bennett’s two daughters are suing their brother, alleging he mishandled and failed to disclose some of their father’s assets in his role as trustee of the late singer’s estate

June 14, 2024
Tony Bennett's daughters sue their brother over his handling of the late singer's assets
Entertainment|Sports|US

Cal Raleigh gets a trim as Mariners celebrate 30th anniversary of "Buhner Buzz Cut" night

The Seattle Mariners have brought back one of the most popular promotions in franchise history, celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Buhner Buzz Cut” night in honor of former outfielder Jay Buhner

June 13, 2024
Cal Raleigh gets a trim as Mariners celebrate 30th anniversary of "Buhner Buzz Cut" night
Entertainment|Lifestyle

An homage to the dad joke, one of the great traditions of fatherhood

Cringe, corny and awkward − what’s not to love?

June 13, 2024
An homage to the dad joke, one of the great traditions of fatherhood
Arts|Entertainment|News|Opinion

Naomi Klein and V. V. Ganeshananthan win Women's Prize literary awards

Author-activist Naomi Klein has won the inaugural Women’s Prize for Nonfiction with “Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World.”

June 13, 2024
Naomi Klein and V. V. Ganeshananthan win Women's Prize literary awards
Arts|Entertainment

Met Opera in New York sold 72% of tickets this season, up from 66% and highest since pandemic

The Metropolitan Opera sold 72% of available tickets this season, up from 66% in 2022-23

June 13, 2024
Met Opera in New York sold 72% of tickets this season, up from 66% and highest since pandemic
Arts|Entertainment

Tony Award host Ariana DeBose says viewers should expect a 'full Broadway experience'

Ariana DeBose promises the Tony Awards on Sunday will move “like a Broadway show.”

June 13, 2024
Tony Award host Ariana DeBose says viewers should expect a 'full Broadway experience'
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Supreme Court rules California man can't trademark 'Trump too small'

The Supreme Court has ruled against a man who wants to trademark the suggestive phrase “Trump too small.”

June 13, 2024
Supreme Court rules California man can't trademark 'Trump too small'
Arts|Entertainment

Gospel group, basking in resurgence, releases first new music in nearly 50 years

A family of gospel singers is releasing their first new music in nearly 50 years

June 13, 2024
Gospel group, basking in resurgence, releases first new music in nearly 50 years
Celebrity|Entertainment

Nicole Kidman gets gushes from Miles Teller, Zac Efron, on night of AFI Life Achievement Award

Nicole Kidman's co-stars like Meryl Streep and Reese Witherspoon paid her tribute as expected when she received the AFI Life Achievement Award in April

June 13, 2024
Nicole Kidman gets gushes from Miles Teller, Zac Efron, on night of AFI Life Achievement Award
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Moneybagg Yo's 'A Gangsta's Pain' went No. 1. He's back to soundtrack your summer with 'Speak Now.'

In 2021, you heard it: Moneybagg Yo’s “Wokesha” blaring from cars and corner stores

June 13, 2024
Moneybagg Yo's 'A Gangsta's Pain' went No. 1. He's back to soundtrack your summer with 'Speak Now.'
Entertainment|Sports

Celtics land the biggest punches again, top Mavericks to move 1 win from NBA title

Joe Mazzulla is a big fan of UFC matches and splices highlights of fights into some of the basketball video he shows the Boston Celtics for their video sessions

June 13, 2024
Celtics land the biggest punches again, top Mavericks to move 1 win from NBA title
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Verizon adds Peacock to streaming hub, offers discounted YouTube premium plan to customers

Verizon said on Tuesday that it added Comcast's Peacock to its streaming subscription hub and plans to offer YouTube Premium at a discounted rate with myPlan subscriptions.

June 13, 2024
Verizon adds Peacock to streaming hub, offers discounted YouTube premium plan to customers
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Hot dog-eating champs Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi will go head-to head in a Netflix special

Netflix has announced a new hot dog-eating contest between rivals Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayaski

June 12, 2024
Hot dog-eating champs Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi will go head-to head in a Netflix special
Entertainment|Sports|US

High school biology teacher looks to make the most of his 'Tin Cup' moment at the US Open

Colin Prater feels a little like Kevin Costner’s character in “Tin Cup” this week — a relative unknown who suddenly finds himself on one of golf’s biggest stages at the U.S. Open

June 12, 2024
High school biology teacher looks to make the most of his 'Tin Cup' moment at the US Open
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Opinion|US

Robert De Niro calls Trump a 'clown' outside trial in Biden campaign message

Actor Robert De Niro called Donald Trump a "clown" who is bent on destroying American democracy on Tuesday outside the New York City

June 12, 2024
Robert De Niro calls Trump a 'clown' outside trial in Biden campaign message
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton and 'Bridgerton' cast offer real-life dating advice

At the London premiere of the second part of season 3, the stars of “Bridgerton” shared some wisdom for fans hoping to find a romance as passionate as their characters'

June 12, 2024
Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton and 'Bridgerton' cast offer real-life dating advice
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Quincy Jones, Richard Curtis, Juliet Taylor and Bond producers will get honorary Oscars

Quincy Jones, casting director Juliet Taylor, filmmaker Richard Curtis and James Bond producers Michael G

June 12, 2024
Quincy Jones, Richard Curtis, Juliet Taylor and Bond producers will get honorary Oscars
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Sony Pictures acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the dine-in movie theater chain

Sony Pictures Entertainment is getting into the exhibition business

June 12, 2024
Sony Pictures acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the dine-in movie theater chain
Arts|Entertainment|News|US

At the Tony Awards, a veteran host with plenty of stars and songs on tap

The Tony Awards are Sunday with a familiar host and a new venue, Lincoln Center’s David H

June 12, 2024
At the Tony Awards, a veteran host with plenty of stars and songs on tap
Celebrity|Entertainment

Matty Healy's mom says The 1975 singer and model Gabbriette Bechtel are engaged

The 1975’s Matty Healy and model Gabbriette Bechtel are engaged, according to Healy’s mother

June 12, 2024
Matty Healy's mom says The 1975 singer and model Gabbriette Bechtel are engaged
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Paramount, Skydance merger deal turns spotlight on top Hollywood studios

Skydance Media's deal to merge with Paramount Global ends a months-long saga that had enough drama to rival a Hollywood movie, including a near

June 12, 2024
Paramount, Skydance merger deal turns spotlight on top Hollywood studios
Entertainment|Europe|News

Françoise Hardy, French singing legend and pop icon, dies at 80

Françoise Hardy, a French singing legend and pop icon since the 1960s, has died

June 12, 2024
Françoise Hardy, French singing legend and pop icon, dies at 80
Entertainment|Science|Sports

Paris 2024 Olympics to debut high-level breakdancing – and physics in action

Olympic breakdancers spin on their heads and backs, then freeze in funky poses. How? It’s all about physics.

June 12, 2024
Paris 2024 Olympics to debut high-level breakdancing – and physics in action
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Edgar Bronfman Jr. drops bid, paving way for Paramount's takeover by Skydance Media

Media veteran Edgar Bronfman Jr. has withdrawn from the race for Paramount Global, clearing the way for Skydance Media to take control of Shari Redstone's empire and ending one of the most

June 12, 2024
Edgar Bronfman Jr. drops bid, paving way for Paramount's takeover by Skydance Media
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Americans celebrate their flag every year, and the holiday was born in Wisconsin

Each June, Waubeka, Wisconsin, venerates one of the nation's more enduring symbols with a holiday that escapes the notice of many Americans

June 12, 2024
Americans celebrate their flag every year, and the holiday was born in Wisconsin
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The Apollo Theater celebrates 90th anniversary at star-studded spring benefit with Usher, Babyface

The Apollo Theater is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year

June 12, 2024
The Apollo Theater celebrates 90th anniversary at star-studded spring benefit with Usher, Babyface
Asia|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Alibaba's AliExpress recruits Beckham to 'score more' global sales

AliExpress, an e-commerce site owned by Chinese giant Alibaba, has signed former England soccer captain David Beckham as a brand ambassador as it plays catch-up with

June 12, 2024
Alibaba's AliExpress recruits Beckham to 'score more' global sales
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance

Paramount Global owner calls off merger talks with Skydance Media

National Amusements, which owns a majority voting stake in the embattled entertainment giant Paramount Global, says it has ended talks on a possible merger of Paramount with movie production company Skydance Media

June 11, 2024
Paramount Global owner calls off merger talks with Skydance Media
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Rory McIlroy and wife end divorce proceedings to stay together as a family

Rory McIlroy showed up at the last major amid news he had filed for divorce

June 11, 2024
Rory McIlroy and wife end divorce proceedings to stay together as a family
Crime|Entertainment|News|US

American investor Martin Shkreli accused of copying and sharing one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album

American investor Martin Shkreli is facing a new lawsuit for allegedly retaining and sharing recordings from a one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album that he was forced to sell following his 2017 conviction on fraud charges

June 11, 2024
American investor Martin Shkreli accused of copying and sharing one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album
Celebrity|Entertainment

Billy Ray Cyrus files for divorce from Firerose after 7 months of marriage

Billy Ray Cyrus filed for divorce from singer Firerose, whose real name is Johanna Rose Hodges, after seven months of marriage

June 11, 2024
Billy Ray Cyrus files for divorce from Firerose after 7 months of marriage
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Jay-Z's Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia

Jay-Z is putting his weight behind an effort to fund private school vouchers in Philadelphia

June 11, 2024
Jay-Z's Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Jennifer Aniston launches children's book series with best 'friend' Clydeo the dog

Inspired by her beloved dog, Jennifer Aniston will soon become a children’s author

June 11, 2024
Jennifer Aniston launches children's book series with best 'friend' Clydeo the dog
Entertainment|Videos

'The Boys,' Amazon's hit superhero satire show, will end with Season 5

Amazon Prime Video’s epic superhero satire series “The Boys” will end with its fifth season

June 11, 2024
'The Boys,' Amazon's hit superhero satire show, will end with Season 5
Celebrity|Entertainment

Real-life brothers-in-law Jake Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard are adversaries in 'Presumed Innocent'

Jake Gyllenhaal stars in his first TV series in “Presumed Innocent” for Apple TV+

June 11, 2024
Real-life brothers-in-law Jake Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard are adversaries in 'Presumed Innocent'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Singer sues hospital, says staff thought he was mentally ill and wasn't member of Four Tops

The lead singer of the Four Tops says a Detroit-area hospital restrained him and ordered a psychological exam after refusing to believe that he was part of the Motown music group

June 11, 2024
Singer sues hospital, says staff thought he was mentally ill and wasn't member of Four Tops
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey gets honored with Madden cover

Christian McCaffrey grew up playing the Madden NFL video game with his brother, dreaming of being a player in the league one day

June 11, 2024
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey gets honored with Madden cover
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

Caitlin Clark and other rookies draw near-record crowds, record ratings for 1st month of WNBA season

The WNBA says the first month of the season drew its highest attendance since the league’s second season in 1998 and the best television ratings in the league's history

June 11, 2024
Caitlin Clark and other rookies draw near-record crowds, record ratings for 1st month of WNBA season
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Prosecution of Alec Baldwin for 'Rust' shooting

On Oct. 21, 2021 a Colt Single Action Army Revolver actor Alec Baldwin was using to set up a camera shot on the movie "Rust" fired a live round that killed cinematographer

June 11, 2024
Prosecution of Alec Baldwin for 'Rust' shooting
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Judge denies Alec Baldwin request to drop indictment for 'Rust' shooting

A New Mexico judge on Friday rejected Alec Baldwin's bid to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge for the 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, opening the

June 11, 2024
Judge denies Alec Baldwin request to drop indictment for 'Rust' shooting
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News

Exotic dancer drama 'Anora' wins Cannes Film Festival's top prize

"Anora," a darkly funny and touching drama about a young exotic dancer who becomes involved with a Russian oligarch's son, won the Cannes

June 11, 2024
Exotic dancer drama 'Anora' wins Cannes Film Festival's top prize
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Rapper Nicki Minaj cancels show in England after being held at Amsterdam airport

American rapper Nicki Minaj on Saturday cancelled a show in Manchester, England, after she said she was held by police at Amsterdam Schiphol airport on allegations of possession

June 11, 2024
Rapper Nicki Minaj cancels show in England after being held at Amsterdam airport
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Mary Poppins songwriter Richard Sherman dies at age 95

Richard Sherman, 95, a man behind famed Disney songs that delighted generations, such as "It's a Small World (After all)" and Mary Poppins' songs "

June 11, 2024
Mary Poppins songwriter Richard Sherman dies at age 95
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Taiwan's increasingly political Drag Race queen wows fans on home stage

Taiwan's Nymphia Wind, the first East Asian to take the crown in RuPaul's Drag Race and an increasingly political figure, wowed hundreds of fans at a

June 11, 2024
Taiwan's increasingly political Drag Race queen wows fans on home stage
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Attraction starring Disney's first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist

A new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company's theme parks in Florida and California

June 11, 2024
Attraction starring Disney's first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist
Entertainment|News|Sports

Snubbed by their first choice, the Los Angeles Lakers must resume their head coaching search

The Los Angeles Lakers must continue their latest coaching search with the basketball world already knowing their first choice turned them down

June 10, 2024
Snubbed by their first choice, the Los Angeles Lakers must resume their head coaching search
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Iranian director Rasoulof's Cannes film born of tussles with justice system

Exiled Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof said on Friday that his Cannes Film Festival competition entry, about a court official's family

June 10, 2024
Iranian director Rasoulof's Cannes film born of tussles with justice system
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Griffin Dunne finds balance between madcap Hollywood adventures and family tragedy in new memoir

Griffin Dunne's new memoir, “The Friday Afternoon Club, A Family Memoir,” out Tuesday from Penguin Press, is filled with raucous tales of growing up in Hollywood — from sneaking into his parents’ dinner parties featuring Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra, to Sean Connery saving him from drowning in a pool

June 10, 2024
Griffin Dunne finds balance between madcap Hollywood adventures and family tragedy in new memoir
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|US

The Library of Congress wants more visitors. Spider-Man, Santana and Lincoln are on deck

The Library of Congress is unveiling an eclectic new exhibit drawing on the institution’s vast historical archives and designed to make the Library a more popular and accessible destination for visitors and tourists

June 10, 2024
The Library of Congress wants more visitors. Spider-Man, Santana and Lincoln are on deck
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|News

British TV host Dr. Michael Mosley reached millions by being his own guinea pig

Greek police say there is no sign of foul play in the death of British television host Dr. Michael Mosley

June 10, 2024
British TV host Dr. Michael Mosley reached millions by being his own guinea pig
Arts|Entertainment

Organization behind the Oscars elects board of governors for 2024-25 term

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars, announced 17 people elected to its board of governors Monday

June 10, 2024
Organization behind the Oscars elects board of governors for 2024-25 term
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Roger Daltrey talks new tour, thoughts on Broadway’s ‘Tommy’ and future of The Who

As Roger Daltrey hits the road on a short solo tour, he’s unsure if fans will ever see another tour from The Who

June 10, 2024
Roger Daltrey talks new tour, thoughts on Broadway’s ‘Tommy’ and future of The Who
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Prince collaborator Sheila E. says she's 'heartbroken' at being turned away from Paisley Park

Sheila E

June 10, 2024
Prince collaborator Sheila E. says she's 'heartbroken' at being turned away from Paisley Park
Entertainment|News|US

Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle join Biden for early Juneteenth celebration on White House lawn

President Joe Biden has celebrated the Juneteenth holiday early with a concert on the White House South Lawn

June 10, 2024
Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle join Biden for early Juneteenth celebration on White House lawn
Celebrity|Entertainment

Academy Museum Gala picks starry honorees for its fall fundraiser

Paul Mescal, Rita Moreno and Quentin Tarantino are getting awards at the annual Academy Museum Gala in October

June 10, 2024
Academy Museum Gala picks starry honorees for its fall fundraiser
Arts|Entertainment

Meet Will Butler, the singer-songwriter who makes Broadway's 'Stereophonic' rock

The assignment was daunting: Write a song for an onstage moment of transcendence

June 10, 2024
Meet Will Butler, the singer-songwriter who makes Broadway's 'Stereophonic' rock
Entertainment|Europe|News|Opinion

Slovakia public broadcaster employees hold 3-hour walkout over government overhaul plans

Employees of Slovakia’s public radio and television have staged a three-hour walkout to protest a contentious overhaul of their services

June 10, 2024
Slovakia public broadcaster employees hold 3-hour walkout over government overhaul plans
Entertainment|Technology

Kabosu, the face of cryptocurrency Dogecoin, dies at 18, owner says

Kabosu, the Japanese dog that became a global meme and the face of alternative cryptocurrency Dogecoin has died at 18, her owner announced in a blog post on Friday.

June 10, 2024
Kabosu, the face of cryptocurrency Dogecoin, dies at 18, owner says
Entertainment|Lifestyle

This NYC vet makes house calls. In 'Pets and the City,' she's penned a memoir full of tails

As a city kid, veterinarian Amy Attas had big dreams of roaming the countryside healing animals a la the classic “All Creatures Great and Small.”

June 10, 2024
This NYC vet makes house calls. In 'Pets and the City,' she's penned a memoir full of tails
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Carlos Alcaraz owns 3 Grand Slam titles at age 21 and his Wimbledon title defense starts July 1

Carlos Alcaraz plans to continue his tradition of celebrating Grand Slam titles with tattoos by getting ink of the date he won his first French Open championship and a drawing of the Eiffel Tower

June 09, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz owns 3 Grand Slam titles at age 21 and his Wimbledon title defense starts July 1
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Ursula K. Le Guin's home will become a writers residency

The former home of the late Ursula K

June 09, 2024
Ursula K. Le Guin's home will become a writers residency
Entertainment|Sports

Ricky Hatton, Michael Moorer strike different tones in leading their class into boxing Hall of Fame

Ricky Hatton laughed his way through his Hall of Fame induction speech, marveling at the places boxing took him and the thousands of his fans that would always follow

June 09, 2024
Ricky Hatton, Michael Moorer strike different tones in leading their class into boxing Hall of Fame
Entertainment|News

'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' boosts Will Smith's comeback and the box office with $56 million opening

“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” opened with an estimated $56 million in theater sales over the weekend

June 09, 2024
'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' boosts Will Smith's comeback and the box office with $56 million opening
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Charter brings Paramount+ to Spectrum TV customers in new carriage deal

Paramount Global has signed a new multi-year content distribution deal with Charter Communications for its full portfolio of linear cable networks, the companies said on Thursday.

June 09, 2024
Charter brings Paramount+ to Spectrum TV customers in new carriage deal
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Tennessee AG investigating company that tried to auction Graceland

Tennessee's attorney general said on Thursday that his office was investigating a company's effort to auction off Graceland, singer Elvis Presley's famed mansion in Memphis.

June 09, 2024
Tennessee AG investigating company that tried to auction Graceland
Celebrity|Entertainment

Cassie Ventura thanks people who supported her over Diddy assault video

Singer Cassie Ventura, ex-girlfriend of rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, on Thursday publicly thanked the people who supported her after the release of a 2016

June 09, 2024
Cassie Ventura thanks people who supported her over Diddy assault video
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Iga Swiatek reigns at the French Open again with 'The One Where She Wins Her Fifth Grand Slam'

Iga Swiatek has made clear that she is a big fan of the TV series “Friends.”

June 09, 2024
Iga Swiatek reigns at the French Open again with 'The One Where She Wins Her Fifth Grand Slam'
Entertainment|Europe

A look at the Euro 2024 kits: one is cartoonish, others are retro. Hits or fashion faux pas?

Belgium’s away kit is a tribute to a much-loved and nearly century-old cartoon character, Tintin

June 09, 2024
A look at the Euro 2024 kits: one is cartoonish, others are retro. Hits or fashion faux pas?
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|News

Body of missing British TV presenter Michael Mosley found on Greek island

The family of missing British TV presenter Dr. Michael Mosley have confirmed his body has been found on a Greek island

June 09, 2024
Body of missing British TV presenter Michael Mosley found on Greek island
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gives 3B Kiké Hernández a pass on fielding error during TV interview

During his playing days, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says, he would not have volunteered to be interviewed on live television in the middle of a major league game

June 08, 2024
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gives 3B Kiké Hernández a pass on fielding error during TV interview
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Pop and power: Travis Kelce wins home run hitting contest as girlfriend Taylor Swift tours in Europe

Travis Kelce’s power extends beyond the football field or dating one of the world’s most famous women

June 08, 2024
Pop and power: Travis Kelce wins home run hitting contest as girlfriend Taylor Swift tours in Europe
Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Uncategorized

Howard University cuts ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs after video of attack on Cassie

Howard University is cutting ties to Sean “Diddy” Combs, rescinding an honorary degree that was awarded to him and disbanding a scholarship program in his name

June 08, 2024
Howard University cuts ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs after video of attack on Cassie
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|News|US|Videos

A timeline of the ‘Rust’ movie set shooting and the ensuing criminal cases

A timeline of the ‘Rust’ movie set shooting and the ensuing criminal cases

June 08, 2024
A timeline of the ‘Rust’ movie set shooting and the ensuing criminal cases
Entertainment|News|Sports

They're on the edge of glory, and the edge of an art museum, as cliff divers come to Boston

Cliff diving’s marquee event thrilled spectators in Boston as the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series made the 100th stop in its history

June 08, 2024
They're on the edge of glory, and the edge of an art museum, as cliff divers come to Boston
Business|Entertainment

Netflix's recipe for success includes 'secret sauce' spiced with Silicon Valley savvy

Although its video streaming service sparkles with a Hollywood sheen, Netflix still taps its roots in Silicon Valley to stay a step ahead of traditional TV and movie studios

June 08, 2024
Netflix's recipe for success includes 'secret sauce' spiced with Silicon Valley savvy
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

No 'calamari comeback'? The squid chef from Democrats' 2020 convention says he's a Trump backer

This year, the “calamari comeback” chef might not be coming back

June 08, 2024
No 'calamari comeback'? The squid chef from Democrats' 2020 convention says he's a Trump backer
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Dick Van Dyke becomes the oldest Daytime Emmy winner at age 98 for guest role on 'Days of Our Lives'

Dick Van Dyke has won a historic Daytime Emmy at age 98

June 07, 2024
Dick Van Dyke becomes the oldest Daytime Emmy winner at age 98 for guest role on 'Days of Our Lives'
Entertainment|Sports

Dodgers' Kiké Hernández makes error in midst of live television interview during 2-1 win over Yanks

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Kiké Hernández made an error while in the midst of a live television interview during a 2-1, 11-inning win over the New York Yankees

June 07, 2024
Dodgers' Kiké Hernández makes error in midst of live television interview during 2-1 win over Yanks
Celebrity|Entertainment

Michael Rainey Jr. isn't afraid of the future as 'Power Book II: Ghost' ends

Michael Rainey Jr.’s reign as a rising drug kingpin on “Power Book II: Ghost” is coming to an end

June 07, 2024
Michael Rainey Jr. isn't afraid of the future as 'Power Book II: Ghost' ends
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Tomb Raider owner says humans hold key to game evolution as AI gains ground

AI has become a major tool in gaming, but human creativity remains crucial to developing games, the CEO of Tomb Raider franchise owner Embracer told Reuters on Thursday.

June 07, 2024
Tomb Raider owner says humans hold key to game evolution as AI gains ground
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|Videos

Kids are upstaging their political parents — by acting like kids

For one shining moment this week, the country’s ongoing political crises were swept away by the comedic power of one wildly exuberant 6-year-old

June 07, 2024
Kids are upstaging their political parents — by acting like kids
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul has been rescheduled for Nov. 15 after Tyson's health episode

Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul is now set for Nov. 15 after the former world heavyweight champion fell ill on a flight last month

June 07, 2024
Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul has been rescheduled for Nov. 15 after Tyson's health episode
Entertainment|Lifestyle

'Home Alone' house being sold. Swinging paint cans not included

The home of Kevin McCallister’s hijinks is changing hands

June 07, 2024
'Home Alone' house being sold. Swinging paint cans not included
Arts|Entertainment

What to stream this week: 'House of the Dragon,' 'Origin,' Snoopy and Paul McCartney

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album from Paul McCartney & Wings, Jake Gyllenhaal starring in his first TV role as a prosecutor accused of murder in “Presumed Innocent," and actor Andrew McCarthy sets out to reconnect with some of this fellow Brat Pack alum

June 07, 2024
What to stream this week: 'House of the Dragon,' 'Origin,' Snoopy and Paul McCartney
Entertainment|US|Videos

Trump film 'The Apprentice' made noise in Cannes, but it still lacks a US distributor

Two weeks after its much-anticipated premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, a film about Donald Trump in the 1980s is still seeking distribution in the United States

June 07, 2024
Trump film 'The Apprentice' made noise in Cannes, but it still lacks a US distributor
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US|Videos

A new account rekindles allegations that Trump disrespected Black people on 'The Apprentice'

Fresh allegations are surfacing about Donald Trump's disrespectful behavior toward Black contestants on “The Apprentice,” the reality TV show he hosted from 2004 to 2015

June 07, 2024
A new account rekindles allegations that Trump disrespected Black people on 'The Apprentice'
Celebrity|Entertainment|US|Videos

Pat Sajak says goodbye to ‘Wheel of Fortune’: ‘An incredible privilege.’ Seacrest pays tribute

After 41 years and over 8,000 episodes, Pat Sajak’s made his final turn as the renowned host of “Wheel of Fortune” on Friday

June 07, 2024
Pat Sajak says goodbye to ‘Wheel of Fortune’: ‘An incredible privilege.’ Seacrest pays tribute
Arts|Entertainment|US

Diana Ross, Eminem and Jack White perform for thousands as former Detroit eyesore returns to life

Some of Detroit’s greatest musical exports performed at a concert celebrating the historic reopening of an 18-story structure that long symbolized their hometown’s decline

June 07, 2024
Diana Ross, Eminem and Jack White perform for thousands as former Detroit eyesore returns to life
Business|Entertainment|News|Sports

Warner Bros Discovery's TNT signs deal with ESPN for College Football Playoff

Warner Bros Discovery's TNT network has signed a five-year deal with Walt Disney-owned ESPN to broadcast select College Football Playoff games, starting from the upcoming college football

June 07, 2024
Warner Bros Discovery's TNT signs deal with ESPN for College Football Playoff
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Company drops plan to auction Graceland after judge blocks sale amid fraud claims

The company that had intended to auction off Graceland, singer Elvis Presley's iconic mansion in Memphis, abandoned its plan on Wednesday after a Tennessee judge blocked the

June 07, 2024
Company drops plan to auction Graceland after judge blocks sale amid fraud claims
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Muslim majority Kosovo considers same-sex unions amid fierce opposition

In a Pristina apartment, gay actors laugh and cry their way through rehearsals for a play lampooning homophobic politicians and advocating equal rights for the

June 07, 2024
Muslim majority Kosovo considers same-sex unions amid fierce opposition
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Woman who says she's the real Martha from 'Baby Reindeer' sues Netflix for defamation

A woman who says she is the inspiration for the relentless stalker at the center of Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” is suing the streaming giant for defamation and is seeking at least $170 million in damages

June 06, 2024
Woman who says she's the real Martha from 'Baby Reindeer' sues Netflix for defamation
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says finalizing the new media rights deals is 'complex' process

Getting the NBA’s next round of media rights deals completed is an extremely complex proposition, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday, especially because nobody can say with any certainty what the viewing landscape will look like in the future

June 06, 2024
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says finalizing the new media rights deals is 'complex' process
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

‘Wheel of Fortune’: Vanna White bids an emotional goodbye to Pat Sajak

Ahead of Pat Sajak’s final episode as the host of “Wheel of Fortune,” Vanna White paid an emotional tribute to her co-host of four decades

June 06, 2024
‘Wheel of Fortune’: Vanna White bids an emotional goodbye to Pat Sajak
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Black Music Month has evolved since the 1970s. Here's what you need to know

Every June since the 1970s, across the United States, musicians, fans and industry professionals celebrate Black Music Month

June 06, 2024
Black Music Month has evolved since the 1970s. Here's what you need to know
Arts|Entertainment

Dolly Parton plans for a musical on her life using her songs to land on Broadway in 2026

Broadway has had great success with “Hello, Dolly.”

June 06, 2024
Dolly Parton plans for a musical on her life using her songs to land on Broadway in 2026
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Dakota Fanning finds a character she is drawn to in Ishana Night Shyamalan's 'The Watchers'

It can sometimes be difficult for child actors to shed public conceptions of them as a kid on screen, hindering these stars from being taken seriously in Hollywood as adults

June 06, 2024
Dakota Fanning finds a character she is drawn to in Ishana Night Shyamalan's 'The Watchers'
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

All-access NHL show is coming from the makers of 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive'

The NHL is getting the “Drive to Survive” treatment, with a hockey series from the makers of the popular Formula 1 show coming to Prime Video in the fall

June 06, 2024
All-access NHL show is coming from the makers of 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive'
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Inside the rise and fall of one of the world’s most powerful writing groups

In its bankruptcy filing, the Romance Writers of America blamed ‘disputes concerning diversity, equity and inclusion’ for its membership declining by an astounding 80%.

June 06, 2024
Inside the rise and fall of one of the world’s most powerful writing groups
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Summer reading: 5 young-adult fiction novels that explore LGBTQ+ teen lives

The twists and turns of teenage years take on new meaning in these 5 books about LGBTQ+ youth.

June 06, 2024
Summer reading: 5 young-adult fiction novels that explore LGBTQ+ teen lives
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Belgium crowns Top Woman in pageant of inner beauty

The pageant that crowned Belgium's Top Woman focused on the inner beauty and body positivity of the contestants.

June 06, 2024
Belgium crowns Top Woman in pageant of inner beauty
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Paparazzi photographer accuses French actor Depardieu of Rome assault

A veteran Italian paparazzi photographer has accused Gerard Depardieu of assaulting him in central Rome after he took photos of the French actor and his partner at a

June 06, 2024
Paparazzi photographer accuses French actor Depardieu of Rome assault
Arts|Entertainment

Cannes entry 'Anora' aims to destigmatize sex work, says director

Part of director Sean Baker's aim in making "Anora," a darkly funny and touching drama about a young exotic dancer who becomes involved

June 06, 2024
Cannes entry 'Anora' aims to destigmatize sex work, says director
Arts|Entertainment|News

A new 'Hunger Games' book — and movie — is coming

Inspired by an 18th century Scottish philosopher and the modern scourge of misinformation, Suzanne Collins is returning to the ravaged, post-apocalyptic land of Panem for a new “The Hunger Games” novel

June 06, 2024
A new 'Hunger Games' book — and movie — is coming
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

In a ‘very surreal’ move, Flavor Flav has a new calling as hype man to the US women’s water polo team

In a ‘very surreal’ move, Flavor Flav has a new calling as hype man to the US women’s water polo team

June 06, 2024
In a ‘very surreal’ move, Flavor Flav has a new calling as hype man to the US women’s water polo team
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|US|Videos

Trump would be surprised by Cannes biopic 'The Apprentice,' says director

Donald Trump would likely be surprised by "The Apprentice," director Ali Abbasi said on Tuesday of his biopic about Trump's early years as a real estate

June 05, 2024
Trump would be surprised by Cannes biopic 'The Apprentice,' says director
Celebrity|Entertainment

'Traitors' cast will include Sam Asghari, Chrishell Stause, Tom Sandoval — and a British aristocrat

The reality/competition series “The Traitors” has announced a lineup of reality television all-stars, actors and even a British aristocrat for the cast of its upcoming third season

June 05, 2024
'Traitors' cast will include Sam Asghari, Chrishell Stause, Tom Sandoval — and a British aristocrat
Arts|Celebrity|Election|Entertainment

Election year Trump biopic 'The Apprentice' premieres at Cannes

"The

June 05, 2024
Election year Trump biopic 'The Apprentice' premieres at Cannes
Business|Entertainment

Comcast prices Peacock, Netflix, Apple TV+ streaming bundle at $15 a month

Comcast's new streaming bundle, packaging its Peacock service with Netflix and Apple TV+, will cost $15 per month for all Xfinity internet and TV customers, the media and broadband company

June 05, 2024
Comcast prices Peacock, Netflix, Apple TV+ streaming bundle at $15 a month
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Ice Spice announces highly anticipated debut album 'Y2K' will arrive in July

Ice Spice’s long-awaited debut album, “Y2K,” is almost here

June 05, 2024
Ice Spice announces highly anticipated debut album 'Y2K' will arrive in July
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Inside NBC's Olympics bet on pop culture in Paris, with help from Snoop Dogg and Cardi B

NBC has partnered with several entertainers and non-Olympic athletes like Megan Thee Stallion, Dolly Parton and Peyton Manning to promote the Paris Games this summer

June 05, 2024
Inside NBC's Olympics bet on pop culture in Paris, with help from Snoop Dogg and Cardi B
Arts|Entertainment

A decade after 'All About That Bass,' Meghan Trainor aims to make her feel-good songs 'Timeless'

Ten years ago, Meghan Trainor became a hit pop performer

June 05, 2024
A decade after 'All About That Bass,' Meghan Trainor aims to make her feel-good songs 'Timeless'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI chatbot voice 'eerily similar' to hers

By Dawn Chmielewski and Anna Tong Scarlett Johansson on Monday accused OpenAI of creating a voice for the ChatGPT system that sounded "eerily similar" to the actress after she declined to voice the

June 05, 2024
Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI chatbot voice 'eerily similar' to hers
Business|Entertainment

Disney's Pixar Animation to lay off about 14% of workforce

Pixar Animation Studios, which produced such classic films as "Toy Story" and "Up," began laying off about 14% of its workforce Tuesday as it scales back development of

June 05, 2024
Disney's Pixar Animation to lay off about 14% of workforce
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Could Elvis’ Graceland hold a key to bridging America’s cultural divide?

The singer’s home reflects the rags-to-riches trajectory that epitomizes the American Dream. Yet Presley and his estate were seen as not quite refined enough to reflect true upward mobility.

June 05, 2024
Could Elvis’ Graceland hold a key to bridging America’s cultural divide?
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

'Cheaters don't like getting caught': VP Harris speaks about Trump conviction on Jimmy Kimmel

Vice President Kamala Harris spent part of an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

June 05, 2024
'Cheaters don't like getting caught': VP Harris speaks about Trump conviction on Jimmy Kimmel
Business|Entertainment|Finance|US

Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has ended

Months after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees agreed to end their legal fight, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing up to $17 billion into its Florida resort

June 05, 2024
Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has ended
Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Former prosecutor settles lawsuit against Netflix over Central Park Five series

Former Manhattan prosecutor Linda Fairstein and Netflix have announced they’ve settled the defamation lawsuit she filed four years ago over her portrayal in the streaming service’s miniseries about the five Black and Latino teenagers known as the now-exonerated Central Park Five

June 05, 2024
Former prosecutor settles lawsuit against Netflix over Central Park Five series
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Ex-husband of 'Real Housewives' star convicted of hiring mobster to assault her boyfriend

The ex-husband of a “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast member has been convicted on charges he hired a reputed mobster to assault the woman’s boyfriend in exchange for a free, lavish wedding reception

June 04, 2024
Ex-husband of 'Real Housewives' star convicted of hiring mobster to assault her boyfriend
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment

Diddy sells off his stake in Revolt, the media company he founded in 2013

Sean “Diddy” Combs has sold off his stake in Revolt, the media company the rapper and entrepreneur founded over a decade ago

June 04, 2024
Diddy sells off his stake in Revolt, the media company he founded in 2013
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News

At Cannes, Russian director condemns detentions over play

Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov used his appearance at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday to launch a protest against the detention and

June 04, 2024
At Cannes, Russian director condemns detentions over play
Arts|Entertainment|News

No sets? Few props? No problem, says Bebe Neuwirth on 'deconstructed' 'Cabaret' revival

Two-time Tony-winning actor Bebe Neuwirth has received a third nomination for her role as Fraulein Schneider in the revival of “Cabaret" on Broadway

June 04, 2024
No sets? Few props? No problem, says Bebe Neuwirth on 'deconstructed' 'Cabaret' revival
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Former protege sues The-Dream, accusing the hitmaking music producer of sexual assault

A former protege of The-Dream, the Grammy-winning writer and producer on some of biggest hits by Beyoncé and Rihanna, has filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and other abuse

June 04, 2024
Former protege sues The-Dream, accusing the hitmaking music producer of sexual assault
Crime|Entertainment|News|Technology

TikTok says cyberattack targeted CNN and other 'high-profile accounts'

TikTok says it has taken steps to stop a cyberattack targeting high-profile accounts, including one belonging to CNN

June 04, 2024
TikTok says cyberattack targeted CNN and other 'high-profile accounts'
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Q&A: Tom Tykwer, Franka Potente on the frenzy of ‘Run Lola Run’ and its theatrical re-release

It’s been 25 years since “Run Lola Run” was released in the United States

June 04, 2024
Q&A: Tom Tykwer, Franka Potente on the frenzy of ‘Run Lola Run’ and its theatrical re-release
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin announce TLC family reality series

Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria are the next family set to star in their own reality series

June 04, 2024
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin announce TLC family reality series
Celebrity|Entertainment

How 'Eruption,' the new Michael Crichton novel completed with James Patterson's help, was created

“Jurassic Park” writer Michael Crichton died from cancer in 2008 but a new novel co-authored by James Patterson called “Eruption” completes a manuscript he started 20 years ago

June 04, 2024
How 'Eruption,' the new Michael Crichton novel completed with James Patterson's help, was created
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Halsey reveals illness, announces new album and shares new song 'The End'

Halsey has been privately battling illness

June 04, 2024
Halsey reveals illness, announces new album and shares new song 'The End'
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Mbappé declares his 'immense pleasure' at joining Real Madrid after unhappy end to PSG career

Kylian Mbappé has declared his “immense pleasure” at finally joining Real Madrid and feels his time at Paris Saint-Germain came to a sad end

June 04, 2024
Mbappé declares his 'immense pleasure' at joining Real Madrid after unhappy end to PSG career
Arts|Entertainment

Maria Friedman, a longtime friend of Stephen Sondheim, teaches 'Merrily We Roll Along' to sing

On opening night of the Broadway revival of “Merrily We Roll Along,” one person in the audience strangely wasn’t nervous — the director

June 04, 2024
Maria Friedman, a longtime friend of Stephen Sondheim, teaches 'Merrily We Roll Along' to sing
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Gold and gunfire: Italian artist Cattelan's latest satirical work is a bullet-riddled golden wall

For a month now, visitors to a Manhattan gallery have been taking selfies of their reflections in artist Maurizio Cattelan's gleaming gold-plated wall, pockmarked by more than 20,000 rounds of ammunition

June 04, 2024
Gold and gunfire: Italian artist Cattelan's latest satirical work is a bullet-riddled golden wall
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Muhammad Ali's childhood home is for sale in Kentucky after being converted into a museum

The pink house where Muhammad Ali grew up dreaming of boxing fame is for sale

June 04, 2024
Muhammad Ali's childhood home is for sale in Kentucky after being converted into a museum
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Scrappy, campy and unabashedly queer, public access TV series of the 1980s and 1990s offered a rare glimpse into LGBTQ+ life

Because public access TV was relatively unregulated, shows could talk about sexual health and air racier segments that would have otherwise been censored on broadcast networks.

June 04, 2024
Scrappy, campy and unabashedly queer, public access TV series of the 1980s and 1990s offered a rare glimpse into LGBTQ+ life
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Videos

Keith Urban, Doja Cat, Big Sean, Gwen Stefani and more to perform at iHeartRadio Music Festival

Big Sean, Camila Cabello, Doja Cat, Hozier, Keith Urban, Gwen Stefani, New Kids on the Block and Paramore are among the performers this fall at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, which will be broadcast live

June 04, 2024
Keith Urban, Doja Cat, Big Sean, Gwen Stefani and more to perform at iHeartRadio Music Festival
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Sean 'Diddy' Combs apologizes after video depicting attack on ex-girlfriend

Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted an apology to social media on Sunday, two days after the release of hotel surveillance video that appeared to show him attacking

June 04, 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs apologizes after video depicting attack on ex-girlfriend
Celebrity|Entertainment|US|Videos

Congressman's son steals show on House floor, hamming it up for cameras

A young boy sitting behind his father on the House floor has become the latest social media star after performing for the C-SPAN cameras

June 03, 2024
Congressman's son steals show on House floor, hamming it up for cameras
Business|Entertainment|Finance

Endeavor's $13 billion deal highlights push to sidestep minority shareholders

Endeavor Group's decision to deny minority shareholders the ability to veto a $13 billion deal to take the entertainment conglomerate private is the latest

June 03, 2024
Endeavor's $13 billion deal highlights push to sidestep minority shareholders
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Janis Paige, star of Hollywood and Broadway, dies at 101

Janis Paige, a popular actor in Hollywood and in Broadway musicals and comedies who danced with Fred Astaire, toured with Bob Hope and continued to perform into her 90s, has died

June 03, 2024
Janis Paige, star of Hollywood and Broadway, dies at 101
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Rapper Sean Kingston booked into Florida jail, where he and mother are charged with $1M in fraud

Rapper and singer Sean Kingston is back in South Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars worth of fraud

June 03, 2024
Rapper Sean Kingston booked into Florida jail, where he and mother are charged with $1M in fraud
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Childish Gambino will perform at the BET Awards with Taraji P. Henson hosting. Here's what to know

The 2024 BET Awards are fast approaching

June 03, 2024
Childish Gambino will perform at the BET Awards with Taraji P. Henson hosting. Here's what to know
Celebrity|Entertainment

Actor Dabney Coleman, villainous boss in '9 to 5,' dies at 92

Dabney Coleman, a character actor who brought a glorious touch of smarm to the screen in playing comedic villains, mean-spirited bosses and outright jerks in films such as "9

June 03, 2024
Actor Dabney Coleman, villainous boss in '9 to 5,' dies at 92
Business|Entertainment

Sony and Apollo move ahead with Paramount bid process but reticent about earlier plan, NYT reports

Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management have signed nondisclosure agreements that will allow them to look at Paramount's books ahead of a potential bid for the movie

June 03, 2024
Sony and Apollo move ahead with Paramount bid process but reticent about earlier plan, NYT reports
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Judge rejects call to immediately shut down Alex Jones' Infowars in bankruptcy dispute

A federal judge has rejected a request to immediately shut down conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' media company as disputes in his bankruptcy cases widen

June 03, 2024
Judge rejects call to immediately shut down Alex Jones' Infowars in bankruptcy dispute
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Technology|US

TV companies flaunt ad tech and AI to persuade advertisers to spend

Television "upfront" advertiser presentations this week in New York City were hardly about TV at all.

June 03, 2024
TV companies flaunt ad tech and AI to persuade advertisers to spend
Americas|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Gay pride revelers in Sao Paulo reclaim Brazil's national symbols

The iconic yellow and green of Brazil’s flag mixed with a sea of rainbow-colored tutus, hand fans and drag queen hairdos at Sunday’s LGBTQ+ pride parade in Sao Paulo

June 02, 2024
Gay pride revelers in Sao Paulo reclaim Brazil's national symbols
Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

Trump joins TikTok and calls it 'an honor.' As president he once tried to ban the video-sharing app

Donald Trump has joined TikTok, the video-sharing app he once tried to ban as president

June 02, 2024
Trump joins TikTok and calls it 'an honor.' As president he once tried to ban the video-sharing app
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

French auction house postpones sale of Maradona's trophy amid ownership controversy, judicial probe

The auction of a trophy awarded to the late Diego Maradona that was planned this week has been postponed amid a judicial investigation looking into the possible resale of stolen goods

June 02, 2024
French auction house postpones sale of Maradona's trophy amid ownership controversy, judicial probe
Education|Election|Entertainment

Unusual mix of possible candidates line up for Chicago's first school board elections this fall

The nation’s third-largest city is preparing for its first school board elections and the slate of potential candidates includes progressive activists, an afterschool squash program leader and a Grammy-winning rapper

June 02, 2024
Unusual mix of possible candidates line up for Chicago's first school board elections this fall
Business|Entertainment|Technology

AI voiceover company stole voices of actors, New York lawsuit claims

Two voice actors sued artificial-intelligence startup Lovo in Manhattan federal court on Thursday, accusing the company of illegally copying their voices and using them

June 02, 2024
AI voiceover company stole voices of actors, New York lawsuit claims
Arts|Entertainment|News

Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer Ron Edmonds dies. His images of Reagan shooting are indelible

Pulitzer Prize-winning Associated Press photographer Ron Edmonds has died

June 01, 2024
Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer Ron Edmonds dies. His images of Reagan shooting are indelible
Entertainment|News|Sports|Videos

On a wing and a prayer, a pigeon is rescued by a French Open chair umpire during a match

A pigeon landed on the court during a French Open match, leading the chair umpire to use a towel to rescue the fallen fowl

June 01, 2024
On a wing and a prayer, a pigeon is rescued by a French Open chair umpire during a match
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

Live Nation reveals data breach at its Ticketmaster subsidiary

Live Nation is investigating a data breach at its Ticketmaster subsidiary, which dominates ticketing for live events in the United States

June 01, 2024
Live Nation reveals data breach at its Ticketmaster subsidiary
Celebrity|Entertainment

Daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt files court petition to remove father's last name

A daughter of actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt has filed paperwork to legally remove “Pitt” from her name

June 01, 2024
Daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt files court petition to remove father's last name
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul has been postponed after Tyson's health episode

Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul has been postponed after the 57-year-old Tyson fell ill on a flight last weekend

May 31, 2024
Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul has been postponed after Tyson's health episode
Celebrity|Entertainment

Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour: 'I am completely heartsick and devastated'

Jennifer Lopez has canceled her 2024 North American tour

May 31, 2024
Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour: 'I am completely heartsick and devastated'
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros Discovery sports-streaming venture named Venu Sports

The sports-streaming service set to be launched by Walt Disney Co, Warner Bros Discovery and Fox Corp will be called Venu Sports and is on track for launch this fall, Pete Distad, the

May 31, 2024
Disney, Fox, Warner Bros Discovery sports-streaming venture named Venu Sports
Entertainment|Sports|US

Biden breaks unofficial rule about headwear while hosting the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs

President Joe Biden has broken an unofficial political rule about headwear when helped celebrate the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs at the White House — he tried on the team helmet he received as a gift

May 31, 2024
Biden breaks unofficial rule about headwear while hosting the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

What to stream this weekend: 'Hit Man,' Tems, Dakota Johnson, Charli XCX and Star Wars: Hunters

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Nigerian singer Tems' debut album, Dakota Johnson plays a woman questioning her sexuality in “AM I OK?”

May 31, 2024
What to stream this weekend: 'Hit Man,' Tems, Dakota Johnson, Charli XCX and Star Wars: Hunters
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Nicole Brown Simpson's sisters want you to remember how she lived, not how she died

The sisters of Nicole Brown Simpson hope a new documentary on her life will explore how she lived, and not just how she died

May 31, 2024
Nicole Brown Simpson's sisters want you to remember how she lived, not how she died
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News

At Cannes, French #MeToo director hopes film will open dialogue

French director Judith Godreche praised the Cannes Film Festival for welcoming her and cast members of her movie about the #MeToo movement on the red carpet on

May 31, 2024
At Cannes, French #MeToo director hopes film will open dialogue
Entertainment|News|US

‘Born in the USA’ turns 40 − and still remains one of Bruce Springsteen’s most misunderstood songs

In 1984, the album was atop the charts, and Ronald Reagan, running for reelection, told a New Jersey audience that he and the Boss shared the same American dream. Springsteen vehemently disagreed.

May 31, 2024
‘Born in the USA’ turns 40 − and still remains one of Bruce Springsteen’s most misunderstood songs
Entertainment|Europe

ABBA get a prestigious Swedish knighthood for their pop career that started at Eurovision

Members of ABBA, the Swedish pop quartet that triumphed at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, have received one of the most prestigious knighthoods in Sweden

May 31, 2024
ABBA get a prestigious Swedish knighthood for their pop career that started at Eurovision
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology|Videos

Dance videos of Modi, rival turn up AI heat in India election

An AI video shows an ecstatic Narendra Modi sporting a trendy jacket and trousers, grooving on a stage to a Bollywood song

May 31, 2024
Dance videos of Modi, rival turn up AI heat in India election
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

Netflix hits 40 million users for ad-supported plan

Netflix said on Wednesday its ad-supported tier has reached 40 million global monthly active users, from 5 million a year earlier, a sign that its push to attract new users with the cheaper

May 31, 2024
Netflix hits 40 million users for ad-supported plan
Africa|Arts|Entertainment|World

A Ghana toddler sets a world record as the youngest male artist. His mom says he just loves colors

A toddler in the West African country of Ghana has set the record as the world’s youngest male artist

May 31, 2024
A Ghana toddler sets a world record as the youngest male artist. His mom says he just loves colors
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Video game maker Ubisoft swings to full-year operating profit on record bookings

French video games group Ubisoft swung to an operating profit for its full-year to end-March, it said on Wednesday, as record bookings helped it reverse a year earlier

May 30, 2024
Video game maker Ubisoft swings to full-year operating profit on record bookings
Business|Entertainment|Finance

Disney has dramatically cut traditional TV spending, CEO says

Walt Disney has cut its investment in programming for traditional television networks pretty dramatically as part of its strategy to maximize audiences and profit in the

May 30, 2024
Disney has dramatically cut traditional TV spending, CEO says
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Larry Bird Museum officially opens in Terre Haute

Boston Celtics great Larry Bird addressed a public ceremony for the official opening of the Larry Bird Museum inside the Terre Haute Convention Center

May 30, 2024
Larry Bird Museum officially opens in Terre Haute
Local|Entertainment

Snoop Dogg look-alike mannequin fools no one: CHP's latest traffic stop

Santa Fe Springs, CA- A driver in California was caught off guard when pulled over by the California Highway Patrol for driving in the carpool lane with a mannequin posing as a passenger in the front seat. According to the Santa Fe Springs division of the CHP, the driver’s attempt to bypass traffic by using a dummy resulted in the issuance of a ticket. The story surfaced after CHP’s Santa Fe Springs office shared the encounter on social media. The post showed a picture of the mannequin, sporting a black hoodie and sunglasses, seated in the front. Many are curious,

May 30, 2024
Snoop Dogg look-alike mannequin fools no one: CHP's latest traffic stop
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Netflix to stream NFL games on Christmas Day from this year

Netflix said on Wednesday it would stream two National Football League games on Christmas Day this year, doubling down on efforts to add more live programming on its streaming service.

May 30, 2024
Netflix to stream NFL games on Christmas Day from this year
News|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Videos

Greta Gerwig at Cannes: #MeToo has changed things for the better

Greta Gerwig, director of the smash hit "Barbie" movie, told journalists at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday that the #MeToo movement has led

May 30, 2024
Greta Gerwig at Cannes: #MeToo has changed things for the better
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Miniature poodle Sage fetches top prize at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

A sprightly miniature poodle named Sage was crowned "Best in Show" on Tuesday at the 148th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, winning the grand prize in the

May 30, 2024
Miniature poodle Sage fetches top prize at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Q&A: Andra Day talks new album, playing a villain and regaining confidence after injuring vocals

Andra Day gained acting acclaim after her starring role in a 2021 Billie Holiday biopic, but the soulful singer nearly lost the strength of her powerful voice during the process

May 30, 2024
Q&A: Andra Day talks new album, playing a villain and regaining confidence after injuring vocals
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

The special Tony Award for educators goes to Baltimore community artist CJay Philip

The special Tony Award that honors educators is going to a Baltimore-based actor, educator, choreographer and Broadway veteran who has created arts opportunities for everyone from kindergartners to senior citizens

May 30, 2024
The special Tony Award for educators goes to Baltimore community artist CJay Philip
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Usher, Victoria Monét will receive prestigious awards from music industry group ASCAP

Usher will add another prestigious award to his already loaded trophy case

May 30, 2024
Usher, Victoria Monét will receive prestigious awards from music industry group ASCAP
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

Drake’s beef with Kendrick Lamar isn’t nearly as important as his tiff with Tupac Shakur’s estate over using the dead rapper’s voice

The AI train has left the station. Now, guardrails need to be hastily built to keep the technology from running the music industry off the tracks.

May 30, 2024
Drake’s beef with Kendrick Lamar isn’t nearly as important as his tiff with Tupac Shakur’s estate over using the dead rapper’s voice
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|News|Sports

Maradona's heirs lose court battle to block auction of World Cup Golden Ball trophy

A French court has ruled the auction of a trophy that was awarded to the late Diego Maradona after the 1986 World Cup can go ahead as planned despite opposition from his heirs

May 30, 2024
Maradona's heirs lose court battle to block auction of World Cup Golden Ball trophy
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Women's 3-on-3 league developed by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier to debut in January

Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier’s 3-on-3 league Unrivaled is set to debut in January with players earning the highest average salary in women’s professional team sports

May 30, 2024
Women's 3-on-3 league developed by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier to debut in January
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Taiwan drag queens bring their glamour to presidential office celebrating RuPaul win

Taiwanese drag queen Nymphia Wind celebrated last month's win on RuPaul's Drag Race by staging a riotous, emotional performance at Taiwan's presidential office on

May 30, 2024
Taiwan drag queens bring their glamour to presidential office celebrating RuPaul win
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Gayle King, Kate Upton model for 60th Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue

Journalist Gayle King, plus-sized model Hunter McGrady and returning stars Chrissy Teigen and Kate Upton pose on separate covers unveiled on Tuesday for Sports Illustrated's

May 29, 2024
Gayle King, Kate Upton model for 60th Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue
Entertainment|News|Sports|US

Clippers sign coach Tyronn Lue to new deal reportedly worth $14 million annually

The Los Angeles Clippers have signed coach Tyronn Lue to a long-term contract after winning a division title in his fourth season

May 29, 2024
Clippers sign coach Tyronn Lue to new deal reportedly worth $14 million annually
Education|Entertainment

On spelling's saddest day, hyped National Spelling Bee competitors see their hopes dashed

The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds

May 29, 2024
On spelling's saddest day, hyped National Spelling Bee competitors see their hopes dashed
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Michael Schumacher's watches fetch 4 million Swiss francs at auction

Watches belonging to Formula 1 great Michael Schumacher sold for around 4 million Swiss francs ($4.41 million) at auction house Christie's in Geneva on Tuesday.

May 29, 2024
Michael Schumacher's watches fetch 4 million Swiss francs at auction
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Comcast to unveil Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock streaming bundle

Comcast is set to launch a streaming bundle combining its Peacock service with Netflix and Apple TV+, as the media and broadband company looks to retain subscribers in the face of stiff

May 29, 2024
Comcast to unveil Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock streaming bundle
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Small US businesses fear TikTok ban after it turbocharged sales

Everything changed for Paul Tran and his wife Lynda when the skincare brand they co-founded went viral on TikTok.  

May 29, 2024
Small US businesses fear TikTok ban after it turbocharged sales
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Meryl Streep honoured in emotional ceremony as Cannes opens

The Cannes Film Festival officially kicked off on Tuesday night as celebrities walked the red carpet into the plush Grand Theatre Lumiere to honour Hollywood actor Meryl Streep

May 29, 2024
Meryl Streep honoured in emotional ceremony as Cannes opens
Arts|Education|Entertainment

Amy Homma succeeds Jacqueline Stewart to lead Academy Museum

Jacqueline Stewart is leaving her post leading the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to return to the University of Chicago

May 29, 2024
Amy Homma succeeds Jacqueline Stewart to lead Academy Museum
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

The Panda Party is back on as giant pandas will return to Washington's National Zoo by year's end

Half a year after the nation’s capital bid an emotional farewell to its giant pandas, the National Zoo is expecting a renewed surge in panda-mania with the announcement that two more of the furry black-and-white icons will be returning to Washington

May 29, 2024
The Panda Party is back on as giant pandas will return to Washington's National Zoo by year's end
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Harvey Weinstein may face new charges as more accusers come forward, New York prosecutors say

Manhattan prosecutors have told a judge they are evaluating new claims of sexual misconduct made against Harvey Weinstein

May 29, 2024
Harvey Weinstein may face new charges as more accusers come forward, New York prosecutors say
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

The art of drag is a target. With Pride Month near, performers are organizing to fight back

About 10 drag artists from around the United States are banding together to protect and promote their art form

May 29, 2024
The art of drag is a target. With Pride Month near, performers are organizing to fight back
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|News

Roman Polanski acquitted by French court in defamation trial

A French court on Tuesday acquitted film director Roman Polanski of defaming British actress Charlotte Lewis after she accused him of raping

May 29, 2024
Roman Polanski acquitted by French court in defamation trial
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Rapper Sean Kingston agrees to return to Florida, where he and mother are charged with $1M in fraud

Rapper and singer Sean Kingston has agreed to return to from California to Florida, where he and his mother are charged with committing more than a million dollars in fraud

May 28, 2024
Rapper Sean Kingston agrees to return to Florida, where he and mother are charged with $1M in fraud
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Wu-Tang Clan's unreleased 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin' is headed to an Australia museum

The sole physical copy of Wu-Tang Clan’s unreleased “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” is headed to Australia’s Museum of Old and New Art

May 28, 2024
Wu-Tang Clan's unreleased 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin' is headed to an Australia museum
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Analysis: Korda is head and shoulders over her peers. She hopes winning is enough to help golf grow

Nelly Korda laughs at memories of how tall she felt during her appearance at the Met Gala

May 28, 2024
Analysis: Korda is head and shoulders over her peers. She hopes winning is enough to help golf grow
Entertainment|Lifestyle

What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?

Twice per year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers

May 28, 2024
What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Videos

Albert Ruddy, Oscar-winning producer of 'The Godfather' and 'Million Dollar Baby,' dies at 94

“The Godfather” producer Albert S

May 28, 2024
Albert Ruddy, Oscar-winning producer of 'The Godfather' and 'Million Dollar Baby,' dies at 94
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Cannes festival director laments focus on controversies rather than cinema

Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Fremaux lamented on Monday an increased focus in recent years on political and social issues in the movie industry, which he said came at the

May 28, 2024
Cannes festival director laments focus on controversies rather than cinema
Arts|Entertainment

Jessica Stone, who knits Broadway and circus in thrilling 'Water for Elephants,' enjoys a Tony nod

You don’t initially see a full elephant at the Broadway musical “Water for Elephants.”

May 28, 2024
Jessica Stone, who knits Broadway and circus in thrilling 'Water for Elephants,' enjoys a Tony nod
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

La Scala's French manager leaves theater financially fit as Meloni government turns to Italians

The general manager of Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala has bidden a bittersweet farewell to the theater during the presentation of 2024-25 season, saying he would have been happy to continue

May 28, 2024
La Scala's French manager leaves theater financially fit as Meloni government turns to Italians
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Richard Dreyfuss' comments about women, LGBTQ+ people and diversity lead venue to apologize

A venue has issued an apology after actor Richard Dreyfuss showed up in a dress at a “Jaws”-themed event and made comments that were demeaning to women and LGBTQ+ people

May 28, 2024
Richard Dreyfuss' comments about women, LGBTQ+ people and diversity lead venue to apologize
Entertainment|Europe|News

Let in our flag, EU encourages Eurovision after ban 'mistake'

The Eurovision Song Contest's ban of the European Union flag was a "completely regrettable" mistake that should be rectified next year, the European Commission said on Monday.

May 28, 2024
Let in our flag, EU encourages Eurovision after ban 'mistake'
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Yellow diamond brooch resembling Queen Elizabeth's up for auction

A golden-hued diamond brooch, similar to one worn by the late Queen Elizabeth, is expected to be sold for around $6 million at a Sotheby's auction in Geneva this week.

May 28, 2024
Yellow diamond brooch resembling Queen Elizabeth's up for auction
Arts|Entertainment|Environment

Hollywood movies rarely reflect climate change crisis. These researchers want to change that

A team of researchers set out to determine if today’s Hollywood blockbusters are reflective of the current climate crisis and found out they aren't most of the time

May 28, 2024
Hollywood movies rarely reflect climate change crisis. These researchers want to change that
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Nemo's Eurovision win fires up Swiss advocates for non-binary rights

Swiss advocates for non-binary rights hailed local star Nemo's victory in Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest, urging the country's authorities to enable official recognition of

May 28, 2024
Nemo's Eurovision win fires up Swiss advocates for non-binary rights
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports|US

Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71

Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins before becoming a Hall of Fame center for his NBA career and one of the biggest stars of basketball broadcasting, has died

May 27, 2024
Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71
Entertainment|Food|Sports

Chasing cheese wheels or lugging sacks of wool, UK competitors embrace quirky extreme races

Dairy-loving daredevils have thrown caution to the wind for one of Britain’s most extreme annual events: Cheese rolling

May 27, 2024
Chasing cheese wheels or lugging sacks of wool, UK competitors embrace quirky extreme races
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Factbox-Switzerland won Eurovision's jury vote, while viewers favoured Croatia, Israel

Swiss artist Nemo won the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, beating 24 rivals with the song "The Code", while Israel's Eden Golan finished fifth despite

May 27, 2024
Factbox-Switzerland won Eurovision's jury vote, while viewers favoured Croatia, Israel
Entertainment|Arts

Roger Corman, influential B-movie king who nurtured great directors, dies at 98

Low-budget cinema maestro Roger Corman, who cranked out hundreds of outrageous films over six decades and helped launch the careers of acclaimed directors Martin

May 27, 2024
Roger Corman, influential B-movie king who nurtured great directors, dies at 98
Africa|Celebrity|Entertainment|Travel

Prince Harry and Meghan watch street-style dances in Lagos

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were on Sunday treated to street-style dances in Nigeria's commercial hub Lagos, where they unveiled a partnership between their Archewell Foundation

May 27, 2024
Prince Harry and Meghan watch street-style dances in Lagos
Education|Entertainment|News|US

Seinfeld speech at Duke commencement prompts walkout protesting his support for Israel

Dozens of students walked out of Duke University's commencement ceremony on Sunday as some chanted "free Palestine" to protest its guest speaker, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who has supported

May 27, 2024
Seinfeld speech at Duke commencement prompts walkout protesting his support for Israel
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor killed in downtown Los Angeles shooting

Former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car in Los Angeles

May 27, 2024
Former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor killed in downtown Los Angeles shooting
Entertainment|News

‘Furiosa,’ ‘Garfield’ lead slowest Memorial Day box office in decades

The Memorial Day box office is cruising for a two-decade low

May 26, 2024
‘Furiosa,’ ‘Garfield’ lead slowest Memorial Day box office in decades
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Poor neighborhood in Peru's Amazon region hosts film festival celebrating tropical forests

In the heart of Peru’s Amazon region, a poor neighborhood put aside the trials and tribulations of everyday life and celebrated an international film festival with works from countries with tropical forests

May 26, 2024
Poor neighborhood in Peru's Amazon region hosts film festival celebrating tropical forests
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|News

Britain's Prince William says wife Kate is 'doing well'

Britain's Prince William said on Friday his wife Kate was "doing well" in a rare public comment about the Princess of Wales as she undergoes preventative chemotherapy for cancer.

May 26, 2024
Britain's Prince William says wife Kate is 'doing well'
Americas|Entertainment|Lifestyle

The dreams of a 60-year-old beauty contestant come to an abrupt end in Argentina

A 60-year-old Argentine woman has watched her dreams to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant in history melt away in a haze of sequins and selfies at Argentina’s annual beauty pageant

May 26, 2024
The dreams of a 60-year-old beauty contestant come to an abrupt end in Argentina
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Israel emerges among top favourites to win Eurovision

Israel's Eden Golan has become one of the favourites among bookmakers to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest after she made it through

May 26, 2024
Israel emerges among top favourites to win Eurovision
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Hundreds in Peru mark Clown Day in hopes of getting the holiday official recognition

Hundreds of clowns have gathered in the streets of Peru’s capital to mark Clown Day, a holiday for which they have sought for years to gain official recognition

May 25, 2024
Hundreds in Peru mark Clown Day in hopes of getting the holiday official recognition
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|US

Nicki Minaj's England concert postponed after rapper was detained by Dutch authorities over pot

Nicki Minaj’s concert in Manchester, England, scheduled for Saturday night was postponed after police in the Netherlands discovered marijuana in her bags as she was preparing to leave the country

May 25, 2024
Nicki Minaj's England concert postponed after rapper was detained by Dutch authorities over pot
Arts|Entertainment

Theater show spotlights the stories of those who are Asian American and Jewish

A first-ever theater show to explore the lives of Asian American Jews tells 14 stories of people ranging in age from 12 to 75

May 25, 2024
Theater show spotlights the stories of those who are Asian American and Jewish
Arts|Entertainment|News

Sean Baker's 'Anora' wins Palme d'Or, the Cannes Film Festival's top honor

Sean Baker’s “Anora,” a comic but devastating Brooklyn odyssey about a sex worker who marries the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch, has won the Cannes Film Festival’s top award, the Palme d’Or

May 25, 2024
Sean Baker's 'Anora' wins Palme d'Or, the Cannes Film Festival's top honor
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Failed Graceland sale by a mystery entity highlights attempts to take assets of older or dead people

A mysterious company has caused a stir for trying to auction Elvis Presley's Graceland property in a foreclosure sale

May 25, 2024
Failed Graceland sale by a mystery entity highlights attempts to take assets of older or dead people
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Involuntary manslaughter allegation against Alec Baldwin advances toward trial with new court ruling

A New Mexico judge has rejected a request by Alec Baldwin to dismiss the sole criminal charge against him in a fatal shooting on the set of the movie “Rust.”

May 24, 2024
Involuntary manslaughter allegation against Alec Baldwin advances toward trial with new court ruling
Celebrity|Crime|Election|Entertainment|News|US

As Trump's hush-money trial nears an end, some would-be spectators camp out for days to get inside

In the early days of Donald Trump’s hush money trial it was possible for members of the public to snag a seat without spending days lining up

May 24, 2024
As Trump's hush-money trial nears an end, some would-be spectators camp out for days to get inside
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Prosecutors in Harvey Weinstein's New York case cry foul over defense lawyer's comments

Prosecutors in New York have accused Harvey Weinstein’s lead defense lawyer of making public statements intended to intimidate a potential witness ahead of the fallen movie mogul’s retrial and have asked a judge to take action

May 24, 2024
Prosecutors in Harvey Weinstein's New York case cry foul over defense lawyer's comments
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Pato O'Ward of the Arrow McLaren team goes out of his way to win over Indianapolis 500 fans

Pato O'Ward has become one of IndyCar's biggest stars not just for the way he drives on the track but the way he carries himself away from it

May 24, 2024
Pato O'Ward of the Arrow McLaren team goes out of his way to win over Indianapolis 500 fans
Arts|News|Opinion

Caleb Carr, military historian and author of bestselling novel 'The Alienist,' dies at 68

Caleb Carr, the scarred and gifted son of founding Beat Lucien Carr who endured a traumatizing childhood and became a bestselling novelist, accomplished military historian and late-life memoirist of his devoted cat Masha, has died

May 24, 2024
Caleb Carr, military historian and author of bestselling novel 'The Alienist,' dies at 68
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Essence Festival adds Usher to 2024 talent headliners

R&B superstar Usher joins the night concert lineup for this summer’s 30th anniversary of the Essence Festival of Culture

May 24, 2024
Essence Festival adds Usher to 2024 talent headliners
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment

Music Review: RM of BTS has a new solo album, ‘Right Place, Wrong Person,’ an elastic experiment

All seven members of BTS are currently serving South Korea’s compulsory enlistment for men of a certain age

May 24, 2024
Music Review: RM of BTS has a new solo album, ‘Right Place, Wrong Person,’ an elastic experiment
Entertainment|Celebrity|Lifestyle|US

Comic book gives the lowdown on Janet Jackson's life and career

A new comic book will chart the highs and lows of American pop star Janet Jackson's career - from her upbringing in the Jackson superstar family, to "that" Super

May 24, 2024
Comic book gives the lowdown on Janet Jackson's life and career
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Target to cut LGBTQ Pride month products from some stores after backlash, Bloomberg reports

Target is planning to cut LGBTQ-themed merchandise from some of its stores during Pride Month this June, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, after a backlash hit sales of the retailer

May 24, 2024
Target to cut LGBTQ Pride month products from some stores after backlash, Bloomberg reports
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

The Beach Boys, going into the sunset, look back on years of harmony and heartache in documentary

The Beach Boys are looking back on a life of sunshine and sorrow in a new Disney+ documentary

May 24, 2024
The Beach Boys, going into the sunset, look back on years of harmony and heartache in documentary
Entertainment|Lifestyle

What to stream this weekend: Willie Nelson, Chip & Joanna Gaines, Jim Henson and Ben Platt

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a new album from Willie Nelson, Benedict Cumberbatch playing a curmudgeon puppeteer in “Eric” on Netflix and home improvement gurus Chip and Joanna Gaines fix up a mid-century modern lake house on HGTV

May 24, 2024
What to stream this weekend: Willie Nelson, Chip & Joanna Gaines, Jim Henson and Ben Platt
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

CANNES PHOTOS: See the standout moments from this year's film festival

The Cannes Film Festival draws glamour to itself like a moth to the flame

May 24, 2024
CANNES PHOTOS: See the standout moments from this year's film festival
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Food|Health

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who skewered fast food industry, dies at 53

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee whose most famous works skewered America’s food industry and who notably ate only at McDonald’s for a month to illustrate the dangers of a fast-food diet, has died of cancer

May 24, 2024
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who skewered fast food industry, dies at 53
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

New lawsuit accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexually abusing college student in the 1990s

A woman who says Sean “Diddy” Combs subjected her to violence and abuse over several years in the 1990s has filed a lawsuit in New York accusing the rapper of sexual assault, battery and gender-motivated violence

May 24, 2024
New lawsuit accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexually abusing college student in the 1990s
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Why the US government is trying to break up Live Nation Entertainment – a music industry scholar explains

The government has been investigating Live Nation Entertainment for years. But a presale ticketing debacle for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour heightened scrutiny from politicians and the public.

May 24, 2024
Why the US government is trying to break up Live Nation Entertainment – a music industry scholar explains
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Palm Dog: Kodi, star of 'Dog on Trial,' is the top dog of Cannes

The canine star of “Dog on Trial” has been awarded the Palm Dog prize at Cannes

May 24, 2024
Palm Dog: Kodi, star of 'Dog on Trial,' is the top dog of Cannes
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance

Blackstone set to clinch Hipgnosis Songs as Concord sticks with lower bid

Blackstone looked set to clinch its $1.57 billion deal for Hipgnosis Songs Fund after Apollo-backed Concord said on Thursday it would stick with its lower bid for the music rights owner of

May 24, 2024
Blackstone set to clinch Hipgnosis Songs as Concord sticks with lower bid
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Videos

Demi Moore, Cher and more stars raise money for AIDS research at amfAR gala near Cannes

Some of the biggest stars in the French Rivera for the Cannes Film Festival made appearances at the 30th annual amfAR gala to raise money for AIDS research

May 23, 2024
Demi Moore, Cher and more stars raise money for AIDS research at amfAR gala near Cannes
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Rapper Sean Kingston arrested in California after SWAT raids his Florida home; charged with fraud

Rapper Sean Kingston has been arrested in California on fraud charges after a SWAT team raided his rented South Florida mansion and arrested his mother

May 23, 2024
Rapper Sean Kingston arrested in California after SWAT raids his Florida home; charged with fraud
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Tennessee attorney general looking into attempt to sell Graceland in foreclosure auction

Tennessee’s attorney general says his office is looking into a company’s attempt to sell Elvis Presley’s home Graceland at a foreclosure auction, a move that was stopped by a judge after the king of rock n’ roll’s granddaughter filed a lawsuit claiming fraud

May 23, 2024
Tennessee attorney general looking into attempt to sell Graceland in foreclosure auction
News|Celebrity|Entertainment

Remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after deadly Astroworld concert has been settled, lawyer says

An attorney says the one remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after 10 people were killed during a deadly crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld music festival has been settled

May 23, 2024
Remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after deadly Astroworld concert has been settled, lawyer says
Business|Entertainment|News|Sports|US

The Justice Department is suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation. What does that mean for concertgoers?

Will the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation give concertgoers, sports fan and theater patrons some relief from surging ticket prices

May 23, 2024
The Justice Department is suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation. What does that mean for concertgoers?
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|World

Dave Chappelle says there's a 'genocide' in the Gaza Strip as Israel-Hamas war rages on there

American comedian Dave Chappelle has said a “genocide” is striking the Gaza Strip amid the Israel-Hamas war to cheers during his performance in the capital of the United Arab Emirates

May 23, 2024
Dave Chappelle says there's a 'genocide' in the Gaza Strip as Israel-Hamas war rages on there
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|News|World

White House fetes Kenya with state dinner featuring sunset views, celebrity star power

Thursday’s White House state dinner honoring Kenyan President William Ruto offered hundreds of guests some stunning D

May 23, 2024
White House fetes Kenya with state dinner featuring sunset views, celebrity star power
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Sam Butcher, artist who created Precious Moments figurines of teardrop-eyed children, dies at 85

The artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children has died

May 23, 2024
Sam Butcher, artist who created Precious Moments figurines of teardrop-eyed children, dies at 85
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

How Detroit techno is preserving the city’s beating heart in the face of gentrification

Detroit has a rich music tradition and is known for its role in the development of house.

May 23, 2024
How Detroit techno is preserving the city’s beating heart in the face of gentrification
Entertainment|Food

Here's what's cooking for the three-course state dinner at the White House honoring Kenya

The menu for the state dinner at the White House honoring Kenya starts with a chilled tomato soup and ends with a white chocolate basket of fruit

May 23, 2024
Here's what's cooking for the three-course state dinner at the White House honoring Kenya
Celebrity|Entertainment

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck mark their second wedding anniversary

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck mark their second wedding anniversary

May 23, 2024
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck mark their second wedding anniversary
Business|Entertainment|News|US

Government sues Ticketmaster owner and asks court to break up company's monopoly on live events

The Justice Department has sued Ticketmaster and its parent company, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America

May 23, 2024
Government sues Ticketmaster owner and asks court to break up company's monopoly on live events
Arts|Entertainment|Travel

Rolling Stones to swing through new Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in the Ozarks

The Stones will roll through the Ozarks this summer

May 23, 2024
Rolling Stones to swing through new Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in the Ozarks
Business|Entertainment|US

With a sequel in the works, 'Red, White & Royal Blue' stars reflect on its success — and R rating

When Amazon Studios debuted “Red, White & Royal Blue” last summer, they did so without fanfare or spectacle, thanks to the timing of its release amid historic Hollywood strikes

May 23, 2024
With a sequel in the works, 'Red, White & Royal Blue' stars reflect on its success — and R rating
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Videos

The real stars of Cannes may be the dogs

It’s been a dog’s life at this year’s Cannes Film Festival — or should that be the Canine Film Festival

May 23, 2024
The real stars of Cannes may be the dogs
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

Red Nose Day 2024 fights child poverty with the 'whimsy' of a candy castle, monster truck and Legos

Red Nose Day has raised $370 million since 2015 to fund anti-poverty efforts

May 23, 2024
Red Nose Day 2024 fights child poverty with the 'whimsy' of a candy castle, monster truck and Legos
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Sony says focus is on creativity, with games, movies, music, sensors, IP, and not gadgets

Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony says it's focusing on creativity in movies, animation and video games, rather than old-fashioned gadgetry

May 23, 2024
Sony says focus is on creativity, with games, movies, music, sensors, IP, and not gadgets
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Opinion|Political|US

Donald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom, but he knows his fave legal analysts

Donald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom for his hush money trial, but he knows his favorite television analysts

May 23, 2024
Donald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom, but he knows his fave legal analysts
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Peyton Manning says he has no desire to go from broadcasting to an NFL executive position

Peyton Manning says he has no desire to leave broadcasting with brother Eli and head to the executive suite of an NFL franchise

May 23, 2024
Peyton Manning says he has no desire to go from broadcasting to an NFL executive position
Entertainment|Celebrity|Lifestyle

A Minute With: producer Mike Gunton on working with naturalist David Attenborough 

Veteran British naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough turns 98 on May 8, but according to his longtime collaborator Mike Gunton, he has no plans to retire.

May 22, 2024
A Minute With: producer Mike Gunton on working with naturalist David Attenborough 
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Warner Bros Discovery plans new cost cuts, hike in Max price, Bloomberg reports

Warner Bros Discovery is looking at additional opportunities for cost-cutting and raising prices for its Max streaming platform, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people with

May 22, 2024
Warner Bros Discovery plans new cost cuts, hike in Max price, Bloomberg reports
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Disney, Warner Bros to offer streaming bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max

Walt Disney and Warner Bros Discovery will offer a bundle of the Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming services in the United States starting this summer, the

May 22, 2024
Disney, Warner Bros to offer streaming bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max
Business|Entertainment|Finance

Paramount in talks to open its books to Sony, Apollo, sources say

Paramount Global is in talks about opening its books to a consortium of Sony Pictures and buyout firm Apollo Global Management interested in acquiring

May 22, 2024
Paramount in talks to open its books to Sony, Apollo, sources say
Celebrity|Entertainment

Charlie Colin, founding member of the band Train, dies at 58 after slipping in shower

Train bassist and founding member Charlie Colin has died at 58

May 22, 2024
Charlie Colin, founding member of the band Train, dies at 58 after slipping in shower
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Technology

SXSW festival to launch European edition in London next year

South by Southwest, the music, technology and film festival (SXSW) held annually in Austin, Texas is coming to London next year in a new European edition.

May 22, 2024
SXSW festival to launch European edition in London next year
Business|Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Nashville council rejects proposed sign for Morgan Wallen's new bar, decrying his behavior

Nashville councilmembers have rejected a plan to erect a glowing sign at Morgan Wallen’s new bar along a neon-lit strip of honky tonks in the city's downtown

May 22, 2024
Nashville council rejects proposed sign for Morgan Wallen's new bar, decrying his behavior
Entertainment|News|Sports

TNT will begin airing College Football Playoff games through sublicense with ESPN

TNT Sports will begin airing College Football Playoff games this upcoming season through a sublicense with ESPN

May 22, 2024
TNT will begin airing College Football Playoff games through sublicense with ESPN
Arts|Entertainment

From 'Anora' to 'The Substance,' tales of beauty and its price galvanize Cannes

After the competition lineup at the Cannes Film Festival got a lackluster start last week, the festival was enlivened by a string of films both fleshy and carnal

May 22, 2024
From 'Anora' to 'The Substance,' tales of beauty and its price galvanize Cannes
Arts|Entertainment

Sarah Pidgeon finds her voice, her inner rock god and a Tony nomination in Broadway's 'Stereophonic'

Sarah Pidgeon is making her Broadway debut this season in a celebrated, thoughtful show about how art is created

May 22, 2024
Sarah Pidgeon finds her voice, her inner rock god and a Tony nomination in Broadway's 'Stereophonic'
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Graceland foreclosure sale halted as Presley estate's lawsuit moves forward

A judge has halted the auction of Graceland by a company that claimed Elvis Presley's estate failed to repay a loan that used the property as collateral

May 22, 2024
Graceland foreclosure sale halted as Presley estate's lawsuit moves forward
News|Entertainment|Europe

Eurovision favourites Croatia, Ukraine qualify for grand final

Croatia and Ukraine, two favourites to win Eurovision 2024, were among the first 10 contestants to qualify for the competition's grand final on

May 22, 2024
Eurovision favourites Croatia, Ukraine qualify for grand final
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Kevin Spacey overturns UK ruling in sex assault case over lawyers' mistake

Oscar-winning U.S. actor Kevin Spacey on Tuesday overturned a London court ruling which effectively found him liable for an alleged sexual assault on a British man,

May 22, 2024
Kevin Spacey overturns UK ruling in sex assault case over lawyers' mistake
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Barbie will make dolls to honor Venus Williams and other star athletes

Barbie dolls will honor tennis champion Venus Williams and eight other athletes as part of a project announced by Mattel

May 22, 2024
Barbie will make dolls to honor Venus Williams and other star athletes
Entertainment|Arts|Celebrity|Lifestyle

Factbox-When is Cannes Film Festival 2024 and what can we expect?

The Cannes Film Festival will bring together the industry's biggest luminaries in southern France next week to celebrate cinema, with Hollywood stars including George Lucas, Meryl

May 21, 2024
Factbox-When is Cannes Film Festival 2024 and what can we expect?
Entertainment|Celebrity|Fashion and Beauty

Grape-accented Zendaya leads garden-themed looks at Met Gala

Zendaya wore a dark blue gown adorned with grape clusters and Lana Del Rey donned a dramatic headpiece with tree branches, two of the eye-catching looks at this

May 21, 2024
Grape-accented Zendaya leads garden-themed looks at Met Gala
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Matthew Perry's death under investigation in connection with ketamine level found in actor's blood

An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the “Friends” actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled contributing factor in his death

May 21, 2024
Matthew Perry's death under investigation in connection with ketamine level found in actor's blood
Arts|Crime|Entertainment

Mariachis. A flame-swallower. Mexico's disputes between street performers just reached a new high

Mexico’s often violent disputes between street performers reached a new level this week when a group of guitar-toting mariachis tangled with a flame-swallower

May 21, 2024
Mariachis. A flame-swallower. Mexico's disputes between street performers just reached a new high
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Fred Roos, ‘Godfather Part II’ producer and longtime Coppola collaborator, dies at 89

Fred Roos, the Oscar-winning producer of “The Godfather Part II” who helped launch the careers of numerous superstars from Jack Nicholson to Tom Cruise, has died

May 21, 2024
Fred Roos, ‘Godfather Part II’ producer and longtime Coppola collaborator, dies at 89
News|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Graceland is not for sale, Elvis Presley's granddaughter Riley Keough says in lawsuit

Elvis Presley’s estate is fighting what it says is a fraudulent scheme to auction off Graceland to the highest bidder

May 21, 2024
Graceland is not for sale, Elvis Presley's granddaughter Riley Keough says in lawsuit
Entertainment|Europe

Eurovision 2024 begins in Malmo with contestants' walk on 'Turquoise Carpet'

Eurovision 2024 began in the Swedish city of Malmo on Sunday when 37 contenders walked the "Turquoise Carpet" amid heightened security and calls for boycotts due to Israel's

May 20, 2024
Eurovision 2024 begins in Malmo with contestants' walk on 'Turquoise Carpet'
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

No points from Erdogan. Turkey's leader claims Eurovision Song Contest is a threat to family values

The Turkish president has criticized the Eurovision Song Contest, accusing the annual event of allegedly encouraging “gender neutralization” and threatening the traditional family

May 20, 2024
No points from Erdogan. Turkey's leader claims Eurovision Song Contest is a threat to family values
Arts|Entertainment|News

Studio Ghibli takes a bow at Cannes with an honorary Palme d'Or

Studio Ghibli, the Japanese anime factory of surreal ecological wonders that has for 39 years spirited away moviegoers with tales of Totoros, magical jellyfish and floating castles, was celebrated Monday by the Cannes Film Festival with an honorary Palme d’Or

May 20, 2024
Studio Ghibli takes a bow at Cannes with an honorary Palme d'Or
Business|Entertainment

Paramount bidders await word from special committee evaluating options

A special committee of the Paramount Global board charged with evaluating offers for the company met Saturday morning, though rival bidders for the studio are awaiting

May 20, 2024
Paramount bidders await word from special committee evaluating options
Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

Scarlett Johansson says a ChatGPT voice is 'eerily similar' to hers and OpenAI is halting its use

OpenAI says it plans to halt the use of one of its ChatGPT voices that “Her” actor Scarlett Johansson says sounds “eerily similar" to her own

May 20, 2024
Scarlett Johansson says a ChatGPT voice is 'eerily similar' to hers and OpenAI is halting its use
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|News|US

'The Apprentice,' about a young Donald Trump, premieres in Cannes

While Donald Trump’s hush money trial entered its sixth week in New York, an origin story for the Republican presidential candidate premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, unveiling a scathing portrait of Trump in the 1980s

May 20, 2024
'The Apprentice,' about a young Donald Trump, premieres in Cannes
Celebrity|Entertainment

Everybody may love Raymond, but Ray Romano loves Peter Boyle

Ray Romano is looking back at his hit sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond” and saluting a fellow actor for its success

May 20, 2024
Everybody may love Raymond, but Ray Romano loves Peter Boyle
Celebrity|Entertainment

The unstoppable duo of Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos

Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos' collaboration has by now become so regular that it would be easy to take it for granted

May 20, 2024
The unstoppable duo of Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos
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Warren Buffett says Berkshire sold entire Paramount stake at a loss

Warren Buffett said on Saturday that Berkshire Hathaway sold its entire holding in media and entertainment company Paramount Global at a loss and he took sole responsibility for

May 20, 2024
Warren Buffett says Berkshire sold entire Paramount stake at a loss
Business|Entertainment|Finance

Paramount will let exclusive talks with Skydance lapse, NYT reports

Paramount Global will end its exclusive negotiations with Skydance Media without reaching a deal, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

May 20, 2024
Paramount will let exclusive talks with Skydance lapse, NYT reports
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Fridge raider: Watch a bear swipe watermelon from a family kitchen!

A particularly bold bear caused quite the neighborhood commotion in La Cañada Flintridge when it decided to take matters into its own paws in pursuit of a refreshing snack. The hungry bruin shamelessly raided a family’s garage refrigerator, emerging with a massive slice of ripe watermelon firmly clamped in its jaws before unceremoniously plopping down on the driveway to greedily devour the pilfered pink fruit. The unbelievable yet hilarious scene unfolded just blocks away from the foothill community’s main commercial strip. Nearby residents looked on in disbelieving amusement as the bear brazenly helped itself to the contents of the Yee

May 19, 2024
Fridge raider: Watch a bear swipe watermelon from a family kitchen!
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The gonzo trans Mexican drug lord musical 'Emilia Perez' lights up Cannes

On paper, Jacques Audiard’s buzzed-about Cannes Film Festival entry “Emilia Perez” would not seem anything like a good idea for a movie

May 19, 2024
The gonzo trans Mexican drug lord musical 'Emilia Perez' lights up Cannes
Business|Entertainment

John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut

John Krasinski’s imaginary friends movie “IF” claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend according to studio estimates Sunday

May 19, 2024
John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut
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Man charged with punching actor Steve Buscemi is held on $50,000 bond

The man charged with assaulting actor Steve Buscemi is being held in New York on $50,000 in bond

May 19, 2024
Man charged with punching actor Steve Buscemi is held on $50,000 bond
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Diddy admits beating ex-girlfriend Cassie, says he's sorry, calls his actions 'inexcusable'

Sean “Diddy” Combs admitted Sunday that he beat his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016 after CNN released video of the attack, saying in a video apology he was “truly sorry” and his actions were “inexcusable.”

May 19, 2024
Diddy admits beating ex-girlfriend Cassie, says he's sorry, calls his actions 'inexcusable'
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Q&A: Kevin Costner on unveiling his Western saga 'Horizon' at Cannes

A month before Kevin Costner puts the first installment of his multi-chapter Western “Horizon: An American Saga” into theaters, the actor-director came to the Cannes Film Festival to unveil his self-financed passion project

May 19, 2024
Q&A: Kevin Costner on unveiling his Western saga 'Horizon' at Cannes
Sports|Entertainment

Paul McCartney song starts Paralympics on 100-day countdown to opening ceremony in Paris

With an assist from Paul McCartney the Paralympic Games is starting its 100-day race to the opening ceremony in Paris on Aug. 28

May 19, 2024
Paul McCartney song starts Paralympics on 100-day countdown to opening ceremony in Paris
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Disneyland character and parade performers in California vote to join labor union

Disneyland performers who help bring Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and other beloved characters to life have chosen to unionize following a three-day vote

May 19, 2024
Disneyland character and parade performers in California vote to join labor union
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

The stuff that Coppola’s dreams are made of: The director on building ‘Megalopolis’

Of the many quotations and slogans that flitter through Francis Ford Coppola’s idea-stuffed, open-hearted, unabashedly optimistic “Megalopolis,” one that particularly resonates with the director is: “When we leap into the unknown, we prove that we’re free.”

May 18, 2024
The stuff that Coppola’s dreams are made of: The director on building ‘Megalopolis’
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs abuse allegations: A timeline of key events

Video aired by CNN shows Sean “Diddy” Combs beating his former singing protege and girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016

May 18, 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs abuse allegations: A timeline of key events
Arts|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Sports

Grand champion crowned the best in pork at barbecue world championship in Memphis

The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest has crowned a grand prize winner after hundreds of dedicated pitmasters sweated through smoke to be named the best in pork

May 18, 2024
Grand champion crowned the best in pork at barbecue world championship in Memphis
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Ferrari appeals to traditional base with two new V12 cars

Luxury sports car maker Ferrari has unveiled two new models, the 12Cilindri and the 12Cilindri Spider, appealing to lovers of its most powerful roaring petrol engines.

May 17, 2024
Ferrari appeals to traditional base with two new V12 cars
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Soccer-Maradona's children call for moving body to mausoleum for safety and tribute

Diego Maradona's children filed a request with the Argentine Courts on Thursday to move the former football great's body "to a much safer place" and for fans "to pay tribute"

May 17, 2024
Soccer-Maradona's children call for moving body to mausoleum for safety and tribute
Entertainment|Sports

Thitikul shoots 65 for 2-shot lead at Mizuho Americas Open; No. 1 ranked Nelly Korda lurking 3 back

Rising star Atthaya Thitikul birdied five of the final seven holes and shot a 7-under 65 to grab the halfway lead in the Mihuho Americas Open

May 17, 2024
Thitikul shoots 65 for 2-shot lead at Mizuho Americas Open; No. 1 ranked Nelly Korda lurking 3 back
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Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92

Dabney Coleman, the mustachioed character actor who specialized in smarmy villains like the chauvinist boss in “9 to 5” and the nasty TV director in “Tootsie,” has died

May 17, 2024
Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92
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What would Lisa Simpson do? NYU student protesters asked to ponder ethical issues

Would Lisa Simpson set up a tent at New York University to protest the war in Gaza

May 17, 2024
What would Lisa Simpson do? NYU student protesters asked to ponder ethical issues
Business|Entertainment|Stock Markets

Live Nation's revenue beats estimates as boom in concerts drive ticket sales

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation Entertainment beat estimates for first-quarter revenue on Thursday, driven by the popularity of live events such as concerts, sending its shares up more

May 17, 2024
Live Nation's revenue beats estimates as boom in concerts drive ticket sales
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Videos

Video appears to show Sean 'Diddy' Combs beating singer Cassie in hotel hallway in 2016

Security video appears to show Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs beating singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016

May 17, 2024
Video appears to show Sean 'Diddy' Combs beating singer Cassie in hotel hallway in 2016
Arts|Business|Entertainment

In Cannes, Francis Ford Coppola talks Trump, self-financing 'Megalopolis' and why he has no regrets

Much attention has been paid to the $120 million of his own fortune that Francis Ford Coppola put up to make the futuristic epic “Megalopolis.”

May 17, 2024
In Cannes, Francis Ford Coppola talks Trump, self-financing 'Megalopolis' and why he has no regrets
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A college puts the 'cat' into 'education' by giving Max an honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree

A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of “doctor of litter-ature” on a cat named Max who has become a beloved member of its community

May 17, 2024
A college puts the 'cat' into 'education' by giving Max an honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

What to stream this week: 'Dune 2' adds spice, J.Lo heads to space, Lenny Kravitz rocks

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album by Lenny Kravitz, “South Park” mocking weight loss drugs and Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” hitting the streaming service Max

May 17, 2024
What to stream this week: 'Dune 2' adds spice, J.Lo heads to space, Lenny Kravitz rocks
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Universal Music Group artists to return to TikTok after new licensing pact

Universal Music Group and TikTok said on Thursday they had reached a new licensing agreement that will restore the label's songs and artists to the

May 17, 2024
Universal Music Group artists to return to TikTok after new licensing pact
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Universal Music beats earnings forecasts after blockbuster Swift tour

Universal Music Group on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings that comfortably beat expectations, helped by the record-breaking success of its star act Taylor Swift.

May 17, 2024
Universal Music beats earnings forecasts after blockbuster Swift tour
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Messi napkin that sealed Barcelona move sells for $965,000 at auction

British auction house Bonhams says the famous napkin that linked a young Lionel Messi to Barcelona has sold for $965,000

May 17, 2024
Messi napkin that sealed Barcelona move sells for $965,000 at auction
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

An annual rich list says Paul McCartney is Britain's first billionaire musician

Paul McCartney is a billionaire Beatle

May 17, 2024
An annual rich list says Paul McCartney is Britain's first billionaire musician
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Judge pushes decision to next week on Alec Baldwin's indictment in fatal 2021 shooting

A New Mexico judge plans to rule next week on a grand jury indictment against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting on the set of the Western movie “Rust.”

May 17, 2024
Judge pushes decision to next week on Alec Baldwin's indictment in fatal 2021 shooting
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson trade insults as they hype planned summer fight in Texas

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are trading insults and expletives in advance of their planned summer fight in Texas

May 17, 2024
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson trade insults as they hype planned summer fight in Texas
Sports|Celebrity|Entertainment

Dodgers' first Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway creates 'a stir' and snarls stadium traffic

The first Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway of the season is snarling traffic outside Dodger Stadium and creating long lines of eager fans

May 16, 2024
Dodgers' first Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway creates 'a stir' and snarls stadium traffic
Entertainment|News|Sports

A pair of late 3-putts sent Tiger Woods to a sluggish 1-over start at the PGA Championship

Tiger Woods fired a 1-over par 72 during the opening round of the PGA Championship

May 16, 2024
A pair of late 3-putts sent Tiger Woods to a sluggish 1-over start at the PGA Championship
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Francis Ford Coppola debuts 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and the reviews are in

Francis Ford Coppola on Thursday premiered his self-financed opus “Megalopolis” at the Cannes Film Festival, unveiling a wildly ambitious passion project the 85-year-old director has been pondering for decades

May 16, 2024
Francis Ford Coppola debuts 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and the reviews are in
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Bad Bunny sports agency sues baseball players' union over ban, announces Ronald Acuña Jr. as client

Bad Bunny’s sports representation firm sued the baseball players’ association Thursday, asking for a restraining order against the union that would allow it to keep working with the company’s clients

May 16, 2024
Bad Bunny sports agency sues baseball players' union over ban, announces Ronald Acuña Jr. as client
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Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York after rape conviction overturned

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said in court on Wednesday, a week after

May 16, 2024
Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York after rape conviction overturned
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Drake leads the 2024 BET Awards nominations with 7, followed closely by Nicki Minaj

Drake is the leading nominee for next month’s BET Awards, followed closely by Nicki Minaj

May 16, 2024
Drake leads the 2024 BET Awards nominations with 7, followed closely by Nicki Minaj
Celebrity|Entertainment

Chasing Amy: How Marisa Abela became Amy Winehouse for 'Back to Black'

There’s no point asking Marisa Abela to sing Amy Winehouse songs at karaoke

May 16, 2024
Chasing Amy: How Marisa Abela became Amy Winehouse for 'Back to Black'
Arts|Entertainment

Rock band Cage the Elephant emerge from loss and hospitalization with new album 'Neon Pill'

To say Cage the Elephant’s latest album had a turbulent birth would be an understatement

May 16, 2024
Rock band Cage the Elephant emerge from loss and hospitalization with new album 'Neon Pill'
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Kroger in talks to bring Disney+ to its grocery delivery program, Bloomberg News says

Kroger and Walt Disney's are in talks to bring streaming service Disney+ to the food retailer's grocery delivery program, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with

May 16, 2024
Kroger in talks to bring Disney+ to its grocery delivery program, Bloomberg News says
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

The NFL schedule-makers have the Chiefs playing on every day but Tuesday next season

With their record-setting quarterback and pop-star dating tight end, the Kansas City Chiefs were the NFL’s version of the Beatles last season

May 16, 2024
The NFL schedule-makers have the Chiefs playing on every day but Tuesday next season
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous winner resigned, citing mental health

Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii has been crowned Miss USA 2023, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned for mental health reasons

May 16, 2024
Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous winner resigned, citing mental health
Sports|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

A cricket World Cup is coming to NYC’s suburbs, where the sport thrives among immigrant communities

As the U.S. prepares to host its first cricket World Cup next month, a temporary stadium is rising in the New York City suburbs

May 16, 2024
A cricket World Cup is coming to NYC’s suburbs, where the sport thrives among immigrant communities
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

PEN America, facing criticism over its response to the Mideast war, gathers for annual gala

PEN America gathered Thursday night for its annual gala, a high-profile event raised even higher because some wondered if it would be held at all

May 16, 2024
PEN America, facing criticism over its response to the Mideast war, gathers for annual gala
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor

It was Lainey Wilson’s night, in many ways

May 16, 2024
Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

For Turkish performer, drag is a political act

Ilker Yazici - stage name Miss Putka - was in secondary school when he discovered he was gay.

May 16, 2024
For Turkish performer, drag is a political act
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Paul Auster, US author of The New York Trilogy, dies aged 77

U.S. novelist and screenwriter Paul Auster died of complications from lung cancer at his home in Brooklyn on Tuesday evening aged 77, the New York Times reported, citing friend and author

May 16, 2024
Paul Auster, US author of The New York Trilogy, dies aged 77
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All eyes are on Coppola in Cannes. Sound familiar?

Francis Ford Coppola will soon premiere at the Cannes Film Festival a film on which he has risked everything that’s arriving clouded by rumors of production turmoil

May 15, 2024
All eyes are on Coppola in Cannes. Sound familiar?
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Anitta defends her Afro-Brazilian faith after new music video costs her some followers

Brazil’s biggest pop star, Anitta, has released a music video depicting rituals of the Afro-Brazilian faith Candomble, sparking controversy in a country where religious intolerance is all too common

May 15, 2024
Anitta defends her Afro-Brazilian faith after new music video costs her some followers
Celebrity|Entertainment

VP Harris was gifted tickets to one of the summer's hottest shows by the artist herself: Beyoncé

Financial disclosure reports for the president and vice president are out and they show Vice President Kamala Harris was gifted tickets to one of the summer’s hottest concerts by the artist herself — Beyoncé

May 15, 2024
VP Harris was gifted tickets to one of the summer's hottest shows by the artist herself: Beyoncé
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#MeToo struggled to find traction in France. Then Judith Godrèche came forward

Before Judith Godrèche kickstarted a #MeToo wave in the French industry, she was one of the first prominent actors to go on the record against Harvey Weinstein

May 15, 2024
#MeToo struggled to find traction in France. Then Judith Godrèche came forward
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

LeBron James shows up to watch son Bronny play at NBA draft combine

Bronny James’ famous father was on hand Wednesday to watch him play at the NBA draft combine

May 15, 2024
LeBron James shows up to watch son Bronny play at NBA draft combine
Business|Entertainment|Finance|US

Caesars Entertainment misses quarterly estimates on Las Vegas business hit

Caesars Entertainment missed market expectations for first-quarter results on Tuesday, as record levels of occupancy driven by the Super Bowl and visits for the Chinese New Year were

May 15, 2024
Caesars Entertainment misses quarterly estimates on Las Vegas business hit
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this upcoming season

Netflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal for the streaming giant to carry games on Christmas Day

May 15, 2024
Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this upcoming season
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Comcast's Peacock to raise streaming prices ahead of Paris Olympics

Peacock, a Comcast-owned NBCUniversal's streaming service, will raise prices of its premium and premium plus plans by $2 per month, as it looks to cash in on its streaming rights to the

May 15, 2024
Comcast's Peacock to raise streaming prices ahead of Paris Olympics
Arts|Entertainment

'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' tie for most 2024 Tony nominations

Alicia Keys' musical "Hell's Kitchen" and 1970s rock-inspired "Stereophonic" led the nominations for the 2024 Tony awards, American theater's highest honors,

May 15, 2024
'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' tie for most 2024 Tony nominations
Entertainment|Celebrity|Sports

From acting to the squared circle, Emmy winner Hauser is ready to rumble for Major League Wrestling

Emmy winner Paul Walter Hauser is set to take the next step in his professional wrestling career

May 15, 2024
From acting to the squared circle, Emmy winner Hauser is ready to rumble for Major League Wrestling
Celebrity|Entertainment|US|Videos

'American Idol' alum Jordin Sparks to perform national anthem ahead of 108th Indianapolis 500

Jordin Sparks, the singer-songwriter who shot to stardom on “American Idol,” will perform the national anthem before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend

May 15, 2024
'American Idol' alum Jordin Sparks to perform national anthem ahead of 108th Indianapolis 500
Entertainment|Arts

'Mad Max' has lived in George Miller's head for 45 years. He's not done dreaming yet

The world of “Mad Max” has lived in George Miller's head for nearly half a century

May 15, 2024
'Mad Max' has lived in George Miller's head for 45 years. He's not done dreaming yet
Crime|Entertainment|Europe

French actor Gerard Depardieu to be tried in October over alleged sexual assaults

French actor Gerard Depardieu will be tried next October for alleged sexual assaults against two women during a 2021 film shoot, the Paris public prosecutor said on Monday.

May 15, 2024
French actor Gerard Depardieu to be tried in October over alleged sexual assaults
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

How the manosphere found its way into the Black community

The Black hosts of the ‘Fresh & Fit’ podcast speak in the parlance of social justice movements, but apply it, in a twisted way, to justify misogyny.

May 15, 2024
How the manosphere found its way into the Black community
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'Furiosa' debuts in Cannes, giving Anya Taylor-Joy a megawatt movie-star moment

“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” rolled into the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, returning George Miller’s dystopia-on-wheels to the French Riviera festival and lending Anya Taylor-Joy a fairy tale moment on the Cannes red carpet

May 15, 2024
'Furiosa' debuts in Cannes, giving Anya Taylor-Joy a megawatt movie-star moment
Arts|Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Archana a Cultural Event Shining a Light on Climate Crisis.

The Indian Friends Association put on Archana, a yearly cultural event that shows off the rich history of Indian music and dance, on the lively spring evening of May 11, 2024. The theme of this year’s event was subtle yet powerful: it brought attention to the critical climate crisis: seeking answers from our traditions, which hit home with the crowd. The event was held at the Fred Kavli Theater in Thousand Oaks. More than 1000 people were in attendance to witness the performances of 175+ performers. All the performers were volunteers from the local Indian community. The Indian Friends Association

May 15, 2024
Archana a Cultural Event Shining a Light on Climate Crisis.
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Behind the sparkles and makeup - the ugly truth behind Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resignations

In a mind-blowing series of events, the reigning Miss USA and Miss Teen USA both left behind their crowns within days of each other, causing mass chaos in the pageant circus. On May 6th, Noelia Voigt, the 26-year-old Venezuelan-American stunner who was crowned Miss USA in September 2023, straight-up announced she was resigning from the role. Voigt said she needed to leave to focus on her mental health and well-being, which was the driving force behind her shocking decision to step away. Then, just 48 hours later, UmaSofia Srivastava, the newly-crowned 18-year-old Indian-American Miss Teen USA, dropped her own bombshell

May 15, 2024
Behind the sparkles and makeup - the ugly truth behind Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resignations
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Lily Gladstone returns to Cannes as jury member

Lily Gladstone, the first Native American woman to be nominated for an Oscar, will return to this year's Cannes Film Festival as a member of the nine-strong main jury, organizers

May 14, 2024
Lily Gladstone returns to Cannes as jury member
Business|Entertainment|US

Paramount replaces CEO with trio as it talks merger with Skydance

Paramount Global replaced CEO Bob Bakish with atrio of executives, the company announced on Monday in the middle of talks with David Ellison's Skydance Media

May 14, 2024
Paramount replaces CEO with trio as it talks merger with Skydance
Crime|Entertainment|US|Videos

Sheriff faces questions from Arkansas lawmakers over Netflix series filmed at county jail

Arkansas lawmakers are questioning a sheriff's decision to allow a Netflix documentary series to be filmed at a county jail

May 14, 2024
Sheriff faces questions from Arkansas lawmakers over Netflix series filmed at county jail
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show

A miniature poodle named Sage has won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show

May 14, 2024
Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Travel

CANNES DIARY: Behind the scenes of the 2024 film festival

Welcome to Cannes

May 14, 2024
CANNES DIARY: Behind the scenes of the 2024 film festival
Entertainment|Arts|Lifestyle

How Cannes works, from the standing ovations to the juries to the Palm Dog

The Cannes Film Festival is hallowed ground in cinema but understanding its unique landscape can be confounding

May 14, 2024
How Cannes works, from the standing ovations to the juries to the Palm Dog
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Final Preakness at Pimlico before rebuilding stirs nostalgia mixed with relief for needed fixes

This is the final running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course before long-awaited construction begins on a facility leaders hope will properly showcase the second leg of the Triple Crown

May 14, 2024
Final Preakness at Pimlico before rebuilding stirs nostalgia mixed with relief for needed fixes
Arts|Entertainment

Philips shares surge on US recall settlement news

By Bart H.

May 14, 2024
Philips shares surge on US recall settlement news
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Chiefs kicker Butker congratulates women graduates and says most are more excited about motherhood

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is getting attention for comments he made during a commencement address at Benedictine College last weekend in which he congratulated the women receiving degrees, but then said most were probably more excited to get married and have children

May 14, 2024
Chiefs kicker Butker congratulates women graduates and says most are more excited about motherhood
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Westminster dog show has its first mixed-breed agility winner, and her name is Nimble

A mixed-breed dog has won the Westminster Kennel Club dog show's agility prize for the first time

May 14, 2024
Westminster dog show has its first mixed-breed agility winner, and her name is Nimble
Arts|Entertainment

In her feminist punk music, Kathleen Hanna tells it all. In her memoir, there's more to the story

Kathleen Hana's bands, Bikini Kill, the Julie Ruin and Le Tigre, have long been celebrated for their candor, and their songs which chastised abusers and celebrated women

May 14, 2024
In her feminist punk music, Kathleen Hanna tells it all. In her memoir, there's more to the story
Entertainment|News|US

Start me up: The Stones kick off North America tour in Houston

The Rolling Stones kicked off their North America tour at a sold-out venue in Houston on Sunday, with people traveling from various cities to watch one of the

May 14, 2024
Start me up: The Stones kick off North America tour in Houston
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Messi the dog comes to Cannes for an encore

The first star to arrive on the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival came on four legs

May 14, 2024
Messi the dog comes to Cannes for an encore
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David Sanborn, Grammy-winning saxophonist who played on hundreds of albums, dies at 78

David Sanborn, the Grammy-winning saxophonist who played lively solos on such hits as David Bowie’s “Young Americans” and James Taylor’s “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” and enjoyed his own highly successful career, has died at age 78

May 14, 2024
David Sanborn, Grammy-winning saxophonist who played on hundreds of albums, dies at 78
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Opinion

New Builders initiative looks to fight polarization by encouraging collaboration and alliances

A coalition that includes entrepreneur and philanthropist Daniel Lubetzky, actor Liev Schreiber, journalist Katie Couric, and director of the Muhammad Ali Center Lonnie Ali announced Tuesday that it would launch Builders, a nonprofit global initiative aimed at reducing polarization while encouraging people to work together to find solutions they can all support

May 14, 2024
New Builders initiative looks to fight polarization by encouraging collaboration and alliances
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment

Who's laughing? LateNighter, a digital news site about late-night TV, hopes to buck media trends

The media industry is crumbling, and late-night comedy on television has less than half of the audience than it had a decade ago

May 14, 2024
Who's laughing? LateNighter, a digital news site about late-night TV, hopes to buck media trends
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Jason Aldean will honor Toby Keith with a performance at the 2024 ACM Awards

The time has come to raise a red solo cup

May 14, 2024
Jason Aldean will honor Toby Keith with a performance at the 2024 ACM Awards
Crime|Entertainment|Europe

A French court clears director Polanski of defaming a British actor who accused him of rape

A French court has ruled that filmmaker Roman Polanski did not defame a British actor who accused him of raping her as a teenager

May 14, 2024
A French court clears director Polanski of defaming a British actor who accused him of rape
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Rap ‘beef’ as public spectacle is a dangerous game that artists rarely win

Since rap’s emergence, artists have boasted about themselves in ways that were funny and sometimes violent, vulgar and sexist. The popularity of the music and its exploitation can be dangerous.

May 14, 2024
Rap ‘beef’ as public spectacle is a dangerous game that artists rarely win
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

By not lip-syncing Amy Winehouse’s songs, actress Marisa Abela confronts impossible expectations in ‘Back to Black’

Some viewers seem to want Abela’s voice to be a carbon copy of Winehouse’s. But the art of vocal impersonation isn’t about perfect replication.

May 14, 2024
By not lip-syncing Amy Winehouse’s songs, actress Marisa Abela confronts impossible expectations in ‘Back to Black’
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Katharina Wagner will lead the Bayreuth Festival for 5 more years

The Bayreuth Festival in Germany has announced it is retaining Katharina Wagner as its director for another five years

May 14, 2024
Katharina Wagner will lead the Bayreuth Festival for 5 more years
Business|Entertainment

Blackstone to make improved bid for Hipgnosis, Sky News reports

Private equity giant Blackstone is preparing to lodge an improved bid for Hipgnosis Songs Fund which owns the music rights of artists including Shakira and Blondie, Sky News reported on

May 14, 2024
Blackstone to make improved bid for Hipgnosis, Sky News reports
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Redstones, Ellison offer concessions to Paramount investors, Bloomberg News reports

The Redstone family and Skydance Media CEO David Ellison have both made concessions to make a potential change in control at Paramount Global more appealing the company's other investors,

May 14, 2024
Redstones, Ellison offer concessions to Paramount investors, Bloomberg News reports
Australia|Business|Entertainment

Star Entertainment chair David Foster latest to depart amid Sydney casino inquiry

Star Entertainment said on Monday Chairman David Foster has stepped down just more than a year into the role, adding to an exodus of senior management at the beleaguered Australian casino

May 14, 2024
Star Entertainment chair David Foster latest to depart amid Sydney casino inquiry
Business|Entertainment|Finance

Blackstone beats Concord with $1.6 billion bid for Hipgnosis Songs

Blackstone has agreed to acquire Hipgnosis Songs Fund for about $1.57 billion, trumping an offer from Concord for the music rights owner of artists such as Shakira and Red Hot Chili Peppers

May 14, 2024
Blackstone beats Concord with $1.6 billion bid for Hipgnosis Songs
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Cannes kicks off with a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a post-'Barbie' fête of Greta Gerwig

Beneath intermittent rainy skies, the Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday with the presentation of an honorary Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep and the unveiling of Greta Gerwig’s jury, as the French Riviera spectacular kicked off a potentially volatile 77th edition

May 14, 2024
Cannes kicks off with a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a post-'Barbie' fête of Greta Gerwig
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Gucci brings glitz and glamor to London's Tate Modern museum with star-studded fashion show

Luxury Italian fashion house Gucci has brought glitz and glamor to London's Tate Moden museum with a star-studded cruise collection show

May 13, 2024
Gucci brings glitz and glamor to London's Tate Modern museum with star-studded fashion show
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

LeBron James attends Game 4 between Celtics and Cavaliers in Cleveland, his old stomping grounds

LeBron James attended Monday night’s playoff game between the Boston Celtics and Cavaliers, an appearance certain to drive conversation about the superstar’s future

May 13, 2024
LeBron James attends Game 4 between Celtics and Cavaliers in Cleveland, his old stomping grounds
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

At Westminster dog show, a display of dogs and devotion

The 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show is underway

May 13, 2024
At Westminster dog show, a display of dogs and devotion
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Fans flock to Paris to cheer as Lise Davidsen becomes classical music's Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift isn’t the only singer fans are flocking to Paris to hear

May 13, 2024
Fans flock to Paris to cheer as Lise Davidsen becomes classical music's Taylor Swift
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

'Judge Judy' Sheindlin sues for defamation over National Enquirer, InTouch Weekly stories

“Judge Judy” Sheindlin has sued the parent company of InTouch Weekly and the National Enquirer over what she says are false stories about her speaking out on the Menendez brothers murder case

May 13, 2024
'Judge Judy' Sheindlin sues for defamation over National Enquirer, InTouch Weekly stories
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

George Clooney to make his Broadway debut in a play version of movie 'Good Night, and Good Luck'

George Clooney will make his Broadway acting debut next year in a familiar project for the Hollywood star: “Good Night, and Good Luck.”

May 13, 2024
George Clooney to make his Broadway debut in a play version of movie 'Good Night, and Good Luck'
Arts|Entertainment

Childish Gambino announces first tour in 5 years, releases reimagined 2020 album with new songs

Childish Gambino has returned with a reimagined album and a new tour announcement

May 13, 2024
Childish Gambino announces first tour in 5 years, releases reimagined 2020 album with new songs
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News

Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence ahead of his Cannes premiere

After being sentenced to eight years in prison, the award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof says he’s fled to Europe shortly ahead of the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his latest film

May 13, 2024
Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence ahead of his Cannes premiere
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler wins dismissal for good of sexual assault lawsuit

A federal judge in Manhattan dismissed for good a lawsuit accusing Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler of sexually assaulting a former teenage model twice in one

May 13, 2024
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler wins dismissal for good of sexual assault lawsuit
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

STORY REMOVED: ENT--Theater-George Clooney

The Associated Press has withdrawn its story about a theater production involving George Clooney because it moved ahead of an embargo lifting

May 13, 2024
STORY REMOVED: ENT--Theater-George Clooney
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US|Videos

Punxsutawney Phil's babies are named Shadow and Sunny. Just don't call them the heirs apparent

Punxsutawney Phil’s offspring have names that just might help the famed weather-forecasting groundhog to predict when spring will begin

May 13, 2024
Punxsutawney Phil's babies are named Shadow and Sunny. Just don't call them the heirs apparent
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|News

Dutch artist expelled from Eurovision Song Contest is likely to face charges, Swedish police say

Swedish police say the Dutch contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest who was dramatically expelled from the competition hours before the finale will likely be charged for making illegal threats

May 13, 2024
Dutch artist expelled from Eurovision Song Contest is likely to face charges, Swedish police say
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News

The EU is angry that Eurovision banned the EU flag from the song contest and wants to know why

The European Union’s executive will demand explanations from Eurovision song contest organizers why its flag was banned from the concert hall during the final

May 13, 2024
The EU is angry that Eurovision banned the EU flag from the song contest and wants to know why
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − a neurobiologist explains how research on alcohol use disorder has shifted

Singer Amy Winehouse died from alcohol toxicity in 2011, the same year that the American Society of Addiction Medicine publicly recognized addiction as a brain disorder.

May 13, 2024
Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − a neurobiologist explains how research on alcohol use disorder has shifted
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Biden appears in live interview with Howard Stern

President Joe Biden appeared on a live radio broadcast with interviewer Howard Stern on Friday, telling family stories and saying his stutter prepared him for the hard knocks of

May 13, 2024
Biden appears in live interview with Howard Stern
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Actor Steve Buscemi is OK after being punched in the face in New York City

Actor Steve Buscemi's publicist says he is OK after the “Boardwalk Empire” star was punched in the face by a man on a New York City street

May 12, 2024
Actor Steve Buscemi is OK after being punched in the face in New York City
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Jerry Rice's son, Chargers rookie Brenden Rice, feels as if he has plenty to prove

Brenden Rice already had plenty to prove as the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice

May 12, 2024
Jerry Rice's son, Chargers rookie Brenden Rice, feels as if he has plenty to prove
Africa|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Travel

Nigeria's fashion and dancing styles are in the spotlight as Harry and Meghan visit Lagos

Nigeria’s fashion and traditional dances were at full display during Prince Harry and Meghan's visit to the country's largest city, Lagos

May 12, 2024
Nigeria's fashion and dancing styles are in the spotlight as Harry and Meghan visit Lagos
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Swiss fans get ready to welcome Eurovision winner Nemo back home

Swiss Eurovision fans were getting ready to give a hero’s welcome to singer Nemo, who won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing a nongender identity

May 12, 2024
Swiss fans get ready to welcome Eurovision winner Nemo back home
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment

K-pop giant HYBE shares take another hit as dispute with NewJeans label drags on

A South Korean music executive credited with creating popular K-pop group NewJeans denied allegations that she was trying to break her label away from HYBE, home to

May 12, 2024
K-pop giant HYBE shares take another hit as dispute with NewJeans label drags on
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

A combustible Cannes is set to unfurl with 'Furiosa,' 'Megalopolis' and a #MeToo reckoning

The Cannes Film Festival rarely passes without cacophony but this year’s edition may be more raucous and uneasy than any edition in recent memory

May 12, 2024
A combustible Cannes is set to unfurl with 'Furiosa,' 'Megalopolis' and a #MeToo reckoning
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Roger Corman, Hollywood mentor and 'King of the Bs,' dies at 98

Roger Corman, Hollywood’s “King of the Bs,” has died

May 12, 2024
Roger Corman, Hollywood mentor and 'King of the Bs,' dies at 98
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Explainer-Why was Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned, and what's next?

Thursday's ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction gives the one-time film mogul a chance at a new trial and calls into question what evidence

May 11, 2024
Explainer-Why was Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned, and what's next?
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

The rise and fall of movie maker Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood producer who transformed the independent film world with Oscar-winning movies such as "Shakespeare in Love" and "The English Patient," was convicted

May 11, 2024
The rise and fall of movie maker Harvey Weinstein
Entertainment|News|US

Reactions to court overturning Harvey Weinstein NY rape conviction

Reactions were widespread to the overturning of Harvey Weinstein's 2020 New York conviction for sexual assault and rape on Thursday: DOUGLAS WIGDOR, LAWYER FOR EIGHT WEINSTEIN ACCUSERS: “

May 11, 2024
Reactions to court overturning Harvey Weinstein NY rape conviction
Entertainment|News|Sports

Pirates' Paul Skenes hits triple digits 17 times, strikes out 7 in big league debut vs. Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes made an impressive big league debut, striking out seven in four-plus innings against the Chicago Cubs

May 11, 2024
Pirates' Paul Skenes hits triple digits 17 times, strikes out 7 in big league debut vs. Cubs
Africa|Entertainment|News|World

South Sudanese comedians find laughs in painful past

When Isaac Anthony Lumori launched South Sudan's first weekly comedy show at the height of a civil war in 2014, his performers' quips about different ethnic

May 11, 2024
South Sudanese comedians find laughs in painful past
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

A'ja Wilson and Nike announce the Las Vegas Aces star is getting a signature shoe

Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is getting a Nike signature shoe

May 11, 2024
A'ja Wilson and Nike announce the Las Vegas Aces star is getting a signature shoe
Entertainment|Europe|News

Dutch broadcaster furious, fans bemused after Netherlands' Joost Klein is booted from Eurovision

A Dutch public broadcaster has reacted angrily after the Netherlands’ contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest was dramatically expelled from the competition hours before Saturday’s final

May 11, 2024
Dutch broadcaster furious, fans bemused after Netherlands' Joost Klein is booted from Eurovision
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over war in Gaza

Swiss singer Nemo has won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with “The Code,” an operatic ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing a nongender identity

May 11, 2024
Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over war in Gaza
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel Club

To the casual viewer, competing at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show might look as simple as getting a dog, grooming it and leading it around a ring

May 11, 2024
Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel Club
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Sean 'Diddy' Combs asks judge to dismiss 'false' claim that he, others raped 17-year-old girl

Sean “Diddy” Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003

May 10, 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs asks judge to dismiss 'false' claim that he, others raped 17-year-old girl
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Teen and Miss USA quit their crowns, citing mental health and personal values

The winners of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA resigned from their titles within days of each other

May 10, 2024
Teen and Miss USA quit their crowns, citing mental health and personal values
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Here's what to know about conservatorships and how Brian Wilson's case evolved

A judge has put Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson under a court conservatorship to oversee his personal and medical affairs after the legendary songwriter’s doctor reported that he has a major neurocognitive disorder

May 10, 2024
Here's what to know about conservatorships and how Brian Wilson's case evolved
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

How to watch (and stream) the Eurovision Song Contest final

Acts from more than two dozen countries will take the stage in Malmo, Sweden, to compete in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest

May 10, 2024
How to watch (and stream) the Eurovision Song Contest final
Arts|Entertainment

Zurich presents counterrevolutionary staging of Wagner's Ring Cycle under Noseda and Homoki

In an age of radical reinterpretations, conductor Gianandrea Noseda and director Andreas Homoki created a counterrevolutionary version of Wagner’s four-night, 15-hour Ring Cycle

May 10, 2024
Zurich presents counterrevolutionary staging of Wagner's Ring Cycle under Noseda and Homoki
Celebrity|Entertainment

PHOTOS: Taylor Swift kicks off European leg of Eras Tour, adds 'The Tortured Poets Department' songs

In her first Eras Tour concert since the release of “The Tortured Poets Department,” Taylor Swift shook up her setlist

May 10, 2024
PHOTOS: Taylor Swift kicks off European leg of Eras Tour, adds 'The Tortured Poets Department' songs
Entertainment|Videos

What to stream this weekend: 'Bridgerton,' Billie Eilish and Zayn Malik albums, 'American Fiction'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include new music from Billie Eilish and Zayn Malik, the Oscar-winning “American Fiction” lands on Prime Video and “Bridgerton” returns to Netflix

May 10, 2024
What to stream this weekend: 'Bridgerton,' Billie Eilish and Zayn Malik albums, 'American Fiction'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Bob Ross' legacy lives on in new 'The Joy of Painting' series

When Bob Ross died of complications from cancer in 1995, he had completed about half of the paintings he planned to teach from in a 32 season of “The Joy of Painting.”

May 10, 2024
Bob Ross' legacy lives on in new 'The Joy of Painting' series
Entertainment|Europe

For Israel’s contestant, the Eurovision Song Contest comes with tight security, boos and cheers

Eden Golan is in Sweden for the Eurovision Song Contest

May 10, 2024
For Israel’s contestant, the Eurovision Song Contest comes with tight security, boos and cheers
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets

Hipgnosis' bidding war intensifies as Concord hikes offer for Shakira music owner

Shares of Hipgnosis Songs Fund climbed on Thursday after Apollo-backed Concord outbid a proposal by private equity giant Blackstone, launching a bidding war for the owner of music rights of

May 10, 2024
Hipgnosis' bidding war intensifies as Concord hikes offer for Shakira music owner
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports|World

Mixing games and education, Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria to promote mental health

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are in Nigeria to champion the Invictus Games, which he founded to aid the rehabilitation of wounded and sick servicemembers and veterans

May 10, 2024
Mixing games and education, Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria to promote mental health
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

Japanese game maker Sega Sammy sells resort to US fund

Sega Sammy is selling its Japanese resort complex Seagaia to Fortress Investment Group of the U.S. The Japanese entertainment company behind the “Sonic the Hedgehog” video games, said Friday that all of its shares in Phoenix Resort Co., which operates Seagaia in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, will be sold to Fortress

May 10, 2024
Japanese game maker Sega Sammy sells resort to US fund
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

President Joe Biden cheers the Las Vegas Aces and women's basketball

President Joe Biden has welcomed the reigning WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces, to the White House, celebrating what he called a “banner year” for women’s basketball

May 09, 2024
President Joe Biden cheers the Las Vegas Aces and women's basketball
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News

Windmill sails fall from Paris cabaret club Moulin Rouge

The sails of the landmark red windmill atop the Moulin Rouge, the most celebrated cabaret club in Paris, fell to the ground overnight in the early hours of Thursday

May 09, 2024
Windmill sails fall from Paris cabaret club Moulin Rouge
Celebrity|Entertainment

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are expecting a baby, renew their vows

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are expecting their first child together

May 09, 2024
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are expecting a baby, renew their vows
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline

A judge says Beach Boys co-founder and music luminary Brian Wilson should be in a court conservatorship to handle his personal and medical decisions

May 09, 2024
Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Technology crushing human creativity? Apple's new iPad ad has struck a nerve online

A newly released ad promoting Apple’s new iPad Pro has struck quite a nerve online

May 09, 2024
Technology crushing human creativity? Apple's new iPad ad has struck a nerve online
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Jon Stewart to premiere new podcasts in early June

Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson and Jon Stewart — stars better known for their work onscreen — are delving into the world of podcasts

May 09, 2024
Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Jon Stewart to premiere new podcasts in early June
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Supreme Court sides with music producer in copyright case over sample in Flo Rida hit

The Supreme Court has sided with a music producer in a copyright case, allowing him to seek more than a decade's worth of damages over a sample used in a Flo Rida song

May 09, 2024
Supreme Court sides with music producer in copyright case over sample in Flo Rida hit
Celebrity|Entertainment

Life after Florida Georgia Line: Brian Kelley ready to reintroduce himself with new solo album

Best known as one-half of the country super-duo Florida Georgia Line, Brian Kelley will release a solo album, “Tennessee Truth," on Friday

May 09, 2024
Life after Florida Georgia Line: Brian Kelley ready to reintroduce himself with new solo album
Entertainment|Europe|News|World

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Malmo against Israel's Eurovision participation

Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators are protesting in Malmo, Sweden against Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest

May 09, 2024
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Malmo against Israel's Eurovision participation
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame

The World Video Game Hall of Fame has inducted its 10th class of honorees

May 09, 2024
Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ in development with Andy Serkis to direct and star

Andy Serkis is going back to Middle-earth to play Gollum in two new Lord of the Rings films

May 09, 2024
‘Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ in development with Andy Serkis to direct and star
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|World

Award-winning director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to prison in Iran ahead of Cannes

The award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof has been sentenced to eight years in prison and lashings ahead of his planned trip to the Cannes film festival, his lawyer tells The Associated Press

May 09, 2024
Award-winning director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to prison in Iran ahead of Cannes
Entertainment|Europe|News

Eurovision Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests

Sweden said it plans to host a dazzling Eurovision Song Contest, watched by 200 million people worldwide, but visitors face heightened security

May 09, 2024
Eurovision Song Contest host Sweden braces for anti-Israel protests
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News

Eurovision explained, from ABBA to Zorra, as the Israel-Hamas war overshadows the song contest

Scores of musicians, hundreds of journalists and thousands of music fans are gathering in the Swedish city of Malmo for the exuberant, glitter-drenched final of the Eurovision Song Contest

May 09, 2024
Eurovision explained, from ABBA to Zorra, as the Israel-Hamas war overshadows the song contest
Business|Entertainment|Technology

TikTok artists and advertisers to stay with app until 'door slams shut'

Ban or no ban, TikTok's partners in the music and advertising world plan to stick with the massively popular short-form video

May 09, 2024
TikTok artists and advertisers to stay with app until 'door slams shut'
Arts|Entertainment

Rarely seen Rod Serling story, 'First Squad, First Platoon,' draws upon his World War II service

This December marks the centennial of Rod Serling, the late host and writer of the classic TV series “The Twilight Zone.”

May 09, 2024
Rarely seen Rod Serling story, 'First Squad, First Platoon,' draws upon his World War II service
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Need a hotel in the US for Graduation Day? Good luck

If you think getting tickets to a Taylor Swift concert or the World Series is tough, try booking a hotel room in an American college town for Graduation Day.

May 09, 2024
Need a hotel in the US for Graduation Day? Good luck
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Simone Biles wants to turn her post-Olympic tour into a celebration. The guys are coming along too

Gymnastics star Simone Biles is taking her show on the road following the Paris Olympics

May 08, 2024
Simone Biles wants to turn her post-Olympic tour into a celebration. The guys are coming along too
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Music Midtown, popular Atlanta music festival, canceled this year

A music festival that draws tens of thousands of people to Atlanta’s Piedmont Park will not take place this year

May 08, 2024
Music Midtown, popular Atlanta music festival, canceled this year
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Nemo, among the favorites at Eurovision, is finding acceptance onstage and off

No matter whether Nemo wins the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend — which would make them the first nonbinary contestant to take home the crystal microphone — the Swiss singer is already a success

May 08, 2024
Nemo, among the favorites at Eurovision, is finding acceptance onstage and off
Crime|Entertainment|News

Kai Cenat's riot charges dropped after he apologizes and pays for Union Square mayhem

Charges of inciting a riot will be dropped against streamer Kai Cenat after he agreed to pay restitution and apologize for luring thousands of fans to New York’s Union Square last year

May 08, 2024
Kai Cenat's riot charges dropped after he apologizes and pays for Union Square mayhem
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there

Thousands of Taylor Swift fans are following her across the pond after missing out on her U.S. concert tour last year or being put off by marked-up ticket prices

May 08, 2024
Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld concert crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says

An attorney says nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after the 2021 Astroworld music festival have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week

May 08, 2024
9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld concert crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says
Arts|Entertainment

Washington Opera offers new ending to Puccini's final work

Ever since Giacomo Puccini died in 1924 without finishing his last opera, “Turandot,” audiences have thrilled to its soaring melodies like “Nessun Dorma,” but also perhaps lamented the lack of a proper ending

May 08, 2024
Washington Opera offers new ending to Puccini's final work
Celebrity|Entertainment

North West joins starry concert event of 'The Lion King' at Hollywood Bowl

North West, the daughter of Kim Kardashian and Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is going from “Paw Patrol” to another animal project: A starry “Lion King” concert

May 08, 2024
North West joins starry concert event of 'The Lion King' at Hollywood Bowl
Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

What America’s first board game can teach us about the aspirations of a young nation

Few copies remain of the earliest known board game produced in the US.

May 08, 2024
What America’s first board game can teach us about the aspirations of a young nation
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Spanish prosecutors recommend 2nd investigation into Shakira's taxes be thrown out

Spanish state prosecutors have recommended that an investigating judge shelve a probe into another alleged case of tax fraud by pop star Shakira

May 08, 2024
Spanish prosecutors recommend 2nd investigation into Shakira's taxes be thrown out
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment

Silicon Valley and Hollywood worlds collide as David Ellison bids for Paramount

David Ellison, 41, would not be the first rich guy to arrive in Hollywood with a fat bank account and dreams of making movies, though the son of billionaire Oracle

May 08, 2024
Silicon Valley and Hollywood worlds collide as David Ellison bids for Paramount
Business|Entertainment

Disney receives another key approval to expand Southern California theme parks

Disney has received another key approval to expand its Southern California theme parks in its first push to make major changes to its iconic Disneyland in decades

May 08, 2024
Disney receives another key approval to expand Southern California theme parks
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Inside the courtroom where Trump was forced to listen to Stormy Daniels

Donald Trump squirmed and scowled, shook his head and muttered as Stormy Daniels described the unexpected sex she says they had in a hotel nearly two decades ago

May 08, 2024
Inside the courtroom where Trump was forced to listen to Stormy Daniels
News|Entertainment|Technology|US

Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers

People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed more transparency and protection under a so-called Taylor Swift bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Tim Walz

May 07, 2024
Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

How to vote for your favourite in Eurovision 2024

The world's biggest live music event, Eurovision Song Contest, will take place in Sweden in the second week of May with 37 participating countries. 

May 07, 2024
How to vote for your favourite in Eurovision 2024
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Harvey Weinstein is back at NYC's Rikers Island jail after hospital stay

One-time movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was returned to a New York City jail in what his publicist said was a move resulting from a published report saying he was getting VIP treatment during his 10-day stay at a hospital

May 07, 2024
Harvey Weinstein is back at NYC's Rikers Island jail after hospital stay
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Katy Perry and Rihanna didn't attend the Met Gala. But AI-generated images still fooled fans

No, Katy Perry and Rihanna didn’t attend the Met Gala this year

May 07, 2024
Katy Perry and Rihanna didn't attend the Met Gala. But AI-generated images still fooled fans
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud — the biggest beef in recent rap history — explained

Rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar are feuding — to the point that police were asked about it after a security guard was shot outside Drake’s Toronto mansion on Tuesday

May 07, 2024
Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud — the biggest beef in recent rap history — explained
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there

Thousands of Taylor Swift fans are following her across the pond after missing out on her U.S. concert tour last year or being put off by marked-up ticket prices

May 07, 2024
Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Met Gala hauls in record sum of more than $26 million to fund Costume Institute

The 2024 Met Gala raised more than $26 million, a record sum for the party that has become an annual gathering for mega-celebrities in fashion, film, TV, sports, music, business and more

May 07, 2024
Met Gala hauls in record sum of more than $26 million to fund Costume Institute
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Here is what Stormy Daniels testified happened between her and Donald Trump

Donald Trump's attorneys have unsuccessfully pushed for a mistrial during the testimony of porn actor Stormy Daniels

May 07, 2024
Here is what Stormy Daniels testified happened between her and Donald Trump
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Prince Harry celebrates Invictus Games in London but won't see his father, King Charles III

Prince Harry has arrived in London to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games but he won't see his father on this visit

May 07, 2024
Prince Harry celebrates Invictus Games in London but won't see his father, King Charles III
News|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Police investigating shooting outside Drake's mansion that left security guard wounded

Police are investigating a shooting outside rapper Drake’s mansion that left a security guard seriously wounded

May 07, 2024
Police investigating shooting outside Drake's mansion that left security guard wounded
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

The Met Gala's flowery theme went in all directions

Who won the Met Gala

May 07, 2024
The Met Gala's flowery theme went in all directions
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The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with pop and protests as the war in Gaza casts a shadow

Competition in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday in Sweden

May 07, 2024
The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with pop and protests as the war in Gaza casts a shadow
Arts|Entertainment

Luis Miranda Jr. reflects on giving, the arts and his son Lin-Manuel in the new memoir 'Relentless'

Long before his son Lin-Manuel's Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton” brought his family international recognition and unexpected fortune, Luis A

May 07, 2024
Luis Miranda Jr. reflects on giving, the arts and his son Lin-Manuel in the new memoir 'Relentless'
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick is Colm Tóibín’s 'Long Island,' the sequel to 'Brooklyn'

Colm Tóibín’s “Long Island,” the Irish novelist’s follow-up to the acclaimed immigrant tale “Brooklyn,” is Oprah Winfrey’s latest book club pick

May 07, 2024
Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick is Colm Tóibín’s 'Long Island,' the sequel to 'Brooklyn'
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Disney's streaming business turns a profit in first financial report since challenge to Iger

The Walt Disney Co. moved to a loss in its second quarter, hampered by significantly higher restructuring and impairment charges, but its adjusted profit topped Wall Street’s view and its streaming business was profitable

May 07, 2024
Disney's streaming business turns a profit in first financial report since challenge to Iger
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets

Hipgnosis shares soar as Blackstone bid raises prospect of bidding war

Shares of Hipgnosis Songs Fund soared as much as 20% on Monday after Blackstone proposed to buy the owner of music rights by artists including Shakira

May 07, 2024
Hipgnosis shares soar as Blackstone bid raises prospect of bidding war
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Inside the Met Gala: A fairytale forest, woodland creatures, and some starstuck first-timers

Many celebrities are Met Gala regulars, invited again and again

May 07, 2024
Inside the Met Gala: A fairytale forest, woodland creatures, and some starstuck first-timers
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News|Sports|World

From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris

The Olympic torch will finally enter France

May 07, 2024
From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris
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Hollywood strikes to dampen Big Media's holiday expectations

Big media firms are expected to warn starting this week that studio revenues will slow in the coming quarters as dual Hollywood strikes left them with a thin

May 07, 2024
Hollywood strikes to dampen Big Media's holiday expectations
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs, ex-girlfriend settle sex trafficking, rape lawsuit

Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and his ex-girlfriend R&B vocalist Cassandra Ventura on Friday settled her lawsuit that accused the rapper of serial physical abuse, sexual

May 07, 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, ex-girlfriend settle sex trafficking, rape lawsuit
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Actor Jamie Foxx accused of sexual abuse in New York lawsuit

Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx was accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed in New York City on Wednesday that alleges he groped a woman at a

May 07, 2024
Actor Jamie Foxx accused of sexual abuse in New York lawsuit
Celebrity|Entertainment

New book reignites British royal race row

Almost three years after Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey sent shockwaves through the British monarchy, their most sensational claim

May 07, 2024
New book reignites British royal race row
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Piers Morgan knew about phone-hacking at Daily Mirror, London judge finds

High-profile British broadcaster Piers Morgan, the former editor of British tabloid the Daily Mirror, knew about phone hacking at the newspaper, a

May 07, 2024
Piers Morgan knew about phone-hacking at Daily Mirror, London judge finds
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Court revives Nirvana child pornography lawsuit over 'Nevermind' cover

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday revived a lawsuit accusing the rock band Nirvana of publishing child pornography by using a photograph of a naked four-month-old baby on

May 07, 2024
Court revives Nirvana child pornography lawsuit over 'Nevermind' cover
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Actor Vin Diesel hit with sexual battery lawsuit by former assistant

A former assistant to the actor Vin Diesel filed a lawsuit against him on Thursday alleging that he sexually battered her in 2010 and

May 07, 2024
Actor Vin Diesel hit with sexual battery lawsuit by former assistant
Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Netflix removes Indian film with meat-eating scene after Hindu backlash

Netflix has removed an Indian language film from its platform after the movie faced a backlash on social media for depicting the daughter of a Hindu priest eating meat.

May 07, 2024
Netflix removes Indian film with meat-eating scene after Hindu backlash
Crime|Entertainment|US

Alec Baldwin again charged with manslaughter in 'Rust' movie-set shooting

Actor Alec Baldwin on Friday was charged for a second time in New Mexico with involuntary manslaughter stemming from the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on

May 07, 2024
Alec Baldwin again charged with manslaughter in 'Rust' movie-set shooting
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Vince McMahon resigns from TKO, WWE over sex assault lawsuit

Vince McMahon resigned from wrestling giant TKO Group and the subsidiary WWE that he founded, over a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and trafficking, which he said he will fight,

May 07, 2024
Vince McMahon resigns from TKO, WWE over sex assault lawsuit
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'Rust' weapons handler stands trial for on-set shooting by Alec Baldwin

The trial of "Rust" chief weapons handler Hannah Gutierrez over the death of the film’s cinematographer starts on Wednesday, in a case likely to shape

May 07, 2024
'Rust' weapons handler stands trial for on-set shooting by Alec Baldwin
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Kanye West sued by Donna Summer's estate over use of 'I Feel Love'

The estate of disco legend Donna Summer filed a lawsuit in California federal court on Tuesday against Ye, the rap star formerly known as Kanye West, accusing him of

May 07, 2024
Kanye West sued by Donna Summer's estate over use of 'I Feel Love'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology|US

Meta oversight board reviews handling of AI-created celebrity porn

Meta Platforms' Oversight Board is reviewing the company's handling of two sexually explicit AI-generated images of female celebrities that circulated on its

May 07, 2024
Meta oversight board reviews handling of AI-created celebrity porn
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Alec Baldwin's criminal case hinges on a Wild West revolver

A Colt .45 "Peacemaker" revolver, a symbol of the American Wild West, is at the center of actor Alec Baldwin's fight to avoid criminal prosecution for the

May 07, 2024
Alec Baldwin's criminal case hinges on a Wild West revolver
Sports|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Dylan Cease says last year with White Sox 'wasn't enjoyable in really any way'

Dylan Cease says his final season with the Chicago White Sox “wasn’t enjoyable in really any way.”

May 07, 2024
Dylan Cease says last year with White Sox 'wasn't enjoyable in really any way'
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North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says

North Korean animators may have helped create popular television cartoons for big Western firms, including Amazon and HBO Max, despite international

May 07, 2024
North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Lured by historic Rolling Stones performance, half-a-million fans attend New Orleans Jazz Fest

An extra day and the lure of an appearance by the Rolling Stones pushed attendance at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to a half a million people

May 06, 2024
Lured by historic Rolling Stones performance, half-a-million fans attend New Orleans Jazz Fest
Entertainment|News|Sports

Talor Gooch of LIV Golf gets a special invitation to the PGA Championship

Talor Gooch of LIV Golf gets to play in at least one major this year

May 06, 2024
Talor Gooch of LIV Golf gets a special invitation to the PGA Championship
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After Barstool Sports sponsorship fizzles, Snoop Dogg brand is attached to Arizona Bowl, fo shizzle

Rapper and media personality Snoop Dogg is putting his name on the Arizona Bowl for what will be the first partnership between an alcohol brand and a college bowl game

May 06, 2024
After Barstool Sports sponsorship fizzles, Snoop Dogg brand is attached to Arizona Bowl, fo shizzle
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Lidia Bastianich, Melody Thomas Scott and Ed Scott to receive Daytime Emmys lifetime achievement

A cookbook author, actor and producer will be the Lifetime Achievement honorees at the Daytime Emmys in June

May 06, 2024
Lidia Bastianich, Melody Thomas Scott and Ed Scott to receive Daytime Emmys lifetime achievement
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Janet Jackson to play 2024 Essence Fest instead of the Smoothie King Center this summer

Janet Jackson will make her fourth appearance at the 2024 Essence Festival of Culture this summer in New Orleans

May 06, 2024
Janet Jackson to play 2024 Essence Fest instead of the Smoothie King Center this summer
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Inspired by the Met, 'sleeping baddies' tackle medical debt at the Debt Gala's pajama party

The Met Gala has inspired pajama-clad New Yorkers to fundraise for medical debt relief at an alternative benefit called the Debt Gala

May 06, 2024
Inspired by the Met, 'sleeping baddies' tackle medical debt at the Debt Gala's pajama party
Entertainment|Arts

Twyla Tharp dance will open 700-seat amphitheater at New York's Little Island park in June

The summer performance lineup at the amphitheater on Manhattan's Little Island park will open June 6 with Twyla Tharp’s “How Long Blues.”

May 06, 2024
Twyla Tharp dance will open 700-seat amphitheater at New York's Little Island park in June
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

How Rita Moreno uses honors like an upcoming public television award to further her philanthropy

Rita Moreno says it was always in her nature to be generous – to hold doors for people and help lighten a mother’s load if she was struggling with shopping bags and children

May 06, 2024
How Rita Moreno uses honors like an upcoming public television award to further her philanthropy
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

Taiwan president congratulates Taiwanese queen for winning Drag Race

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday offered her congratulations to the Taiwanese drag queen Nymphia Wind for winning RuPaul's Drag Race, the first person from East Asia to

May 06, 2024
Taiwan president congratulates Taiwanese queen for winning Drag Race
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

With help from AI, Randy Travis got his voice back. Here's how his first song post-stroke came to be

With artificial intelligence, country music star Randy Travis has his voice back

May 06, 2024
With help from AI, Randy Travis got his voice back. Here's how his first song post-stroke came to be
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Opinion|Sports|US|World

Brittney Griner still adjusting after Russian prison ordeal. WNBA star details experience in book

Brittney Griner says since her release from a Russian prison 17 months ago that she has used her platform as a WNBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist to advocate for the return of other Americans detained overseas

May 06, 2024
Brittney Griner still adjusting after Russian prison ordeal. WNBA star details experience in book
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|Videos

Tom Brady's Netflix roast features lots of humor, reunion between Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick

Three months before Tom Brady gets roasted by critics as Fox Sports' top NFL analyst, he took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach Sunday night during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix

May 06, 2024
Tom Brady's Netflix roast features lots of humor, reunion between Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

The Met Gala was in full bloom with Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Mindy Kaling among the standout stars

Monday's Met Gala featured a garden green-tinged carpet and a palooza of A-list celebrities from film, fashion, music, sports, politics and social media

May 06, 2024
The Met Gala was in full bloom with Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Mindy Kaling among the standout stars
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Kim Godwin out as ABC News president after 3 years as first Black woman as network news chief

Kim Godwin is out as ABC News president after three years as the first Black woman to lead a television network news division

May 06, 2024
Kim Godwin out as ABC News president after 3 years as first Black woman as network news chief
Business|Entertainment

Sony, Apollo discuss joint bid for Paramount, says source

Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management are discussing making a joint bid for Paramount Global, according to a person familiar with the matter.

May 06, 2024
Sony, Apollo discuss joint bid for Paramount, says source
Celebrity|Entertainment

Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79

Actor Bernard Hill who starred in “Titanic,” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy has died

May 05, 2024
Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'The Fall Guy' gives Hollywood a muted summer kickoff with a $28.5M opening

“The Fall Guy,” the Ryan Gosling-led, action-comedy ode to stunt performers, opened with a below-expectations $28.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, providing a lukewarm start to a summer movie season that’s very much to be determined for Hollywood

May 05, 2024
'The Fall Guy' gives Hollywood a muted summer kickoff with a $28.5M opening
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Health|News|Opinion

King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation

King Charles III’s decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his dazzling coronation at Westminster Abbey

May 05, 2024
King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation
Entertainment|Americas|Celebrity

Madonna attracts 1.6 million to free concert at Brazil's Copacabana beach

More than a million people thronged Brazil's Copacabana beach for a free Madonna concert on Saturday, braving the heat to see the end of her "Celebration" world tour.

May 04, 2024
Madonna attracts 1.6 million to free concert at Brazil's Copacabana beach
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Kentucky Derby fans pack the track for the 150th Run for the Roses

Fans packed into Churchill Downs Saturday for the 150th Kentucky Derby, the longest continuously held sporting event in the country, and many said they felt the milestone made race day feel extra special this year

May 04, 2024
Kentucky Derby fans pack the track for the 150th Run for the Roses
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Madonna's biggest-ever concert transforms Rio's Copacabana beach into a massive dance floor

Madonna has put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning the vast stretch of sand of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor teeming with a multitude of her fans

May 04, 2024
Madonna's biggest-ever concert transforms Rio's Copacabana beach into a massive dance floor
Americas|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|News|Travel|US

It's Cinco de Mayo time, and festivities are planned across the US. But in Mexico, not so much

The United States is gearing up for Cinco de Mayo

May 04, 2024
It's Cinco de Mayo time, and festivities are planned across the US. But in Mexico, not so much
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Kevin Spacey denies new allegations of inappropriate behavior to be aired on UK television next week

Kevin Spacey, the Oscar-winning actor, has denied new allegations of inappropriate behavior from men who will feature in a documentary on British television that is due to be released next week

May 04, 2024
Kevin Spacey denies new allegations of inappropriate behavior to be aired on UK television next week
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

New Orleans' own PJ Morton returns home to Jazz Fest with new music

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer PJ Morton comes home with a new album and memoir dropping soon amid a Saturday afternoon performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which nears the end of an eight-day run

May 04, 2024
New Orleans' own PJ Morton returns home to Jazz Fest with new music
Entertainment|News|Sports|US

A sellout for a WNBA preseason game? Welcome to the league's Caitlin Clark era

Fans lined up outside the arena more than three hours before Caitlin Clark made her WNBA debut for the Indiana Fever in a preseason game against the Dallas Wings

May 03, 2024
A sellout for a WNBA preseason game? Welcome to the league's Caitlin Clark era
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Disney parks tighten rules on disability access to combat abuse

The Walt Disney Company is stopping visitors who make up a disability in order to get around the unbelievably huge lineups at their amusement parks. Anyone found fabricating a disability in order to obtain special access will now be permanently barred from both Disneyland in California and Disney World in Florida! In addition, they won’t receive a refund for any annual passes, tickets, or other purchases they made. Disney made this big rule change on Tuesday because way too many people have been abusing the system meant to help guests with real disabilities. This system is called the Disability Access

May 03, 2024
Disney parks tighten rules on disability access to combat abuse
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Mick Jagger wades into politics, taking verbal jab at Louisiana state governor at performance

Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger waded into Louisiana politics during the band's performance at The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

May 03, 2024
Mick Jagger wades into politics, taking verbal jab at Louisiana state governor at performance
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Court appearance for country star Morgan Wallen in chair-throwing case postponed until August

An initial hearing for country music star Morgan Wallen has been postponed until Aug. 15 in a case in which he’s accused of throwing a chair from the rooftop of a six-story bar and nearly hitting two police officers

May 03, 2024
Court appearance for country star Morgan Wallen in chair-throwing case postponed until August
Arts|Entertainment

It started with a tweet. What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU? Now it's a book series

Frustrated with the lack of diversity in the fantasy genre, LaDarrion Williams posted a question on Twitter in 2020

May 03, 2024
It started with a tweet. What if Harry Potter attended an HBCU? Now it's a book series
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

What to stream this weekend: Zac Efron, Indigo Girls, 'Dark Matter,' 'Mother of the Bride'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a new documentary showing the Indigo Girls’ rise and subsequent marginalization, Joel Edgerton finding himself in an alternate timeline of his character's life in the limited series “Dark Matter” and a new “Pretty Little Liars” returns Thursday on Max

May 03, 2024
What to stream this weekend: Zac Efron, Indigo Girls, 'Dark Matter,' 'Mother of the Bride'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 others

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers and actor Michelle Yeoh are among a diverse group of 19 people who have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden

May 03, 2024
Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 others
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Paramount will let exclusive talks with Skydance lapse

Paramount Global will end exclusive negotiations with Skydance Media without a deal, according to a person familiar with the discussions, allowing it to evaluate a rival

May 03, 2024
Paramount will let exclusive talks with Skydance lapse
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

King Charles' longtime charity celebrates new name and US expansion at New York gala

The King’s Trust has celebrated its new name, an update of King Charles III’s long-running charity The Prince’s Trust

May 03, 2024
King Charles' longtime charity celebrates new name and US expansion at New York gala
Asia|Entertainment

A Chinese flavor of rap music is flourishing as emerging musicians find their voices

In 2018, the censors who oversee Chinese media issued a directive to the nation’s entertainment industry

May 03, 2024
A Chinese flavor of rap music is flourishing as emerging musicians find their voices
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Fox News' Bill Hemmer heads north — way north — for look at U.S. military preparedness

Fox News' Bill Hemmer went on a road trip, but it was far from a beach vacation

May 02, 2024
Fox News' Bill Hemmer heads north — way north — for look at U.S. military preparedness
Business|Entertainment

Sony Pictures and private equity firm interested in buying Paramount for $26 billion, AP source says

Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management have expressed interest in buying Paramount Global for $26 billion

May 02, 2024
Sony Pictures and private equity firm interested in buying Paramount for $26 billion, AP source says
Crime|Entertainment|News|US

The first wrongful-death trial in Travis Scott concert deaths has been delayed

The start of the first civil trial stemming from the deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld festival in Texas has been delayed

May 02, 2024
The first wrongful-death trial in Travis Scott concert deaths has been delayed
Celebrity|Entertainment

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are officially divorced and single

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are officially divorced and single, nearly two years after they married

May 02, 2024
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are officially divorced and single
Arts|Entertainment

Singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt's latest album is a distinct shift from her austere sound

When Jessica Pratt released her debut self-titled album in 2011, the singer-songwriter was critically praised for her austere guitar and hypnotic voice

May 02, 2024
Singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt's latest album is a distinct shift from her austere sound
Entertainment|News|Sports|World

Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next January

Victor Wembanyama will return to Paris, he hopes as an Olympic champion, when the San Antonio Spurs face the Indiana Pacers in two regular-season NBA games early next year

May 02, 2024
Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next January
Entertainment|Europe|News|Sports

Champions League is being expanded, but Italy and Germany will benefit over England next season

Germany has beaten the English Premier League to a bonus fifth Champions League place in next season’s revamped and expanded competition

May 02, 2024
Champions League is being expanded, but Italy and Germany will benefit over England next season
Business|Entertainment

Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok as new licensing deal reached

Artists from Universal Music Group, which include Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, will be returning to TikTok as the two parties have struck a new licensing agreement following an approximately three-month long dispute

May 02, 2024
Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok as new licensing deal reached
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Organizers of Eurovision Song Contest ready to remove Palestinian flags or symbols

Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest say they reserve the right to remove any Palestinian flags and pro-Palestinian symbols at the show next week in Sweden

May 02, 2024
Organizers of Eurovision Song Contest ready to remove Palestinian flags or symbols
Arts|Entertainment

Time is on their side: Rolling Stones rock New Orleans Jazz Fest after 2 previous tries

The Rolling Stones made their first appearance at the 54-year-old New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

May 02, 2024
Time is on their side: Rolling Stones rock New Orleans Jazz Fest after 2 previous tries
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Mary J. Blige enlists Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin and more for women's summit in New York

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May 02, 2024
Mary J. Blige enlists Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin and more for women's summit in New York
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Ex-Nickelodeon producer Schneider sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implications

Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider is suing the makers of the documentary “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" for implying that he sexually abused children

May 02, 2024
Ex-Nickelodeon producer Schneider sues 'Quiet on Set' makers for defamation, sex abuse implications
Arts|Entertainment|News

Dallas' Noltemy is named Los Angeles Philharmonic president

Kim Noltemy will become president of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in July, helping guide the search for music director Gustavo Dudamel's successor

May 01, 2024
Dallas' Noltemy is named Los Angeles Philharmonic president
Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Say hello (again) to EA Sports College Football. The beloved video-game behemoth is back

Gamers’ appetites for immersive sports video games have not changed much since the heyday of EA Sports' college football

May 01, 2024
Say hello (again) to EA Sports College Football. The beloved video-game behemoth is back
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|US|Videos

Duane Eddy, twangy guitar hero of early rock, dead at age 86

Duane Eddy, a pioneering guitar hero whose reverberating electric sound on instrumentals such as “Rebel Rouser,” “Forty Miles of Bad Road" and “Cannonball” helped put the twang in early rock ‘n’ roll and influenced George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and countless other musicians, has died at age 86

May 01, 2024
Duane Eddy, twangy guitar hero of early rock, dead at age 86
Arts|Entertainment

Ethan Hawke and Maya Hawke have a running joke about ‘Wildcat,’ their Flannery O’Connor movie

Ethan Hawke directs his daughter Maya Hawke in “Wildcat,” a movie about the Southern Catholic writer Flannery O'Connor

May 01, 2024
Ethan Hawke and Maya Hawke have a running joke about ‘Wildcat,’ their Flannery O’Connor movie
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

'I Saw the TV Glow' is one of 2024's buzziest films. It took Jane Schoenbrun a lifetime to make it

Since its debut at the Sundance Film Festive, Jane Schoenbrun's “I Saw the TV Glow" has been hailed as an acutely intense psychodrama of self discovery

May 01, 2024
'I Saw the TV Glow' is one of 2024's buzziest films. It took Jane Schoenbrun a lifetime to make it
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney want to expand stadium capacity to 55,000

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have given an insight into their long-term ambitions for Welsh soccer team Wrexham

May 01, 2024
Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney want to expand stadium capacity to 55,000
Arts|Entertainment

'Miss Peregrine' author Ransom Riggs to launch new fantasy series, 'Sunderworld'

“Sunderworld, Vol

May 01, 2024
'Miss Peregrine' author Ransom Riggs to launch new fantasy series, 'Sunderworld'
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Paul Auster, prolific and experimental man of letters and filmmaker, dies at 77

Author Paul Auster has died at age 77

May 01, 2024
Paul Auster, prolific and experimental man of letters and filmmaker, dies at 77
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day reprise viral Beavis and Butt-Head characters at 'Fall Guy' premiere

Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day aren’t done playing Beavis and Butt-Head yet — the pair appeared as the characters at the premiere of Gosling’s latest film

May 01, 2024
Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day reprise viral Beavis and Butt-Head characters at 'Fall Guy' premiere
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

Utah cat with a fondness for cardboard takes surprise trip to California in an Amazon box

A 6-year-old house cat from Utah likes hiding and playing with cardboard

April 30, 2024
Utah cat with a fondness for cardboard takes surprise trip to California in an Amazon box
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Book Review: Novelist Amy Tan shares love of the natural world in 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles'

Best-selling novelist Amy Tan of “The Joy Luck Club” fame combines entries from her nature journal with astonishing illustrations thanks to lessons in bird illustration in “The Backyard Bird Chronicles,” to share a birdwatching obsession that dates back to before the COVID-19 pandemic

April 30, 2024
Book Review: Novelist Amy Tan shares love of the natural world in 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Summer Movies: 5 breakout stars to watch in 'Sing Sing,' 'Quiet Place, 'Horizon' and more

A breakout moment in Hollywood can happen at any age and stage

April 30, 2024
Summer Movies: 5 breakout stars to watch in 'Sing Sing,' 'Quiet Place, 'Horizon' and more
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Paris Olympic athletes will feast on freshly baked bread, select cheeses and plenty of veggies

Some 40,000 meals will be served each day during the Paris Games to over 15,000 athletes from 200 different countries housed at the Olympic village

April 30, 2024
Paris Olympic athletes will feast on freshly baked bread, select cheeses and plenty of veggies
Celebrity|Entertainment

Dua Lipa is all about 'Radical Optimism,' in her music and other pursuits

Grammy-award winning pop star Dua Lipa's third album, “Radical Optimism,” releases Friday

April 30, 2024
Dua Lipa is all about 'Radical Optimism,' in her music and other pursuits
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Iranian-French artist Marjane Satrapi wins Spanish Asturias award for communication

Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed Iranian-French filmmaker and cartoonist, has won the 2024 Princess of Asturias Foundation award for communication and humanities

April 30, 2024
Iranian-French artist Marjane Satrapi wins Spanish Asturias award for communication
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

James, Ham face uncertain futures with Lakers after being eliminated from playoffs by Nuggets again

The futures of LeBron James and Darvin Ham with the Los Angeles Lakers remain murky

April 30, 2024
James, Ham face uncertain futures with Lakers after being eliminated from playoffs by Nuggets again
Entertainment|Arts

'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' lead Tony Award nominations, 2 shows honoring creativity's spark

Two Broadway shows celebrating the origins of sonic creativity — the musical “Hell’s Kitchen” fueled by Alicia Keys songs, and the play “Stereophonic” about a ’70s rock band at the edge of stardom — each earned a leading 13 Tony Award nominations Tuesday

April 30, 2024
'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' lead Tony Award nominations, 2 shows honoring creativity's spark
Celebrity|Entertainment|Opinion

Ashley Judd speaks out on the right of women to control their bodies and be free from male violence

Actor Ashley Judd, whose allegations against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein helped spark the #MeToo movement, is speaking out on the right of women and girls to control their own bodies and be free from male violence

April 30, 2024
Ashley Judd speaks out on the right of women to control their bodies and be free from male violence
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Messi to Miami: Soccer star, and a few teammates, show up for Heat-Celtics game

Lionel Messi took a night off to watch the Miami Heat

April 29, 2024
Messi to Miami: Soccer star, and a few teammates, show up for Heat-Celtics game
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Britney and Jamie Spears settlement avoids long, potentially ugly and revealing trial

Britney Spears and her father Jamie Spears have settled the remaining issues in the court conservatorship that controlled her life and affairs for nearly 14 years

April 29, 2024
Britney and Jamie Spears settlement avoids long, potentially ugly and revealing trial
Business|Entertainment|Videos

Paramount Global replaces CEO Bob Bakish with a troika of executives

Paramount Global has announced that Bob Bakish is stepping down as CEO of the film, television and multimedia company

April 29, 2024
Paramount Global replaces CEO Bob Bakish with a troika of executives
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Billie Eilish announces 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' arena world tour

Billie Eilish is hitting the road

April 29, 2024
Billie Eilish announces 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' arena world tour
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US

CBS Sports announces Matt Ryan will join NFL studio show. Longtime analysts Simms and Esiason depart

Matt Ryan, who retired last week after 15 years in the NFL, will join CBS Sports as a studio analyst on NFL Today and Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason will leave after long runs on the show

April 29, 2024
CBS Sports announces Matt Ryan will join NFL studio show. Longtime analysts Simms and Esiason depart
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

This summer, John Krasinski makes one for the kids with the imaginary friend fantasy ‘IF’

John Krasinski doesn’t usually worry about reviews

April 29, 2024
This summer, John Krasinski makes one for the kids with the imaginary friend fantasy ‘IF’
Celebrity|Entertainment

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' hits No. 1, experiences largest streaming week ever

Taylor Swift continues to dominate in the week following the release of her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”

April 29, 2024
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' hits No. 1, experiences largest streaming week ever
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|News

French media: Police summon actor Gérard Depardieu for questioning about sexual assault allegations

French media are reporting that police have summoned actor Gérard Depardieu for questioning about allegations made by two women that he sexually assaulted them on movie sets

April 29, 2024
French media: Police summon actor Gérard Depardieu for questioning about sexual assault allegations
Arts|Entertainment

The Rolling Stones show no signs of slowing down as they begin their latest tour with Texas show

The Rolling Stones are showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon

April 29, 2024
The Rolling Stones show no signs of slowing down as they begin their latest tour with Texas show
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Candace Parker, a 3-time WNBA champion and 2-time league MVP, announces retirement

Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker has announced she’s retiring

April 28, 2024
Candace Parker, a 3-time WNBA champion and 2-time league MVP, announces retirement
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Zendaya tennis movie ‘Challengers’ scores at weekend box office

The sexy tennis drama “Challengers” won the box office this weekend with $15 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday

April 28, 2024
Zendaya tennis movie ‘Challengers’ scores at weekend box office
Entertainment|News|Opinion|Political|US

Have you heard the one about Trump? Biden tries humor on the campaign trail

President Joe Biden is out to win some votes by scoring some laughs at the expense of Donald Trump

April 28, 2024
Have you heard the one about Trump? Biden tries humor on the campaign trail
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Nicole Kidman, who 'makes movies better,' gets AFI Life Achievement Award

Nicole Kidman won the AFI Life Achievement Award with a film career that Meryl Streep said is all about love

April 28, 2024
Nicole Kidman, who 'makes movies better,' gets AFI Life Achievement Award
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California Disney characters are unionizing decades after Florida peers. Hollywood plays a role

The character performers at Disneyland in California have said they filed a petition for union recognition

April 28, 2024
California Disney characters are unionizing decades after Florida peers. Hollywood plays a role
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|News|US

Biden will give election-year roast at annual correspondents' dinner as protests await over Gaza war

President Joe Biden is set to deliver an election-year roast before a large crowd of journalists, celebrities and politicians

April 27, 2024
Biden will give election-year roast at annual correspondents' dinner as protests await over Gaza war
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|Uncategorized|US

Lawyer: Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate jail

Harvey Weinstein's lawyer says the onetime movie mogul has been hospitalized for a battery of tests after his return to New York City following an appeals court ruling nullifying his 2020 rape conviction

April 27, 2024
Lawyer: Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate jail
Business|Entertainment|News

News anchor Poppy Harlow announces departure from CNN

Anchor Poppy Harlow is leaving CNN

April 27, 2024
News anchor Poppy Harlow announces departure from CNN
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The US and China talk past each other on most issues, but at least they’re still talking

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his just-concluded latest visit to China with a stop at a Beijing record store where he bought albums by Taylor Swift and Chinese rocker Dou Wei in a symbolic nod to cross-cultural exchanges and understanding he had been promoting for three days

April 27, 2024
The US and China talk past each other on most issues, but at least they’re still talking
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Sean 'Diddy' Combs files motion to dismiss some claims in a sexual assault lawsuit

Sean “Diddy” Combs has pushed back against a woman’s lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault

April 27, 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs files motion to dismiss some claims in a sexual assault lawsuit
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Retrial of Harvey Weinstein unlikely to occur soon, if ever, experts say

Legal experts say the retrial in New York of Harvey Weinstein won't be coming to a courtroom anytime soon, if ever

April 27, 2024
Retrial of Harvey Weinstein unlikely to occur soon, if ever, experts say
Entertainment|News|Sports

No. 1 NFL draft pick Caleb Williams realizes all eyes are on him and he's embracing the attention

Caleb Williams was ready to embrace the attention after the Chicago Bears grabbed him with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft

April 26, 2024
No. 1 NFL draft pick Caleb Williams realizes all eyes are on him and he's embracing the attention
Entertainment|Sports

Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replica

Caitlin Clark drew a standing ovation in her first appearance on Gainbridge Fieldhouse's court since becoming the WNBA's No. 1 overall draft pick — in an IndyCar replica

April 26, 2024
Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replica
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Chicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly 's challenge of 20-year sentence

A federal appeals court says singer R. Kelly was correctly sentenced to 20 years in prison on child sex convictions in Chicago

April 26, 2024
Chicago appeals court rejects R. Kelly 's challenge of 20-year sentence
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

John Oates' new album is called 'Reunion.' But don't think Hall & Oates are getting back together

For music fans, John Oates is most recognizable as one-half of the Grammy-nominated Hall & Oates, the multi-platinum soul-pop duo behind hits like ″Private Eyes" and “Maneater.”

April 26, 2024
John Oates' new album is called 'Reunion.' But don't think Hall & Oates are getting back together
Entertainment|Lifestyle

What to stream this weekend: Dua Lipa, Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' 'Hacks' and 'Welcome to Wrexham'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the return of “Hacks” on Max and the new Jerry Seinfeld movie “Unfrosted” on Netflix

April 26, 2024
What to stream this weekend: Dua Lipa, Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' 'Hacks' and 'Welcome to Wrexham'
Arts|Entertainment

Chasing ‘Twisters’ and collaborating with ‘tornado fanatic’ Steven Spielberg

Growing up in the Midwest, filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung developed both a healthy fear of tornadoes and a reverence for Jan de Bont’s 1996 disaster film “Twister.”

April 26, 2024
Chasing ‘Twisters’ and collaborating with ‘tornado fanatic’ Steven Spielberg
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Jerry Seinfeld's commitment to the bit

Nearly three decades after Jerry Seinfeld was, in one episode of “Seinfeld,” cajoled into bootlegging the movie “Death Blow,” he has finally made his first film

April 26, 2024
Jerry Seinfeld's commitment to the bit
Celebrity|Entertainment

‘There’s Still Tomorrow’ director Paola Cortellesi talks success, toxic relationships and hope

Actor Paola Cortellesi has long been a staple on the Italian pop culture scene, mostly known for her work as a comedian

April 26, 2024
‘There’s Still Tomorrow’ director Paola Cortellesi talks success, toxic relationships and hope
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US|Videos

‘The movement will persist’: Advocates stress Weinstein reversal doesn’t derail #MeToo reckoning

Harvey Weinstein's accusers and their advocates were shocked and angered by an appellate court’s decision to overturn the ex-movie mogul’s 2020 rape conviction

April 26, 2024
‘The movement will persist’: Advocates stress Weinstein reversal doesn’t derail #MeToo reckoning
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix subscriber growth in focus as gains from password-sharing crackdown seen easing

Netflix's plan to maintain subscriber growth after two quarters of blockbuster increases will be in focus when it reports earnings on Thursday, with some analysts

April 26, 2024
Netflix subscriber growth in focus as gains from password-sharing crackdown seen easing
Business|Entertainment|Travel

Planned Disneyland expansion in California clears major hurdle

Plans to expand the Disneyland Resort cleared a major hurdle Wednesday, as local officials endorsed a new blueprint governing the development of Walt

April 26, 2024
Planned Disneyland expansion in California clears major hurdle
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'Avengers: Endgame' filmmakers add Amazon executive to studio team

Joe Russo, co-director of "Avengers: Endgame," found a memorable setting to approach the latest hire for the independent studio he founded with his brother.

April 26, 2024
'Avengers: Endgame' filmmakers add Amazon executive to studio team
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Stormy Daniels: Woman at center of Trump hush money trial is porn star-turned-ghostbuster

Adult film star Stormy Daniels has built a lucrative business empire around her alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Donald Trump and earned legions of

April 26, 2024
Stormy Daniels: Woman at center of Trump hush money trial is porn star-turned-ghostbuster
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

SAG-AFTRA union secures AI protections for artists in deal with major record labels

Hollywood performers and media professionals have reached a tentative deal with major record labels such as Warner Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment that includes increases in

April 26, 2024
SAG-AFTRA union secures AI protections for artists in deal with major record labels
Business|Entertainment|Finance|US

Disney edges ahead in battle for board seats with activist investors

Walt Disney appeared to pull ahead of activist investors in the battle for board seats and the future of the global entertainment

April 26, 2024
Disney edges ahead in battle for board seats with activist investors
Arts|Entertainment|Videos

Japan finally screens 'Oppenheimer', with trigger warnings, unease in Hiroshima

Best picture winner "Oppenheimer" finally premiered in Japan on Friday, eight months after a controversial grassroots marketing push and concerns about how its

April 26, 2024
Japan finally screens 'Oppenheimer', with trigger warnings, unease in Hiroshima
Business|Entertainment

'The Batman,' a 2022 blockbuster, wasn't plagiarized, US judge rules

Warner Bros Entertainment didn't steal the plot for its 2022 blockbuster "The Batman" from a writer who created a story about the caped crusader three decades

April 26, 2024
'The Batman,' a 2022 blockbuster, wasn't plagiarized, US judge rules
Business|Entertainment

Fox Entertainment undergoes restructuring, leadership shake-up

Fox Corp on Wednesday announced its entertainment studio will be restructured across three key business segments - entertainment, television and streaming platforms, and worldwide sales

April 26, 2024
Fox Entertainment undergoes restructuring, leadership shake-up
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Comcast's Peacock and Amazon Prime Video to stream exclusive NFL games

Comcast's streaming service Peacock will exclusively feature the National Football League's Week 1 game, the NFL said on Tuesday, as part of its updated media distribution agreements for

April 26, 2024
Comcast's Peacock and Amazon Prime Video to stream exclusive NFL games
Celebrity|Entertainment|US|Videos

Comedian Kevin Hart honored with Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for humor

The Kennedy Center honored comedian Kevin Hart with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday with an evening that featured routines from fellow comics

April 26, 2024
Comedian Kevin Hart honored with Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for humor
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Streaming subscriptions boost 2023 recorded music revenues -report

Global recorded music revenues grew for the ninth year running in 2023, increasing 10.2% to $28.6 billion mainly thanks to a rise in paid streaming subscribers, a report said on

April 26, 2024
Streaming subscriptions boost 2023 recorded music revenues -report
Business|Entertainment|Finance

Proxy advisory firm ISS recommends Disney shareholders elect Nelson Peltz to board

Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) on Thursday recommended Disney shareholders elect Trian Fund Management's Nelson Peltz to the entertainment giant's

April 26, 2024
Proxy advisory firm ISS recommends Disney shareholders elect Nelson Peltz to board
Business|Entertainment

Apollo offers $11 billion for Paramount's Hollywood studio, WSJ reports

Private equity firm Apollo Global Management has offered $11 billion for Paramount Global's Hollywood studio, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

April 26, 2024
Apollo offers $11 billion for Paramount's Hollywood studio, WSJ reports
Celebrity|Crime|Election|Entertainment|US

Trump sues ABC for defamation over report citing rape case

Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos over comments the news anchor made on air involving the rape case brought

April 26, 2024
Trump sues ABC for defamation over report citing rape case
Business|Entertainment|US

George Lucas backs Disney CEO Iger in proxy battle with Nelson Peltz, CNBC reports

Filmmaker George Lucas has backed Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger in the media company's bitter proxy battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz, CNBC reported on Tuesday.

April 26, 2024
George Lucas backs Disney CEO Iger in proxy battle with Nelson Peltz, CNBC reports
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US

ESPN, College Football Playoff strikes new six-year extension deal

Walt Disney said on Tuesday its sports network ESPN has extended its exclusive media rights for College Football Playoff (CFP) for six more years, through the 2031-32 season.

April 26, 2024
ESPN, College Football Playoff strikes new six-year extension deal
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Alec Baldwin asks judge to dismiss charges in 'Rust' shooting

Actor Alec Baldwin's lawyers on Thursday asked a judge to dismiss manslaughter charges against him for the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during

April 26, 2024
Alec Baldwin asks judge to dismiss charges in 'Rust' shooting
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Spotify to test full music videos in potential YouTube faceoff

Swedish music streaming company Spotify is rolling out full-length music videos in a limited beta launch for premium subscribers, venturing into an arena that YouTube has dominated for

April 26, 2024
Spotify to test full music videos in potential YouTube faceoff
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Defamation lawsuit against Meghan Markle by half-sister dismissed by judge

A federal judge in Florida on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against Meghan Markle, the wife of Britain's Prince Harry, rejecting claims that the actress had made "disparaging, hurtful and

April 26, 2024
Defamation lawsuit against Meghan Markle by half-sister dismissed by judge
Arts|Entertainment|News|World

Ukraine's Oscar winning director says he would exchange his award for no war

Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov, who on Sunday won the first Academy Award for his country for the "20 Days in Mariupol" documentary about the Russian siege of the port city, said he

April 26, 2024
Ukraine's Oscar winning director says he would exchange his award for no war
Asia|Entertainment|News|World

Hiroshima residents hope 'Oppenheimer' Oscars draw attention to A-bomb reality

Half a world away from Hollywood, citizens in Hiroshima, Japan, reacted to the best picture win for "Oppenheimer", the blockbuster that depicted the race to develop

April 26, 2024
Hiroshima residents hope 'Oppenheimer' Oscars draw attention to A-bomb reality
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Videos

Universal Pictures dominates the Academy Awards with "Oppenheimer'

By Dawn Chmielewski Comcast Corp's Universal Pictures dominated Sunday's Academy Awards, propelled by the historical drama "Oppenheimer," which won seven Oscars, including best picture.

April 26, 2024
Universal Pictures dominates the Academy Awards with "Oppenheimer'
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Takeaways from the 2024 Oscars show

Hollywood's biggest stars gathered on Sunday to celebrate the year's best accomplishments in film at the annual Academy Awards. Here are some takeaways from the 96th Oscars ceremony.

April 26, 2024
Takeaways from the 2024 Oscars show
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Robert Downey Jr. wins best supporting Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'

Robert Downey Jr. won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in "Oppenheimer," where he played a villainous bureaucrat who seeks

April 26, 2024
Robert Downey Jr. wins best supporting Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'
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Musk says X's long-form videos will soon be available on smart TVs

Long-form videos will soon be available on smart televisions, billionaire Elon Musk said, after Fortune magazine reported that social network X planned to launch next week a TV app for

April 26, 2024
Musk says X's long-form videos will soon be available on smart TVs
Arts|Entertainment

Factbox-Full list of Oscar winners at the 96th Academy Awards

The following is a complete list of Oscar winners at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, presented at a live, televised ceremony from Hollywood. 

April 26, 2024
Factbox-Full list of Oscar winners at the 96th Academy Awards
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Emma Stone wins second career Oscar for 'Poor Things'

Emma Stone claimed her second Academy Award on Sunday, winning the best actress trophy for her role as a woman revived from the dead in the dark

April 26, 2024
Emma Stone wins second career Oscar for 'Poor Things'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Da’Vine Joy Randolph wins best supporting actress Oscar for ‘The Holdovers’

Da’Vine Joy Randolph won the best supporting actress Oscar on Sunday for her role as the grieving mother Mary Lamb in the boarding school drama “

April 26, 2024
Da’Vine Joy Randolph wins best supporting actress Oscar for ‘The Holdovers’
Arts|Entertainment|News|US|Videos

Cillian Murphy wins best actor Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'

Cillian Murphy earned his first Academy Award for his portrayal in “Oppenheimer” of the physicist who led the United States’ development of the atomic bomb during

April 26, 2024
Cillian Murphy wins best actor Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'
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Alec Baldwin looms large in ‘Rust’ armorer trial

In a Santa Fe, New Mexico, courthouse jurors last week watched video of actor Alec Baldwin rushing from a shack and blazing away with his Colt .45 "Peacemaker" revolver until

April 26, 2024
Alec Baldwin looms large in ‘Rust’ armorer trial
Arts|Entertainment|US|Videos

Hollywood stars invoke 'Oppenheimer' in anti-nukes campaign ahead of Oscars

A U.S.-based disarmament organization has seized on public attention surrounding the Academy Awards-nominated film "Oppenheimer" and enlisted support from

April 26, 2024
Hollywood stars invoke 'Oppenheimer' in anti-nukes campaign ahead of Oscars
Entertainment|News

Fed's Powell: Don't expect a soft landing victory lap

The soft landing, it appears, will not be televised.

April 26, 2024
Fed's Powell: Don't expect a soft landing victory lap
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Trian blames 'poor oversight' for Disney's problems in its push for board seats

Billionaire U.S. investor Nelson Peltz on Monday said media and entertainment company Walt Disney had gambled away a "winning hand" and blamed "poor oversight" from

April 26, 2024
Trian blames 'poor oversight' for Disney's problems in its push for board seats
Arts|Entertainment

Hollywood hat trick: Artisan shaped the look of 'Oppenheimer'

To create the look of renowned physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer for the big screen, his trademark hat had to be just right.

April 26, 2024
Hollywood hat trick: Artisan shaped the look of 'Oppenheimer'
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|US

Sinéad O'Connor's label asks Trump to stop using her music

Late Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor's label demanded Donald Trump to stop using her music in political rallies, adding her to a list of artists from Taylor Swift to

April 26, 2024
Sinéad O'Connor's label asks Trump to stop using her music
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Fox, Disney, Warner Bros Discovery sports venture expects 5 million subscribers in five years

The sports streaming venture formed by Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and Fox Corp expects to have 5 million subscribers in its first five years, Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said on Monday

April 26, 2024
Fox, Disney, Warner Bros Discovery sports venture expects 5 million subscribers in five years
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Activist Blackwells says strategy, transparency issues hampering Disney

Walt Disney investor Blackwells Capital said the lack of a strong content and technology strategy as well as governance and transparency issues were hampering the entertainment giant's

April 26, 2024
Activist Blackwells says strategy, transparency issues hampering Disney
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'Rust' assistant director praises armorer, takes blame for shooting

"Rust" first assistant director Dave Halls on Thursday testified that the movie's armorer was diligent in her work and he was ultimately to blame for the 2021 fatal shooting

April 26, 2024
'Rust' assistant director praises armorer, takes blame for shooting
Business|Entertainment|Finance

AMC tumbles as Hollywood strikes, higher expenses hit results

AMC Entertainment slumped more than 10% on Thursday as the movie industry continued to reel from the impact of twin Hollywood strikes, driving the theater chain to post a larger-than-

April 26, 2024
AMC tumbles as Hollywood strikes, higher expenses hit results
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance

UMG to generate 250 million in savings by 2026, flags job cuts

Universal Music Group will cut jobs and streamline its operations with the aim of generating 250 million euros ($271.03 million) in run-rate savings by 2026.

April 26, 2024
UMG to generate 250 million in savings by 2026, flags job cuts
Business|Entertainment|Finance

Theater chain AMC beats quarterly revenue estimates

AMC Entertainment on Wednesday surpassed Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue as concert films from pop stars Taylor Swift and Beyonce drew people to its theaters, cushioning the

April 26, 2024
Theater chain AMC beats quarterly revenue estimates
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Richard Lewis, comic and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' regular, dies at 76

Comedian Richard Lewis, who rose to fame with his neurotic, self-deprecating wit and later appeared for more than two decades alongside Larry David on the hit HBO series "Curb Your

April 26, 2024
Richard Lewis, comic and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' regular, dies at 76
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Reliance, Walt Disney to merge media assets in India

India's top conglomerate Reliance Industries and Walt Disney on Wednesday announced the merger of their India TV and streaming media assets, creating an entertainment juggernaut

April 26, 2024
Reliance, Walt Disney to merge media assets in India
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Reliance-Disney India merger draws Nita Ambani back to business spotlight

The Reliance-Disney India merger has attracted Nita Ambani, wife of Reliance boss Mukesh Ambani, back into mainstream business as the new company's

April 26, 2024
Reliance-Disney India merger draws Nita Ambani back to business spotlight
Business|Entertainment|News|Technology

Warner Bros Discovery plans to close New Zealand TV news provider

One of New Zealand's two free-to-air television networks said on Wednesday it was proposing to close its newsroom operations, television news broadcasts and

April 26, 2024
Warner Bros Discovery plans to close New Zealand TV news provider
Business|Entertainment

Walt Disney Studios names Greenbaum as president

David Greenbaum has been named to the newly created role of president, overseeing Disney Live Action and 20th Century studios, reporting to Disney

April 26, 2024
Walt Disney Studios names Greenbaum as president
Business|Entertainment

'Road House' screenwriter sues Amazon to block movie remake

Writer Lance Hill sued Amazon.com on Tuesday to halt its upcoming remake of the 1989 film "Road House," arguing that the film violates his rights in the original's

April 26, 2024
'Road House' screenwriter sues Amazon to block movie remake
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Prosecutors explore how live rounds got onto set of Baldwin movie 'Rust'

Prosecutors on Tuesday focused on how live rounds got onto the set of "Rust," questioning a detective who said the film's armorer was mistaken when she said the live round

April 26, 2024
Prosecutors explore how live rounds got onto set of Baldwin movie 'Rust'
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Disney's shares could more than double with help of AI, investor says

Walt Disney's stock price could surge -- possibly rising by as much as 129% -- if the media and entertainment company harnesses the power of artificial intelligence more

April 26, 2024
Disney's shares could more than double with help of AI, investor says
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Another 'Barbenheimer' battle brewing at Saturday's SAG awards

Blockbuster movies "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" face off again on Saturday, when they compete at the Screen Actors Guild awards, a red-carpet ceremony that often

April 26, 2024
Another 'Barbenheimer' battle brewing at Saturday's SAG awards
Business|Entertainment|News|US

Warner Bros Discovery loss bigger than expected as Hollywood strikes dent content pipeline

Warner Bros Discovery reported a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss on Friday, as the media conglomerate battled a weak advertising market and the fallout of the twin Hollywood strikes on

April 26, 2024
Warner Bros Discovery loss bigger than expected as Hollywood strikes dent content pipeline
Business|Entertainment|Finance

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation beats revenue estimates on strong concert demand

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation Entertainment beat market estimates for fourth-quarter revenue on Thursday, helped by strong concert demand during the holiday season.

April 26, 2024
Ticketmaster parent Live Nation beats revenue estimates on strong concert demand
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Factbox-Main winners at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards

Britain's top movie honours, the BAFTA Film Awards, were handed out on Sunday at a ceremony in London. Below is a list of the winners in the main categories.

April 26, 2024
Factbox-Main winners at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Taylor Swift donates $100,000 to family of slain Kansas City Chiefs fan

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has donated $100,000 to the family of the woman slain in a shooting near a rally for the Kansas City Chiefs where the singer's

April 26, 2024
Taylor Swift donates $100,000 to family of slain Kansas City Chiefs fan
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Roku tumbles as stiff competition from heavyweights dents outlook

Roku dropped nearly 17% on Friday after the streaming-service provider forecast a steeper-than-expected first-quarter loss, as it struggles to compete with heavyweights such as Netflix and

April 26, 2024
Roku tumbles as stiff competition from heavyweights dents outlook
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Family of Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson seeks conservatorship for him

Two longtime associates of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson have petitioned a court, at his family's behest, to place him under a

April 26, 2024
Family of Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson seeks conservatorship for him
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Judge to consider barring drug allegations from 'Rust' trial

A New Mexico judge on Wednesday will consider a request from "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez to block from trial prosecutors' allegations her supposed drug use contributed to

April 26, 2024
Judge to consider barring drug allegations from 'Rust' trial
Business|Entertainment|Finance|US

Billionaire Peltz's Trian criticizes Disney's investment plans in letter to investors

Billionaire Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management criticized Walt Disney's investment plans, calling it a "spaghetti against the wall plan", in a letter sent to the entertainment and media

April 26, 2024
Billionaire Peltz's Trian criticizes Disney's investment plans in letter to investors
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Gosling, Stone and a canine star mingle at Oscar nominees' lunch

Stars of "Barbie," "Oppenheimer" and other Oscar-nominated films came together on Monday at the annual nominees luncheon, a celebratory event where actors,

April 26, 2024
Gosling, Stone and a canine star mingle at Oscar nominees' lunch
Business|Entertainment

Build-A-Bear, maker of Warren Buffett's Squishmallows face off in court

Warren Buffett is taking on Build-A-Bear.

April 26, 2024
Build-A-Bear, maker of Warren Buffett's Squishmallows face off in court
Arts|Asia|Entertainment

Battle-scarred Taiwanese islands star in Oscar nominated film

A film about frontline Taiwanese islands repeatedly fought over with China during the height of the Cold War is vying to win an Oscar this year,

April 26, 2024
Battle-scarred Taiwanese islands star in Oscar nominated film
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US

NFL-Super Bowl ticket prices surge, on pace to be most expensive ever

Super Bowl ticket buyers are facing a price surge for Sunday's championship game owing to the dazzling, neon-lit setting of first-time host Las Vegas

April 26, 2024
NFL-Super Bowl ticket prices surge, on pace to be most expensive ever
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Disney harnesses 'AI' to drive streaming ad-technology

Walt Disney is harnessing artificial intelligence to power a new advertising tool that will help brands tailor their commercials to fit the mood of specific scenes

April 26, 2024
Disney harnesses 'AI' to drive streaming ad-technology
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Take-Two forecasts fourth-quarter net bookings below expectations

Take-Two Interactive Software forecast fourth-quarter bookings below market expectations on Thursday, on signs of weak demand for the company's gaming titles such as "Grand Theft Auto".

April 26, 2024
Take-Two forecasts fourth-quarter net bookings below expectations
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Disney's investment in Epic Games signals the company has to 'be there'

In 2017, Epic Games was among a handful of companies selected to participate in Walt Disney's Accelerator incubator program, where the game company's founder held

April 26, 2024
Disney's investment in Epic Games signals the company has to 'be there'
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Sports|Technology

Sports streaming platform including Disney, Fox to cost above $40/month - CNBC

The joint sports streaming platform of Fox Corp, Walt Disney's ESPN and Warner Bros Discovery is expected to be priced at above $40 per month, CNBC reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

April 26, 2024
Sports streaming platform including Disney, Fox to cost above $40/month - CNBC
Celebrity|Entertainment

'The great contraction' hits Hollywood

When stars returned to the red carpet in early January after two bruising strikes to celebrate the success of “Oppenheimer” and “Succession,” one existential threat

April 26, 2024
'The great contraction' hits Hollywood
Arts|Entertainment

Taylor Swift, SZA, Cyrus win at female-led Grammy awards

Pop superstar Taylor Swift, R&B artist SZA and pop singer Miley Cyrus won Grammy trophies on Sunday as women dominated this year's top honors in the music

April 26, 2024
Taylor Swift, SZA, Cyrus win at female-led Grammy awards
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

NFL-Las Vegas planning Super Bowl supernova to cement status as sports hub

Take Las Vegas and the NFL, add the world's hottest pop star, a love story that has social media spinning like a slot machine, two superb teams and you get what

April 26, 2024
NFL-Las Vegas planning Super Bowl supernova to cement status as sports hub
Celebrity|Entertainment|US|Videos

Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in 'Rocky' movies, dead at 76

Actor Carl Weathers, a former professional American football player who shot to stardom by playing the brash and charismatic boxer Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies, died on Thursday, his

April 26, 2024
Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in 'Rocky' movies, dead at 76
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Biden to meet Black entertainment figures in Los Angeles -Deadline Hollywood

U.S. President Joe Biden plans to meet with Black entertainment industry leadership in Los Angeles on Saturday, Deadline Hollywood reported on Friday, citing a source.

April 26, 2024
Biden to meet Black entertainment figures in Los Angeles -Deadline Hollywood
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Best new artist Grammy winner Victoria Monet follows big names

The 2024 Grammy Awards may be a launching pad for the best new artist winner, Victoria Monet, who took home the title at Sunday's 66th ceremony.

April 26, 2024
Best new artist Grammy winner Victoria Monet follows big names
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring

The celebrated groundhog known as Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his Pennsylvania burrow on Friday and failed to see his shadow, a sign that the warmer temperatures of

April 26, 2024
On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring
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Mercuriadis bows out as Hipgnosis Songs Management CEO, to become chair

Music industry veteran Merck Mercuriadis has stepped down as the CEO of Hipgnosis Songs Management (HSM), the artist management firm he founded, in a move that could help improve relations

April 26, 2024
Mercuriadis bows out as Hipgnosis Songs Management CEO, to become chair
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Peltz's Trian wants Disney shareholders to reject two board directors at AGM

Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management has urged Walt Disney shareholders not to re-elect two board directors at the media conglomerate's annual general meeting, according to a proxy filing

April 26, 2024
Peltz's Trian wants Disney shareholders to reject two board directors at AGM
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Byron Allen seeks television assets in Paramount bid - sources

Media mogul Byron Allen is focused on acquiring Paramount Global's television networks and stations, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, as part of a $14

April 26, 2024
Byron Allen seeks television assets in Paramount bid - sources
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to 'Rust' shooting charge

Actor Alec Baldwin on Wednesday plead not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the 2021 on-set shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during filming of the

April 26, 2024
Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to 'Rust' shooting charge
Celebrity|Entertainment

Travis Kelce star of his own biographical comic book

Want to know more about Taylor Swift's boyfriend? He will be the subject of a comic book coming out shortly.

April 26, 2024
Travis Kelce star of his own biographical comic book
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Electronic Arts beats quarterly profit estimates on strong 'FC 24' demand

Electronic Arts beat analysts' estimates for quarterly profit on Tuesday, on the back of a strong performance from its revamped soccer gaming franchise "FC 24".

April 26, 2024
Electronic Arts beats quarterly profit estimates on strong 'FC 24' demand
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Byron Allen submits $30 billion offer for Paramount Global, including debt

Media entrepreneur Byron Allen has submitted a $30 billion offer for Paramount Global, including debt and equity, Allen Media Group said in an emailed statement to Reuters on Tuesday.

April 26, 2024
Byron Allen submits $30 billion offer for Paramount Global, including debt
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Trial begins for two men accused of rap pioneer Jam Master Jay's murder

Two men accused of killing rap pioneer Jam Master Jay in a 2002 dispute over a drug deal will face a jury in a federal court in New York City on Monday as

April 26, 2024
Trial begins for two men accused of rap pioneer Jam Master Jay's murder
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

Microsoft names 'Call of Duty' executive Johanna Faries as Blizzard's president

Microsoft said on Monday it has named former general manager of "Call of Duty" Johanna Faries as the president of game publishing unit Blizzard Entertainment.

April 26, 2024
Microsoft names 'Call of Duty' executive Johanna Faries as Blizzard's president
Business|Economy|Entertainment

Paramount CEO Bakish focuses company on big franchises, says layoffs coming

Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish on Thursday said the media company would undergo layoffs as it strives to become a leaner company that spends less.

April 26, 2024
Paramount CEO Bakish focuses company on big franchises, says layoffs coming
Entertainment|US

Trump on deck to testify at E. Jean Carroll trial

Donald Trump may go face-to-face with the writer E.

April 26, 2024
Trump on deck to testify at E. Jean Carroll trial
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|US|Videos

Jon Stewart is returning to ‘The Daily Show’ during US election cycle

Political comedian Jon Stewart is returning to “The Daily Show” as executive producer and will host every Monday starting Feb. 12, through the 2024 election cycle,

April 26, 2024
Jon Stewart is returning to ‘The Daily Show’ during US election cycle
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

Analysis-Netflix emulates old-school cable TV playbook with addition of live sports

After a quarter in which Netflix reaffirmed its dominance in streaming video, its $5 billion deal to acquire rights to broadcast live wrestling suggests the streaming

April 26, 2024
Analysis-Netflix emulates old-school cable TV playbook with addition of live sports
Business|Entertainment|US

Netflix reports record fourth-quarter subscriber gains, falls shy on per-share earnings

Netflix on Tuesday blew past Wall Street subscriber estimates in the fourth quarter, driven by a strong slate of shows that included the final season of the long-running

April 26, 2024
Netflix reports record fourth-quarter subscriber gains, falls shy on per-share earnings
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Norman Jewison, director of 'In the Heat of the Night,' dead at 97

Canadian film director Norman Jewison, whose eclectic array of masterpieces included the 1967 racial drama "In the Heat of the Night," the 1987 tart romantic comedy "

April 26, 2024
Norman Jewison, director of 'In the Heat of the Night,' dead at 97
Arts|Entertainment

'Oppenheimer' leads BAFTA film award nominations with 13 nods

Historical drama "Oppenheimer", one of last year's biggest movies, led nominations for the BAFTA Film Awards on Thursday, securing 13 nods.

April 26, 2024
'Oppenheimer' leads BAFTA film award nominations with 13 nods
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Activist investor Peltz seeks 'meaningful change' on Disney board

Activist investor Trian Fund Management on Thursday pushed in a regulatory filing for election of its nominees to Walt Disney's board of directors, saying fresh

April 26, 2024
Activist investor Peltz seeks 'meaningful change' on Disney board
Entertainment|News|Videos

Trump town hall viewership on Fox News tops CNN's Republican debate audience

Roughly 4.3 million people watched former U.S.

April 26, 2024
Trump town hall viewership on Fox News tops CNN's Republican debate audience
Business|Entertainment|Finance

Skydance Media CEO exploring all-cash bid to take control of Paramount - WSJ

Skydance Media CEO David Ellison is exploring an all-cash bid to acquire entertainment giant Paramount Global's parent National Amusements, the Wall Street Journal said in a report on

April 26, 2024
Skydance Media CEO exploring all-cash bid to take control of Paramount - WSJ
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix advertising chief says ad tier crosses 23 million monthly users - Variety

Netflix's ad-supported tier has reached more than 23 million global active users per month, the Variety magazine reported on Wednesday, quoting the streaming giant's advertising chief Amy

April 26, 2024
Netflix advertising chief says ad tier crosses 23 million monthly users - Variety
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|News

Sinead O'Connor died of natural causes, London coroner says

Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, who was found unresponsive at an address in London in July last year, died of natural causes, the coroner said on Tuesday.

April 26, 2024
Sinead O'Connor died of natural causes, London coroner says
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

Netflix beats shareholder lawsuit over account-sharing disclosures

Netflix has defeated a lawsuit filed by shareholders in a federal court in California that accused the streaming entertainment company of hiding the extent to which account-sharing was

April 26, 2024
Netflix beats shareholder lawsuit over account-sharing disclosures
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Actor Jonathan Majors, after conviction, says he was reckless in relationship

Actor Jonathan Majors, who was dropped by Disney's Marvel after being found guilty last month of attacking his ex-girlfriend, said in an interview on Monday that he was

April 26, 2024
Actor Jonathan Majors, after conviction, says he was reckless in relationship
Business|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Peloton to bring its content to TikTok in exclusive partnership

Fitness equipment maker Peloton Interactive will bring its workout content to short-form video platform TikTok in an exclusive partnership, the companies said on Thursday.

April 26, 2024
Peloton to bring its content to TikTok in exclusive partnership
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

'American Idol' star Paula Abdul sues producer Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault

U.S. singer, dancer and "American Idol" star Paula Abdul filed a lawsuit accusing British television executive Nigel Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her when they worked together on two

April 26, 2024
'American Idol' star Paula Abdul sues producer Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US|Videos

Thousands gather in Times Square for New Year ball drop

After standing in New York City's Times Square for more than a dozen hours, thousands of revelers cheered in the New Year on Sunday night with the annual ceremony

April 26, 2024
Thousands gather in Times Square for New Year ball drop
Celebrity|Entertainment|US|Videos

'American Idol' star Paula Abdul sues producer Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault

U.S. singer, dancer and "American Idol" star Paula Abdul filed a lawsuit accusing British television executive Nigel Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her when they worked together on two

April 26, 2024
'American Idol' star Paula Abdul sues producer Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault
Celebrity|Entertainment

Tom Smothers, half of American comedy duo the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86

American comic Tom Smothers, the elder half

April 26, 2024
Tom Smothers, half of American comedy duo the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86
Americas|Entertainment|News

Taylor Swift fan died of heat exhaustion at Rio concert, police say

The death of a young Brazilian fan who fell ill at a concert by U.S. singer Taylor Swift in sweltering Rio de Janeiro last month was due to heat

April 26, 2024
Taylor Swift fan died of heat exhaustion at Rio concert, police say
Business|Entertainment|News|US

Warner Bros Discovery, Paramount Global in talks to merge - Axios

Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav met with Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish on Tuesday in New York City to discuss a possible merger, Axios reported, citing multiple sources.

April 26, 2024
Warner Bros Discovery, Paramount Global in talks to merge - Axios
Asia|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Disney to open first Zootopia-themed attraction in Shanghai

Shanghai Disney Resort will open a Zootopia-themed attraction to the public on Wednesday aiming to capitalise on a post-pandemic desire for travel and experiences in

April 26, 2024
Disney to open first Zootopia-themed attraction in Shanghai
Asia|Business|Entertainment|Finance

Factbox-Reliance and Disney's streaming and TV assets in India

A merger of Walt Disney's India business and Reliance's media unit Viacom18 would create an entertainment powerhouse in the world's most populous nation but is

April 26, 2024
Factbox-Reliance and Disney's streaming and TV assets in India
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Actor Andre Braugher had been diagnosed with lung cancer months before death -publicist

Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher, best known for two television roles playing cops - one dramatic, the other comedic - was diagnosed with lung cancer months

April 26, 2024
Actor Andre Braugher had been diagnosed with lung cancer months before death -publicist
Business|Entertainment|Finance|US

Activist investor Peltz reignites proxy battle with Disney

Activist investor Nelson Peltz nominated himself and former Walt Disney executive James "Jay" Rasulo to the board of the 100-year-old media company on Thursday, his second attempt this

April 26, 2024
Activist investor Peltz reignites proxy battle with Disney
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|News

Factbox-Prince Harry and his many lawsuits against the press

Britain's Prince Harry will on Friday find out the result of his phone-hacking lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), publisher of the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror and Sunday

April 26, 2024
Factbox-Prince Harry and his many lawsuits against the press
Celebrity|Entertainment

Actor Andre Braugher, star of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine', dead at 61

Two-time Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher, star of the television comedy "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and the 1990s police drama "Homicide: Life on the Street," died on Monday after a brief

April 26, 2024
Actor Andre Braugher, star of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine', dead at 61
Business|Entertainment|US

Netflix to squeak past Disney+ in US advertising revenue in 2024 - report

Netflix is set to pull ahead of Disney+ in the race for U.S. advertising dollars next year as price hikes and a password-sharing crackdown pull more viewers to its ad-

April 26, 2024
Netflix to squeak past Disney+ in US advertising revenue in 2024 - report
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

Tucker Carlson's streaming service to charge $9 per month

Tucker Carlson has priced his subscription-based streaming service at $9 per month, as the former Fox News host looks to capitalize on his popularity among conservative viewers.

April 26, 2024
Tucker Carlson's streaming service to charge $9 per month
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology|US

Tucker Carlson’s new media company moves toward launch

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s new media company has begun building its base of paying subscribers as it moves toward launch, its chief executive told

April 26, 2024
Tucker Carlson’s new media company moves toward launch
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused in gang-rape of teenager in New York

Hip-hop star Sean "Diddy" Combs was accused in federal court on Wednesday of taking part in the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in his Manhattan recording studio in 2003,

April 26, 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused in gang-rape of teenager in New York
Celebrity|Entertainment

Taylor Swift named Time's 'Person of the Year,' capping her record-breaking 2023

After launching a record-shattering global tour and becoming the world's most-

April 26, 2024
Taylor Swift named Time's 'Person of the Year,' capping her record-breaking 2023
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Hollywood actors union ratifies three-year contract after strike

Members of the SAG-AFTRA actors union approved a three-year contract with major studios on Tuesday, formally ending six months of

April 26, 2024
Hollywood actors union ratifies three-year contract after strike
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Disney begins integrating Hulu into Disney+ streaming service

Walt Disney began offering Hulu as part of its namesake streaming service on Wednesday, bolstering Disney+'s family-friendly content with more general entertainment

April 26, 2024
Disney begins integrating Hulu into Disney+ streaming service
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Take-Two's Rockstar Games unveils 'GTA VI' trailer, to release game in 2025

Rockstar Games, owned by Take-Two Interactive Software, on Monday released a trailer of the latest installment of its best-

April 26, 2024
Take-Two's Rockstar Games unveils 'GTA VI' trailer, to release game in 2025
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Verizon announces Netflix, Max streaming bundle for customers

Verizon Communications said on Monday it would offer streaming subscriptions to Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery-owned Max platforms as a bundle to its customers.

April 26, 2024
Verizon announces Netflix, Max streaming bundle for customers
Business|Entertainment

Activist investor Peltz seeks two seats on Disney board - CNBC

Activist investor Nelson Peltz is seeking two seats on Walt Disney's board, CNBC reported on Thursday.

April 26, 2024
Activist investor Peltz seeks two seats on Disney board - CNBC
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Instacart partners with Peacock to offer streaming content to US subscribers

Instacart said on Wednesday it had partnered with NBCUniversal's Peacock to provide the streaming service at no extra cost to all paying U.S. subscribers of the grocery delivery firm.

April 26, 2024
Instacart partners with Peacock to offer streaming content to US subscribers
Business|Entertainment|US

Disney's remote animators seek to join union for higher pay

Ten of Walt Disney's animation workers who operate remotely across six U.S. states are seeking to unionize, the Animation Guild said on Tuesday.

April 26, 2024
Disney's remote animators seek to join union for higher pay
Business|Entertainment|US

Disney CEO to step down at the end of 2026

Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger said at the Dealbook conference he "will definitely step down" at the end of 2026.

April 26, 2024
Disney CEO to step down at the end of 2026
Business|Entertainment|Finance|US

Disney CEO Bob Iger says company is ready to start building

Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger told employees that he faced a "myriad of challenges" upon returning to the company but remained upbeat about its prospects.

April 26, 2024
Disney CEO Bob Iger says company is ready to start building
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

TV producer Marty Krofft, creator of HR Pufnstuf, dies at 86

Marty Krofft, who created popular children's television shows such as HR Pufnstuf and The Bugaloos, has died of kidney failure at the age of 86, his publicist Harlan Boll said on Saturday.

April 26, 2024
TV producer Marty Krofft, creator of HR Pufnstuf, dies at 86
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of 1991 sexual assault in second suit

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a university student in 1991 in a lawsuit filed in a New York court on Thursday, the second suit of its kind filed

April 26, 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of 1991 sexual assault in second suit
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Organisers of Taylor Swift's Rio shows say they could have taken 'alternative actions'

Organisers of the Brazilian leg of Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" acknowledged on Thursday they could have taken more measures to help fans cope with the extreme heat they faced

April 26, 2024
Organisers of Taylor Swift's Rio shows say they could have taken 'alternative actions'
Asia|Entertainment|Sports

Disney says 518 million Indian users watched cricket World Cup on TV

A record 518 million Indian viewers watched the recently concluded men's cricket World Cup matches on Walt Disney-owned television channels during the 48-day event, the

April 26, 2024
Disney says 518 million Indian users watched cricket World Cup on TV
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Finance

Music rights giant BMI to be bought by New Mountain-led group

An investor group led by New Mountain Capital on Tuesday agreed to buy Broadcast Music Inc (BMI), the music rights company that represents top songwriters including Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift

April 26, 2024
Music rights giant BMI to be bought by New Mountain-led group
Business|Entertainment|News

Disney sees higher costs to create content after Hollywood pay raises

Walt Disney said on Tuesday the new collective bargaining agreements with the Directors Guild of America, WGA and SAG-AFTRA will lead to increased costs to create content.

April 26, 2024
Disney sees higher costs to create content after Hollywood pay raises
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Rapper A$AP Rocky ordered to stand trial in Los Angeles on assault charges

Rapper A$AP Rocky, the romantic partner of recording star Rihanna and father of her two sons, was ordered on Monday to stand trial in Los Angeles on two felony

April 26, 2024
Rapper A$AP Rocky ordered to stand trial in Los Angeles on assault charges
Business|Entertainment|Finance|US

Live Nation issued subpoena regarding ticketing, fees by US Senate panel

Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster is being sent a subpoena for documents regarding ticket pricing, fees and secondary sales, a U.S. Senate panel said on Monday.

April 26, 2024
Live Nation issued subpoena regarding ticketing, fees by US Senate panel
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US

GM will not advertise in Super Bowl, first time since 2019

General Motors said Monday it will not advertise in the 2024 Super Bowl, the first time since 2019 it will sit out the heavily watched game.

April 26, 2024
GM will not advertise in Super Bowl, first time since 2019
Business|Entertainment|News|World

Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch meets Zelenskiy in Kyiv in 'very important signal' -Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met Fox Corp CEO Lachlan Murdoch in the Ukrainian capital in what Kyiv said on Monday was a "very important signal" of support at a time when global

April 26, 2024
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch meets Zelenskiy in Kyiv in 'very important signal' -Ukraine
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Lionsgate suspends advertising on X

Lions Gate Entertainment has suspended advertising on Elon Musk-owned X, a spokesperson for the company said on Friday.

April 26, 2024
Lionsgate suspends advertising on X
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Disney pauses ads on Elon Musk's social media platform X

Walt Disney Co said on Friday it has paused advertising on Elon Musk's social media site X.

April 26, 2024
Disney pauses ads on Elon Musk's social media platform X
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sex trafficking, rape of ex-girlfriend

R&B vocalist Cassandra Ventura sued Sean "Diddy" Combs in federal court on Thursday, accusing the rapper and hip-hop mogul she once dated and whose music label

April 26, 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sex trafficking, rape of ex-girlfriend
Business|Entertainment|US|Videos

Disney management to host company-wide town hall on Nov. 28

Walt Disney will host a company-wide town hall on Nov. 28 to discuss future projects, according to an internal memo from CEO Bob Iger.

April 26, 2024
Disney management to host company-wide town hall on Nov. 28
Business|Entertainment

ValueAct Capital builds stake in Disney - 13D Monitor

Activist investor ValueAct Capital has taken a stake in Walt Disney, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

April 26, 2024
ValueAct Capital builds stake in Disney - 13D Monitor
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

US lawmakers question Apple over Jon Stewart's China content

U.S. lawmakers asked Apple Inc to explain the abrupt end of political comedian Jon Stewart's television show on its streaming service,

April 26, 2024
US lawmakers question Apple over Jon Stewart's China content
Celebrity|Entertainment|US|Videos

Jennifer Aniston says loss of Matthew Perry 'has cut deep'

Actor Jennifer Aniston paid tribute to her late "Friends" co-star Matthew Perry on Wednesday in an Instagram post with a black and white photo of Aniston

April 26, 2024
Jennifer Aniston says loss of Matthew Perry 'has cut deep'
Business|Economy|Entertainment

Hollywood strikes sap economy as industry readies for revamp

While Hollywood celebrates the end of strikes by writers and actors, the multibillion-dollar economic toll on everyone

April 26, 2024
Hollywood strikes sap economy as industry readies for revamp
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US|Videos

Judge narrows lawsuit over 'South Park' streaming rights

A New York trial judge has narrowed Warner Bros Discovery's lawsuit against Paramount Global over the rights to stream "South Park," the animated comedy

April 26, 2024
Judge narrows lawsuit over 'South Park' streaming rights
Business|Entertainment|News|US

Explainer-Is the Hollywood actors' strike over?

Hollywood's content factory could start humming again soon as studios and streamers on Wednesday reached a tentative agreement with actors after a nearly four-month strike that rocked the

April 26, 2024
Explainer-Is the Hollywood actors' strike over?
Business|Entertainment|Finance

Disney theme parks strength fuels profit beat, offsets ad weakness

Walt Disney exceeded Wall Street's earnings expectations on Wednesday as higher attendance at its Shanghai and Hong Kong theme parks

April 26, 2024
Disney theme parks strength fuels profit beat, offsets ad weakness
Business|Entertainment|Finance

AMC beats quarterly revenue estimates on 'Barbenheimer' boost

AMC Entertainment beat third-quarter revenue estimates on Wednesday, riding on the success of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" movies as volumes of theatrical releases also improved at the box

April 26, 2024
AMC beats quarterly revenue estimates on 'Barbenheimer' boost
Entertainment|Technology

Take-Two surges on report widely awaited 'GTA VI' may be unveiled this week

Take-Two Interactive Software climbed 9% on Wednesday after a report the latest installment in its best-selling "Grand Theft Auto" videogame franchise could be announced as early as this

April 26, 2024
Take-Two surges on report widely awaited 'GTA VI' may be unveiled this week
Entertainment|News

Striking Hollywood actors receive 'last, best, and final offer' from studios

Striking Hollywood actors said on Saturday that they had received an offer from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).

April 26, 2024
Striking Hollywood actors receive 'last, best, and final offer' from studios
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker welcome first child together -reports

Reality TV star and entrepreneur Kourtney Kardashian welcomed her first child with musician Travis Barker, media outlets reported on Saturday.

April 26, 2024
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker welcome first child together -reports
Business|Entertainment

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation beats revenue estimates on surging concert demand

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation Entertainment beat market estimates for third-quarter revenue on Thursday benefiting from high ticket prices and surging concert demand.

April 26, 2024
Ticketmaster parent Live Nation beats revenue estimates on surging concert demand
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Suspect in rapper Tupac Shakur's killing pleads not guilty in Las Vegas court

A former gang member charged in the 1996 murder of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur pleaded not guilty on Thursday in a Las Vegas court.

April 26, 2024
Suspect in rapper Tupac Shakur's killing pleads not guilty in Las Vegas court
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Paramount narrows streaming loss forecast as investments peak

Paramount Global shares surged 10% on Friday, after the media company narrowed the 2023 loss forecast for its fast-growing streaming business as investments peaked a year ahead of target.

April 26, 2024
Paramount narrows streaming loss forecast as investments peak
Asia|Entertainment|News|US

South Korea, U.S. mark alliance with rap song, fashion and beer

South Korea is marking the 70th anniversary of its U.S. alliance with much fanfare, including a public information campaign featuring a K-pop-inspired rap song, with

April 26, 2024
South Korea, U.S. mark alliance with rap song, fashion and beer
Entertainment|News|Technology

Actors, Hollywood studios still at odds on AI and other issues, union says

Negotiators for Hollywood actors and major studios have not resolved concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and other issues in talks aimed at ending an

April 26, 2024
Actors, Hollywood studios still at odds on AI and other issues, union says
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix's ad tier reaches 15 million users a year after launch

Netflix said on Wednesday its ad-supported tier had reached 15 million active users per month, a year after the streaming giant launched the cheaper plan to revive subscriber growth and

April 26, 2024
Netflix's ad tier reaches 15 million users a year after launch
Arts|Business|Entertainment

Striking US actors union says major issues still unresolved with studios

Striking Hollywood actors and studios remain far apart on key issues and will meet on Tuesday, the actors union said late on Monday.

April 26, 2024
Striking US actors union says major issues still unresolved with studios
Celebrity|Entertainment|US|Videos

Matthew Perry's 'Friends' co-stars pay tribute to fallen cast mate

The five surviving co-stars of the hit 1990s television sitcom "Friends" paid tribute on

April 26, 2024
Matthew Perry's 'Friends' co-stars pay tribute to fallen cast mate
Business|Entertainment

After 100 years of innovating entertainment, Disney is at a crossroads

As Walt Disney turns 100, investors worry it's beginning to show its age.

April 26, 2024
After 100 years of innovating entertainment, Disney is at a crossroads
Business|Entertainment

Striking Hollywood actors set Friday for next round of talks with studios

Striking Hollywood actors passed a comprehensive counter-offer to the Alliance of Motion

April 26, 2024
Striking Hollywood actors set Friday for next round of talks with studios
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Music streaming was 2022's top moneymaker for songwriters, composers

Streaming became the largest source of income for composers and songwriters in 2022 and helped boost their collections by more than a quarter to 10.83 billion euros ($11.44 billion), a

April 26, 2024
Music streaming was 2022's top moneymaker for songwriters, composers
Business|Entertainment

Warner Bros Discovery shuffles consumer products unit as its head departs

Warner Bros Discovery said on Wednesday the head of its consumer products division, Pam Lifford, was leaving and her role would be divided among senior leaders.

April 26, 2024
Warner Bros Discovery shuffles consumer products unit as its head departs
Entertainment|US

No 'Love Shack' at White House - B-52s won't play Aussie dinner

At the White House, the dinner is on but the band is out. The B-52s' planned performance at U.S.

April 26, 2024
No 'Love Shack' at White House - B-52s won't play Aussie dinner
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Apple hikes price of Apple TV+, Apple News+

Apple Inc is raising the subscription prices of Apple TV+ and Apple News+, according to its website.

April 26, 2024
Apple hikes price of Apple TV+, Apple News+
Business|Entertainment|News|US

Talks between studios, striking U.S. actors to restart Tuesday

Negotiations between media companies and the union representing striking U.S. actors will restart on Tuesday, the two sides said in a joint statement on Saturday.

April 26, 2024
Talks between studios, striking U.S. actors to restart Tuesday
Arts|Entertainment

Rolling Stones kick off album launch in New York with guest Lady Gaga

It was a gas, gas, gas in a club on Manhattan's West Side late on Thursday, where the Rolling Stones held a private launch party for their first new album in 18

April 26, 2024
Rolling Stones kick off album launch in New York with guest Lady Gaga
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

'History is watching:' Hollywood stars urge Biden to press for Israel, Gaza ceasefire

Dozens of Hollywood actors and artists, including comedian Jon Stewart and Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix, wrote on Friday to U.S.

April 26, 2024
'History is watching:' Hollywood stars urge Biden to press for Israel, Gaza ceasefire
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Biden's speech on Israel and Ukraine draws 20.3 million viewers -Nielsen

An estimated 20.3 million people watched U.S.

April 26, 2024
Biden's speech on Israel and Ukraine draws 20.3 million viewers -Nielsen
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

As actors strike hits 100 days, hope mixes with financial angst

As the actors strike hits the 100-day mark on Saturday, performers on the picket line offered a mix of worry over financial difficulties and hopes of getting a

April 26, 2024
As actors strike hits 100 days, hope mixes with financial angst
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix demonstrates its resilience during prolonged Hollywood strikes

As most of Hollywood reels from the writers’ and actors’ strikes, streaming pioneer Netflix demonstrated resilience, the company said in

April 26, 2024
Netflix demonstrates its resilience during prolonged Hollywood strikes
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Disney to break out sports revenue in financial reports

Walt Disney will break out its sports programming revenue from the fourth quarter onwards following a restructuring of the company announced earlier this year, the media firm said on

April 26, 2024
Disney to break out sports revenue in financial reports
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Universal Music, BandLab team up to protect artist rights amid rising AI use

Universal Music Group, the label representing Taylor Swift, said on Wednesday it has partnered with digital music firm BandLab Technologies to help protect the rights of artists and

April 26, 2024
Universal Music, BandLab team up to protect artist rights amid rising AI use
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Prosecutors aim to recharge Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter -NBC News

New Mexico prosecutors intend to recharge actor Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the fatal 2021 "Rust" shooting, NBC News reported on Tuesday, citing two

April 26, 2024
Prosecutors aim to recharge Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter -NBC News
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix may tap price hikes after success of password-sharing crackdown

Netflix's crackdown on password-sharing likely boosted subscribers by about 6 million in the third quarter and the streaming pioneer is expected to set the stage for price

April 26, 2024
Netflix may tap price hikes after success of password-sharing crackdown
Business|Entertainment|Technology

In the Market-Inside a startup’s struggle in a higher-for-longer world

Things were looking up for Tractiv in January, when the data tracking software startup was on the cusp of a deal with Marvel Studios.

April 26, 2024
In the Market-Inside a startup’s struggle in a higher-for-longer world
Arts|Business|Entertainment|US

Disney's 100-year journey from garage studio to media empire

In 1923, Walt Disney left his failing animation company called Laugh-O-gram Films and used his last $40 to buy a train ticket to join his brother, Roy, in Los Angeles, where they began

April 26, 2024
Disney's 100-year journey from garage studio to media empire
Arts|Business|Entertainment|US

Striking Hollywood actors, studios suspend negotiations

Talks between the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and negotiators for the SAG-AFTRA actors' union have been suspended after the union presented its most recent

April 26, 2024
Striking Hollywood actors, studios suspend negotiations
Business|Entertainment|News|US

Striking actors vow resolve, studios balk at latest demands

Striking Hollywood actors vowed to hold firm on Thursday in their push for higher compensation and other gains as studios rejected a union

April 26, 2024
Striking actors vow resolve, studios balk at latest demands
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Microsoft closes $69 billion deal for 'Call of Duty' publisher Activision

Xbox maker Microsoft closed its $69 billion deal for Activision Blizzard on Friday, swelling its heft in the video-gaming market with best-selling titles including "Call of Duty" to better

April 26, 2024
Microsoft closes $69 billion deal for 'Call of Duty' publisher Activision
Celebrity|Entertainment|Opinion

Hundreds of entertainers sign letter in support of Israel

Over 700 people from the entertainment industry, including actors Gal Gadot, Michael Douglas and Jerry Seinfeld, signed an open letter in support of Israel in its conflict with

April 26, 2024
Hundreds of entertainers sign letter in support of Israel
Business|Entertainment|Finance

Peltz's Trian up 3% this year even as Disney bet soured

Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management returned nearly 3% in the first nine months of the year, investors said on Tuesday, as his bet on Walt Disney Co

April 26, 2024
Peltz's Trian up 3% this year even as Disney bet soured
Business|Entertainment|US

Disneyland, Disney World lift some park ticket prices

Walt Disney Co said on Wednesday it is raising some theme-park ticket prices for its Disneyland resort in California and Walt Disney World in Florida, weeks after the entertainment giant

April 26, 2024
Disneyland, Disney World lift some park ticket prices
Business|Entertainment|News

Hollywood writers union ratifies three-year labor contract after strike

Members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) approved a new three-year contract with major studios on Monday, five months after the union called a strike that plunged

April 26, 2024
Hollywood writers union ratifies three-year labor contract after strike
Business|Entertainment|US

Hollywood's striking actors, studios to resume talks on Wednesday

Negotiators for the SAG-AFTRA actors' union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) met on Monday, the parties said in a joint statement.

April 26, 2024
Hollywood's striking actors, studios to resume talks on Wednesday
Business|Entertainment|News|US

Hollywood's minority writers fear diversity to fall farther down the agenda after strike

After the Writers Guild of America approved a new three-year contract with major studios, Hollywood writers from underrepresented groups, many nervous

April 26, 2024
Hollywood's minority writers fear diversity to fall farther down the agenda after strike
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment

Hard kombucha brewer JuneShine explores sale -sources

Kombucha beverage brewer JuneShine, which counts celebrities like comedian Whitney Cummings and YouTube star Cody Ko among its investors, is exploring a

April 26, 2024
Hard kombucha brewer JuneShine explores sale -sources
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US|Videos

Microsoft looks to close Activision deal next week - The Verge

Microsoft is aiming to close its $69 billion deal for "Call of Duty" publisher Activision Blizzard on Oct. 13 if it gets approval from Britain's antitrust regulator, the Verge reported on

April 26, 2024
Microsoft looks to close Activision deal next week - The Verge
Business|Entertainment

Disney in talks with Adani, Sun TV to sell India assets -Bloomberg News

Walt Disney is in preliminary talks with potential buyers, including Indian billionaires Gautam Adani and Sun TV Network owner Kalanithi Maran, to sell its streaming and

April 26, 2024
Disney in talks with Adani, Sun TV to sell India assets -Bloomberg News
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Tupac's alleged killer has arraignment delayed by Las Vegas judge

A former gang member charged in the 1996 murder of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur made his first appearance in a Las Vegas court on Wednesday and was granted a two-week delay to

April 26, 2024
Tupac's alleged killer has arraignment delayed by Las Vegas judge
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Hollywood's striking actors, studios to meet on Friday

Striking Hollywood actors and studios will continue their negotiations on Friday, the SAG-AFTRA actors union said on Wednesday.

April 26, 2024
Hollywood's striking actors, studios to meet on Friday
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US

ESPN secures rights to air Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy's golf league TGL

Walt Disney's ESPN has clinched the U.S. broadcast rights for TGL, a new primetime golf league created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, the company said on Thursday.

April 26, 2024
ESPN secures rights to air Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy's golf league TGL
Business|Entertainment|US

Disney to offer discounts on children's tickets at theme parks

Walt Disney said on Wednesday it will offer discounts on ticket prices for children at its theme parks for a limited period as it looks to boost traffic.

April 26, 2024
Disney to offer discounts on children's tickets at theme parks
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Spotify Premium to include free access to audiobooks in UK, Australia

Spotify said on Tuesday that users of its premium services in the UK and Australia would now have 15 hours of free access to audiobooks a month, with the feature expanding to the United

April 26, 2024
Spotify Premium to include free access to audiobooks in UK, Australia
Business|Entertainment

Netflix plans to raise prices after actors strike ends - WSJ

Netflix is planning to raise the price of its ad-free service after the on-going Hollywood actors strike ends, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

April 26, 2024
Netflix plans to raise prices after actors strike ends - WSJ
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US

Taylor Swift's NFL era: Pop star attends second Chiefs football game

Mega pop star Taylor Swift arrived at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday ahead of the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets, as

April 26, 2024
Taylor Swift's NFL era: Pop star attends second Chiefs football game
Africa|Entertainment|News

Live Aid the musical coming to London decades after fundraising extravaganza

Live Aid, the transatlantic concert that raised millions for famine relief in Ethiopia, is being turned

April 26, 2024
Live Aid the musical coming to London decades after fundraising extravaganza
Arts|Business|Entertainment

Beyonce's concert film to be distributed globally by AMC

A film based on U.S. pop star Beyonce's hit "Renaissance World Tour" is set to be distributed globally by a unit of AMC Entertainment, the company said, as cinema chains look to fill

April 26, 2024
Beyonce's concert film to be distributed globally by AMC
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Hollywood writers' deal may set a template for talks with striking actors

The tentative deal Hollywood writers reached with the major studios and streaming services could serve as a template for actors, who have

April 26, 2024
Hollywood writers' deal may set a template for talks with striking actors
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|Opinion|US

Kim Kardashian joins VP Harris to discuss criminal justice reform

Kim Kardashian has joined Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable highlighting the administration’s efforts on criminal justice reform

April 25, 2024
Kim Kardashian joins VP Harris to discuss criminal justice reform
Entertainment|News|Sports|US

NFL Draft Latest: The Bears are up, with Caleb Williams expected to go No. 1

Live updates from the first round of the NFL draft, where the Chicago Bears are expected to take USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick

April 25, 2024
NFL Draft Latest: The Bears are up, with Caleb Williams expected to go No. 1
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Ashley Judd, #MeToo founders react to ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein's conviction

Prominent members of the #MeToo movement are speaking out about the court ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction

April 25, 2024
Ashley Judd, #MeToo founders react to ruling overturning Harvey Weinstein's conviction
Entertainment|Lifestyle

With ‘Alien’ back in theaters, ‘Alien: Romulus’ director teases how the new film connects

Ridley Scott’s “Alien” is back in theaters Friday for its 45th anniversary and to get audiences excited about the new installment coming in August

April 25, 2024
With ‘Alien’ back in theaters, ‘Alien: Romulus’ director teases how the new film connects
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Bernie Williams is back in center - only this time Lincoln Center for New York Philharmonic debut

After spending 16 years gaining fame while roaming the grass where Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle once trod, Bernie Williams was on the stage made famous by Leonard Bernstein and where guitar great Andrés Segovia once played

April 25, 2024
Bernie Williams is back in center - only this time Lincoln Center for New York Philharmonic debut
Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Here's what's happening with movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction

New York's highest court overturned the 2020 rape conviction of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein

April 25, 2024
Here's what's happening with movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction
Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Ukrainian duo heads to the Eurovision Song Contest with a message: We're still here

Even amid war, Ukraine finds time for the glittery, pop-filled Eurovision Song Contest

April 25, 2024
Ukrainian duo heads to the Eurovision Song Contest with a message: We're still here
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Four decades in, the Pet Shop Boys know the secret to staying cool

Forty years and 50 million record sales after the Pet Shop Boys rose to fame with “West End Girls,” the iconic British duo is releasing a new album

April 25, 2024
Four decades in, the Pet Shop Boys know the secret to staying cool
Celebrity|Entertainment

'Deadpool & Wolverine' is (almost) ready to shake up the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Shawn Levy is no novice when it comes to rumors around his projects

April 25, 2024
'Deadpool & Wolverine' is (almost) ready to shake up the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Celebrity|Entertainment

Some people hate Taylor Swift. Some people love her. I just don’t get her.

Some people hate Taylor Swift. Some people love her. I just don’t get her.

April 25, 2024
Some people hate Taylor Swift. Some people love her. I just don’t get her.
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'

A Pennsylvania school district has reversed the cancellation of an appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik Pancholy

April 25, 2024
Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

The windmill sails at Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge have collapsed. No injuries are reported

The iconic windmill sails of the Moulin Rouge, a vibrant emblem of Paris’s bohemian lifestyle, has collapsed after a show

April 25, 2024
The windmill sails at Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge have collapsed. No injuries are reported
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Celebrities routinely drop in on this Florida university’s hospitality course

A Miami nightclub owner and restaurateur has been adding star power to his class on entrepreneurship and hospitality.

April 25, 2024
Celebrities routinely drop in on this Florida university’s hospitality course
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|News

Russia fines actress who hosted 'almost naked' party over her calls for peace

A Moscow court has imposed a 50,000-ruble ($560) fine on a TV presenter and actress who gained notoriety for hosting an “almost naked” party, saying her social media posts calling for peace discredited the military

April 25, 2024
Russia fines actress who hosted 'almost naked' party over her calls for peace
Arts|Entertainment

The Rolling Stones set to play New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024, opening Thursday

It looks like the third time will be the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares for The Rolling Stones

April 25, 2024
The Rolling Stones set to play New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024, opening Thursday
Entertainment|News|Sports

LSU's Jayden Daniels downplays issues with Commanders, says he'd be 'blessed' to go No. 2 overall

Jayden Daniels handled the media with the same poise and command he displays in the pocket

April 24, 2024
LSU's Jayden Daniels downplays issues with Commanders, says he'd be 'blessed' to go No. 2 overall
Business|Economy|Entertainment

The summer after Barbenheimer and the strikes, Hollywood charts a new course

Expectations are tempered for the financial prospects of summer of 2024 at the movies

April 24, 2024
The summer after Barbenheimer and the strikes, Hollywood charts a new course
Business|Entertainment|Technology

From shrimp Jesus to fake self-portraits, AI-generated images have become the latest form of social media spam

Visually appealing and cheap to produce, AI-generated images allow scammers and spammers to post high volumes of engaging content − and Facebook’s algorithm may be promoting these posts.

April 24, 2024
From shrimp Jesus to fake self-portraits, AI-generated images have become the latest form of social media spam
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Publishing spinoff of 'Wednesday' has everything from tarot cards to 'Woeful Waffles'

Penguin Random House is teaming with Amazon MGM Studios on a series of books based on “Wednesday,” the Emmy-winning Netflix hit about young Wednesday Addams of Addams Family fame

April 24, 2024
Publishing spinoff of 'Wednesday' has everything from tarot cards to 'Woeful Waffles'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is 'tickled pink' to inspire a Barbie doll

Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie

April 24, 2024
Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is 'tickled pink' to inspire a Barbie doll
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Photographer alleges he was forced to watch Megan Thee Stallion have sex and was unfairly fired

A photographer who worked for hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion says she was an abusive boss who fired him unfairly after he was forced to watch her have sex

April 23, 2024
Photographer alleges he was forced to watch Megan Thee Stallion have sex and was unfairly fired
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|US

Ashley Judd and Aloe Blacc help the White House unveil its national suicide prevention strategy

Actor Ashley Judd and singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc have helped the Biden administration promote its new national strategy to prevent suicide

April 23, 2024
Ashley Judd and Aloe Blacc help the White House unveil its national suicide prevention strategy
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Rom-com author Emily Henry knows the secret to having a healthy relationship with love

Emily Henry knows that love can change your life

April 23, 2024
Rom-com author Emily Henry knows the secret to having a healthy relationship with love
Entertainment|Sports

Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist on the steamy love triangle of 'Challengers'

How sexy can a qualifying tennis tournament in New Rochelle, New York, be

April 23, 2024
Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist on the steamy love triangle of 'Challengers'
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Ex-gang leader's account of Tupac Shakur killing is fiction, defense lawyer in Vegas says

The defense attorney representing a former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing music legend Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas says his client’s accounts of the killing are fiction

April 23, 2024
Ex-gang leader's account of Tupac Shakur killing is fiction, defense lawyer in Vegas says
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Walk in the footsteps of legends: 8 must-visit Meccas for film fans

Have you ever wished you could step right into the worlds you’ve loved on the silver screen? For movie buffs, film tourism offers the ultimate escapism – a chance to immerse yourself in the genius that sparked your favorite films into existence.  From the real-life wizarding worlds of Harry Potter to the whimsical realms of Middle-Earth, from the vibrant energy of Bollywood to Hitchcock’s London, these extraordinary destinations whisk you behind the curtain. You’ll wander the actual sets, admire authentic costumes and props, and steep yourself in the creative visions of revered auteurs and actors. Part pilgrimage and choose your

April 23, 2024
Walk in the footsteps of legends: 8 must-visit Meccas for film fans
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

After 4 decades in music and major vocal surgery, Jon Bon Jovi is optimistic and still rocking

Bon Jovi is marking its 40th anniversary

April 23, 2024
After 4 decades in music and major vocal surgery, Jon Bon Jovi is optimistic and still rocking
Entertainment|News|Sports

LeBron James rants at NBA's replay center for calls, Lakers lose on buzzer-beater, trail Denver 2-0

LeBron James' anger boiled over after the Los Angeles Lakers' latest loss to the Denver Nuggets

April 23, 2024
LeBron James rants at NBA's replay center for calls, Lakers lose on buzzer-beater, trail Denver 2-0
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

From pop to politics, what to know as Sweden prepares for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

The 68th Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in May in Malmö, Sweden

April 23, 2024
From pop to politics, what to know as Sweden prepares for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Sports|US

For years, a Michigan company has been the top pick to quickly personalize draftees' new NFL jerseys

Employees of the company tasked with rapidly personalizing jerseys for each first-round NFL draft pick as they are announced don’t need to travel very far for this year’s player selections in Detroit

April 22, 2024
For years, a Michigan company has been the top pick to quickly personalize draftees' new NFL jerseys
Arts|Entertainment

Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds talks new album 'Loom' — 'Heavy concepts but playful at the same time'

The ambiguity of Imagine Dragons’ next album starts from the cover

April 22, 2024
Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds talks new album 'Loom' — 'Heavy concepts but playful at the same time'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Wake up, sleeping beauties. It's almost Met Gala time

True love’s kiss or an invite to the Met Gala

April 22, 2024
Wake up, sleeping beauties. It's almost Met Gala time
Celebrity|Entertainment|Finance|News

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson pledged $10M for Maui wildfire survivors. They gave much more.

The Entertainment Industry Foundation says the People's Fund of Maui, an initiative started by Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson to benefit survivors of the wildfires in Maui, has given away almost $60 million

April 22, 2024
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson pledged $10M for Maui wildfire survivors. They gave much more.
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

NASCAR revels in an MJ moment. His Airness gives a big boost to his post-hoops passion

Michael Jordan’s new life suddenly seems just as satisfying as his old one

April 22, 2024
NASCAR revels in an MJ moment. His Airness gives a big boost to his post-hoops passion
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Yoko Ono to receive Edward MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement

One of the country’s leading artist residency programs, MacDowell, has awarded a lifetime achievement prize to Yoko Ono

April 22, 2024
Yoko Ono to receive Edward MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement
Celebrity|Entertainment

Mary J. Blige, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest and Foreigner get into Rock Hall

Mary J

April 21, 2024
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest and Foreigner get into Rock Hall
Celebrity|Entertainment

Kevin Bacon dances back to "Footloose" high school

Actor Kevin Bacon has returned to the Utah high school where his cult classic movie “Footloose” was filmed more than 40 years ago

April 21, 2024
Kevin Bacon dances back to "Footloose" high school
Arts|Entertainment|US

'Civil War’ continues box-office campaign at No. 1

“Civil War,” Alex Garland’s ominous American dystopia, remained the top film in theaters in its second week of release

April 21, 2024
'Civil War’ continues box-office campaign at No. 1
Arts|Entertainment|World

Conductor Andrew Davis dies at 80, headed Lyric Opera of Chicago and orchestras on 3 continents

Andrew Davis, an acclaimed British conductor who was music director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago and orchestras on three continents, has died at age 80

April 21, 2024
Conductor Andrew Davis dies at 80, headed Lyric Opera of Chicago and orchestras on 3 continents
Entertainment|Travel

Oregon lodge famously featured in 'The Shining' will reopen to guests after fire forced evacuations

The hotel featured in Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film “The Shining” says it will reopen to guests Sunday after a fire that prompted evacuations but caused only minimal damage

April 20, 2024
Oregon lodge famously featured in 'The Shining' will reopen to guests after fire forced evacuations
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Recently arrested Morgan Wallen says he's "not proud" of behavior

Country music star Morgan Wallen says he’s “not proud” of his behavior and accepts responsibility after being charged following accusations that he threw a chair off the rooftop of a six-story bar

April 20, 2024
Recently arrested Morgan Wallen says he's "not proud" of behavior
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Longtime AP journalist, newspaper publisher John Brewer dies at age 76

Longtime publisher and Associated Press journalist John Brewer has died

April 20, 2024
Longtime AP journalist, newspaper publisher John Brewer dies at age 76
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl's popularity wave

Record Store Day celebrates independent retail music sellers who have endured long after megastores like Tower Records closed

April 20, 2024
Record Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl's popularity wave
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Soar, slide, splash? It’s skiers’ choice as spring’s wacky pond skimming tradition returns

The wacky spring tradition of pond skimming is happening this month at ski resorts across the country

April 20, 2024
Soar, slide, splash? It’s skiers’ choice as spring’s wacky pond skimming tradition returns
Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Live video of man who set himself on fire outside court proves challenging for news organizations

A man who set himself on fire outside the Manhattan courtroom where Donald Trump was on trial tested news organizations on how quickly they could respond to an incident and what to show viewers

April 19, 2024
Live video of man who set himself on fire outside court proves challenging for news organizations
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Jonathan Tetelman recalls his journey from a nightclub DJ to an international opera star

Jonathan Tetelman transformed from nightclub DJ to international opera star

April 19, 2024
Jonathan Tetelman recalls his journey from a nightclub DJ to an international opera star
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

In-flight fate: An Unexpected love story from 30,000 ft above the ground

When Krystina Burton and Gabriel Solberg sat next to each other on an Alaska Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles in July 2018, neither expected they would fall in love. Yet that chance encounter led to a fairy tale romance that continues today. The first meeting was awkward, according to Ms. Burton. She was waiting alone in a mostly empty terminal at JFK Airport to catch a morning flight back to LA after an audition. Mr. Solberg plopped into the seat beside her despite plenty of empty chairs. Annoyed at the invasion of personal space from this “oblivious”

April 19, 2024
In-flight fate: An Unexpected love story from 30,000 ft above the ground
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department' is here. Is it poetry? This is what experts say

On Friday, Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”

April 19, 2024
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department' is here. Is it poetry? This is what experts say
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and 'American Idol' alum, dies at 47

Contemporary Christian singer Mandisa, who appeared on “American Idol” and won a Grammy for her 2013 album “Overcomer,” has died

April 19, 2024
Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and 'American Idol' alum, dies at 47
Australia|Entertainment

Not a toddler, not a parent, but still love 'Bluey'? You're not alone

Viewers don't have to be young or a parent to appreciate the Australian kids' television program “Bluey,” as this week’s release of a special episode proved

April 19, 2024
Not a toddler, not a parent, but still love 'Bluey'? You're not alone
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Kit Harington leans into playing a bad guy in 'Blood for Dust'

Kit Harington says he jumped at the chance to sport what he calls a “proper porn ‘stache'' to play a drug-running killer in “Blood for Dust.”

April 19, 2024
Kit Harington leans into playing a bad guy in 'Blood for Dust'
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Has Salman Rushdie changed after his stabbing? Well, he feels about 25, the author tells AP

Nearly two years after the shocking knife attack that nearly killed him, Salman Rushdie appears both changed and very much the same

April 19, 2024
Has Salman Rushdie changed after his stabbing? Well, he feels about 25, the author tells AP
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Heart, the band that proved women could rock hard, reunite for a world tour and a new song

Heart — the pioneering band that melds Nancy Wilson’s shredding guitar with her sister Ann’s powerhouse vocals — is hitting the road this spring for a world tour that Nancy Wilson describes as “the full-on rocker size.”

April 19, 2024
Heart, the band that proved women could rock hard, reunite for a world tour and a new song
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Dick Van Dyke earns historic Daytime Emmy nomination at age 98

Dick Van Dyke is vying for a historic Daytime Emmy at age 98

April 19, 2024
Dick Van Dyke earns historic Daytime Emmy nomination at age 98
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

What to stream this week: A Bon Jovi documentary, Idris Elba in 'Knuckles' and 'Anyone But You'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell hit romantic comedy “Anyone But You” hitting Netflix, two teen ghost detectives who appear in DC comic books star in their own series called “Dead Boy Detectives" and a documentary detailing Bon Jovi’s rise to fame, breakups and breakdowns

April 19, 2024
What to stream this week: A Bon Jovi documentary, Idris Elba in 'Knuckles' and 'Anyone But You'
Celebrity|Entertainment

Taylor Swift drops 15 new songs on double album, 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology'

Could there be a Taylor Swift new album rollout without a few additional surprises

April 19, 2024
Taylor Swift drops 15 new songs on double album, 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology'
Arts|Entertainment

Would you like a cicada salad? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New Orleans menu

They may look like little monsters

April 19, 2024
Would you like a cicada salad? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New Orleans menu
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Reality TV's Chrisleys are appealing their bank fraud and tax evasion convictions in federal court

Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have appealed aspects of their convictions on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasion

April 19, 2024
Reality TV's Chrisleys are appealing their bank fraud and tax evasion convictions in federal court
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Pennsylvania school district cancel's actor's speech over concerns of activism, 'lifestyle'

A Pennsylvania school district has canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik Pancholy

April 18, 2024
Pennsylvania school district cancel's actor's speech over concerns of activism, 'lifestyle'
Entertainment|News|Sports

Heat star Jimmy Butler has sprained ligament in knee, will be sidelined several weeks

The results are in: Jimmy Butler is out

April 18, 2024
Heat star Jimmy Butler has sprained ligament in knee, will be sidelined several weeks
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

New attorney joins prosecution team against Alec Baldwin in fatal 'Rust' shooting

An attorney has been added to the special prosecution team that is pursuing an involuntary manslaughter charge against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie “Rust."

April 18, 2024
New attorney joins prosecution team against Alec Baldwin in fatal 'Rust' shooting
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Netflix now has nearly 270 million subscribers after another strong showing to begin 2024

Netflix gained another 9.3 million subscribers to start the year while its still-emerging expansion into advertising helped produce financial results that exceeded analysts’ estimates

April 18, 2024
Netflix now has nearly 270 million subscribers after another strong showing to begin 2024
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Rap artist GloRilla has been charged with drunken driving in Georgia

Jail records show the rap artist known as GloRilla has been charged with drunken driving in Georgia

April 18, 2024
Rap artist GloRilla has been charged with drunken driving in Georgia
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Musicians pay tribute to Allman Brothers guitarist Dickey Betts after death at 80

Fellow musicians are paying tribute to Allman Brothers guitarist, singer and songwriter Dickey Betts after his death at 80

April 18, 2024
Musicians pay tribute to Allman Brothers guitarist Dickey Betts after death at 80
Arts|Entertainment

John Adams' Nativity oratorio 'El Nino' gets colorful staging at the Met

Composer John Adams’ work is returning to the Metropolitan Opera for the first time in a decade in a new staging of his Nativity oratorio “El Nino.”

April 18, 2024
John Adams' Nativity oratorio 'El Nino' gets colorful staging at the Met
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Musician T Bone Burnett is trading his dystopian sensibilities for some warm-hearted acoustic music

T Bone Burnett is best known for production work like the `O Brother, Where Art Thou?'

April 18, 2024
Musician T Bone Burnett is trading his dystopian sensibilities for some warm-hearted acoustic music
Arts|Entertainment|News

Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80

Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” has died

April 18, 2024
Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Choctaw artist Jeffrey Gibson is first Native American to represent the US solo at Venice Biennale

Jeffrey Gibson’s takeover of the U.S. pavilion for this year’s Venice Biennale contemporary art show is a celebration of color, pattern and craft

April 18, 2024
Choctaw artist Jeffrey Gibson is first Native American to represent the US solo at Venice Biennale
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|Uncategorized|US

Trump lawyers say Stormy Daniels refused subpoena outside a Brooklyn bar, papers left 'at her feet'

Donald Trump’s legal team says it tried serving a subpoena on Stormy Daniels as she arrived for a screening of her documentary at a gay bar in Brooklyn last month, but the porn actor and hush money trial figure refused to take it and walked away

April 17, 2024
Trump lawyers say Stormy Daniels refused subpoena outside a Brooklyn bar, papers left 'at her feet'
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Q&A: Phish's Trey Anastasio on playing the Sphere, and keeping the creativity going after 40 years

Phish has been performing to thousands of dedicated fans for decades and prides itself on never playing the same show twice

April 17, 2024
Q&A: Phish's Trey Anastasio on playing the Sphere, and keeping the creativity going after 40 years
Arts|Entertainment

After 40 years in Park City, Sundance exploring options for 2027 film festival and beyond

The Sundance Film Festival may not always call Park City, Utah, home

April 17, 2024
After 40 years in Park City, Sundance exploring options for 2027 film festival and beyond
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|World

How many ballerinas can dance on tiptoes in one place? A world record 353 at New York's Plaza Hotel

Hundreds of young dancers in white tutus and tightly coiffed hair gathered in New York’s Plaza Hotel to break the world record for dancing on pointe in one place

April 17, 2024
How many ballerinas can dance on tiptoes in one place? A world record 353 at New York's Plaza Hotel
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

An NPR editor who wrote a critical essay on company has resigned after being suspended

A National Public Radio editor who wrote a critical essay saying that his company had become intolerant of all but liberal views has resigned

April 17, 2024
An NPR editor who wrote a critical essay on company has resigned after being suspended
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Disneyland performers file petition to form labor union

Workers who help bring Disneyland’s beloved characters to life say they've collected enough signatures to support their push for a union

April 17, 2024
Disneyland performers file petition to form labor union
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai producing. An election nigh. ‘Suffs’ has timing on its side

Let no one say “Suffs” lacks timing

April 17, 2024
Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai producing. An election nigh. ‘Suffs’ has timing on its side
Celebrity|Entertainment

'I was afraid for my life' — Orlando Bloom puts himself in peril for new TV series

Orlando Bloom wanted to test himself for his latest adventure project

April 17, 2024
'I was afraid for my life' — Orlando Bloom puts himself in peril for new TV series
Entertainment|News

The 2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami after a controversial move to Spain

The 2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami — where the organization is headquartered

April 17, 2024
The 2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami after a controversial move to Spain
Entertainment|Sports

Seinfeld's upcoming Netflix movie about Pop-Tarts to be featured in IndyCar race at Long Beach

Jerry Seinfeld’s upcoming Netflix comedy will be featured during this weekend's IndyCar race at Long Beach as rookie Linus Lundqvist will drive a car painted to look like a Pop-Tart in recognition of the movie “Unfrosted.”

April 17, 2024
Seinfeld's upcoming Netflix movie about Pop-Tarts to be featured in IndyCar race at Long Beach
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Hugh Grant says he got 'enormous sum' to settle suit alleging illegal snooping by The Sun tabloid

Hugh Grant says he received “an enormous sum of money” to settle a lawsuit accusing the publisher of The Sun tabloid of unlawfully tapping his phone, bugging his car and breaking into his home to snoop on him

April 17, 2024
Hugh Grant says he got 'enormous sum' to settle suit alleging illegal snooping by The Sun tabloid
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Southern California city council gives a key approval for Disneyland expansion plan

Disney has received a key approval to expand its theme park offerings in California as it seeks to build new, immersive lands for visitors

April 17, 2024
Southern California city council gives a key approval for Disneyland expansion plan
Entertainment|News|Sports

Zion Williamson's injury dampens his otherwise dominant postseason debut for the Pelicans

Zion Williamson’s 40-point, 11-rebound showing in his NBA postseason debut ended in a worrisome way for the New Orleans Pelicans

April 17, 2024
Zion Williamson's injury dampens his otherwise dominant postseason debut for the Pelicans
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

OJ Simpson was chilling with a beer on a couch before Easter, lawyer says. 2 weeks later he was dead

O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly

April 16, 2024
OJ Simpson was chilling with a beer on a couch before Easter, lawyer says. 2 weeks later he was dead
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Kate Hudson had a lifetime to make a record. The result is 'Glorious,' out in May

On May 17, lifelong music obsessive Kate Hudson will release her debut album, “Glorious.”

April 16, 2024
Kate Hudson had a lifetime to make a record. The result is 'Glorious,' out in May
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

USA Basketball fills the 12 available slots for the Paris Olympics roster, AP sources say

LeBron James plans to go back to the Olympics

April 16, 2024
USA Basketball fills the 12 available slots for the Paris Olympics roster, AP sources say
Arts|Entertainment|News

Visa fees for international artists to tour in the US shot up 250% in April. It could be devastating

Performing in the U.S. for international musicians just got a lot more complicated

April 16, 2024
Visa fees for international artists to tour in the US shot up 250% in April. It could be devastating
Arts|Business|Entertainment

Participant, studio behind 'Spotlight,’ ‘An Inconvenient Truth,’ shutters after 20 years

Participant, the activist film and television studio that has financed Oscar winners and socially conscious documentaries, is closing its doors after 20 years

April 16, 2024
Participant, studio behind 'Spotlight,’ ‘An Inconvenient Truth,’ shutters after 20 years
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Travis Kelce named host of 'Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?' for Prime Video

Travis Kelce is bulking up his resume off the football field

April 16, 2024
Travis Kelce named host of 'Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?' for Prime Video
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Cameron Diaz reveals how sleep divorce saved her marriage

Do you and your partner have difficulty achieving restful sleep? From making noise while sleeping to moving around restlessly, sleeping together can be challenging at times. That is why more couples are contemplating an alternative solution – “sleep divorce.” Recently, actress Cameron Diaz made headlines by saying couples should “normalize separate bedrooms.” Her take on intentionally sleeping apart from your spouse has reignited a heated debate around this growing relationship trend. On one side are those who think “sleep divorce” enables partners to obtain the quality rest they require without interruptions. Having separate bedrooms eliminates problems like snoring, taking all

April 16, 2024
Cameron Diaz reveals how sleep divorce saved her marriage
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Indian protesters pull from poetic tradition to resist Modi’s Hindu nationalism

Thanks to a strong oral Urdu literary tradition in South Asia, poems from the past linger in the popular imagination.

April 16, 2024
Indian protesters pull from poetic tradition to resist Modi’s Hindu nationalism
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

ABBA, Blondie, and the Notorious B.I.G. enter the National Recording Registry

Albums from ABBA, Blondie and the Notorious B

April 16, 2024
ABBA, Blondie, and the Notorious B.I.G. enter the National Recording Registry
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

What to know about the prison sentence for a movie armorer in a fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

A movie weapons armorer has received the maximum sentence of 18 months in jail for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust.”

April 16, 2024
What to know about the prison sentence for a movie armorer in a fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
Arts|Business|Entertainment

Characters enter the public domain. Winnie the Pooh becomes a killer. Where is remix culture going?

Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse have recently entered the public domain, making it possible for artists to use them freely

April 16, 2024
Characters enter the public domain. Winnie the Pooh becomes a killer. Where is remix culture going?
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Salman Rushdie's 'Knife' is unflinching about his brutal stabbing and uncanny in its vital spirit

Salman Rushdie's first book since the 2022 stabbing he thought might end his life is both explicit in the violence Rushdie sustains and heroic in the will to live that Rushdie retains

April 16, 2024
Salman Rushdie's 'Knife' is unflinching about his brutal stabbing and uncanny in its vital spirit
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

A 9-year-old boy's dream of a pet octopus is a sensation as thousands follow Terrance's story online

Nine-year-old Cal Clifford had always wanted a pet octopus

April 15, 2024
A 9-year-old boy's dream of a pet octopus is a sensation as thousands follow Terrance's story online
Celebrity|Entertainment

Cardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots to headline the BET Experience concerts in Los Angeles

Cardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots will headline concerts celebrating the return of the BET Experience in Los Angeles just days before the 2024 BET Awards

April 15, 2024
Cardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots to headline the BET Experience concerts in Los Angeles
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Fashion isn’t just for the eyes: Upcoming Met Gala exhibit aims to be a multi-sensory experience

Fashion, most would surely agree, is meant to be seen

April 15, 2024
Fashion isn’t just for the eyes: Upcoming Met Gala exhibit aims to be a multi-sensory experience
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Vegas, US tour and more signings: Wrexham has plenty of fun and work ahead after latest promotion

Wrexham and its Hollywood owners are halfway to the promised land

April 15, 2024
Vegas, US tour and more signings: Wrexham has plenty of fun and work ahead after latest promotion
Entertainment|Europe|News|Sports

Paris prepares for 100-day countdown to the Olympics. It wants to rekindle love for the Games

April 17 marks the 100 days countdown to the Paris Olympics ambitious opening ceremony

April 15, 2024
Paris prepares for 100-day countdown to the Olympics. It wants to rekindle love for the Games
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow

The star of the 1920s silver screen who appears on Taylor Swift’s new album abruptly left Hollywood at the height of her success – a middle finger to the men whom she had made rich and powerful.

April 15, 2024
Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Judge set to hear motion to dismiss rapper Travis Scott from lawsuit over deadly Astroworld concert

A judge in Texas is to hear arguments in rap star Travis Scott's request to be dismissed from a lawsuit over the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in Houston

April 15, 2024
Judge set to hear motion to dismiss rapper Travis Scott from lawsuit over deadly Astroworld concert
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Gun supervisor for 'Rust' movie to be sentenced for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on set

A movie weapons supervisor is facing a possible sentence of up to 18 months in prison in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust.”

April 15, 2024
Gun supervisor for 'Rust' movie to be sentenced for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on set
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

WNBA fashionistas expected to showcase their styles at the draft with spotlight on women's hoops

Everyone likes to look good for a big night on the town

April 15, 2024
WNBA fashionistas expected to showcase their styles at the draft with spotlight on women's hoops
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Sports

OJ Simpson's public life crossed decades and boundaries, leaving lasting echoes. Here are a few

O.J. Simpson's death is leaving a legacy across multiple areas of American life including sports, entertainment and the criminal justice system

April 14, 2024
OJ Simpson's public life crossed decades and boundaries, leaving lasting echoes. Here are a few
Arts|Entertainment

Winners of the 2024 Olivier Awards celebrating work on the London stage

Winners of the 2024 Olivier Awards, handed out Sunday for achievement in London theater, opera and dance include “Sunset Boulevard,” which won seven prizes including best musical revival

April 14, 2024
Winners of the 2024 Olivier Awards celebrating work on the London stage
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

Divisive? Not for moviegoers. ‘Civil War’ declares victory at box office.

Alex Garland’s provocative “Civil War” didn’t only ignite the discourse

April 14, 2024
Divisive? Not for moviegoers. ‘Civil War’ declares victory at box office.
Celebrity|Entertainment

Iowa star Caitlin Clark makes surprise appearance on 'Saturday Night Live'

Caitlin Clark made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live” during the show’s “Weekend Update” segment

April 14, 2024
Iowa star Caitlin Clark makes surprise appearance on 'Saturday Night Live'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Snook, Andrew Scott vie for prizes at London's Olivier theater awards

Sarah Jessica Parker, Andrew Scott and Sarah Snook are among the stars battling for accolades at the Olivier Awards

April 14, 2024
Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Snook, Andrew Scott vie for prizes at London's Olivier theater awards
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, gifts exclusive sneakers to LA Dodgers on Mamba Day anniversary

Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers received some special footwear Saturday, courtesy of Kobe Bryant’s widow

April 14, 2024
Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, gifts exclusive sneakers to LA Dodgers on Mamba Day anniversary
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93

Artist and award-winning children’s book author Faith Ringgold has died

April 13, 2024
Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Small earthquake shakes Southern California desert during Coachella music festival

A small earthquake has shaken the Southern California desert near where the Coachella music festival is being held this weekend

April 13, 2024
Small earthquake shakes Southern California desert during Coachella music festival
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Craze for Masters gnomes grows. The little golf- centric statue becoming coveted collector's items

Gnomes, those quirky statues people often have in their gardens, are flying off the shelves at Augusta National

April 13, 2024
Craze for Masters gnomes grows. The little golf- centric statue becoming coveted collector's items
Entertainment|Sports

'The ride of our lives': Wrexham gains promotion to English soccer's third division after 6-0 win

The sequel has turned out to be just as good for Wrexham

April 13, 2024
'The ride of our lives': Wrexham gains promotion to English soccer's third division after 6-0 win
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Learn more about O.J. Simpson: The TV, movies, books and podcasts about the trial of the century

The story of O.J. Simpson’s life was inherently cinematic

April 13, 2024
Learn more about O.J. Simpson: The TV, movies, books and podcasts about the trial of the century
Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Water guns are in full blast to mark Thai New Year festivities despite worries about heat wave

It’s water festival time in Thailand where many are marking the country’s traditional New Year, splashing each other with colorful water guns and buckets in an often raucous celebration that draws thousands of people, even as this year the Southeast Asian nation marks record-high temperatures causing concern

April 13, 2024
Water guns are in full blast to mark Thai New Year festivities despite worries about heat wave
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

How a hush money scandal tied to a porn star led to Trump’s first criminal trial

It was the kind of tawdry tale Donald Trump might’ve shrugged off before his life in politics: a porn actress claiming they’d had sex

April 13, 2024
How a hush money scandal tied to a porn star led to Trump’s first criminal trial
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Prince Harry scores goal in charity polo match as Meghan, Netflix cameras look on

Prince Harry scored a goal in a charity polo match as his wife, Meghan, and cameras for a Netflix miniseries looked on

April 12, 2024
Prince Harry scores goal in charity polo match as Meghan, Netflix cameras look on
Celebrity|Entertainment

Eleanor Coppola, matriarch of a filmmaking family, dies at 87

Eleanor Coppola, who documented the making of some of her husband Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic films, including the infamously tortured production of “Apocalypse Now,” and who raised a family of filmmakers, has died

April 12, 2024
Eleanor Coppola, matriarch of a filmmaking family, dies at 87
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Agent at Bad Bunny-led firm has certification revoked by MLB Players Association

A baseball agent at Bad Bunny’s Rimas Sports firm has lost his certification with the Major League Baseball Players Association

April 12, 2024
Agent at Bad Bunny-led firm has certification revoked by MLB Players Association
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Robert MacNeil, creator and first anchor of PBS 'NewsHour' nightly newscast, dies at 93

Veteran newsman Robert MacNeil, who was the creator and first anchor of PBS' “NewsHour” in the 1970s, has died

April 12, 2024
Robert MacNeil, creator and first anchor of PBS 'NewsHour' nightly newscast, dies at 93
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

What to stream this week: Conan O’Brien travels, 'Migration' soars and Taylor Swift will reign

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Taylor Swift's eagerly anticipated album “The Tortured Poets Department,” a family of ducks is coaxed into flying south for the winter in the kid-friendly animated movie “Migration” and Conan O’Brien makes himself the brunt of jokes in his new travel show “Conan O’Brien Must Go” for Max

April 12, 2024
What to stream this week: Conan O’Brien travels, 'Migration' soars and Taylor Swift will reign
Entertainment|News|Opinion

Has the media learned anything since the O.J. Simpson trial?

Since the ‘trial of the century,’ the lines between news and entertainment have become increasingly blurred.

April 12, 2024
Has the media learned anything since the O.J. Simpson trial?
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Judge dismisses lawsuits filed against rapper Drake over deadly Astroworld concert

A judge has dismissed hip-hop artist Drake from lawsuits filed against him over his participation in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in Houston in which 10 people were killed

April 11, 2024
Judge dismisses lawsuits filed against rapper Drake over deadly Astroworld concert
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Legendary athlete, actor and millionaire: O.J. Simpson's murder trial lost him the American dream

For a long time, O.J. Simpson had it all

April 11, 2024
Legendary athlete, actor and millionaire: O.J. Simpson's murder trial lost him the American dream
Business|Entertainment

The show goes on for Paramount with ‘Gladiator II,’ a new Damien Chazelle movie and more

With reports and rumors swirling about possible mergers and bids to acquire Paramount, the film studio put its best foot forward for theater owners at CinemaCon on Thursday

April 11, 2024
The show goes on for Paramount with ‘Gladiator II,’ a new Damien Chazelle movie and more
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Sports

10 Things to Remember about O.J. Simpson

Ten things to remember about O.J. Simpson, the NFL running back-turned actor who was acquitted of murdering his wife and her friend

April 11, 2024
10 Things to Remember about O.J. Simpson
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US|Videos

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76

O.J. Simpson has died

April 11, 2024
OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in 'trial of the century,' dies at 76
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Videos

Cannes sets lineup with Lanthimos, Coppola and Trump film 'The Apprentice'

Organizers announced that tew films from Yorgos Lanthimos, Andrea Arnold and Francis Ford Coppola, as well as a portrait of 1980s Donald Trump, will compete for the Palme d’Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival

April 11, 2024
Cannes sets lineup with Lanthimos, Coppola and Trump film 'The Apprentice'
Celebrity|Entertainment

As his trans daughter struggles, a father pushes past his prejudice. ‘It was like a wake-up’

Dusty Farr used to be someone else

April 11, 2024
As his trans daughter struggles, a father pushes past his prejudice. ‘It was like a wake-up’
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Jets' Aaron Rodgers briefly thought playing career could be over after tearing his Achilles tendon

Aaron Rodgers acknowledged during a podcast appearance this week he briefly thought his playing career could be over after he tore his left Achilles tendon in the New York Jets’ season opener

April 11, 2024
Jets' Aaron Rodgers briefly thought playing career could be over after tearing his Achilles tendon
Business|Entertainment

Universal Pictures teases ‘Wicked’ and announces ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’

With the dust settled from a big 2023, winning best picture and topping the box office, Universal Pictures is looking to the future

April 11, 2024
Universal Pictures teases ‘Wicked’ and announces ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’
Entertainment|Sports

Caitlin Clark tells fans 'this place will always be home to me' as she bids farewell to Iowa

Caitlin Clark got a final chance to say goodbye to Iowa fans on Wednesday, and of course there was a big crowd waiting

April 10, 2024
Caitlin Clark tells fans 'this place will always be home to me' as she bids farewell to Iowa
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Oh, brother!: Guardians' Josh and Bo Naylor hit home runs in same inning on National Siblings Day

The Naylor brothers turned National Siblings Day into quite a family affair

April 10, 2024
Oh, brother!: Guardians' Josh and Bo Naylor hit home runs in same inning on National Siblings Day
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Guests at the state dinner for Japan's prime minister will share the feel of walking over a koi pond

Jill Biden is honoring the friendship between the United States and Japan by transforming the State Floor of the White House into a vibrant spring garden for a glamorous dinner that she and President Joe Biden are hosting for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

April 10, 2024
Guests at the state dinner for Japan's prime minister will share the feel of walking over a koi pond
Arts|Entertainment|News|Opinion

When are the 2025 Oscars? The Academy Awards announce date, sticking to early start

The 97th Academy Awards will be held March 2

April 10, 2024
When are the 2025 Oscars? The Academy Awards announce date, sticking to early start
Celebrity|Entertainment

Margot Robbie making ‘Monopoly’ movie and Blumhouse reviving ‘Blair Witch’

Margot Robbie has her sights on another toy

April 10, 2024
Margot Robbie making ‘Monopoly’ movie and Blumhouse reviving ‘Blair Witch’
Business|Entertainment

Studio behind hit ‘Sound of Freedom’ wants to give audiences greenlight power

Angel Studios wants to give audiences the power to decide what movies are made

April 10, 2024
Studio behind hit ‘Sound of Freedom’ wants to give audiences greenlight power
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Marisha Pessl's 'Darkly,' her first novel for adults in more than a decade, to come out Nov. 12

Marisha Pessl’s first adult novel in more than a decade is a psychological thriller with the kinds of intricate clues and connections she has been known for since her acclaimed debut, “Special Topics in Calamity Physics.”

April 10, 2024
Marisha Pessl's 'Darkly,' her first novel for adults in more than a decade, to come out Nov. 12
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Warner Bros. teases ‘Joker’ sequel, ‘Beetlejuice 2’ and more at CinemaCon

Warner Bros

April 10, 2024
Warner Bros. teases ‘Joker’ sequel, ‘Beetlejuice 2’ and more at CinemaCon
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

The Jon Snow sequel to 'Game of Thrones' isn't happening, Kit Harington says

Winter is, apparently, not coming back, as Kit Harington shut down talk of a Jon Snow sequel to HBO’s massive hit “Game of Thrones.”

April 09, 2024
The Jon Snow sequel to 'Game of Thrones' isn't happening, Kit Harington says
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

A new version of Scrabble aims to make the word-building game more accessible

Scrabble is getting a bit of a makeover, at least in Europe

April 09, 2024
A new version of Scrabble aims to make the word-building game more accessible
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News

Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' to premiere at Cannes

Nearly half a century after Francis Ford Coppola won the Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or for “Apocalypse Now,” he will return to the French Riviera festival to premiere his self-financed epic “Megalopolis.”

April 09, 2024
Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' to premiere at Cannes
Arts|Entertainment

Cirque du Soleil's Beatles-themed Las Vegas show will end after an 18-year run

The final curtain will come down this summer on Cirque du Soleil’s long-running Las Vegas show “The Beatles Love.”

April 09, 2024
Cirque du Soleil's Beatles-themed Las Vegas show will end after an 18-year run
Arts|Entertainment|News

Paul Simon is performing at Wednesday's White House state dinner for Japan's prime minister Kishida

Paul Simon will sing for guests at Wednesday's White House state dinner for Japan

April 09, 2024
Paul Simon is performing at Wednesday's White House state dinner for Japan's prime minister Kishida
Business|Entertainment

At movie industry convention, leaders say blockbusters alone aren’t enough

Movie theater owners who gathered in Las Vegas this week for the annual CinemaCon convention and trade show are still feeling the high from “Barbenheimer.”

April 09, 2024
At movie industry convention, leaders say blockbusters alone aren’t enough
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

'Civil War' might be the year's most explosive movie. Alex Garland thinks it's just reporting

The new film “Civil War” is an ominous attempt to turn widely held American anxieties into a violent, unsettling big-screen reality

April 09, 2024
'Civil War' might be the year's most explosive movie. Alex Garland thinks it's just reporting
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Luke Combs leads the 2024 ACM Awards nominations, followed by Morgan Wallen and Megan Moroney

Luke Combs leads the nominees for the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards with eight nods to his name, it was announced Tuesday

April 09, 2024
Luke Combs leads the 2024 ACM Awards nominations, followed by Morgan Wallen and Megan Moroney
Arts|Entertainment|News

George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

George Lucas will receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival next month, festival organizers announced Tuesday

April 09, 2024
George Lucas to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country albums chart

Beyoncé has made history once again

April 09, 2024
Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country albums chart
Celebrity|Entertainment

Clarence 'Frogman' Henry, the New Orleans R&B singer behind the 1956 hit 'Ain't Got No Home,' dies

New Orleans R&B singer Clarence “Frogman” Henry has died at age 87

April 08, 2024
Clarence 'Frogman' Henry, the New Orleans R&B singer behind the 1956 hit 'Ain't Got No Home,' dies
Business|Entertainment|News|US

Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal

An appellate court has granted Disney’s request for a two-month pause in its federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district

April 08, 2024
Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Kevin Costner's Western epic 'Horizon, An American Saga' will premiere at Cannes

Kevin Costner’s multi-episode epic “Horizon, An American Saga” will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month, festival organizers announced Monday

April 08, 2024
Kevin Costner's Western epic 'Horizon, An American Saga' will premiere at Cannes
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Morgan Wallen has been arrested after police say he threw a chair off of the roof of a 6-story bar

Police say country music singer Morgan Wallen has been arrested after police say he threw a chair off the rooftop of a newly opened six-story bar in downtown Nashville

April 08, 2024
Morgan Wallen has been arrested after police say he threw a chair off of the roof of a 6-story bar
Asia|Entertainment|Food|News|US|World

Culinary diplomacy: The internet is obsessed with what Janet Yellen eats in China

Ever since she ate mushrooms that can have psychedelic effects in Beijing last July, Janet Yellen has united Americans and Chinese in wanting to know what she will eat next

April 08, 2024
Culinary diplomacy: The internet is obsessed with what Janet Yellen eats in China
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Jonathan Majors faces sentencing for assault conviction that derailed Marvel star's career

Actor Jonathan Majors is set to be sentenced in New York for assaulting his former girlfriend

April 08, 2024
Jonathan Majors faces sentencing for assault conviction that derailed Marvel star's career
Entertainment|News|Videos

Complete list of winners from the 2024 CMT Music Awards

The 2024 CMT Music Awards took place on Sunday night at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas

April 08, 2024
Complete list of winners from the 2024 CMT Music Awards
Arts|Entertainment

Inside Missy Elliott's first headlining tour, with Busta Rhymes, Ciara and Timbaland

Aligning with Monday's total solar eclipse, Missy Elliott announced her first ever headlining arena tour

April 07, 2024
Inside Missy Elliott's first headlining tour, with Busta Rhymes, Ciara and Timbaland
Entertainment|News|Sports|US

Byron leads Hendrick Motorsports to 1-2-3 finish at Martinsville on anniversary weekend

William Byron took the lead with 73 laps to go and held onto it during a two-lap overtime finish to enhance Hendrick Motorsports’ celebration of its 40-year anniversary with a victory in the NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville Speedway

April 07, 2024
Byron leads Hendrick Motorsports to 1-2-3 finish at Martinsville on anniversary weekend
Business|Entertainment

‘Godzilla x Kong’ maintains box-office dominion in second weekend

“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” easily swatted away a pair of challengers to hold on to the top spot at the box office for the second week in a row, according to studio estimates Sunday

April 07, 2024
‘Godzilla x Kong’ maintains box-office dominion in second weekend
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

CMT Awards return Sunday night with host Kelsea Ballerini and a tribute to the late Toby Keith

The CMT Music Awards are set to return live from Austin, Texas, with host Kelsea Ballerini

April 07, 2024
CMT Awards return Sunday night with host Kelsea Ballerini and a tribute to the late Toby Keith
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Small town businesses embrace total solar eclipse crowd, come rain or shine on Monday

Small town businesses are embracing the eclipse crowds, as weekend festivities heat up before Monday's big event

April 06, 2024
Small town businesses embrace total solar eclipse crowd, come rain or shine on Monday
Entertainment|News|Sports

Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups headline 13-member class for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Vince Carter wowed the basketball world with his high-flying dunks for more than two decades

April 06, 2024
Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups headline 13-member class for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Lawsuit naming Sean 'Diddy' Combs as co-defendant alleges his son sexually assaulted woman on yacht

A lawsuit that names Sean “Diddy” Combs as a co-defendant alleges that his son Christian “King” Combs sexually assaulted a woman working on a yacht chartered by his father

April 05, 2024
Lawsuit naming Sean 'Diddy' Combs as co-defendant alleges his son sexually assaulted woman on yacht
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Top-ranked Korda likely makes way into final 8 at T-Mobile Match Play

Nelly Korda almost certainly kept her hopes alive for a fourth consecutive LPGA Tour victory by shooting a 3-under 69 on Friday for a three-day total of 1-under par in the T-Mobile Match Play

April 05, 2024
Top-ranked Korda likely makes way into final 8 at T-Mobile Match Play
Celebrity|Entertainment

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher say they filed for divorce

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher say they filed for divorce last year after more than 20 years as a couple

April 05, 2024
Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher say they filed for divorce
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde announce their engagement

Skiing power couple Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde have announced they’re engaged to be married

April 05, 2024
Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde announce their engagement
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

What to stream this week: Billy Joel sings, Dora explores and 'Food, Inc. 2' chows down

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a sequel to the powerful documentary “Food, Inc.,” Dating expert Patti Stanger has a new TV show on The CW and “Dora the Explorer” gets a reboot on Paramount+

April 05, 2024
What to stream this week: Billy Joel sings, Dora explores and 'Food, Inc. 2' chows down
Celebrity|Entertainment

Sean Paul helped bring dancehall to the masses. With a new tour, he's ready to do it all over again

It has been 21 years since Sean Paul’s dancehall anthem “Get Busy” topped the Billboard Hot 100 and introduced new audiences to his Jamaican genres

April 05, 2024
Sean Paul helped bring dancehall to the masses. With a new tour, he's ready to do it all over again
Africa|Entertainment|News|Videos|World

A film in Nigeria remembers the Chibok girls abducted 10 years ago, and unites heartbroken families

A new film in Nigeria is being screened to remember the nearly 100 schoolgirls who are still in captivity 10 years after they were seized from their school in the country’s northeast

April 05, 2024
A film in Nigeria remembers the Chibok girls abducted 10 years ago, and unites heartbroken families
Celebrity|Entertainment

Sex, drugs and the Ramones: CNN's Camerota ties up 'loose ends' from high school

A recent trip to the clothing store that replaced New York's legendary punk club CBGB's was a step back in time for CNN's Alisyn Camerota

April 05, 2024
Sex, drugs and the Ramones: CNN's Camerota ties up 'loose ends' from high school
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Finance

Hits for sale: Notable artists who have had their music catalogs sell for big money

Kiss agreed to sell their catalog, brand name and IP to Swedish company Pophouse in a deal estimated to be over $300 million

April 04, 2024
Hits for sale: Notable artists who have had their music catalogs sell for big money
Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|News|US

Powerball jackpot reaches $1.23B as long odds mean lots of losing, just as designed

Powerball is about to match a record for lottery drawings with a stretch of more than three months without a jackpot winner

April 04, 2024
Powerball jackpot reaches $1.23B as long odds mean lots of losing, just as designed
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

How Dev Patel got 'Monkey Man,' his directorial debut beset by challenges, to the finish line

Oscar-nominated actor Dev Patel is making his feature directorial and screenwriting debut with the action thriller, “Monkey Man.”

April 04, 2024
How Dev Patel got 'Monkey Man,' his directorial debut beset by challenges, to the finish line
Entertainment|Sports

In the coliseum of American over-the-topness, WrestleMania stands alone

From the start, WrestleMania was born to be different

April 04, 2024
In the coliseum of American over-the-topness, WrestleMania stands alone
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Eoin Colfer continues Juniper Lane series with 'Guardians of Cedar Wood'

Bestselling author Eoin Colfer has a new set of adventures ready for young Juniper Lane

April 04, 2024
Eoin Colfer continues Juniper Lane series with 'Guardians of Cedar Wood'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US

LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar stars

LeBron James figures there’s at least one obvious explanation for the surging popularity of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament — recognizable stars

April 04, 2024
LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar stars
Technology|Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Alleged celebrity catfishing scheme dupes woman

Deception in romance has taken on new forms in the internet age. “Catfishing” – luring someone into an online relationship using a fictional persona – has become increasingly common, enabled by the anonymity of online interactions. A recent high-profile case in Kentucky has drawn national attention, where a woman divorced her husband after falling for someone she thought was actor Dacre Montgomery. After speaking with the catfishing investigation service Social Catfish, it was revealed she lost over $10,000 supporting this fictional romance. While this instance gained much scrutiny, it represents a broader trend that is devastating people across America. The

April 03, 2024
Alleged celebrity catfishing scheme dupes woman
Arts|Entertainment

Kiss sells catalog, brand name and IP. Gene Simmons assures fans it is a 'collaboration'

It’s never really the end of the road for Kiss

April 03, 2024
Kiss sells catalog, brand name and IP. Gene Simmons assures fans it is a 'collaboration'
Arts|Entertainment|News

Tilman Michael to become Metropolitan Opera chorus director, succeeding Donald Palumbo

Tilman Michael will become chorus director of the Metropolitan Opera next season following the retirement of Donald Palumbo after 17 years as chorus master

April 03, 2024
Tilman Michael to become Metropolitan Opera chorus director, succeeding Donald Palumbo
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Jay-Z’s Made In America festival canceled for the second year in a row

Jay-Z ’s annual Made in America festival, held in Philadelphia over Labor Day weekend, has been canceled for a second year in a row

April 03, 2024
Jay-Z’s Made In America festival canceled for the second year in a row
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets

Disney shareholders back CEO Iger, rebuff activist shareholders who wanted to shake up the company

Disney shareholders have rallied behind longtime CEO Robert Iger

April 03, 2024
Disney shareholders back CEO Iger, rebuff activist shareholders who wanted to shake up the company
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

LSU star Angel Reese declares for WNBA draft via Vogue photo shoot, says 'I didn't want to be basic'

Bayou Barbie is WNBA bound

April 03, 2024
LSU star Angel Reese declares for WNBA draft via Vogue photo shoot, says 'I didn't want to be basic'
Arts|Entertainment

Playwright Christopher Durang, a Tony winner for 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,' dies at 75

Tony Award-winning playwright Christopher Durang has died

April 03, 2024
Playwright Christopher Durang, a Tony winner for 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,' dies at 75
Arts|Entertainment

Beyoncé’s ‘Blackbiird’ breathes new life into a symbol that has inspired centuries of Black artists, musicians and storytellers

To truly appreciate the track, it’s important to go beyond the long shadow of the Beatles’ version.

April 03, 2024
Beyoncé’s ‘Blackbiird’ breathes new life into a symbol that has inspired centuries of Black artists, musicians and storytellers
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

With some laughs, some stories, some tears, Don Winslow begins what he calls his final book tour

Author Don Winslow has announced that his new novel, “City in Ruins,” will be his last

April 02, 2024
With some laughs, some stories, some tears, Don Winslow begins what he calls his final book tour
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Travis Kelce brings back music festival in Kansas City with Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Diplo as headliners

Travis Kelce is keeping himself busy: On the heels of winning his third Super Bowl, earning a Webby nomination for his podcasting endeavors and garnering headlines for his relationship with Taylor Swift, the superstar tight end will continue living his best life with his second annual music festival next month

April 02, 2024
Travis Kelce brings back music festival in Kansas City with Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Diplo as headliners
Arts|Entertainment

Pepe Aguilar is putting Mexican culture at the front and center with 'Jaripeo: Hasta Los Huesos'

Pepe Aguilar says he feels like a superhero when he puts on his charro suit

April 02, 2024
Pepe Aguilar is putting Mexican culture at the front and center with 'Jaripeo: Hasta Los Huesos'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

John Sinclair, a marijuana activist who was immortalized in a John Lennon song, dies at 82

John Sinclair, a poet, music producer and counterculture figure whose lengthy prison sentence after a series of small-time pot busts inspired a John Lennon song and a star-studded 1971 concert to free him, died Tuesday

April 02, 2024
John Sinclair, a marijuana activist who was immortalized in a John Lennon song, dies at 82
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

Miranda Lambert, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj submit letter to AI developers to honor artists' rights

Stevie Wonder, Miranda Lambert, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Peter Frampton, Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson and J Balvin are just some of the over 200 names featured on a new open letter submitted by the Artist Rights Alliance non-profit, calling on artificial intelligence tech companies, developers, platforms, digital music services and platforms to stop using AI “to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists."

April 02, 2024
Miranda Lambert, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj submit letter to AI developers to honor artists' rights
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

‘SCTV’ star and comedian Joe Flaherty has died at 82 after an illness, his daughter says

Comedian Joe Flaherty has died

April 02, 2024
‘SCTV’ star and comedian Joe Flaherty has died at 82 after an illness, his daughter says
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

This mob-era casino is closing on the Las Vegas Strip. Here's some big moments in its 67 years

The Tropicana Las Vegas has been a familiar landmark in a city known for constant reinvention since its grand opening in April 1957

April 02, 2024
This mob-era casino is closing on the Las Vegas Strip. Here's some big moments in its 67 years
Celebrity|Entertainment

The most important voice on Beyoncé’s new album

Confinement was the essence of Linda Martell’s brief career as a country star in the 1970s – and it’s the exact sort of fate that Beyoncé has sought to avoid.

April 02, 2024
The most important voice on Beyoncé’s new album
Celebrity|Entertainment

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney, Ryan Gosling

Taylor Swift and her Super Bowl-winning boyfriend Travis Kelce, along with Sydney Sweeney, Ryan Gosling and Timothee Chalamet, are among the nominees for this year’s Webby Awards, recognizing the best internet content and creators

April 02, 2024
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney, Ryan Gosling
Entertainment|Sports

The women's NCAA Tournament had center stage. The stars, and the games, delivered in a big way

Americans were in sports bars from coast to coast on Monday night, eyes glued to televisions and even movie screens

April 02, 2024
The women's NCAA Tournament had center stage. The stars, and the games, delivered in a big way
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

After welcoming guests for 67 years, the Tropicana Las Vegas casino's final day has arrived

In its heyday, the Tropicana Las Vegas was known for its opulence

April 02, 2024
After welcoming guests for 67 years, the Tropicana Las Vegas casino's final day has arrived
Entertainment|Food|Travel

On French Riviera hillsides, the once-dominant Menton lemon gets squeezed by development

When the French Riviera town of Menton prepares to host its lemon festival each year, it needs more than 140 tons of citrus for the showy floats and park displays that attract thousands of spectators

April 02, 2024
On French Riviera hillsides, the once-dominant Menton lemon gets squeezed by development
Celebrity|Entertainment

Barbara Rush, actor who co-starred with Frank Sinatra and Paul Newman among others, dies at 97

Barbara Rush, who co-starred in films with Frank Sinatra, Paul Newman and other leading men of the 1950s and 1960s and had a thriving TV career later in life, has died

April 01, 2024
Barbara Rush, actor who co-starred with Frank Sinatra and Paul Newman among others, dies at 97
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

WWE kicks, punches, slams marketing efforts into high gear ahead of WrestleMania, its big event

This year’s WrestleMania is just days away, but WWE’s marketing campaign for its biggest premium live event of the year was kicked into overdrive months ago

April 01, 2024
WWE kicks, punches, slams marketing efforts into high gear ahead of WrestleMania, its big event
Entertainment|News|US

Thunder and lightning delay the start of the White House's education-themed Easter egg roll

Thunder and lightning has delayed the start of the Easter egg roll at the White House for 90 minutes

April 01, 2024
Thunder and lightning delay the start of the White House's education-themed Easter egg roll
Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|Videos

Attempting to draw youth, Japan's royal family debuts Instagram. But so far, no candid photos shared

Japan’s imperial family has made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to younger people on social media

April 01, 2024
Attempting to draw youth, Japan's royal family debuts Instagram. But so far, no candid photos shared
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Jaeger wins Houston Open for 1st PGA Tour title. Scheffler's bid for 3 in a row ends on 5-foot putt

Stephan Jaeger of Germany is a PGA Tour winner for the first time and headed to the Masters

March 31, 2024
Jaeger wins Houston Open for 1st PGA Tour title. Scheffler's bid for 3 in a row ends on 5-foot putt
Business|Entertainment

'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" roars to an $80 million box office opening

The Godzilla-King Kong combo stomped on expectations as “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” roared to an $80 million opening at the weekend box office

March 31, 2024
'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" roars to an $80 million box office opening
Entertainment|News|Sports

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are a major part of the rise of women's college basketball

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have been catalysts for the rapid rise of women’s college basketball because of their play on the court that has drawn millions of new fans to the sport and their success off of it

March 31, 2024
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are a major part of the rise of women's college basketball
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

A closer look at the sexual misconduct lawsuits against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

A closer look at the sexual misconduct lawsuits against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

March 31, 2024
A closer look at the sexual misconduct lawsuits against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Chance Perdomo, star of 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' and 'Gen V,' dies in motorcycle crash at 27

Actor Chance Perdomo has died at age 27 following a motorcycle crash

March 30, 2024
Chance Perdomo, star of 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' and 'Gen V,' dies in motorcycle crash at 27
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US

Vanessa Carlton helps Capitals' John Carlson celebrate reaching milestone of 1,000 NHL games

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson is on the verge of reaching the 1,000 NHL games milestone, and pop singer Vanessa Carlton is part of the celebration

March 30, 2024
Vanessa Carlton helps Capitals' John Carlson celebrate reaching milestone of 1,000 NHL games
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Tori Spelling files for divorce from Dean McDermott after 18 years of marriage

Tori Spelling has filed for divorce from her husband and former reality TV co-star Dean McDermott

March 29, 2024
Tori Spelling files for divorce from Dean McDermott after 18 years of marriage
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

New trial denied for 'Rust' armorer convicted in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin

A New Mexico judge rejected an effort by a movie set armorer challenging her conviction of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust."

March 29, 2024
New trial denied for 'Rust' armorer convicted in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|News|US

Biden says that the glitzy fundraiser with Obama and Clinton projects unity heading into November

Still basking in the glow of his largest-ever fundraiser, which featured his Democratic predecessors Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, President Joe Biden says that the star-studded Radio City Music Hall event shows “that we are a united front” in ways Republicans can't match

March 29, 2024
Biden says that the glitzy fundraiser with Obama and Clinton projects unity heading into November
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Colman Domingo and Taylor Hackford are some paying tribute to Louis Gossett Jr. after death at 87

Fellow actors and famous fans are paying tribute to Louis Gossett Jr. after his death at age 87

March 29, 2024
Colman Domingo and Taylor Hackford are some paying tribute to Louis Gossett Jr. after death at 87
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

'Ozempig' remains Minnesota baseball team's mascot despite uproar that name is form of fat-shaming

For a Minnesota minor league baseball team known for a history of outlandish promotions, the idea of naming its longtime live pig mascot after the weight loss drug Ozempic made perfect sense

March 29, 2024
'Ozempig' remains Minnesota baseball team's mascot despite uproar that name is form of fat-shaming
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died

March 29, 2024
Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
Entertainment|Lifestyle

'Oppenheimer' finally premieres in Japan to mixed reactions and high emotions

“Oppenheimer” has finally opened in the nation where two cities were obliterated by the nuclear weapons invented by the American scientist at the center of the film

March 29, 2024
'Oppenheimer' finally premieres in Japan to mixed reactions and high emotions
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation — and country music

First, Beyoncé arrived at the 2024 Grammy Awards in full cowboy regalia — making a statement without saying a word

March 28, 2024
Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation — and country music
Entertainment|Europe

'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan to be given knighthood

British-American filmmaker Christopher Nolan, fresh from his Oscar victory for historical drama "Oppenheimer", will receive a knighthood from Britain for services to film.

March 28, 2024
'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan to be given knighthood
Business|Entertainment|Finance|US

Blackwells sues Disney in Delaware over disclosure in relationship with ValueAct

Blackwells Capital is ratcheting up the pressure on Walt Disney in a bruising boardroom battle by suing the entertainment giant in Delaware court for information that may point to

March 28, 2024
Blackwells sues Disney in Delaware over disclosure in relationship with ValueAct
Entertainment|Europe|News

'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan and wife Emma Thomas to get British knighthood and damehood

The U.K. government says that the Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” director Christopher Nolan and his producer wife Emma Thomas will receive a knighthood and damehood for their services to film

March 28, 2024
'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan and wife Emma Thomas to get British knighthood and damehood
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Single mom psychosis hell: Helen Flanagan's ADHD medication trauma

The entertainment world was jolted when former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan laid bare a disturbing mental health crisis she grappled with. The 33-year-old actress, who portrayed Rosie Webster on the renowned British drama series, courageously took to Instagram to share the raw details of her intense psychological struggles with ADHD medication in late in 2022. In the candid social media disclosure, Flanagan revealed that last December and January found her consumed by emotional turmoil in the aftermath of her romantic split 18 months prior from long-term partner Scott Sinclair, with whom she shares three young children. The newfound single

March 28, 2024
Single mom psychosis hell: Helen Flanagan's ADHD medication trauma
Entertainment|News

Green Day will headline United Nations-backed global climate concert in San Francisco

Green Day will headline a United Nations Human Rights-backed global climate concert on Tuesday at the famed Fillmore in San Francisco

March 28, 2024
Green Day will headline United Nations-backed global climate concert in San Francisco
Entertainment|News|Sports

Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign long-term extension

Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign a long-term contract to chase an NBA championship with Cleveland

March 28, 2024
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign long-term extension
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Owning Wrexham is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Club owes its celebrity owners more than $11M

Owning a soccer club is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet

March 28, 2024
Owning Wrexham is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Club owes its celebrity owners more than $11M
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Travel|US

Punxsutawney Phil, the spring-predicting groundhog, and wife Phyliss are parents of 2 babies

Start handing out those groundhog-size cigars: Punxsutawney Phil is a father

March 28, 2024
Punxsutawney Phil, the spring-predicting groundhog, and wife Phyliss are parents of 2 babies
Entertainment|Food|Opinion

Makers of ‘Food, Inc’ sequel, launch impact campaign around pressing issues

The Oscar-nominated documentary “Food, Inc” helped change the way many consumers think about the systems behind the things we eat

March 28, 2024
Makers of ‘Food, Inc’ sequel, launch impact campaign around pressing issues
Arts|Entertainment|News

No joke: UK comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food ban

A British comedian has been ordered to remove a picture of a hot dog from a poster in London subway stations for his new standup show

March 28, 2024
No joke: UK comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food ban
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

Martin Scorsese will dive into the journey to sainthood with an 8-part Fox Nation docuseries

Martin Scorsese will host, narrate and produce an eight-part docudrama for Fox Nation where he examines the evolution of eight men and women beatified as saints

March 27, 2024
Martin Scorsese will dive into the journey to sainthood with an 8-part Fox Nation docuseries
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Trump Media, Reddit surge despite questionable profit prospects, taking on the 'meme stock' mantle

Reddit and Trump Media are the first notable social media companies to begin trading publicly in the last five years

March 27, 2024
Trump Media, Reddit surge despite questionable profit prospects, taking on the 'meme stock' mantle
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Jill Biden wrote children's book about her White House cat, Willow, that will be published in June

Jill Biden has written a children's book about her White House cat, Willow, that will be published in June

March 27, 2024
Jill Biden wrote children's book about her White House cat, Willow, that will be published in June
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

A Paris exhibit shows how the Olympics mirror society, from Nazi propaganda to fighting inequalities

An exhibit in the French capital before this summer's Paris Olympics shows how the games have been a “mirror of society” since the beginning of the 20th century

March 27, 2024
A Paris exhibit shows how the Olympics mirror society, from Nazi propaganda to fighting inequalities
Arts|Entertainment|Travel

Q&A: James Taylor on his 2024 U.S. tour, the possibility of new music and his legacy

He’s gone to Carolina in his mind and on tour for much of 2024

March 27, 2024
Q&A: James Taylor on his 2024 U.S. tour, the possibility of new music and his legacy
Arts|Entertainment

Ariana DeBose to host Tony Awards for the third straight time

It’s a new location but the same host for the Tony Awards

March 27, 2024
Ariana DeBose to host Tony Awards for the third straight time
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley on the joys of foul language and friendship

Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley play women brought together by letters in the new film “Wicked Little Letters” but their preferred means of communication is WhatsApp

March 27, 2024
Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley on the joys of foul language and friendship
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Settlement reached in lawsuit between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney

Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a lawsuit over who controls Walt Disney World’s governing district

March 27, 2024
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Donald Sutherland writes of a long life in film in his upcoming memoir, "Made Up, But Still True"

Donald Sutherland has a memoir coming out in November

March 27, 2024
Donald Sutherland writes of a long life in film in his upcoming memoir, "Made Up, But Still True"
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

The British royal family learns that if you don't fill an information vacuum, someone else will

The British royal family learned the hard way: in the modern media world, if you don't fill an information vacuum, others will fill it for you, and it's not likely to be pretty

March 27, 2024
The British royal family learns that if you don't fill an information vacuum, someone else will
Arts|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

One month out, Jazz Fest begins preps for 2024

The Fair Grounds Race Course, which plays host to the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, begins its annual transformation in earnest Tuesday as organizers prepare to take over the field this spring for two weekends of music, food and fun

March 26, 2024
One month out, Jazz Fest begins preps for 2024
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After ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune,’ Timothée Chalamet signs first look deal with Warner Bros.

Following the success of “Wonka” and the “Dune” movies, Warner Bros

March 26, 2024
After ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune,’ Timothée Chalamet signs first look deal with Warner Bros.
Arts|Entertainment

Bruce Springsteen becomes first international songwriter made a fellow of Britain's Ivors Academy

Bruce Springsteen is the first international songwriter to be named a fellow of The Ivors Academy, the U

March 26, 2024
Bruce Springsteen becomes first international songwriter made a fellow of Britain's Ivors Academy
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

$1.1 billion Mega Millions drawing nears, followed by $865 million Powerball prize

Another day, another giant lottery jackpot

March 26, 2024
$1.1 billion Mega Millions drawing nears, followed by $865 million Powerball prize
Entertainment|US

Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic lands in the Philadelphia area for the first time

Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic is two-stepping out of Texas to the Philadelphia area

March 26, 2024
Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic lands in the Philadelphia area for the first time
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Authorities searched Diddy's properties as part of a sex trafficking probe. Here's what to know

In the first nine months of 2023, Sean “Diddy” Combs triumphantly performed at the MTV VMAs, released an R&B album that garnered a Grammy nomination and was a suitor to buy the BET network

March 26, 2024
Authorities searched Diddy's properties as part of a sex trafficking probe. Here's what to know
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Feds search Sean “Diddy” Combs’ properties as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources say

Two properties belonging to rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs’ in Los Angeles and Miami were searched by federal Homeland Security Investigations agents and other law enforcement as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press

March 25, 2024
Feds search Sean “Diddy” Combs’ properties as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources say
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

Baby gorilla cuddled by mother at London Zoo remains nameless

The newest endangered baby gorilla at the London Zoo is more than six weeks old but doesn’t yet have a name

March 25, 2024
Baby gorilla cuddled by mother at London Zoo remains nameless
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Tired of AI doomsday tropes, Cohere CEO says his goal is technology that's 'additive to humanity'

Aidan Gomez can take some credit for the ‘T’ at the end of ChatGPT

March 25, 2024
Tired of AI doomsday tropes, Cohere CEO says his goal is technology that's 'additive to humanity'
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Videos

Golden Globes land 5-year deal to air on CBS, stream on Paramount+

The Golden Globes and CBS have reached a five-year deal to broadcast the annual award show and stream it live on Paramount+

March 25, 2024
Golden Globes land 5-year deal to air on CBS, stream on Paramount+
Arts|Entertainment

Massacre, manhunt and mourning: How Russia's deadliest attack in years unfolded over the weekend

It was minutes before the start of a concert by the popular rock band, Picnic, at a massive auditorium at Crocus City Hall, an entertainment complex on the northwestern outskirts of Moscow

March 25, 2024
Massacre, manhunt and mourning: How Russia's deadliest attack in years unfolded over the weekend
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Linda Bean, an entrepreneur, GOP activist and granddaughter of outdoor retailer LL Bean, has died

Linda L

March 24, 2024
Linda Bean, an entrepreneur, GOP activist and granddaughter of outdoor retailer LL Bean, has died
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Opinion|Political|US

NBC's Chuck Todd lays into his network for hiring former RNC chief Ronna McDaniel as an analyst

Former ‘Meet the Press’ moderator Chuck Todd says that some NBC News journalists are uncomfortable that the network had hired former Republican National Committee head Ronna McDaniel as a paid contributor

March 24, 2024
NBC's Chuck Todd lays into his network for hiring former RNC chief Ronna McDaniel as an analyst
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Comedian Kevin Hart is joining a select group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor

Kevin Hart rose from the open mics and comedy clubs of his native Philadelphia to become one of the country’s most recognizable performers

March 24, 2024
Comedian Kevin Hart is joining a select group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|World

Kate, Princess of Wales, and Prince William 'extremely moved' by support since her cancer reveal

Kate, the Princess of Wales, and her husband, Prince William, are said to be “extremely moved” by the public’s warmth and support following her shocking cancer announcement as tributes continued to pour in from around the world

March 24, 2024
Kate, Princess of Wales, and Prince William 'extremely moved' by support since her cancer reveal
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Van-Dogs? Vandals and Bulldogs come together to create unique March Madness marriage with bands

For this weekend, the University of Idaho marching band is calling itself the “Van-Dogs Marching Band.”

March 23, 2024
Van-Dogs? Vandals and Bulldogs come together to create unique March Madness marriage with bands
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News

Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini, who played frequently at La Scala, dies at age 82

Grammy-winning Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini has died

March 23, 2024
Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini, who played frequently at La Scala, dies at age 82
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Laurent de Brunhoff, ‘Babar’ heir and author, dies at age 98

"Babar" author Laurent de Brunhoff, who revived his father's popular picture book series about an elephant-king, has died at 98 after being in hospice care for two weeks

March 23, 2024
Laurent de Brunhoff, ‘Babar’ heir and author, dies at age 98
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Uncategorized

Drag story hour at library canceled after suspicious package and threats, authorities say

Authorities say a “Drag Queen Story Hour” at a Pennsylvania library has been canceled after a suspicious package was found in the building

March 23, 2024
Drag story hour at library canceled after suspicious package and threats, authorities say
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce birth of 'awesome' baby boy, Cardinal, in Instagram post

Star couple Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden say they are “blessed and grateful” to have welcomed a baby boy

March 23, 2024
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce birth of 'awesome' baby boy, Cardinal, in Instagram post
Celebrity|Entertainment

As speculation about the next Bond grows, here's how some actors have responded to casting rumors

Speculation about the actor who will be tapped as the next James Bond grew this week with reports that the role would go to Aaron Taylor-Johnson

March 23, 2024
As speculation about the next Bond grows, here's how some actors have responded to casting rumors
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|Videos

'I will not feed a demon': YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse case rooted in religious extremism

Newly released video shows the malnourished son of a parenting advice YouTuber approaching a neighbor for help on the morning that his mother and her business partner were arrested on child abuse charges

March 22, 2024
'I will not feed a demon': YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse case rooted in religious extremism
Crime|Entertainment|News|Sports

MLB launches investigation into Shohei Ohtani interpreter Ippei Mizuhara following gambling reports

Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations involving Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara

March 22, 2024
MLB launches investigation into Shohei Ohtani interpreter Ippei Mizuhara following gambling reports
Arts|Business|Entertainment

Joana Vicente steps down as Sundance Institute CEO

Joana Vicente is stepping down as the CEO of the Sundance Institute, the nonprofit behind the annual Sundance Film Festival, after two and a half years

March 22, 2024
Joana Vicente steps down as Sundance Institute CEO
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Auction of Pattie Boyd's trove of treasures surpasses expectations as it nets $3.6 million

The online auction of a trove of letters, photos and other items that Pattie Boyd, who was at the heart of the Swinging 60s, has surpassed all expectations

March 22, 2024
Auction of Pattie Boyd's trove of treasures surpasses expectations as it nets $3.6 million
Arts|Entertainment|Videos

What to stream this week: Beyoncé, Steve Martin, J-Hope, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Nighy and 'Madu'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Beyoncé's “Act ll: Cowboy Carter,” a Amazon Prime docuseries about BTS member J-Hope and “Madu,” a documentary about a Nigerian boy who dreams of being a professional ballet dancer

March 22, 2024
What to stream this week: Beyoncé, Steve Martin, J-Hope, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Nighy and 'Madu'
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter blurs lines between reality, performance and research with 'Saved!'

The bones that embody an album can take many shapes

March 22, 2024
Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter blurs lines between reality, performance and research with 'Saved!'
Asia|Entertainment|Opinion|World

As India's election nears, some Bollywood films promote Modi politics by embracing Hindu nationalism

A cluster of Bollywood films based on polarizing issues that promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government’s Hindu nationalist agenda are coming out

March 22, 2024
As India's election nears, some Bollywood films promote Modi politics by embracing Hindu nationalism
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Over 100 iconic cherry trees in Washington will be cut down. So long, Stumpy

The sun is setting on Stumpy, the gnarled old cherry tree that has become a social media phenom

March 22, 2024
Over 100 iconic cherry trees in Washington will be cut down. So long, Stumpy
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Tennessee just became the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on legislation designed to protect songwriters, performers and other music industry professionals against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence

March 21, 2024
Tennessee just became the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

'Furiosa,' the follow-up to 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' will premiere at Cannes Film Festival

“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” George Miller’s eagerly awaited follow-up to “Mad Max: Fury Road,” will make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May

March 21, 2024
'Furiosa,' the follow-up to 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' will premiere at Cannes Film Festival
Entertainment|Videos

In ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,’ the Titans are the stars

“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” in theaters everywhere March 29, is a sequel to “Godzilla vs

March 21, 2024
In ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,’ the Titans are the stars
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Elton John and Bernie Taupin honored with prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

Sir Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin were honored with the prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on Wednesday as part of a starry tribute

March 21, 2024
Elton John and Bernie Taupin honored with prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
Arts|Entertainment

The 'Aladdin' stage musical turns 10 this month. Here are the magical stories of three Genies

The Broadway musical “Aladdin” is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and the Genies who have led it on tour and on Broadway are looking back

March 21, 2024
The 'Aladdin' stage musical turns 10 this month. Here are the magical stories of three Genies
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Beyoncé will receive the Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Beyoncé will appear at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards to receive the show's innovator award

March 21, 2024
Beyoncé will receive the Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Metropolitan Opera presents semi-staged `Turandot' after stage malfunction

The Metropolitan Opera was forced to stage a semi-staged performance of Puccini’s “Turandot” on after a stage elevator jammed

March 20, 2024
Metropolitan Opera presents semi-staged `Turandot' after stage malfunction
Celebrity|Entertainment

M. Emmet Walsh, unforgettable character actor from 'Blood Simple,' 'Blade Runner,' dies at 88

Beloved character actor M

March 20, 2024
M. Emmet Walsh, unforgettable character actor from 'Blood Simple,' 'Blade Runner,' dies at 88
Arts|Entertainment|US|Videos

'Palm Royale' features Carol Burnett, Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney and new-to-comedy Ricky Martin

The new Apple TV+ series “Palm Royale" set in 1969 takes a satirical look at the lengths a woman takes for acceptance into high society

March 20, 2024
'Palm Royale' features Carol Burnett, Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney and new-to-comedy Ricky Martin
Celebrity|Entertainment

Ramy Youssef constantly asks if jokes are harmful or helpful. He keeps telling them anyway

Fresh off his awards season high after going to the Oscars with his fellow “Poor Things” stars, Ramy Youssef is heading back into more familiar territory

March 20, 2024
Ramy Youssef constantly asks if jokes are harmful or helpful. He keeps telling them anyway
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

During the Israel-Hamas war, Jews will soon celebrate Purim — one of their most joyous holidays

Purim is widely depicted as the most joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits and noisemakers

March 20, 2024
During the Israel-Hamas war, Jews will soon celebrate Purim — one of their most joyous holidays
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Ex-girlfriend of actor Jonathan Majors files civil suit accusing him of escalating abuse, defamation

The former girlfriend of actor Jonathan Majors’ is suing him on civil allegations including assault, battery, defamation and infliction of emotional distress

March 19, 2024
Ex-girlfriend of actor Jonathan Majors files civil suit accusing him of escalating abuse, defamation
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Q&A: Author Rebecca Serle shares what's behind her 'magical realism' and new book 'Expiration Dates'

Author Rebecca Serle often adds elements of magic to her writing

March 19, 2024
Q&A: Author Rebecca Serle shares what's behind her 'magical realism' and new book 'Expiration Dates'
Asia|Entertainment|News

Cambodia's prime minister sounds sour note on trucks' musical horns

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered a ban on musical horns, after videos posted on social media showed people dancing on roads and roadsides as passing trucks blasted rhythmic little tunes

March 19, 2024
Cambodia's prime minister sounds sour note on trucks' musical horns
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Hats, T-shirts and dolls reflect outgoing Mexican president's outsized presence in upcoming election

Souvenirs bearing the image of 70-year-old Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador sell like T-shirts at a Taylor Swift concert

March 19, 2024
Hats, T-shirts and dolls reflect outgoing Mexican president's outsized presence in upcoming election
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

4 things to know from Elon Musk's interview with Don Lemon

Former CNN reporter Don Lemon mixed it up with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in an interview Lemon posted on Musk's X social network Monday

March 19, 2024
4 things to know from Elon Musk's interview with Don Lemon
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are officially divorced

Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are now divorced

March 19, 2024
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are officially divorced
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Spotify paid $9 billion in royalties in 2023. Here's what fueled the growth

Every year since 2021, Spotify has published its “Loud & Clear” report, an attempt to be more transparent about its payments

March 19, 2024
Spotify paid $9 billion in royalties in 2023. Here's what fueled the growth
Crime|Entertainment|US

Movie armorer challenges conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin

A movie set armorer is challenging her involuntary manslaughter conviction in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust."

March 18, 2024
Movie armorer challenges conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Singer R. Kelly seeks appeals court relief from 30-year prison term

R. Kelly's lawyer says all kinds of legitimate organizations — even college fraternities — could be deemed racketeering organizations under a law used to convict the R&B superstar at his trial of using his fame to sexually abuse young fans

March 18, 2024
Singer R. Kelly seeks appeals court relief from 30-year prison term
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Ryan Gosling's stellar 'I'm Just Ken' Oscars performance inspires huge jump in streams

Can you feel the Kenergy

March 18, 2024
Ryan Gosling's stellar 'I'm Just Ken' Oscars performance inspires huge jump in streams
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

30 years after firing, a soprano returns to the Met Opera for a recital

Soprano Kathleen Battle is returning to the Metropolitan Opera at age 75 for a recital on May 12

March 18, 2024
30 years after firing, a soprano returns to the Met Opera for a recital
Arts|Entertainment|News

James Burton, John Anderson and Toby Keith join the Country Music Hall of Fame

James Burton, John Anderson and Toby Keith are the newest members to join the Country Music Hall of Fame

March 18, 2024
James Burton, John Anderson and Toby Keith join the Country Music Hall of Fame
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Sports Illustrated will continue operations after agreement reached with new publisher

Sports Illustrated will continue operations after the company that owns the brand agreed with a new publisher for its print and digital products

March 18, 2024
Sports Illustrated will continue operations after agreement reached with new publisher
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Freddie Mercury's home is on the market for first time since 1980 minus his 'exquisite clutter'

The mansion that was Freddie Mercury's sanctuary in London and where he lived the final decade of his life is on sale for the first time in nearly 45 years

March 18, 2024
Freddie Mercury's home is on the market for first time since 1980 minus his 'exquisite clutter'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|News

Stolen 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers will go on an international tour and then be auctioned

A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” were returned their owner, nearly 20 years after the iconic shoes were stolen from a museum in the late actor’s hometown

March 18, 2024
Stolen 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers will go on an international tour and then be auctioned
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

A new Banksy mural sprouts beside a cropped tree in London. Many see an environmental message

A new Banksy mural has drawn crowds to a London street, even before the elusive graffiti artist confirmed the work was his

March 18, 2024
A new Banksy mural sprouts beside a cropped tree in London. Many see an environmental message
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

As the US government and record labels go after TikTok, musicians get the squeeze

For some musical artists, TikTok has become a beacon in an otherwise dismal digital streaming landscape.

March 18, 2024
As the US government and record labels go after TikTok, musicians get the squeeze
Crime|Entertainment|Videos

A second man is charged in connection with 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn in 'The Wizard of Oz'

A second man has been charged in connection with the 2005 theft of a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz,” according to an indictment unsealed Sunday

March 17, 2024
A second man is charged in connection with 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn in 'The Wizard of Oz'
Arts|Entertainment|News

Byron Janis, renowned American classical pianist who overcame debilitating arthritis, dies at 95

Acclaimed American classical pianist Byron Janis has died at the age of 95

March 17, 2024
Byron Janis, renowned American classical pianist who overcame debilitating arthritis, dies at 95
Business|Entertainment

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ repeats at No. 1 on the box office charts

“Kung Fu Panda 4” held its No. 1 spot atop the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters

March 17, 2024
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ repeats at No. 1 on the box office charts
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Cockney Rebel singer Steve Harley, who had a hit with 'Make Me Smile,' dies at 73

British musician Steve Harley, whose band Cockney Rebel had a huge hit with the song “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me),” has died

March 17, 2024
Cockney Rebel singer Steve Harley, who had a hit with 'Make Me Smile,' dies at 73
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Usher, Fantasia Barrino, 'Color Purple' honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards

Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color

March 17, 2024
Usher, Fantasia Barrino, 'Color Purple' honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

It's March Madness and more people than ever can legally bet on basketball games

As March Madness gets underway, more people than ever now can legally bet on sports

March 17, 2024
It's March Madness and more people than ever can legally bet on basketball games
Arts|Entertainment|News|Travel

David Breashears, mountaineer and filmmaker who co-produced Mount Everest documentary, dies at 68

A mountaineer, author and filmmaker who co-directed and co-produced a 1998 IMAX documentary about climbing Mount Everest has died

March 16, 2024
David Breashears, mountaineer and filmmaker who co-produced Mount Everest documentary, dies at 68
Americas|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

America is getting green and giddy for its largest St. Patrick's Day parades

America's largest St. Patrick's Day parades are being held Saturday

March 16, 2024
America is getting green and giddy for its largest St. Patrick's Day parades
Entertainment|Lifestyle

From 4-leaf clovers to some unexpected history, all you need to know about St. Patrick's Day

If it’s March, and it’s green, it must be St. Patrick’s Day

March 16, 2024
From 4-leaf clovers to some unexpected history, all you need to know about St. Patrick's Day
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Los Angeles home that appears to belong to model and actor Cara Delevingne is destroyed in fire

A Los Angeles home that appears to belong to model and actor Cara Delevingne has been destroyed in a fire

March 15, 2024
Los Angeles home that appears to belong to model and actor Cara Delevingne is destroyed in fire
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

'High & Low — John Galliano' explores the rise and fall of a controversial designer

The new documentary “High & Low — John Galliano” covers all the complexities of the famous British designer, one of the most celebrated and controversial figures in the fashion industry

March 15, 2024
'High & Low — John Galliano' explores the rise and fall of a controversial designer
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|US

Riders can climb 'halfway to the stars' on San Francisco cable car dedicated to late Tony Bennett

The cable car dedicated to the late Tony Bennett rolls past the landmark Fairmont hotel where the singer first performed the song that would forever tie him to San Francisco

March 15, 2024
Riders can climb 'halfway to the stars' on San Francisco cable car dedicated to late Tony Bennett
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

What to stream this week: Shakira, Paul Simon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kristen Wiig and Princess Peach

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Shakira's first album in seven years, Jake Gyllenhaal starring in an update of the pulpy cult classic “Road House” and “Law & Order” creator Dick Wolf dips into the true crime world with a new docuseries on Netflix

March 15, 2024
What to stream this week: Shakira, Paul Simon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kristen Wiig and Princess Peach
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

A trove from Pattie Boyd's life with George Harrison and Eric Clapton is up for sale at Christie's

Pattie Boyd was at the epicenter of the Swinging 60s, but not always the center of attention

March 15, 2024
A trove from Pattie Boyd's life with George Harrison and Eric Clapton is up for sale at Christie's
Election|Entertainment

'Civil War,' an election-year provocation, premieres at SXSW film festival

"Civil War,” Alex Garland’s election-year provocation, debuted at the SXSW Film and TV Festival, unveiling a violent vision of a near-future America at war with itself

March 15, 2024
'Civil War,' an election-year provocation, premieres at SXSW film festival
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Alec Baldwin seeks dismissal of grand jury indictment in fatal shooting of cinematographer

Defense attorneys for Alec Baldwin urged a New Mexico judge to dismiss a grand jury indictment against the actor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.”

March 15, 2024
Alec Baldwin seeks dismissal of grand jury indictment in fatal shooting of cinematographer
Celebrity|Entertainment|Travel

Actor Pierce Brosnan pleads guilty to walking in Yellowstone park thermal area, must pay $1,500

Actor Pierce Brosnan, whose fictitious movie character James Bond has been in hot water plenty of times, has pleaded guilty to stepping off a trail in a thermal area while visiting Yellowstone National Park last November

March 14, 2024
Actor Pierce Brosnan pleads guilty to walking in Yellowstone park thermal area, must pay $1,500
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram to tease new food, cookbook, cutlery brand

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has returned to Instagram to tease a new brand that records show could feature jams, household items, cookbooks and cutlery

March 14, 2024
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returns to Instagram to tease new food, cookbook, cutlery brand
Arts|Entertainment

New opera production adds something new to Luis Buñuel's 'The Exterminating Angel': cannibalism

Calixto Bieito added an element to “The Exterminating Angel” that Luis Buñuel and Thomas Adès left out: cannibalism

March 14, 2024
New opera production adds something new to Luis Buñuel's 'The Exterminating Angel': cannibalism
Entertainment|US|Videos

'Manhunt,' about hunt for John Wilkes Booth, may make you wish you paid attention in history class

A new series on Apple TV+, premiering Friday, tells the lesser-known aspects of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on the pursuit of his killer, John Wilkes Booth

March 14, 2024
'Manhunt,' about hunt for John Wilkes Booth, may make you wish you paid attention in history class
Arts|Entertainment

Hans Zimmer talks about first North American tour dates in 7 years, the magic of composing for film

Composer Hans Zimmer’s film scores have soundtracked magic movie moments in “The Lion King," "The Dark Knight” and both new “Dune” movies, to name a few

March 14, 2024
Hans Zimmer talks about first North American tour dates in 7 years, the magic of composing for film
Arts|Entertainment

A basketball coaching family, dealing with grief, aims at New York and Connecticut state titles

Linda Zullo would have loved Saturday

March 14, 2024
A basketball coaching family, dealing with grief, aims at New York and Connecticut state titles
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

From Asteroids to Guitar Hero, World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists draw from 4 decades

The 12 finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame this year represent four decades of play

March 14, 2024
From Asteroids to Guitar Hero, World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists draw from 4 decades
Entertainment|Lifestyle

'Freaknik' documentary tells untold story behind the massively popular Atlanta street party

A new Hulu documentary takes a look at the legendary street party Freaknik held in Atlanta during the 80s and 90s

March 14, 2024
'Freaknik' documentary tells untold story behind the massively popular Atlanta street party
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Dua Lipa, Sza and Shania Twain to lead this year's Glastonbury Festival in June

Organizers of the Glastonbury Festival have announced the line-up so far for arguably the world’s most famous music festival

March 14, 2024
Dua Lipa, Sza and Shania Twain to lead this year's Glastonbury Festival in June
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|World

What's Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more

College students, rocket scientists and math enthusiasts around the world are celebrating Pi Day

March 14, 2024
What's Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Where in the world is Kate Middleton?

There is a lot of confusion about where Kate Middleton is. Once called the most visible royal after the Queen, the Duchess suddenly dropped out of sight for some medical procedure, only announced as “planned abdominal surgery.” Kensington Palace announced on January 17th that the Princess of Wales had entered the hospital the prior day for planned abdominal surgery. They stated she would require 10-14 days of recovery before resuming duties around Easter. With only scattered sightings since Christmas, speculation swirls over Kate’s condition, the secrecy around her health, and when the reliable Duchess will finally reemerge. The Palace has

March 13, 2024
Where in the world is Kate Middleton?
Arts|Entertainment

James Colon to retire as Los Angeles Opera music director after 2025-26 season, end 20-year tenure

James Conlon will retire as music director of the Los Angeles Opera at the end of the 2025-26 season, ending a 20-year run that will have spanned half the company’s history

March 13, 2024
James Colon to retire as Los Angeles Opera music director after 2025-26 season, end 20-year tenure
Celebrity|Entertainment

Musk abruptly cancels 'The Don Lemon Show' on X after he sits for the program's first interview

Elon Musk has abruptly canceled “The Don Lemon Show” a talk show on his social media network, X

March 13, 2024
Musk abruptly cancels 'The Don Lemon Show' on X after he sits for the program's first interview
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

A new London exhibition will celebrate Naomi Campbell's four decades in fashion

After four decades in fashion, the queen of the catwalk is getting her own exhibition

March 13, 2024
A new London exhibition will celebrate Naomi Campbell's four decades in fashion
Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Judge schedules sentencing for movie armorer in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

A movie set armorer convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust” is scheduled to be sentenced next month

March 13, 2024
Judge schedules sentencing for movie armorer in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|News

Olivia Munn reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy

Olivia Munn has revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy, thanking her doctors and urging fans to calculate their own risk assessment

March 13, 2024
Olivia Munn reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Q&A: Kristen Stewart, Rose Glass and Katy O'Brian on their ‘fun, sweaty, violent’ film

Rose Glass’ first film “Saint Maud,” was a chilling picture of faith and madness

March 13, 2024
Q&A: Kristen Stewart, Rose Glass and Katy O'Brian on their ‘fun, sweaty, violent’ film
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|News|Sports

Former UFC champion Mark Coleman in the hospital after saving his parents from a house fire in Ohio

Former UFC champion Mark Coleman was airlifted to an Ohio hospital after saving his parents from a house fire

March 13, 2024
Former UFC champion Mark Coleman in the hospital after saving his parents from a house fire in Ohio
Business|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Trader Joe's $3 mini totes went viral on TikTok. Now, they're reselling for hundreds

Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote is the latest item to cause a stir on social media, so much so that resellers are taking advantage of the hype

March 13, 2024
Trader Joe's $3 mini totes went viral on TikTok. Now, they're reselling for hundreds
Arts|Entertainment

How AI is shaping the music listening habits of Gen Z

In the past, adolescents’ musical palettes were dominated by the Top-40 artists, creating a widely shared – if perhaps narrow – repertoire of musical knowledge.

March 13, 2024
How AI is shaping the music listening habits of Gen Z
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|Videos

'The Fall Guy,' a love letter to stunt performers, premieres at SXSW

Coming nearly straight from the Oscars with a truck full of Kenergy, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt rolled into South By Southwest to premiere “The Fall Guy,” an affectionate, action-fueled ode to stunt work and the dedicated professionals that throw their bodies into filmmaking

March 13, 2024
'The Fall Guy,' a love letter to stunt performers, premieres at SXSW
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Travel

Savannah plans a supersized 200th anniversary celebration of its beloved St. Patrick's Day parade

Savannah, Georgia's oldest city, is planning a supersized celebration as it marks the 200th anniversary of its beloved St. Patrick's Day parade

March 13, 2024
Savannah plans a supersized 200th anniversary celebration of its beloved St. Patrick's Day parade
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning join NBC's Paris Olympics opening ceremony coverage as hosts

Singer Kelly Clarkson and NFL legend Peyton Manning will bring a new flavor to NBC Universal’s upcoming Paris Olympics coverage this summer

March 13, 2024
Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning join NBC's Paris Olympics opening ceremony coverage as hosts
Arts|Entertainment|News|Videos

Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Cody Johnson lead CMT Music Awards noms

Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, and Cody Johnson are the leading nominees for the 2024 CMT Music Awards, celebrating the best in country music videos

March 13, 2024
Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Cody Johnson lead CMT Music Awards noms
Celebrity|Entertainment

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering Aaron Rodgers or Jesse Ventura for a 2024 running mate

Robert F

March 13, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering Aaron Rodgers or Jesse Ventura for a 2024 running mate
Crime|Entertainment|News

Director Roman Polanski is sued over more allegations of sexual assault of a minor

A woman has sued director Roman Polanski in a Los Angeles court, saying the director raped her when she was a minor in 1973

March 12, 2024
Director Roman Polanski is sued over more allegations of sexual assault of a minor
Business|Entertainment|Technology

The New York Times is fighting off Wordle look-alikes with copyright takedown notices

The New York Times is fighting off Wordle “clones.”

March 12, 2024
The New York Times is fighting off Wordle look-alikes with copyright takedown notices
Business|Entertainment|Technology

As TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington

Lawmakers are facing their latest lobbyists — online influencers from TikTok

March 12, 2024
As TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Oscars' strikes tributes highlight solidarity, and the possible labor struggles to come

Labor strife remains an issue in Hollywood after two major strikes were resolved, and the Academy Awards didn’t sidestep that

March 12, 2024
Oscars' strikes tributes highlight solidarity, and the possible labor struggles to come
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Beyoncé's new album will be called 'Act II: Cowboy Carter'

Beyoncé is full of surprises — and on Tuesday, dropped yet another one

March 12, 2024
Beyoncé's new album will be called 'Act II: Cowboy Carter'
Entertainment|Europe|News|Videos

Oscars international broadcast cuts '20 Days in Mariupol' win, sparking criticism in Ukraine

The shortened version of the international broadcast of the 96th Oscars has faced harsh criticism in Ukraine for omitting the segment announcing the documentary feature category, which went to Mstyslav Chernov’s “20 Days in Mariupol.”

March 12, 2024
Oscars international broadcast cuts '20 Days in Mariupol' win, sparking criticism in Ukraine
Arts|Entertainment

Nicole Scherzinger and Sarah Jessica Parker are among the nominees for London's Olivier Awards

An acclaimed revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset Boulevard” and a play about the travails of England’s national soccer team lead the race for the Olivier Awards recognizing work on the London stage

March 12, 2024
Nicole Scherzinger and Sarah Jessica Parker are among the nominees for London's Olivier Awards
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News

Kate's 'photogate' scandal shows that relations between royals and the press rarely run smooth

The scandal over Kate, Princess of Wales’ family snapshot is a new chapter in the thorny relationship between the media and Britain’s royal family

March 12, 2024
Kate's 'photogate' scandal shows that relations between royals and the press rarely run smooth
Entertainment|News

'The Girls on the Bus' takes you on a soapy ride with reporters following presidential campaigns

A new narrative series on Max follows female journalists on the campaign trail for the presidential election."

March 12, 2024
'The Girls on the Bus' takes you on a soapy ride with reporters following presidential campaigns
Celebrity|Entertainment

Eric Carmen, the Raspberries frontman and ‘All by Myself’ and 'Hungry Eyes' singer, dies at 74

Singer-songwriter Eric Carmen, who fronted the power-pop 1970s band the Raspberries and later had soaring pop hits like “All by Myself” and “Hungry Eyes” from the hit “Dirty Dancing” soundtrack, has died

March 12, 2024
Eric Carmen, the Raspberries frontman and ‘All by Myself’ and 'Hungry Eyes' singer, dies at 74
Entertainment|News

A new generation of readers embraces bell hooks' 'All About Love'

It's the kind of book friends recommend to each other, especially if someone is going through a time of loneliness or romantic loss

March 12, 2024
A new generation of readers embraces bell hooks' 'All About Love'
Arts|Entertainment|News|Opinion

Oscars get audience lift from 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer,' but ratings aren't lofty

“Barbenheimer” brought a bump not a boom to Oscars ratings

March 11, 2024
Oscars get audience lift from 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer,' but ratings aren't lofty
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Al Pacino says Oscars producers asked him to omit reading best picture nominees

Al Pacino says he was following the instructions of the Oscars producers when he omitted the names of the best picture nominees while announcing the winner of the show’s biggest category

March 11, 2024
Al Pacino says Oscars producers asked him to omit reading best picture nominees
Celebrity|Entertainment

Messi the celebrity dog made it to the Oscars. Here's how the show pulled off his (clapping) cameo

Messi the dog did attend the Oscars after all

March 11, 2024
Messi the celebrity dog made it to the Oscars. Here's how the show pulled off his (clapping) cameo
Entertainment|News|Sports

The Lakers are planning to fix a few errors carved into the base of Kobe Bryant's statue

The Los Angeles Lakers say they’re planning to fix a handful of errors on the base of their recently unveiled statue of Kobe Bryant outside their arena

March 11, 2024
The Lakers are planning to fix a few errors carved into the base of Kobe Bryant's statue
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Emma Stone won, but Lily Gladstone didn't lose

The Academy Awards were full of sure-things, long-awaited anointments and easy predictions

March 11, 2024
Emma Stone won, but Lily Gladstone didn't lose
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

A family is shaken in Peacock's 'Apples Never Fall,' starring Annette Bening

In the new Peacock limited series “Apples Never Fall,” which debuts Thursday, Annette Bening plays a wife and mother who goes missing

March 11, 2024
A family is shaken in Peacock's 'Apples Never Fall,' starring Annette Bening
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Where to watch this year's Oscar-winning films online

The Oscars have been handed out, and maybe there's a film you missed and want to watch

March 11, 2024
Where to watch this year's Oscar-winning films online
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Colman Domingo, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Lily Gladstone were among the awards season's fashion MVPs

This year’s red carpet season failed to disappoint, fashion-wise

March 11, 2024
Colman Domingo, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Lily Gladstone were among the awards season's fashion MVPs
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

'Oppenheimer' crew keeps it low key, other winners revel at Vanity Fair's Oscar after-party

Vanity Fair's post-Academy Awards party had its usual decadent food, dancing and opulent fashions where the most popular accessory is an Oscar

March 11, 2024
'Oppenheimer' crew keeps it low key, other winners revel at Vanity Fair's Oscar after-party
Entertainment|News|World

Princess Kate says sorry for manipulated family photo, saying she was experimenting with editing

The Princess of Wales has apologized for “confusion” caused by her editing of a family photo released by the palace

March 11, 2024
Princess Kate says sorry for manipulated family photo, saying she was experimenting with editing
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Videos

Behind the Scenes: What you didn't see at the 2024 Oscars

There is a whole other show that happens offscreen at the Oscars that the home audience doesn’t see on television

March 11, 2024
Behind the Scenes: What you didn't see at the 2024 Oscars
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Technology|Travel|US

Disney seeks major expansion of California theme park to add more immersive attractions

Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades

March 11, 2024
Disney seeks major expansion of California theme park to add more immersive attractions
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News|World

Why the AP retracted the first official photo of the Princess of Wales since her abdominal surgery

The first official photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, since she underwent abdominal surgery nearly two months ago was pulled from circulation by The Associated Press and other news organizations because it appeared to have been manipulated

March 11, 2024
Why the AP retracted the first official photo of the Princess of Wales since her abdominal surgery
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Emma Stone wins second career best actress Oscar for 'Poor Things' in tight race with Lily Gladstone

Emma Stone has won the best actress Oscar for “Poor Things,” her second career victory in the category

March 11, 2024
Emma Stone wins second career best actress Oscar for 'Poor Things' in tight race with Lily Gladstone
Arts|Entertainment

Christopher Nolan wins his first Oscar for directing 'Oppenheimer'

Christopher Nolan has won his first Oscar for directing “Oppenheimer.”

March 11, 2024
Christopher Nolan wins his first Oscar for directing 'Oppenheimer'
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Cillian Murphy wins best actor for ‘Oppenheimer,’ his first Oscar

Cillian Murphy came away from the Academy Awards with his first Oscar, the best actor statuette for his role in “Oppenheimer.”

March 11, 2024
Cillian Murphy wins best actor for ‘Oppenheimer,’ his first Oscar
Celebrity|Entertainment

Billie Eilish and Finneas win best original song Oscar for 'Barbie' ballad, 'What Was I Made For?'

What were Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell made for

March 11, 2024
Billie Eilish and Finneas win best original song Oscar for 'Barbie' ballad, 'What Was I Made For?'
Entertainment|News|Videos|World

'20 Days in Mariupol' wins best documentary Oscar, a first for AP and PBS' 'Frontline'

A harrowing first-person account of the early days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, “20 Days in Mariupol” has won the best documentary Oscar

March 11, 2024
'20 Days in Mariupol' wins best documentary Oscar, a first for AP and PBS' 'Frontline'
Arts|Entertainment|News

The latest from the Oscars: Memorable moments and notable quotes

Welcome to the 96th Oscars

March 10, 2024
The latest from the Oscars: Memorable moments and notable quotes
Entertainment|News

Robert Downey Jr. wins supporting actor and his first Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'

Robert Downey Jr. has won his first Oscar

March 10, 2024
Robert Downey Jr. wins supporting actor and his first Oscar for 'Oppenheimer'
Arts|Entertainment|News

'The Zone of Interest' wins Oscar award for best international film

The harrowing Holocaust drama “The Zone of Interest,” which explores questions of complicity while depicting the mundane lives of a Nazi family in their home adjacent to the Auschwitz death camp, won the Academy Award for best international film

March 10, 2024
'The Zone of Interest' wins Oscar award for best international film
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Vanessa Hudgens is pregnant, revealing baby bump at Oscars

Vanessa Hudgens opened the Oscars red carpet pre-show with news of her own: She’s expecting

March 10, 2024
Vanessa Hudgens is pregnant, revealing baby bump at Oscars
Arts|Asia|Entertainment|News

At 83, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki earns historic Oscar for ‘The Boy and the Heron’

The legendary Japanese anime master Hayao Miyazaki made a historic and golden return to the Academy Awards

March 10, 2024
At 83, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki earns historic Oscar for ‘The Boy and the Heron’
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Da’Vine Joy Randolph wins her first Oscar after being a favorite for her work in ‘The Holdovers’

Da’Vine Joy Randolph has claimed her first Oscar for her role as Mary Lamb in Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers.”

March 10, 2024
Da’Vine Joy Randolph wins her first Oscar after being a favorite for her work in ‘The Holdovers’
Entertainment|News|Sports

NFL free agency explained from salary cap and tampering to franchise and transition tags

The NFL’s free agency frenzy kicks off Monday with a 52-hour legal tampering period ahead of the official start of the league year on Wednesday

March 10, 2024
NFL free agency explained from salary cap and tampering to franchise and transition tags
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert fined $100,000 for directing 'money sign' gesture toward referee

The NBA has fined Minnesota center Rudy Gobert $100,000 two days after he implied that referee Scott Foster was not calling games fairly and further suggesting that gambling is having a detrimental impact on the outcome of games

March 10, 2024
Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert fined $100,000 for directing 'money sign' gesture toward referee
Business|Entertainment|News|US

'Kung Fu Panda 4' opens No. 1, while 'Dune: Part Two' stays strong

As Universal Pictures prepared for a big night at the Academy Awards with “Oppenheimer,” the studio also celebrated the No. 1 debut of “Kung Fu Panda 4,” which collected $58.3 million in domestic theaters over the weekend

March 10, 2024
'Kung Fu Panda 4' opens No. 1, while 'Dune: Part Two' stays strong
Asia|Entertainment|News|Sports|US

Abraham Ancer beats Cameron Smith, Paul Casey in playoff to win LIV Golf tournament in Hong Kong

Abraham Ancer regained just enough of the composure that helped him pull out to a five-stroke lead after two rounds to beat Cameron Smith and Paul Casey in a playoff and win the inaugural LIV Golf tournament in Hong Kong on Sunday

March 10, 2024
Abraham Ancer beats Cameron Smith, Paul Casey in playoff to win LIV Golf tournament in Hong Kong
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

How to watch (and stream) the 2024 Oscars

It's almost time for the Oscars

March 10, 2024
How to watch (and stream) the 2024 Oscars
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

These Barbies partied with Chanel the night before the Oscars

In Hollywood, the night before the Oscars isn’t a time to rest

March 10, 2024
These Barbies partied with Chanel the night before the Oscars
Entertainment|Videos

'Oppenheimer' set to overpower at the Oscars Sunday night

Hi, “Oppenheimer.”

March 10, 2024
'Oppenheimer' set to overpower at the Oscars Sunday night
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Vanity Fair and Saint Laurent toast ‘Oppenheimer’ at a historic home before Oscars

On the Friday before the Oscars, the center of Hollywood seemed to be at a private home in Los Feliz

March 09, 2024
Vanity Fair and Saint Laurent toast ‘Oppenheimer’ at a historic home before Oscars
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment

Rupert Murdoch, 92, plans to marry for 5th time

Media magnate Rupert Murdoch turns 93 next week and is planning to get married again

March 09, 2024
Rupert Murdoch, 92, plans to marry for 5th time
Arts|Entertainment|Travel|World

A family-run workshop keeps the legacy of the Mexican fireworks alive despite the danger

Hundreds of giant paper-mache bulls stuffed with fireworks are erected in the front yards of the Mexican town of Tultepec every year in the first week of March

March 09, 2024
A family-run workshop keeps the legacy of the Mexican fireworks alive despite the danger
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Duchess of Sussex, others on SXSW panel discuss issues affecting women and mothers

A panel featuring Meghan the Duchess of Sussex came together on International Women’s Day to discuss how women and mothers are portrayed in traditional media and across social media, among other issues

March 08, 2024
Duchess of Sussex, others on SXSW panel discuss issues affecting women and mothers
Celebrity|Entertainment

The failures of ‘Oppenheimer’ and the ascent of the foreign film - 6 essential reads for the Oscars

Before you tune into Hollywood’s biggest night of the year, check out our coverage of the stars of this year’s show.

March 08, 2024
The failures of ‘Oppenheimer’ and the ascent of the foreign film - 6 essential reads for the Oscars
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Thousands of self-professed nerds gather in Kansas City for Planet Comicon’s 25th year

Celebrities, artists and tens of thousands of fans proud to call themselves nerds are converging in Kansas City for the Missouri city’s 25th annual Planet Comicon

March 08, 2024
Thousands of self-professed nerds gather in Kansas City for Planet Comicon’s 25th year
Celebrity|Entertainment

Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied divorce after 11 years of marriage

Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied have divorced after 11 years of marriage and two children

March 08, 2024
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied divorce after 11 years of marriage
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

WWE, a social media powerhouse, reaches 100 million subscribers on YouTube

As WWE gears up for its biggest annual premium live event next month, the company continues to harness the power of its social media presence to reach its fans

March 08, 2024
WWE, a social media powerhouse, reaches 100 million subscribers on YouTube
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

What to stream this week: Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, 'Grey’s Anatomy' and MLB The Show 24

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include albums from Justin Timberlake and Kacey Musgraves, the launch of season 20 of “Grey’s Anatomy” and Taylor Swift’s concert film “The Eras Tour” landing on Disney+

March 08, 2024
What to stream this week: Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, 'Grey’s Anatomy' and MLB The Show 24
Entertainment|Europe|News|Sports

Paris Olympics opening ceremony to be held during sunset on July 26

Organizers say the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics along the river Seine will be held during sunset

March 08, 2024
Paris Olympics opening ceremony to be held during sunset on July 26
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

From ‘The Bodyguard’ to ‘Barbie’: Is the movie soundtrack back and bigger than ever?

The music of “Barbie” has become its own blockbuster, earning three Grammys, one Golden Globe, and two Oscar nominations in the original song category — more than any other film this year

March 08, 2024
From ‘The Bodyguard’ to ‘Barbie’: Is the movie soundtrack back and bigger than ever?
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

‘Oppenheimer’ is a disappointment − and a lost opportunity

For all its praise, the film furthers the dominant narrative of the bombs as a morally fraught but necessary project, with American anxieties playing a starring role.

March 08, 2024
‘Oppenheimer’ is a disappointment − and a lost opportunity
Arts|Entertainment

'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68

The studio of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama says he has died at age 68

March 08, 2024
'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68
Entertainment|Sports

What do you get when you cross rodeo with skiing? The wild and wacky Skijoring

What do you get when you cross rodeo with skiing

March 08, 2024
What do you get when you cross rodeo with skiing? The wild and wacky Skijoring
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Karol G becomes first Latina named woman of the year at Billboard ceremony honoring global musicians

Karol G made history at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music awards ceremony

March 08, 2024
Karol G becomes first Latina named woman of the year at Billboard ceremony honoring global musicians
Arts|Asia|Entertainment|Travel

The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra will tour Asia for the first time in June

The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra will tour Asia for the first time with nine performances in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan from June 19-30

March 07, 2024
The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra will tour Asia for the first time in June
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Steve Lawrence, singer, entertainer and half of popular stage duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88

Steve Lawrence, a singer and top stage act who as a solo performer and in tandem with his wife Eydie Gorme kept Tin Pan Alley alive during the rock era, died Thursday

March 07, 2024
Steve Lawrence, singer, entertainer and half of popular stage duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88
Celebrity|Entertainment

Anthony Hopkins' tricks to acting are really quite simple

Now that he’s been doing it for well over half a century, Anthony Hopkins believes acting is much “easier” now

March 07, 2024
Anthony Hopkins' tricks to acting are really quite simple
Arts|Entertainment

And the Oscar goes to ... a movie most people have seen

The Oscars are poised to do something on Sunday that they haven’t done in a very long time: Hand its top award to a blockbuster

March 07, 2024
And the Oscar goes to ... a movie most people have seen
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

In rights landmark, Greek novelist and lawyer are the first same-sex couple wed at Athens city hall

A Greek novelist and his partner have become the first same-sex couple to be married in Athens’ city hall following the legalization of same-sex marriage in Orthodox Christian Greece

March 07, 2024
In rights landmark, Greek novelist and lawyer are the first same-sex couple wed at Athens city hall
Entertainment|News|Sports

Timberwolves sideline Towns for the game against the Pacers with left knee trouble

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns was ruled out of the game at Indiana because of what the team listed as left knee soreness

March 07, 2024
Timberwolves sideline Towns for the game against the Pacers with left knee trouble
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Jake Paul fight against Mike Tyson is announced for July 20 and will be streamed live on Netflix

Social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on July 20 at AT&T Stadium

March 07, 2024
Jake Paul fight against Mike Tyson is announced for July 20 and will be streamed live on Netflix
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Gird your loins! Jockstraps are still holding up after 150 years

Happy 150th birthday, dear jockstrap

March 07, 2024
Gird your loins! Jockstraps are still holding up after 150 years
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Paul Simon to receive PEN America's Literary Service Award

Paul Simon’s latest honor places him among public figures well outside the music industry

March 07, 2024
Paul Simon to receive PEN America's Literary Service Award
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

'Rust' armorer's trial gives Alec Baldwin's team a window into how his own trial could unfold

The trial against an armorer in a fatal shooting on the set of the Western movie “Rust” has given Alec Baldwin's team a window into how his own trial could unfold

March 07, 2024
'Rust' armorer's trial gives Alec Baldwin's team a window into how his own trial could unfold
Celebrity|Entertainment

Wayward 450-pound pig named Kevin Bacon hams it up for home security camera

In Hollywood, actor Kevin Bacon is a big star

March 06, 2024
Wayward 450-pound pig named Kevin Bacon hams it up for home security camera
Business|Entertainment

Which streamer will target password sharing next? The former HBO Max looks ready to make its play

MAX, the streaming service owned by Warner Bros

March 06, 2024
Which streamer will target password sharing next? The former HBO Max looks ready to make its play
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Oscars producers promise cameos and surprises for Sunday’s (1 hour earlier) show

With just a few days to go until the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, the show’s producers are feeling good about what they’ve put together

March 06, 2024
Oscars producers promise cameos and surprises for Sunday’s (1 hour earlier) show
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Remember that Oscars selfie from 2014?

A decade ago, Ellen DeGeneres orchestrated what would become the most famous Oscars selfie ever. With Bradley Cooper holding the phone, DeGeneres squeezed over a dozen A-list celebrities into one smiling shot. The image quickly went viral, racking up over 2 million retweets. But ten years later, that iconic selfie elicits a very different response. Today, that iconic photo marks a milestone. Some of the people in the picture have had downfalls over the years, but the selfie will always be a picture full of contagious happiness. It shows the thrill of accomplishments and the ties made on big stages.

March 06, 2024
Remember that Oscars selfie from 2014?
Crime|Entertainment|News

Jury hears closing arguments in trial of armorer over fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

A jury will soon weigh whether a movie weapons supervisor should be held to blame in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie as attorneys deliver closing arguments in the trial of Hannah Gutierrez-Reed

March 06, 2024
Jury hears closing arguments in trial of armorer over fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Uncategorized

Prosecutors drop charges midtrial against 3 accused of possessing stolen 'Hotel California' lyrics

New York prosecutors have abruptly dropped their criminal case midtrial against three men who had been accused of conspiring to possess a cache of hand-drafted lyrics to “Hotel California” and other Eagles hits

March 06, 2024
Prosecutors drop charges midtrial against 3 accused of possessing stolen 'Hotel California' lyrics
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Las Vegas' Bellagio pauses fountain show when rare bird visits

A visit from a rare, fine-feathered tourist has interrupted one of Las Vegas’ prominent shows

March 06, 2024
Las Vegas' Bellagio pauses fountain show when rare bird visits
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

How the Academy Awards became ‘the biggest international fashion show free-for-all’

Through their media savvy, two consultants were able to make the Oscars as much about the attire as the gold statuettes.

March 06, 2024
How the Academy Awards became ‘the biggest international fashion show free-for-all’
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Chopin lovers can't meet their hero, but this pianist got to do the next best thing

The winner of the 2nd Frederic Chopin Competition on Period Instruments all but traveled through time to commune with the Romantic-era piano virtuoso and composer on the day marked as his birthday

March 06, 2024
Chopin lovers can't meet their hero, but this pianist got to do the next best thing
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

This Rome atelier is behind many an Oscar for costume design. Will 'Napoleon' be next?

The Tirelli atelier in Rome's Prati neighborhood has woven itself into the fabric of Italian and international film history, with its costume designs behind 17 Academy Awards for costume design

March 06, 2024
This Rome atelier is behind many an Oscar for costume design. Will 'Napoleon' be next?
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Travis and Jason Kelce attend bobblehead giveaway. Cavaliers give Jason a framed No. 62 jersey

The Kelce brothers showed up for their own giveaway

March 06, 2024
Travis and Jason Kelce attend bobblehead giveaway. Cavaliers give Jason a framed No. 62 jersey
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Workplace safety regulator says management failed in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

A workplace safety investigator says safety complaints by a movie armorer to managers went largely unheeded on the set of the Western movie “Rust,” where actor Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer

March 05, 2024
Workplace safety regulator says management failed in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
Entertainment|Sports|Technology

MLB The Show 24 unveils female player mode 'Women Pave Their Way'

MLB The Show 24 has unveiled a female player mode for this year’s video game

March 05, 2024
MLB The Show 24 unveils female player mode 'Women Pave Their Way'
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

Best cameo? Best hat? Ahead of Sunday's Academy Awards, AP hands out its own Oscars

The Academy Awards honor many things in movies but not some of the most important

March 05, 2024
Best cameo? Best hat? Ahead of Sunday's Academy Awards, AP hands out its own Oscars
Business|Entertainment

Booth where Tony Soprano may have been whacked – or not – sells for a cool $82K to mystery buyer

The New Jersey ice cream parlor booth where Tony Soprano may or may not have been whacked has sold for more than $82,000

March 05, 2024
Booth where Tony Soprano may have been whacked – or not – sells for a cool $82K to mystery buyer
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

With release of 10th novel, Allison Winn Scotch explains ways writers need help from their readers

Allison Winn Scotch has written popular novels including “Cleo McDougall Regrets Nothing” and “Time of My Life.”

March 05, 2024
With release of 10th novel, Allison Winn Scotch explains ways writers need help from their readers
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Pilot adopts puppy, and United Airlines donates $5,000 to SF SPCA

According to the San Francisco SPCA, a pilot working for United Airlines gave new life to a dog abandoned at the San Francisco airport. A young dog named Polaris had come to San Francisco with a tourist from a foreign location. However, the dog was left behind at the airport when “the customer decided to continue traveling without his pet,” according to a news release from the San Francisco SPCA on December 16. The organization said United Airlines made efforts to ensure that the puppy fulfilled all the essential standards to enter the United States, including the quarantine period. According

March 05, 2024
Pilot adopts puppy, and United Airlines donates $5,000 to SF SPCA
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Travel

Chanel revisits Deauville roots with cinematic flair at Paris Fashion Week

In a cinematic homage blurring fashion and film, Chanel transported its audience at Paris Fashion Week to a fictional Deauville for its latest showcase

March 05, 2024
Chanel revisits Deauville roots with cinematic flair at Paris Fashion Week
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Q&A: Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine set out to seduce a king in 'Mary & George'

One of the original momagers, Mary Villiers knew how to use her son to get wealth, power and prestige

March 05, 2024
Q&A: Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine set out to seduce a king in 'Mary & George'
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

Scorsese’s gods of the streets: From ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ to ‘Silence,’ faith is rarely far off in his films

Though only a few of Scorsese’s films focus on religious stories, deeper questions about faith, doubt and living in a violent world tend to haunt his movies.

March 05, 2024
Scorsese’s gods of the streets: From ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ to ‘Silence,’ faith is rarely far off in his films
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Opinion

Bradley Cooper, Cillian Murphy and the myths of Method acting

Hopefully, Academy Award winners will be chosen because voters believed in the actors’ performances − not because of some meta narrative about their off-screen behavior.

March 05, 2024
Bradley Cooper, Cillian Murphy and the myths of Method acting
Celebrity|Entertainment

The shirt worn by Colin Firth as water-soaked Mr. Darcy in 'Pride and Prejudice' is up for auction

What’s arguably the most famous wet shirt in television history is up for sale

March 05, 2024
The shirt worn by Colin Firth as water-soaked Mr. Darcy in 'Pride and Prejudice' is up for auction
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment

Singapore prime minister defends exclusive deal with Taylor Swift that riles some neighbors

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has defended an exclusive deal his city-state struck with Taylor Swift that prevents the pop star taking her current Eras Tour to anywhere else in Southeast Asia

March 05, 2024
Singapore prime minister defends exclusive deal with Taylor Swift that riles some neighbors
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|Videos

Ammo supplier says he provided no live rounds in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin

A movie-ammunition supplier has testified at trial that he provided only inert dummy rounds without gunpowder to the Western movie “Rust,” where actor Alex Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer during a 2021 rehearsal

March 05, 2024
Ammo supplier says he provided no live rounds in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Q&A: Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars again. This time, it's an election year

Through one of the most tumultuous periods in Oscar history, through flub and slap, Jimmy Kimmel has emerged as the steadying hand and abiding face of the Academy Awards

March 04, 2024
Q&A: Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars again. This time, it's an election year
Arts|Entertainment

Beloved author Kate DiCamillo talks writing and healing herself with new middle-grade novel 'Ferris'

Children’s author Kate DiCamillo, known for “The Tale of Despereaux” and “Because of Winn-Dixie,” has a new book debuting this week called “Ferris.”

March 04, 2024
Beloved author Kate DiCamillo talks writing and healing herself with new middle-grade novel 'Ferris'
Celebrity|Entertainment

Brothers Travis and Jason Kelce honored with bobblehead giveaway at Cavs-Celtics game

Taylor Swift’s boyfriend has taken shaking it off to another level

March 04, 2024
Brothers Travis and Jason Kelce honored with bobblehead giveaway at Cavs-Celtics game
Celebrity|Entertainment

Rajah Caruth makes leap from computer racer to NASCAR national series winner

Rajah Caruth was like any other 4-year-old boy the first time he watched the movies “Cars” and vowed to become his own version of Lightning McQueen

March 04, 2024
Rajah Caruth makes leap from computer racer to NASCAR national series winner
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|US|Videos

Sinead O'Connor's estate asks Donald Trump to stop playing her music at rallies

The estate of Sinead O’Connor has asked Donald Trump not to play her music at campaign rallies

March 04, 2024
Sinead O'Connor's estate asks Donald Trump to stop playing her music at rallies
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|News

Stella McCartney's show at Paris Fashion Week says sustainability doesn't sacrifice luxury

Stella McCartney presented a sustainability-minded showcase at Paris Fashion Week

March 04, 2024
Stella McCartney's show at Paris Fashion Week says sustainability doesn't sacrifice luxury
Arts|Entertainment

How non-English language cinema is reshaping the Oscars landscape

Non-English language cinema – previously seen by niche audiences – is increasingly finding acceptance and recognition, reflecting the many demographic changes taking place within the academy.

March 04, 2024
How non-English language cinema is reshaping the Oscars landscape
Arts|Entertainment

From ‘Jaws’ to ‘Schindler’s List,’ John Williams has infused movie scores with adventure and emotion

Composer and conductor John Williams has shown for more than 60 years how music can take movies to new heights.

March 04, 2024
From ‘Jaws’ to ‘Schindler’s List,’ John Williams has infused movie scores with adventure and emotion
Entertainment|Sports|US

Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season

Kyle Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday to keep keep Chevrolet undefeated and give Hendrick Motorsports its second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of the season

March 04, 2024
Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season
Entertainment|News|Sports

Chris Mortensen, an award-winning reporter who covered the NFL, dies at 72

Chris Mortensen, the award-winning journalist who covered the NFL for close to four decades, including 32 as a senior analyst at ESPN, died Sunday morning

March 03, 2024
Chris Mortensen, an award-winning reporter who covered the NFL, dies at 72
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Column: Horner dodges through messy F1 opening amid leaked evidence, Verstappen's father, fan flames

Christian Horner said midway through the Red Bull internal investigation that it was “business as usual” for the Formula 1 team and star of “Drive to Survive,” and he wasn’t kidding

March 03, 2024
Column: Horner dodges through messy F1 opening amid leaked evidence, Verstappen's father, fan flames
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

No twerking. No drinking. No smoking. But it's still a party at this Christian nightclub

The Cove is a pop-up, 18-and-up Christian nightclub in Nashville, Tennessee

March 02, 2024
No twerking. No drinking. No smoking. But it's still a party at this Christian nightclub
Arts|Entertainment

Haruki Murakami unveils his new short story at a Tokyo literary event

Only 1,100 lucky audience members were there to hear the yet-to-be published short story “Kaho,” read aloud by bestselling Japanese author Haruki Murakami himself

March 02, 2024
Haruki Murakami unveils his new short story at a Tokyo literary event
Asia|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

A party like no other? Asia's richest man celebrates son's prenuptials with a star-studded bash

Tycoons from around the world, heads of state, as well as Hollywood and Bollywood stars have descended on the small western Indian city of Jamnagar where billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani is kickstarting a big fat wedding celebration for his youngest son

March 02, 2024
A party like no other? Asia's richest man celebrates son's prenuptials with a star-studded bash
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

WNBA teams see increase in ticket sales after Caitlin Clark announces plans to enter draft

Soon after Caitlin Clark announced her plans to enter the WNBA draft, the Indiana Fever’s ticket offices got noticeably busier

March 02, 2024
WNBA teams see increase in ticket sales after Caitlin Clark announces plans to enter draft
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Peace, music and memories: As the 1960s fade, historians scramble to capture Woodstock's voices

An estimated 450,000 people attended the Woodstock festival in August 1969

March 02, 2024
Peace, music and memories: As the 1960s fade, historians scramble to capture Woodstock's voices
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Film director who was shot by Alec Baldwin says it felt like being hit by a baseball bat

A movie director who was shot by Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal has testified at trial that he was approaching the cinematographer when he heard a loud bang

March 02, 2024
Film director who was shot by Alec Baldwin says it felt like being hit by a baseball bat
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Iris Apfel, fashion icon known for her eye-catching style, dies at 102

Iris Apfel, a textile expert, interior designer and fashion celebrity known for her eccentric style, has died

March 02, 2024
Iris Apfel, fashion icon known for her eye-catching style, dies at 102
Entertainment|Health|Sports

After heart transplant, ex-NBA player Scot Pollard plans to campaign for organ donations

Ex-NBA player and “Survivor” contestant Scot Pollard has been discharged from the hospital following his heart transplant

March 01, 2024
After heart transplant, ex-NBA player Scot Pollard plans to campaign for organ donations
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

The future of magic is female as women make their mark

Throughout history, men have usually been in charge of magic. However, things are changing as more and more women take the lead. Their work challenges stereotypes and changes how people think about this art form. One of these people who is making a difference is Anna DeGuzman, who won second place on “America’s Got Talent” and is a rising star in the field of magic.   “I utilize the fact that I’m unique to my benefit,” stated DeGuzman. However, the difference is still noticeable. Approximately 8% of stage magicians are women, a figure that a new generation of female performers are

March 01, 2024
The future of magic is female as women make their mark
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Prince Harry gets OK to use key evidence in phone hacking case against Daily Mail publisher

Prince Harry has scored a tactical victory in his battles with British tabloids

March 01, 2024
Prince Harry gets OK to use key evidence in phone hacking case against Daily Mail publisher
Arts|Entertainment|Videos

What to stream this week: Ariana Grande, 'Wonka,' Garth Brooks, animal queens and 'Poor Things'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a new album from pop princess Ariana Grande, a docuseries on National Geographic that follows female leaders of the animal kingdom and the Emma Stone-led “Poor Things” landing on Hulu, just in time for the Academy Awards

March 01, 2024
What to stream this week: Ariana Grande, 'Wonka,' Garth Brooks, animal queens and 'Poor Things'
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

African American Film Critics group celebrates Black Hollywood and beyond while building its stature

The success of the African American Film Critics Association didn’t happen overnight

March 01, 2024
African American Film Critics group celebrates Black Hollywood and beyond while building its stature
Celebrity|Entertainment|MidEast|News|US|World

Grammy-winning Iranian singer, awarded over Mahsa Amini protest anthem, sentenced to prison

An Iranian singer who won a Grammy presented by U.S. first lady Jill Biden has been sentenced to more than three years in prison over his anthem supporting the 2022 protests over the death of Mahsa Amini

March 01, 2024
Grammy-winning Iranian singer, awarded over Mahsa Amini protest anthem, sentenced to prison
Arts|Entertainment

An Oscars comeback? How the film academy went global and found its footing again

After some rough patches, the Oscars may have finally met the moment with a diverse, global membership and a batch of best picture nominees that reflect global cinema

March 01, 2024
An Oscars comeback? How the film academy went global and found its footing again
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Technology

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

March 01, 2024
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Travel

Private plane carrying Grammy winner Karol G makes emergency landing in Los Angeles

A private airplane carrying singer Karol G has made an emergency landing at a Los Angeles airport

March 01, 2024
Private plane carrying Grammy winner Karol G makes emergency landing in Los Angeles
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

India's richest man is bringing Rihanna and 1,200 guests to a pre-wedding bash for his son

It could be the biggest party this small west Indian city has ever seen

March 01, 2024
India's richest man is bringing Rihanna and 1,200 guests to a pre-wedding bash for his son
Entertainment|Opinion|Technology

They are TV's ghosts — networks that somehow survive with little reason to watch them anymore

Cable television is filled with ghosts

March 01, 2024
They are TV's ghosts — networks that somehow survive with little reason to watch them anymore
Celebrity|Entertainment|Uncategorized

The Tower of London's new ravenmaster takes charge of the landmark's iconic flock

If legend is to be believed, Barney Chandler has just got the most important job in England

March 01, 2024
The Tower of London's new ravenmaster takes charge of the landmark's iconic flock
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Assistant director says armorer handed gun to Alec Baldwin before fatal shooting of cinematographer

Courtroom testimony from an assistant director in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin is providing new details about a final safety check on a revolver and exactly who handed the gun to the actor

March 01, 2024
Assistant director says armorer handed gun to Alec Baldwin before fatal shooting of cinematographer
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Stacy Wakefield had a passion for service that continued after husband Tim Wakefield's death

Stacy Wakefield is being remembered for her passion for service, which included visits with cancer-stricken kids up until the final months of her life

February 29, 2024
Stacy Wakefield had a passion for service that continued after husband Tim Wakefield's death
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

French actor urges lawmakers to investigate sex crimes and sexism in the film industry

French actor Judith Godrèche is urging lawmakers to establish a commission to investigate sex crimes and sexism in France’s cinema industry

February 29, 2024
French actor urges lawmakers to investigate sex crimes and sexism in the film industry
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment

Winfrey leaving WeightWatchers board, donating all of her interest in the company to a museum

Former talk show host Oprah Winfrey is leaving WeightWatchers board of directors and donating all of her interest in the company to a museum

February 29, 2024
Winfrey leaving WeightWatchers board, donating all of her interest in the company to a museum
Arts|Entertainment

What will win at the Oscars? AP's film writers set their predictions

It's been a stellar year in film, and not just because of the convergence of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” and their release dates

February 29, 2024
What will win at the Oscars? AP's film writers set their predictions
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Charlamagne Tha God offers straight talk in next book, “Get Honest Or Die Lying."

Charlamagne Tha God’s next book is an ode to hard truths and getting to the point

February 29, 2024
Charlamagne Tha God offers straight talk in next book, “Get Honest Or Die Lying."
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment

Oscar winner John Williams among 19 new members of American Academy of Arts and Letters

Oscar-winning composer John Williams has joined a new academy: the American Academy of Arts and Letters

February 29, 2024
Oscar winner John Williams among 19 new members of American Academy of Arts and Letters
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Opinion

Looking for a leap year lift? Check out this silly French newspaper that only publishes on Feb. 29

Satirical French newspaper La Bougie du Sapeur only comes out on Feb. 29, once every four years

February 29, 2024
Looking for a leap year lift? Check out this silly French newspaper that only publishes on Feb. 29
Celebrity|Entertainment|Food

Dave Myers, TV chef known as one half of the "Hairy Bikers" duo, has died at 66

Dave Myers, best known as one half of Britain’s adored “Hairy Bikers” TV chef duo, has died after a battle with cancer

February 29, 2024
Dave Myers, TV chef known as one half of the "Hairy Bikers" duo, has died at 66
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he is married and that his new bride is Japanese

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani announced on his Instagram account that he is married

February 29, 2024
LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he is married and that his new bride is Japanese
Celebrity|Entertainment

Cyndi Lauper inks deal with firm behind ABBA Voyage for new immersive performance project

Legendary pop icon Cyndi Lauper, who rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as “Time After Time” and “Girls Just Want To Have Fun,” has entered a partnership with the Swedish masterminds behind the immersive virtual concert ABBA Voyage

February 29, 2024
Cyndi Lauper inks deal with firm behind ABBA Voyage for new immersive performance project
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Production manager testifies about gun oversight in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin in 2021 rehearsal

Jurors in a trial over the fatal movie-set shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin have heard in courtroom testimony that a manager increased oversight of firearm safety but was only partially aware of misfires in the days leading up to it

February 29, 2024
Production manager testifies about gun oversight in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin in 2021 rehearsal
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Don Henley says lyrics to 'Hotel California' and other Eagles songs were always his sole property

Don Henley has finished telling a court why he contends that drafts of lyrics to “Hotel California” and other classic Eagles songs should never have shown up at auctions

February 28, 2024
Don Henley says lyrics to 'Hotel California' and other Eagles songs were always his sole property
Celebrity|Entertainment

Larry David, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Stiller pay tribute to comedian Richard Lewis after death at 76

Fellow comedians, famous fans, co-stars and friends are paying tribute to Richard Lewis after his death at age 76

February 28, 2024
Larry David, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Stiller pay tribute to comedian Richard Lewis after death at 76
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' dies at 76

Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to his nickname “The Prince of Pain,” has died

February 28, 2024
Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' dies at 76
Arts|Entertainment|News

Key events in the life of pioneering contralto Marian Anderson

Singer Marian Anderson is getting new recognition 30 years after her death

February 28, 2024
Key events in the life of pioneering contralto Marian Anderson
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

We may be living in the golden age of older filmmakers. This year's Oscars are evidence

Old age may be debated as a liability on the presidential campaign trail, but it's not at this year’s Oscars

February 28, 2024
We may be living in the golden age of older filmmakers. This year's Oscars are evidence
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Social media influencer says Dolphins' Tyreek Hill broke her leg during football drill at his home

A social media influencer is suing Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill over an alleged incident that happened at the star’s South Florida home last summer

February 28, 2024
Social media influencer says Dolphins' Tyreek Hill broke her leg during football drill at his home
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Ryan Gosling, Billie Eilish, Jon Batiste set to perform at the Oscars

The Oscars just got an infusion of Kenergy

February 28, 2024
Ryan Gosling, Billie Eilish, Jon Batiste set to perform at the Oscars
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Paris Fashion Week blends history with the future in fall ready-to-wear collections

Paris Fashion Week’s fall shows offered a journey through time, blending historical influences with futuristic designs

February 28, 2024
Paris Fashion Week blends history with the future in fall ready-to-wear collections
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US|Videos

Hunter Schafer was among protestors arrested during President Joe Biden’s appearance on 'Late Night'

Actor Hunter Schafer was among dozens of war protestors arrested at NBC’s headquarters in Manhattan during President Joe Biden’s appearance on “Late Night with Seth Myers” earlier this week

February 28, 2024
Hunter Schafer was among protestors arrested during President Joe Biden’s appearance on 'Late Night'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Kate Winslet's 'Regime' is not a dictatorship — behind the scenes, at least

Kate Winslet is running things — on and off the set of her new TV show, “The Regime.”

February 28, 2024
Kate Winslet's 'Regime' is not a dictatorship — behind the scenes, at least
Arts|Entertainment

Philadelphia Orchestra's home renamed Marian Anderson Hall as Verizon name comes off

The Philadelphia Orchestra’s home is being renamed Marian Anderson Hall in honor of the pioneering Black American contralto, a rare case of an artist's name replacing a corporation

February 28, 2024
Philadelphia Orchestra's home renamed Marian Anderson Hall as Verizon name comes off
Arts|Australia|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Police will be allowed to march in Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardis Gras, but not in uniform

Organizers of Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras have agreed to relax their ban on police marching in their annual parade with a compromise condition that officers do not wear uniforms

February 28, 2024
Police will be allowed to march in Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardis Gras, but not in uniform
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Expert in Old West firearms says gun wouldn't malfunction in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

Courtroom testimony by an independent gun expert is casting new doubt on Alec Baldwin’s account that his gun went off without pulling the trigger in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer during a 2021 rehearsal on the set of the Western movie “Rust.”

February 28, 2024
Expert in Old West firearms says gun wouldn't malfunction in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Donna Summer estate sues Ye and Ty Dolla $ign, saying they illegally used 'I Feel Love'

The estate of Donna Summer is suing rappers Ye and Ty Dolla $ign alleging they illegally used her 1977 song “I Feel Love” in their most recent collaboration

February 28, 2024
Donna Summer estate sues Ye and Ty Dolla $ign, saying they illegally used 'I Feel Love'
Americas|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

US men's soccer to play exhibition against Brazil on June 12 at Orlando, Florida

The United States will play Brazil in an exhibition at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on June 12 ahead of the Copa América

February 28, 2024
US men's soccer to play exhibition against Brazil on June 12 at Orlando, Florida
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Cherry Starr, philanthropist wife of the late Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr, dies at 89

Cherry Starr, the philanthropist wife of former Green Bay Packers quarterback and coach Bart Starr, has died

February 27, 2024
Cherry Starr, philanthropist wife of the late Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr, dies at 89
Entertainment|Food|WrittenByLAPost

Your salt container is more useful than you think

The Morton Salt shaker revelation has sparked imaginative speculation around other possible hidden features in everyday household items. TikTokers have taken to testing hunches as some wonder if the handhold indents reveal storage for extra packets. Or if the ridges circling chapstick tubes could pull off to store tiny snacks. Online discussions have brought whimsical ideas ranging from secret tools tucked in potato chip bags to unfoldable drinking straws hiding in the cardboard of toilet paper rolls. This flood of creativity signals that while advancing technology shoulders much future innovation, consumers still appreciate cleverness in simplicity. “I love those videos

February 27, 2024
Your salt container is more useful than you think
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

2 men convicted of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay, nearly 22 years after rap star's death

Two men have been convicted of murder in the death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay

February 27, 2024
2 men convicted of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay, nearly 22 years after rap star's death
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Chiefs coach Andy Reid expresses sorrow over parade shooting, offers hope to avoid future tragedies

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid walked to the podium Tuesday in Indianapolis with a message that went beyond the football world

February 27, 2024
Chiefs coach Andy Reid expresses sorrow over parade shooting, offers hope to avoid future tragedies
Celebrity|Entertainment

Wendy Williams documentary producers say they didn't know she had dementia while filming most scenes

The executive producers behind Lifetime's Wendy Williams documentary say they, too, were unnerved by some of what they saw while filming the former talk show host

February 27, 2024
Wendy Williams documentary producers say they didn't know she had dementia while filming most scenes
Celebrity|Entertainment

Don Henley resumes testifying in trial over 'Hotel California' draft lyrics

Don Henley has resumed testifying in a trial surrounding handwritten drafts of lyrics to Eagles hits including “Hotel California” and his decade-long effort to reclaim the pages

February 27, 2024
Don Henley resumes testifying in trial over 'Hotel California' draft lyrics
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Lara Love Hardin's memoir 'The Many Lives of Mama Love' is Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick

An author and ghost writer’s life story, from prison and drug addiction to collaborating with the Dalai Lama and the Archbishop Desmond Tutu among others, is Oprah Winfrey’s latest book club selection

February 27, 2024
Lara Love Hardin's memoir 'The Many Lives of Mama Love' is Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Photographer accuses Taylor Swift's dad of punching him in the face on Sydney waterfront

A photographer has told police he was punched in the face by Taylor Swift’s father on the Sydney waterfront hours after the popstar’s Australian tour ended

February 27, 2024
Photographer accuses Taylor Swift's dad of punching him in the face on Sydney waterfront
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Witness at trial recounts fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin

An eyewitness has recounted the fatal 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins by actor Alec Baldwin during a movie rehearsal in New Mexico

February 27, 2024
Witness at trial recounts fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Music producer latest to accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual misconduct

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sued by a music producer who accused the hip-hop mogul of sexually assaulting him and forcing him to have sex with prostitutes

February 27, 2024
Music producer latest to accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual misconduct
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Alec Baldwin to stand trial this summer on a charge stemming from deadly 'Rust' movie set shooting

A New Mexico judge has set a trial date for Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge stemming from a deadly shooting on the set of the movie “Rust.”

February 26, 2024
Alec Baldwin to stand trial this summer on a charge stemming from deadly 'Rust' movie set shooting
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Musicians' muse Pattie Boyd auctions love letters from Eric Clapton and George Harrison

Love letters to Pattie Boyd from both George Harrison and Eric Clapton are going up for sale at Christie’s auction house

February 26, 2024
Musicians' muse Pattie Boyd auctions love letters from Eric Clapton and George Harrison
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Adidas sells another batch of Yeezy sneakers left over from breakup with Ye

Shoe and sports clothing maker Adidas says it has started a third sale of the Yeezy sneakers it was left with after severing ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West

February 26, 2024
Adidas sells another batch of Yeezy sneakers left over from breakup with Ye
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Biden to sit down with late-night comic Seth Meyers in New York on Monday

President Joe Biden plans to sit down with late-night comic Seth Meyers in New York on Monday

February 26, 2024
Biden to sit down with late-night comic Seth Meyers in New York on Monday
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

From gold records to gold coins. George Michael is now honored with a commemorative minting

You gotta have more than “Faith” to pocket the new George Michael coin

February 26, 2024
From gold records to gold coins. George Michael is now honored with a commemorative minting
Celebrity|Entertainment

Eagles' Don Henley set to take the stand at 'Hotel California' lyrics trial

The trial surrounding pages of draft lyrics to “Hotel California” and other Eagles hits is set to feature a star witness: Don Henley

February 26, 2024
Eagles' Don Henley set to take the stand at 'Hotel California' lyrics trial
Entertainment|News|Sports

Jurgen Klopp's Last Dance is off to a flying start and the Liverpool manager is targeting more

Jurgen Klopp’s last dance at Liverpool is off to the perfect start

February 26, 2024
Jurgen Klopp's Last Dance is off to a flying start and the Liverpool manager is targeting more
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

French actor Gérard Depardieu faces another sexual assault complaint over alleged groping

French actor Gérard Depardieu faces another complaint of sexual assault, this time from a movie decorator who alleges he groped her during filming in 2021

February 26, 2024
French actor Gérard Depardieu faces another sexual assault complaint over alleged groping
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

'The Bear,' 'Spider-Verse' among the early winners at Producers Guild awards

“The Bear” and “Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse” are among the early winners at the Producers Guild of America Awards

February 26, 2024
'The Bear,' 'Spider-Verse' among the early winners at Producers Guild awards
Arts|Entertainment|News

'Past Lives,' 'American Fiction' and 'The Holdovers' are big winners at Independent Spirit Awards

Celine Song’s quiet romance “Past Lives” won two of the biggest awards at the Film Independent Spirit Awards Sunday afternoon

February 26, 2024
'Past Lives,' 'American Fiction' and 'The Holdovers' are big winners at Independent Spirit Awards
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

'One Love' receives more love at the box office, claiming No. 1 spot for second straight week

Biopic “Bob Marley: One Love” is continuing to exceed expectations

February 25, 2024
'One Love' receives more love at the box office, claiming No. 1 spot for second straight week
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Inside the SAG Awards: A mostly celebratory mood for 1st show since historic strike

Inside the ballroom at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, “Oppenheimer” was front and center — literally and figuratively — snagging the night’s top prize along with awards for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. Ahead of this year’s Academy Awards, Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster increasingly looks like the run-away favorite

February 25, 2024
Inside the SAG Awards: A mostly celebratory mood for 1st show since historic strike
Americas|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Famed Cuban diva Juana Bacallao, who ruled the island's cabaret scene, dies at 98

Cuban singer and cabaret diva Juana Bacallao has died

February 24, 2024
Famed Cuban diva Juana Bacallao, who ruled the island's cabaret scene, dies at 98
Entertainment|News|US|World

Death of beloved New York City owl, Flaco, in apparent building collision devastates legions of fans

Tributes are pouring in for Flaco, the beloved Eurasian eagle-owl that became a feel-good New York story after escaping its Central Park Zoo enclosure and flying free around Manhattan

February 24, 2024
Death of beloved New York City owl, Flaco, in apparent building collision devastates legions of fans
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

At the Florida Man Games, tank-topped teams compete at evading police, wrestling over beer

It's a showdown that treats evading police and wrestling over beer like they were Olympic sports

February 24, 2024
At the Florida Man Games, tank-topped teams compete at evading police, wrestling over beer
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

The SAG Awards will stream Saturday live on Netflix. Here's what to know

Since Netflix launched into original films, the streaming service has been an annual force in Hollywood’s awards season

February 24, 2024
The SAG Awards will stream Saturday live on Netflix. Here's what to know
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Woman killed during a celebration of Chiefs’ Super Bowl win to be remembered at funeral

A Kansas City area DJ who was killed during a celebration of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory was set to be remembered Saturday during funeral services attended by friends and family

February 24, 2024
Woman killed during a celebration of Chiefs’ Super Bowl win to be remembered at funeral
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Dell Curry cherishes chance to call both sons' game as Stephen and Seth face off in Hornets-Warriors

For the first time, Dell Curry had the chance to broadcast a game featuring not one but both of his NBA-playing sons at Chase Center: Stephen Curry and his Golden State Warriors hosting Seth Curry and the Charlotte Hornets — dad’s old team where he now works on the broadcast

February 24, 2024
Dell Curry cherishes chance to call both sons' game as Stephen and Seth face off in Hornets-Warriors
Arts|Entertainment|News

Backstory of disputed 'Hotel California' lyrics pages 'just felt thin,' ex-auction exec tells court

A former auction house executive says the explanation he was given for the source of 13 pages of drafts of lyrics to the Eagles’ “Hotel California” raised red flags

February 23, 2024
Backstory of disputed 'Hotel California' lyrics pages 'just felt thin,' ex-auction exec tells court
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Seth Meyers is in his comfort era as 'Late Night' turns 10

Time flies when you’re hosting a late-night show four times a week

February 23, 2024
Seth Meyers is in his comfort era as 'Late Night' turns 10
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

What to stream this week: Adam Sandler is in space, 'Elsbeth' sleuths and Japan shines in 'Shogun'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” storming Apple TV+, East meets West in feudal Japan with the kick-off of the series “Shogun,” and Disney+'s animated series “Iwájú” offers a coming-of-age story set in the future in Lagos, Nigeria

February 23, 2024
What to stream this week: Adam Sandler is in space, 'Elsbeth' sleuths and Japan shines in 'Shogun'
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

New designers make a splash at Moschino, Tod's during Milan Fashion Week

Designers have been making an impression at their new brands during Milan Fashion Week

February 23, 2024
New designers make a splash at Moschino, Tod's during Milan Fashion Week
Arts|Entertainment

Inside the enduring movie homes of Jack Fisk, production design legend

The legendary production designer Jack Fisk has for half a century been building some of the most indelible homes and structures of movies

February 23, 2024
Inside the enduring movie homes of Jack Fisk, production design legend
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Making the moral of the story stick − a media psychologist explains the research behind ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Arthur’ and other children’s TV

Many children’s educational shows undergo pre-screening to make sure each episode delivers its intended message. Adult viewers watching alongside kids can help ensure the lessons are well received.

February 23, 2024
Making the moral of the story stick − a media psychologist explains the research behind ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Arthur’ and other children’s TV
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment

Prominent K-pop composer, known as 'Shinsadong Tiger,' found dead, South Korean police say

South Korea's police say Lee Ho-yang, a prominent K-pop composer and producer better known by his professional name of “Shinsadong Tiger,” has been found dead

February 23, 2024
Prominent K-pop composer, known as 'Shinsadong Tiger,' found dead, South Korean police say
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

French actresses denounce abuse by directors when they were teenagers in new #MeToo step

French actresses who allege they were teenage victims of sexual and physical abuse by directors decades older than them are shining the light on the repulsive underside of the country's cinema

February 23, 2024
French actresses denounce abuse by directors when they were teenagers in new #MeToo step
Entertainment|Sports

MLB players miffed at sport's new see-through pants, relaying concerns to league

MLB’s new uniform reveal hasn’t gone very well

February 22, 2024
MLB players miffed at sport's new see-through pants, relaying concerns to league
Entertainment|News|Sports

2012 Olympic champ Gabby Douglas pulls out of first meet in 8 years after testing positive for COVID

Gabby Douglas’ return to competition is going to have to wait

February 22, 2024
2012 Olympic champ Gabby Douglas pulls out of first meet in 8 years after testing positive for COVID
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Wendy Williams has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?

Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with a rare form of dementia called frontotemporal dementia, or FTD

February 22, 2024
Wendy Williams has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?
Arts|Entertainment

Afrofuturist opera `Lalovavi' to premiere in Cincinnati on Juneteenth 2025

The Cincinnati Opera will present an Afrofuturist-themed production next year that commemorates the Juneteenth holiday

February 22, 2024
Afrofuturist opera `Lalovavi' to premiere in Cincinnati on Juneteenth 2025
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Wendy Williams diagnosed with same form of dementia as Bruce Willis

Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with the same form of dementia that actor Bruce Willis has

February 22, 2024
Wendy Williams diagnosed with same form of dementia as Bruce Willis
Entertainment|Sports

Herbstreit, Fowler to be voices in EA Sports college football game that will feature every FBS team

Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler are in the game

February 22, 2024
Herbstreit, Fowler to be voices in EA Sports college football game that will feature every FBS team
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

With Beyoncé’s foray into country music, the genre is finally breaking free from the stereotypes that have long dogged it

Her new songs are arriving at a moment when country music’s reputation as overwhelmingly white is finally starting to crack.

February 22, 2024
With Beyoncé’s foray into country music, the genre is finally breaking free from the stereotypes that have long dogged it
Business|Entertainment|News|US

LA ethics panel rejects proposed fine for ex-CBS exec Les Moonves over police probe interference

The Los Angeles City Ethics Commission has rejected a proposed settlement between the city and former CBS executive Les Moonves

February 22, 2024
LA ethics panel rejects proposed fine for ex-CBS exec Les Moonves over police probe interference
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Trial of 'Rust' armorer to begin in fatal film rehearsal shooting by Alec Baldwin

Attorneys are prepared to make opening statements at the first trial related to the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal for the Western film “Rust.”

February 22, 2024
Trial of 'Rust' armorer to begin in fatal film rehearsal shooting by Alec Baldwin
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Jason Reitman and Hollywood's most prominent directors buy beloved Village Theater in Los Angeles

Some of Hollywood’s most prominent filmmakers have purchased a 93-year-old iconic theater known as a cultural landmark for moviegoers in Los Angeles

February 22, 2024
Jason Reitman and Hollywood's most prominent directors buy beloved Village Theater in Los Angeles
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Rapper Kodak Black freed from jail after drug possession charge was dismissed

South Florida rapper Kodak Black has been freed from jail after a federal judge sentenced him to time served for a probation violation, though a drug trafficking case from 2022 remains ongoing

February 22, 2024
Rapper Kodak Black freed from jail after drug possession charge was dismissed
Celebrity|Entertainment

Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to claim top spot on Billboard's country music chart

Beyoncé is making history once again: The superstar singer became the first Black woman to top Billboard’s country music chart

February 21, 2024
Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to claim top spot on Billboard's country music chart
Celebrity|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

IRS to pursue business private jet usage in new round of audits on high-wealth taxpayers

First, there were trackers on Taylor Swift and other celebrities’ private jet usage

February 21, 2024
IRS to pursue business private jet usage in new round of audits on high-wealth taxpayers
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Finance

Financially struggling Met Opera to present 18 productions next season, the fewest since 1980-81

The financially struggling Metropolitan Opera will present 18 productions in 2024-25, matching the current season and pandemic-curtailed 2019-20 for the fewest since 14 in strike-shortened 1980-81

February 21, 2024
Financially struggling Met Opera to present 18 productions next season, the fewest since 1980-81
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Alice Paul Tapper to publish picture book inspired by medical misdiagnosis

The new book from bestselling author Alice Paul Tapper, daughter of CNN anchor Jake Tapper, was inspired by a near-fatal health emergency

February 21, 2024
Alice Paul Tapper to publish picture book inspired by medical misdiagnosis
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Thibault-DuDonis, carrying on the family business, has Fairfield on a 20-game winning streak

Fairfield coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis had trouble sleeping as a child, so she would often get up and go downstairs to sit with her dad, now-former NBA and WNBA coach Mike Thibault, who seemed to be always awake and breaking down game film

February 21, 2024
Thibault-DuDonis, carrying on the family business, has Fairfield on a 20-game winning streak
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Are fears of saying ‘no’ overblown?

Nearly 80% of people have accepted invitations to events they didn’t want to attend.

February 21, 2024
Are fears of saying ‘no’ overblown?
Crime|Entertainment

An unusual criminal case over handwritten lyrics to 'Hotel California' goes to trial Wednesday

A curious criminal case involving handwritten lyrics to the classic rock megahit “Hotel California” and other Eagles favorites is going to trial in a New York courtroom

February 21, 2024
An unusual criminal case over handwritten lyrics to 'Hotel California' goes to trial Wednesday
Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Jury selection begins for trial of "Rust" armorer in fatal 2021 shooting by Alec Baldwin

Prosecutors are pursuing accountability in the 2021 death of a cinematographer who was shot by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal for the Western movie “Rust."

February 21, 2024
Jury selection begins for trial of "Rust" armorer in fatal 2021 shooting by Alec Baldwin
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Divorce of Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner is finalized, officially ending their marriage

The divorce of Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner, his wife of nearly two decades, has been finalized

February 21, 2024
Divorce of Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner is finalized, officially ending their marriage
Arts|Entertainment

Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke give sexploitation cinema a queer spin in 'Drive-Away Dolls'

Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke's “Drive-Away Dolls" signifies both the much-awaited return of Coen to narrative filmmaking and the giddy revival of a long-dormant spirit of ’70s B-movie filmmaking

February 20, 2024
Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke give sexploitation cinema a queer spin in 'Drive-Away Dolls'
Entertainment|Sports

William Byron has battled 'imposter syndrome' in his climb from computer racer to Daytona 500 champ

William Byron grew up in the hotbed of NASCAR, so close to the stars that he could trick-or-treat at Jimmie Johnson’s house every Halloween

February 20, 2024
William Byron has battled 'imposter syndrome' in his climb from computer racer to Daytona 500 champ
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Beatles to get a Fab Four of biopics, with a movie each for Paul, John, George and Ringo

The Beatles are getting the big-screen biopic treatment in a Fab Four of movies that will give each band member their own film

February 20, 2024
Beatles to get a Fab Four of biopics, with a movie each for Paul, John, George and Ringo
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry connect with their Jewish heritage in new film ‘Treasure’

Stephen Fry and Lena Dunham play a convincing father and daughter in German director Julia von Heinz’ first English-language movie, “Treasure.”

February 20, 2024
Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry connect with their Jewish heritage in new film ‘Treasure’
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Ex-gang leader charged in Tupac Shakur killing due in court in Las Vegas

A former Los Angeles-area gang leader charged in the 1996 killing of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas is due in court Tuesday for a pre-trial hearing

February 20, 2024
Ex-gang leader charged in Tupac Shakur killing due in court in Las Vegas
Crime|Entertainment

Welcome to the 'Hotel California' case: The trial over handwritten lyrics to an Eagles classic

An unusual criminal trial is set to open over the handwritten lyrics to a classic rock blockbuster: the Eagles' “Hotel California.”

February 20, 2024
Welcome to the 'Hotel California' case: The trial over handwritten lyrics to an Eagles classic
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Naomi Campbell walks for star-studded Burberry show at London Fashion Week

“Saltburn” star Barry Keoghan and “The Crown” actress Olivia Coleman are among celebrities who turned up on the VIP front row to watch Burberry's latest fashion show, which took inspiration from the inclement British weather

February 19, 2024
Naomi Campbell walks for star-studded Burberry show at London Fashion Week
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

'Soaring' over hills or 'playing' with puppies, study finds seniors enjoy virtual reality

Even seniors like virtual reality, whether it is flying in a plane, soaring over mountains or playing with puppies

February 19, 2024
'Soaring' over hills or 'playing' with puppies, study finds seniors enjoy virtual reality
Entertainment|Technology

Some video game actors are letting AI clone their voices. They just don't want it to replace them

Video game studios pay professional actors to voice the soldiers, goblins, elves and aliens that populate virtual worlds

February 19, 2024
Some video game actors are letting AI clone their voices. They just don't want it to replace them
Entertainment|Europe|News

AP wins the best-documentary prize at the BAFTA awards for Ukraine documentary '20 Days in Mariupol'

The Associated Press has won the best documentary prize at the British Academy Film Awards for Ukraine war documentary “20 Days in Mariupol.”

February 19, 2024
AP wins the best-documentary prize at the BAFTA awards for Ukraine documentary '20 Days in Mariupol'
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

LeBron James still committed to Paris Olympics, but health remains the big key

LeBron James still wants to participate in the Paris Olympics this summer, sure sounds like extending his NBA career for at least a couple more seasons is an option and said he would like to see his playing days end as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers

February 18, 2024
LeBron James still committed to Paris Olympics, but health remains the big key
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

The Rock, Pitbull, DJ Khaled bring South Florida flavor to Daytona 500

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Pitbull and DJ Khaled represented South Florida at the Daytona 500

February 18, 2024
The Rock, Pitbull, DJ Khaled bring South Florida flavor to Daytona 500
Arts|Entertainment|News

Winners of the 2024 British Academy Film Awards

“Oppenheimer” was the big winner at the British Academy Film Awards, taking seven trophies including best picture, director for Christopher Nolan and actor for Cillian Murphy

February 18, 2024
Winners of the 2024 British Academy Film Awards
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Hojlund's scoring form has Man United pushing for top-4 spot. Brighton cruises at Sheffield United

The goals are suddenly flowing freely and easily for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund

February 18, 2024
Hojlund's scoring form has Man United pushing for top-4 spot. Brighton cruises at Sheffield United
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment

'Bob Marley: One Love' stirs up $27.7M weekend, 'Madame Web' flops

Paramount Pictures’ Bob Marley biopic “Bob Marley: One Love” outperformed expectations to debut at No. 1 at the box office with a $27.7 million opening weekend

February 18, 2024
'Bob Marley: One Love' stirs up $27.7M weekend, 'Madame Web' flops
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

How Ziggy Marley helped bring the authenticity to ‘Bob Marley: One Love’

People had been coming to Ziggy Marley and his family for years with ideas about how to turn reggae legend Bob Marley’s life into a movie

February 18, 2024
How Ziggy Marley helped bring the authenticity to ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|World

IOC won't change boxing age limit to let Manny Pacquaio compete at Paris Olympics at age 45

The International Olympic Committee will not change its rules to let boxing great Manny Pacquaio compete at the Paris Games aged five years beyond the entry limit

February 18, 2024
IOC won't change boxing age limit to let Manny Pacquaio compete at Paris Olympics at age 45
Arts|Entertainment|News

'Oppenheimer' aims for a record haul as stars shine at the British Academy Film Awards

Atom-bomb epic “Oppenheimer” could smash records at the British Academy Film Awards if it makes good on its field-leading 13 nominations

February 18, 2024
'Oppenheimer' aims for a record haul as stars shine at the British Academy Film Awards
Entertainment|Sports

Damian Lillard uses late shooting flurry to defend NBA 3-point title

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard defended his NBA 3-point contest title by finishing with 26 points in the final round during All-Star Saturday night in Indianapolis

February 18, 2024
Damian Lillard uses late shooting flurry to defend NBA 3-point title
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

George Santos sues late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for tricking him into making videos to ridicule him

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is suing late-night host Jimmy Kimmel

February 18, 2024
George Santos sues late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for tricking him into making videos to ridicule him
Business|Entertainment|News

Former CBS executive Les Moonves to pay Los Angeles ethics fine for interference in police probe

Former CBS executive Les Moonves has agreed to pay $11,250 to settle a complaint from the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission

February 17, 2024
Former CBS executive Les Moonves to pay Los Angeles ethics fine for interference in police probe
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News

Stars, royalty and a 'Poppenheimer' showdown. Here's what to expect at Britain's BAFTA film awards

“Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things” are the leading contenders for Sunday's British Academy Film Awards

February 17, 2024
Stars, royalty and a 'Poppenheimer' showdown. Here's what to expect at Britain's BAFTA film awards
Entertainment|Sports

'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz back at Daytona and rising up the NASCAR racing ladder

Actor Frankie Muniz will try to make his Xfinity Series debut in the No. 35 Ford for Joey Gase Racing at Daytona International Speedway

February 16, 2024
'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz back at Daytona and rising up the NASCAR racing ladder
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

What's behind males' Roman fixation? TikTok's latest viral craze explains it all

A new and amusing trend is grabbing women’s attention on TikTok – their male partner’s obsession with the “Roman Empire”. This viral trend began after Swedish influencer Saskia Cort asked her followers to check in with their boyfriends and husbands to see how often they think about this ancient civilization. Her prompt came up again last August thanks to Gaius Flavius, a fellow history buff – sparking many videos of puzzled women realizing just how often the men in their lives daydream about Caesar’s exploits, the beauty of aqueducts, and the brutality of ancient warfare. Views have skyrocketed into the

February 16, 2024
What's behind males' Roman fixation? TikTok's latest viral craze explains it all
Business|Entertainment|Technology|Videos

Sora is ChatGPT maker OpenAI's new text-to-video generator. Here's what we know about the new tool

The maker of ChatGPT is now diving into AI-generated video

February 16, 2024
Sora is ChatGPT maker OpenAI's new text-to-video generator. Here's what we know about the new tool
Entertainment|Lifestyle

What to stream this week: 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' 'Priscilla' and Dolly Parton's puppies

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include albums from MGMT and Allie X, “Avatar: The Last Airbender” gets the live-action treatment from Netflix and the seventh and final season begins of the hospital drama “The Good Doctor.”

February 16, 2024
What to stream this week: 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' 'Priscilla' and Dolly Parton's puppies
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Got back! Paul McCartney's stolen bass is found and returned to the Beatle after more than 50 years

A bass stolen from Paul McCartney more than 50 years ago has been found and returned to the Beatle

February 16, 2024
Got back! Paul McCartney's stolen bass is found and returned to the Beatle after more than 50 years
Celebrity|Entertainment

Brian Wilson needs to be put in conservatorship after death of wife, court petition says

The management team of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson has filed papers to put him in a conservatorship

February 16, 2024
Brian Wilson needs to be put in conservatorship after death of wife, court petition says
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Everything you need to know about this year's Oscars

After a winter barrage of award shows — the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the Grammys — the grandaddy of them all, the Academy Awards, are around the corner

February 16, 2024
Everything you need to know about this year's Oscars
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Prince Harry races head-first down a skeleton sled track and says 'everybody should do this'

Prince Harry has raced head-first on a tiny skeleton sled going 61.5 mph down a track at next year's Invictus Games site

February 16, 2024
Prince Harry races head-first down a skeleton sled track and says 'everybody should do this'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Zendaya stuns at 'Dune: Part Two' world premiere in vintage silver cyborg suit by Mugler

Zendaya stunned Thursday at the “Dune: Part Two” world premiere in London in a silver cyborg suit

February 15, 2024
Zendaya stuns at 'Dune: Part Two' world premiere in vintage silver cyborg suit by Mugler
Arts|Entertainment|News

In a first, Oscar-nominated short ‘The Last Repair Shop’ to air on broadcast television

The Oscar-nominated documentary “The Last Repair Shop” is coming to broadcast television this weekend

February 15, 2024
In a first, Oscar-nominated short ‘The Last Repair Shop’ to air on broadcast television
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Q&A: Vince Staples redirects offbeat impulses from familiar territory of rap to new Netflix series

Although Vince Staples has been in the limelight for more than a decade, he still thinks fame is a weird thing

February 15, 2024
Q&A: Vince Staples redirects offbeat impulses from familiar territory of rap to new Netflix series
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Bradley Cooper laments lack of public awareness of Leonard Bernstein

Bradley Cooper hopes his film “Maestro” will increase awareness about Leonard Bernstein

February 15, 2024
Bradley Cooper laments lack of public awareness of Leonard Bernstein
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Fashionable fan apparel is in the spotlight. There's still an untapped market for the NFL

Taylor Swift in January donned a red puffer jacket with boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce’s number for a playoff game

February 15, 2024
Fashionable fan apparel is in the spotlight. There's still an untapped market for the NFL
Entertainment|Sports|US

Hockey One. Hockey Two. Two outdoor NHL games at MetLife Stadium with playoff implications

Hockey is coming back to the New Jersey Meadowlands this weekend with MetLife Stadium serving as the venue for the NHL’s Stadium Series

February 15, 2024
Hockey One. Hockey Two. Two outdoor NHL games at MetLife Stadium with playoff implications
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Here are the 2024 Met Gala celebrity chairs — and the dress code

Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth and Zendaya will join Anna Wintour as co-chairs of this year’s Met Gala

February 15, 2024
Here are the 2024 Met Gala celebrity chairs — and the dress code
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Ben Affleck inspired J.Lo's first album in a decade. She's using it to poke fun at her romantic past

Throughout her career, Jennifer Lopez has been praised as an epochal, prolific and hard-working artist

February 15, 2024
Ben Affleck inspired J.Lo's first album in a decade. She's using it to poke fun at her romantic past
Arts|Entertainment

Dakota Johnson and S.J. Clarkson and find the psychological thriller in ‘Madame Web’

One of the first things that struck director S

February 15, 2024
Dakota Johnson and S.J. Clarkson and find the psychological thriller in ‘Madame Web’
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

It's about the movies, not politics. Berlin Film Festival jury pushes back on the uninvited party

The jury at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival has pushed back on political questions as the festival kicked off, seeking instead to shift the focus to the tough selection of the best movie, with 20 titles from around the globe competing for the top prize, the Golden Bear

February 15, 2024
It's about the movies, not politics. Berlin Film Festival jury pushes back on the uninvited party
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Stephen and Evie McGee Colbert collaborate on cookbook 'Does This Taste Funny"

Stephen Colbert’s next book will be light on politics, if not always light on the palate

February 15, 2024
Stephen and Evie McGee Colbert collaborate on cookbook 'Does This Taste Funny"
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Judge denies requests to limit evidence ahead of armorer's trial in fatal 'Rust' shooting

A New Mexico judge warned attorneys she will not consider any other motions as the court prepares for the involuntary manslaughter trial of the weapons supervisor on the “Rust” movie set when Alec Baldwin fatally shot the cinematographer during rehearsal

February 14, 2024
Judge denies requests to limit evidence ahead of armorer's trial in fatal 'Rust' shooting
Celebrity|Entertainment

As Marvel reveals the new ‘Fantastic Four’ cast, here’s a look back at all the past versions

Pedro Pascal is jumping from Star Wars to Marvel

February 14, 2024
As Marvel reveals the new ‘Fantastic Four’ cast, here’s a look back at all the past versions
Celebrity|Entertainment

NASCAR driver Josh Berry has a spot in the Daytona 500 but could have had Taylor Swift's autograph

Taylor Swift never signed a blank space in NASCAR driver Josh Berry’s high school yearbook

February 14, 2024
NASCAR driver Josh Berry has a spot in the Daytona 500 but could have had Taylor Swift's autograph
Celebrity|Entertainment

Sean Wang made a home movie. Now, he and his grandmothers are going to the Oscars

The 29-year-old filmmaker Sean Wang can't believe it, himself, but he's going to the Oscars with his grandmothers

February 14, 2024
Sean Wang made a home movie. Now, he and his grandmothers are going to the Oscars
Entertainment|News|Sports

Travis Kelce says he shouldn't have bumped Chiefs coach Andy Reid during the Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says he went too far when he bumped into coach Andy Reid and screamed at him during the Super Bowl

February 14, 2024
Travis Kelce says he shouldn't have bumped Chiefs coach Andy Reid during the Super Bowl
Arts|Entertainment

Franklin from 'Peanuts' gets to shine in the spotlight of a new animated Apple TV+ special

The mild-mannered Franklin — the first Black character in the “Peanuts” comic strip — gets to shine in his own animated Apple TV+ special this month in a story about friendship

February 14, 2024
Franklin from 'Peanuts' gets to shine in the spotlight of a new animated Apple TV+ special
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Next stop Hollywood? Travis Kelce gets first producer credit on SXSW movie

Travis Kelce is already making moves in Hollywood

February 14, 2024
Next stop Hollywood? Travis Kelce gets first producer credit on SXSW movie
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Videos

Berlin Film Festival brings Israeli-Palestinian tensions and other issues into the spotlight

The 74th Berlin International Film Festival opens Thursday with the world premiere of “Small Things Like These” starring man of the moment Cillian Murphy

February 14, 2024
Berlin Film Festival brings Israeli-Palestinian tensions and other issues into the spotlight
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Jill Biden sends Valentine's Day love to Americans with an art display on the White House lawn

It's Valentine's Day and Jill Biden is again sending her love to Americans through an art display on the White House lawn

February 14, 2024
Jill Biden sends Valentine's Day love to Americans with an art display on the White House lawn
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Love is in the air ... and the mail ... in the northern Colorado city of Loveland

Love is in the air

February 14, 2024
Love is in the air ... and the mail ... in the northern Colorado city of Loveland
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Disneyland character performers announce plans to unionize

Performers of Disney's cartoon characters such as Mickey, Donald and Goofy at its Disneyland theme park are looking to join Actors' Equity Association, a labor union representing those who

February 13, 2024
Disneyland character performers announce plans to unionize
Crime|Entertainment|News

How did live ammunition get on Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' set? The armorer's trial will focus on this

How did live ammunition find its way onto the set of a film set in which Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer

February 13, 2024
How did live ammunition get on Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' set? The armorer's trial will focus on this
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Plush wars? Squishmallows toy maker and Build-A-Bear sue each other over 'copycat' accusations

It turns out there are actually a lot of sharp elbows in the plush toy business

February 13, 2024
Plush wars? Squishmallows toy maker and Build-A-Bear sue each other over 'copycat' accusations
Arts|Entertainment

Pearl Jam gives details of new album 'Dark Matter,' drops first single, announces world tour

“Dark Matter” is the name of Pearl Jam's forthcoming album

February 13, 2024
Pearl Jam gives details of new album 'Dark Matter,' drops first single, announces world tour
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Disneyland's Mickey Mouse and Cinderella performers may unionize

Disneyland performers in California may unionize

February 13, 2024
Disneyland's Mickey Mouse and Cinderella performers may unionize
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Food|Lifestyle|News

In this centuries-old English pancake race, 'you just have to go flat out'

For centuries, women in one English town have run a pancake race to mark the day before the start of Lent

February 13, 2024
In this centuries-old English pancake race, 'you just have to go flat out'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Jon Stewart's return to 'The Daily Show' felt familiar to those who missed him while he was away

Was he really away for nine years

February 13, 2024
Jon Stewart's return to 'The Daily Show' felt familiar to those who missed him while he was away
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

A new exhibition aims to bring Yoko Ono's art out of John Lennon's shadow

Before there was John and Yoko, there was just Yoko Ono

February 13, 2024
A new exhibition aims to bring Yoko Ono's art out of John Lennon's shadow
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Italian inmates attend La Scala concert featuring violins they made from smugglers' boats

The violins, violas and cellos played by the Orchestra of the Sea in its debut performance Monday at Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala carry with them tales of desperation and redemption

February 13, 2024
Italian inmates attend La Scala concert featuring violins they made from smugglers' boats
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year. Here's what you need to know

Feb. 14 is a holiday heavyweight this year due to a calendar collision

February 13, 2024
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year. Here's what you need to know
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Tory Burch set out to make the everyday ‘sublime’ with Fall-Winter collection at NY Fashion Week

Shimmer and glimmer with a dash of the majestic was on display Monday as Tory Burch showed her 2024 Fall Winter Collection at New York Fashion week

February 13, 2024
Tory Burch set out to make the everyday ‘sublime’ with Fall-Winter collection at NY Fashion Week
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Travel

New Orleans' Carnival season marks Fat Tuesday with celebrities and pretend monarchs

New Orleans' Carnival season is nearing its “Fat Tuesday” climax

February 13, 2024
New Orleans' Carnival season marks Fat Tuesday with celebrities and pretend monarchs
Entertainment|Sports|US

Super Bowl thriller was the most-watched program ever, averaging 123.4 million viewers

The longest Super Bowl game will also go down as the most-watched program in television history

February 13, 2024
Super Bowl thriller was the most-watched program ever, averaging 123.4 million viewers
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Carolina Herrera's new line melds blooming peonies, bright colors and chic, wearable looks

The Carolina Herrera show at New York Fashion Week included bright colors and flowered prints and embroidery

February 13, 2024
Carolina Herrera's new line melds blooming peonies, bright colors and chic, wearable looks
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

One actor won't be nervous at the BAFTA Film Awards. That's David Tennant, the host

One actor won’t be nervous as the camera comes in for a close-up at the British Academy Film Awards

February 13, 2024
One actor won't be nervous at the BAFTA Film Awards. That's David Tennant, the host
Entertainment|Sports

Chiefs fans are hoping for a Taylor Swift appearance at victory parade. But her schedule is tight

Kansas City will be turning red on Valentine's Day as the Chiefs celebrate their come-from-behind overtime Super Bowl win over the San Francisco 49ers with a parade

February 12, 2024
Chiefs fans are hoping for a Taylor Swift appearance at victory parade. But her schedule is tight
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|News|Technology|US

Biden campaign trumpets joining TikTok, despite his own administration's security concerns

President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is defending its new TikTok account as a vital way to boost its appeal with young voters

February 12, 2024
Biden campaign trumpets joining TikTok, despite his own administration's security concerns
Celebrity|Entertainment

Usher, Goicoechea got marriage license days before Super Bowl halftime show. But have they used it?

Usher and longtime partner Jenn Goicoechea got a marriage license last week in Las Vegas, days ahead of the 45-year-old R&B superstar’s headline performance at the Super Bowl halftime show

February 12, 2024
Usher, Goicoechea got marriage license days before Super Bowl halftime show. But have they used it?
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Longtime NPR 'Morning Edition' host Bob Edwards dies at age 76

Bob Edwards, the news anchor many Americans woke up to as founding host of National Public Radio's “Morning Edition” for nearly a quarter-century, has died

February 12, 2024
Longtime NPR 'Morning Edition' host Bob Edwards dies at age 76
Entertainment|Sports

On Super Bowl broadcast, "He Gets Us" ads featuring Jesus stand out for change-of-pace message

For the second year in a row, a religious Super Bowl ad campaign promised viewers that Jesus “gets us.”

February 12, 2024
On Super Bowl broadcast, "He Gets Us" ads featuring Jesus stand out for change-of-pace message
Celebrity|Entertainment

Oscar nominees for films from 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie' to documentary shorts gather for luncheon

The annual Academy Award nominees luncheon is a chance for all the Oscar hopefuls to come together for photos, hugs and congratulations

February 12, 2024
Oscar nominees for films from 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie' to documentary shorts gather for luncheon
Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Floats at Germany's Carnival parades satirize leading political figures

Throngs of revelers have taken to the streets of Germany’s Carnival strongholds along with floats that satirized the Ukrainian and Russian presidents, German politicians, former U.S. President Donald Trump and many others

February 12, 2024
Floats at Germany's Carnival parades satirize leading political figures
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Lorne Michaels, the man behind the curtain at ‘Saturday Night Live,’ has been minting comedy gold for nearly 50 years

The show has served as the nation’s laugh track for decades. Who will take over when he retires?

February 12, 2024
Lorne Michaels, the man behind the curtain at ‘Saturday Night Live,’ has been minting comedy gold for nearly 50 years
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Travel|World

Rio's Carnival parade makes urgent plea to stop illegal mining in Indigenous lands

Rio de Janeiro’s Salgueiro samba school has paid tribute to Brazil’s largest Indigenous group, the Yanomami, crafting its giant floats, costumes and songs based on the group’s ancient culture and traditions

February 12, 2024
Rio's Carnival parade makes urgent plea to stop illegal mining in Indigenous lands
Entertainment|News|Sports|Videos

Super Bowl star: Mahomes leads Chiefs to comeback 25-22 win over 49ers for 3rd ring

Patrick Mahomes put himself squarely in the conversation for the best quarterbacks of all time with another Super Bowl victory in dramatic fashion

February 12, 2024
Super Bowl star: Mahomes leads Chiefs to comeback 25-22 win over 49ers for 3rd ring
Celebrity|Entertainment

Beyoncé says new music, 'Act II,' will drop in March

Beyoncé is

February 12, 2024
Beyoncé says new music, 'Act II,' will drop in March
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Review: Usher shines at star-studded 2024 Super Bowl halftime show

Usher emerged at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium for the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show, an immediate confirmation of his position as the ideal halftime performer: one with timeless, well-known hits, masterful choreography, and a devoted audience

February 12, 2024
Review: Usher shines at star-studded 2024 Super Bowl halftime show
Entertainment|Sports|US|Videos

Super Bowl Live Updates | Chiefs, 49ers, Taylor Swift and more

The Super Bowl kickoff is set for shortly after 6:30 p.m. ET, but pregame shows begin at 11:30 a.m. CBS and Nickelodeon will broadcast the game

February 11, 2024
Super Bowl Live Updates | Chiefs, 49ers, Taylor Swift and more
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Greening Mardi Gras: Environmentalists push alternatives to plastic Carnival beads in New Orleans

It’s a beloved Carnival season tradition in New Orleans — masked riders on lavish floats fling strings of beads or other trinkets to parade watchers

February 11, 2024
Greening Mardi Gras: Environmentalists push alternatives to plastic Carnival beads in New Orleans
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Christopher Nolan, Celine Song, AP’s Mstyslav Chernov win at Directors Guild Awards

Christopher Nolan was awarded the top prize at the Directors Guild Awards for “Oppenheimer” Saturday in Los Angeles, solidifying his frontrunner status for next month’s Oscars

February 11, 2024
Christopher Nolan, Celine Song, AP’s Mstyslav Chernov win at Directors Guild Awards
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Taylor Swift planning to watch Travis Kelce and the Chiefs play 49ers in the Super Bowl

Taylor Swift was planning to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs play the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on Sunday

February 11, 2024
Taylor Swift planning to watch Travis Kelce and the Chiefs play 49ers in the Super Bowl
Entertainment|Sports|Travel

Pricey Super Bowl: Some NFL fans pass on expensive tickets and just have 'a good time' in Vegas

Super Bowl ticket prices remain out of reach for many fans who made travel reservations months ago to come to Las Vegas this week and so they’ll likely be watching on TV Sunday like millions of others

February 11, 2024
Pricey Super Bowl: Some NFL fans pass on expensive tickets and just have 'a good time' in Vegas
Business|Entertainment|Sports

From SpongeBob to TikTok, leagues and broadcasters using many methods to attract, retain young fans

There were plenty of critics when CBS announced four years ago that it would produce a kids-centric broadcast of an NFL playoff game on Nickelodeon

February 11, 2024
From SpongeBob to TikTok, leagues and broadcasters using many methods to attract, retain young fans
Arts|Entertainment|News|US

Jimmy Van Eaton, an early rock 'n' roll drummer who played at Sun Records, dies at 86

A pioneering rock ‘n’ roll drummer who played behind the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis and Billy Lee Riley at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, has died

February 10, 2024
Jimmy Van Eaton, an early rock 'n' roll drummer who played at Sun Records, dies at 86
Celebrity|Entertainment

Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Sade, Oasis and Ozzy Osbourne among Rock Hall nominees for '24

Mary J

February 10, 2024
Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Sade, Oasis and Ozzy Osbourne among Rock Hall nominees for '24
Entertainment|Sports

Super Bowl 2024: Time, channel, halftime show, how to watch Chiefs vs. 49ers livestream

Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas on Sunday is shaping up to be quite a doozy

February 10, 2024
Super Bowl 2024: Time, channel, halftime show, how to watch Chiefs vs. 49ers livestream
Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Travel|World

The Lunar New Year of the Dragon flames colorful festivities across Asian nations and communities

With fireworks, feasts and red envelopes stuffed with cash for the kids, numerous Asian nations and overseas communities have welcomed the arrival of the Lunar New Year

February 10, 2024
The Lunar New Year of the Dragon flames colorful festivities across Asian nations and communities
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Here's how to beat the hype and overcome loneliness on Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that haters love to hate

February 10, 2024
Here's how to beat the hype and overcome loneliness on Valentine's Day
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|US

Tommy Hilfiger takes over the Oyster Bar in Grand Central for a joyous New York-centric fashion show

Tommy Hilfiger threw himself a welcome home party Friday night at Grand Central’s Oyster Bar for a New York Fashion Week bash

February 10, 2024
Tommy Hilfiger takes over the Oyster Bar in Grand Central for a joyous New York-centric fashion show
Arts|Entertainment

Wayne Kramer, late guitarist of rock band MC5, also leaves legacy of bringing music to prisons

Among those paying tribute to MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer are prison reform advocates

February 10, 2024
Wayne Kramer, late guitarist of rock band MC5, also leaves legacy of bringing music to prisons
Entertainment|Sports|Technology

From doinks to SpongeBob, technology to play a huge role in the CBS presentation of the Super Bowl

The doink cam is one of many innovations that CBS will use during Sunday’s NFL title game between Kansas City and San Francisco

February 10, 2024
From doinks to SpongeBob, technology to play a huge role in the CBS presentation of the Super Bowl
Celebrity|Entertainment|Food|Sports

Scarlett Johansson and Dan Marino have fun with almost being champions in Super Bowl commercial

Actor Scarlett Johansson and NFL legend Dan Marino come from different professions, but they have two things in common: Both have a sweet tooth and an infatuation with M&Ms. Johansson and Marino will star in the Super Bowl commercial that will focus on the candy being the comfort fun food while watching the big game

February 09, 2024
Scarlett Johansson and Dan Marino have fun with almost being champions in Super Bowl commercial
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Man accused of stalking outside Taylor Swift's Manhattan home to receive psychiatric treatment

A man accused of stalking Taylor Swift after being spotted multiple times outside the singer’s Manhattan townhouse was found unfit to stand trial and will be committed to state custody for psychiatric treatment

February 09, 2024
Man accused of stalking outside Taylor Swift's Manhattan home to receive psychiatric treatment
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Amazon Prime Video will carry an NFL playoff game next season, AP sources say

Amazon Prime Video will carry an NFL postseason game next season, people familiar with the matter confirmed to The Associated Press

February 09, 2024
Amazon Prime Video will carry an NFL playoff game next season, AP sources say
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Ready for this year's Super Bowl commercials? Here are the ads filling game breaks on Sunday

Super Bowl Sunday is here — and, as always, there’s a vast roster of advertisers ready to vie for fans’ attention during game breaks

February 09, 2024
Ready for this year's Super Bowl commercials? Here are the ads filling game breaks on Sunday
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Never mind the mess, Carnival kicks off in Rio de Janeiro with coronation of King Momo

To thunderous applause, Rio de Janeiro’s mayor coronated King Momo, marking the beginning of the symbolic Carnival monarch’s five-day reign over the revelry

February 09, 2024
Never mind the mess, Carnival kicks off in Rio de Janeiro with coronation of King Momo
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|US

Mardi Gras is coming. Here's what to know about New Orleans' parades and parties

Carnival season 2024 is entering its final days in New Orleans with big parades on the city's main thoroughfares and smaller, offbeat walking clubs strolling the old French Quarter

February 09, 2024
Mardi Gras is coming. Here's what to know about New Orleans' parades and parties
Entertainment|Sports

How to defend against food poisoning at your Super Bowl party

There'll be lots of parties across the country for this weekend's Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs

February 09, 2024
How to defend against food poisoning at your Super Bowl party
Entertainment|News

Toby Keith wrote all kinds of country songs. His legacy might be post-9/11 American anger

Country music fans are celebrating Toby Keith's rich collection of songs in the wake of his death from stomach cancer

February 09, 2024
Toby Keith wrote all kinds of country songs. His legacy might be post-9/11 American anger
Arts|Entertainment|Videos

Is ‘Dune: Part Two’ Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Empire Strikes Back’? Christopher Nolan thinks so.

Denis Villeneuve doesn’t feel like he came back to Arrakis for “Dune: Part Two.”

February 09, 2024
Is ‘Dune: Part Two’ Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Empire Strikes Back’? Christopher Nolan thinks so.
Celebrity|Entertainment

Taylor Swift's connections to sports go back to her early days performing the national anthem

Taylor Swift got her singing career started by performing the national anthem at sporting events as a young child and teenager

February 09, 2024
Taylor Swift's connections to sports go back to her early days performing the national anthem
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

What to stream this week: 'Young Sheldon,' Amy Schumer, 'Oppenheimer' and lots and lots of JLo

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include “Young Sheldon” returning for its seventh and final season, Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. exploring the power of gospel in a two-part PBS documentary and two projects from Jennifer Lopez, a movie about her love life and a 13-track album

February 09, 2024
What to stream this week: 'Young Sheldon,' Amy Schumer, 'Oppenheimer' and lots and lots of JLo
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost will be featured entertainer at White House correspondents' dinner

Colin Jost, the co-anchor of Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update,” will get a chance to roast leading political and media figures as the featured entertainer at the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents’ Association in April

February 09, 2024
Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost will be featured entertainer at White House correspondents' dinner
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Before Usher hits the Super Bowl halftime stage, Apple Music builds anticipation ahead of big show

As the Super Bowl halftime show sponsor, Apple music wants to leave an influential mark like never before

February 09, 2024
Before Usher hits the Super Bowl halftime stage, Apple Music builds anticipation ahead of big show
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Some of the Renaissance’s most romantic love poems weren’t for lovers

These moving poems are a reminder that on Valentine’s Day, it’s OK to celebrate a broader definition of love.

February 09, 2024
Some of the Renaissance’s most romantic love poems weren’t for lovers
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|News

Prince Harry settles a case against a UK tabloid publisher that hacked his phone

Prince Harry has reached an out-of-court settlement with a tabloid newspaper publisher that invaded his privacy with phone hacking and other illegal snooping

February 09, 2024
Prince Harry settles a case against a UK tabloid publisher that hacked his phone
Arts|Entertainment|News|World

Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa dies at age 88

World-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa has died of heart failure at his home in Tokyo, his management office said Friday

February 09, 2024
Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa dies at age 88
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Superstar DJ Tiësto says he has to pull out of Super Bowl show for family reasons

Dutch music producer DJ Tiësto has withdrawn from performing at Sunday's Super Bowl due to an undisclosed family matter

February 09, 2024
Superstar DJ Tiësto says he has to pull out of Super Bowl show for family reasons
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Jon Stewart changed late-night comedy once. Can he have a second act in different times?

There's little doubt that Jon Stewart changed late-night comedy as host of Comedy Central's “The Daily Show” from 1999 to 2015

February 09, 2024
Jon Stewart changed late-night comedy once. Can he have a second act in different times?
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Nevada high court dismisses casino mogul Steve Wynn's defamation suit against The Associated Press

Nevada's Supreme Court has dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by casino mogul Steve Wynn against The Associated Press

February 09, 2024
Nevada high court dismisses casino mogul Steve Wynn's defamation suit against The Associated Press
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Christian Siriano rolls out a gala-worthy world in the sand for New York Fashion Week

There was nary a sandworm in sight Thursday night on the runway of Christian Siriano

February 09, 2024
Christian Siriano rolls out a gala-worthy world in the sand for New York Fashion Week
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Kobe Bryant immortalized with a 19-foot bronze statue outside the Lakers' downtown arena

The Los Angeles Lakers have unveiled a statue of Kobe Bryant, honoring their late superstar with a 19-foot bronze likeness outside their downtown arena

February 09, 2024
Kobe Bryant immortalized with a 19-foot bronze statue outside the Lakers' downtown arena
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|World

Americans left the British crown behind centuries ago. Why are they still so fascinated by royalty?

The pomp, the glamour, the conflicts, the characters - when it comes to the United Kingdom’s royal family, the Americans can’t seem to get enough

February 09, 2024
Americans left the British crown behind centuries ago. Why are they still so fascinated by royalty?
Celebrity|Entertainment

Andra Day prays through nervousness ahead of Super Bowl performance

Andra Day normally deals with with nervousness before any big show — especially in front of her peers

February 09, 2024
Andra Day prays through nervousness ahead of Super Bowl performance
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Here's what you can expect from Super Bowl commercials this Sunday

Advertisers will be pulling out all the stops on Super Bowl Sunday — enlisting the biggest actors, investing in the most dazzling special effects and, they hope, going for laughs as they seek to win over viewers

February 08, 2024
Here's what you can expect from Super Bowl commercials this Sunday
Entertainment|News|Sports

Mystics star Elena Delle Donne taking break from basketball, AP source says

Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne is stepping away from basketball, potentially for the entire season

February 08, 2024
Mystics star Elena Delle Donne taking break from basketball, AP source says
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Dressing the high-society 'swans' in 'Feud' was an adventure in both authenticity and artistry

Costume designer and producer Lou Eyrich has helped create many vivid worlds for television

February 08, 2024
Dressing the high-society 'swans' in 'Feud' was an adventure in both authenticity and artistry
Arts|Entertainment

Spike Lee, Denzel Washington reuniting for adaptation of Kurosawa's 'High and Low'

Nearly 20 years after their last collaboration, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington are reuniting for an adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s “High and Low.”

February 08, 2024
Spike Lee, Denzel Washington reuniting for adaptation of Kurosawa's 'High and Low'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Opinion

Coming in 2026: The Oscars will add Academy Award for casting directors

Casting directors are some of the most important creatives in Hollywood but have never been celebrated as such on Hollywood’s biggest night

February 08, 2024
Coming in 2026: The Oscars will add Academy Award for casting directors
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Usher to discuss upcoming Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas

What does Usher have planned for his upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance

February 08, 2024
Usher to discuss upcoming Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Stage musical 'The Queen of Versailles' starring Kristin Chenoweth to make Boston bow this summer

Visitors to Boston this summer will get a treat: A stage show that reunites singer-actor Kristin Chenoweth with her “Wicked” songwriter Stephen Schwartz

February 08, 2024
Stage musical 'The Queen of Versailles' starring Kristin Chenoweth to make Boston bow this summer
Entertainment|Sports

The game. The ads. The music. The puppies. Here’s why millions are excited for Super Bowl Sunday

Millions of Americans will find something to be excited about when it comes to Super Bowl Sunday

February 08, 2024
The game. The ads. The music. The puppies. Here’s why millions are excited for Super Bowl Sunday
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Henry Fambrough, last surviving original member of The Spinners, dies at 85

Henry Fambrough of the iconic R&B group The Spinners has died

February 08, 2024
Henry Fambrough, last surviving original member of The Spinners, dies at 85
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Karol G named 2024 Woman of the Year by Billboard

Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G has earned the title of Billboard’s 2024 Woman of the Year, landing her in the same company as Taylor Swift, SZA and Lady Gaga

February 08, 2024
Karol G named 2024 Woman of the Year by Billboard
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Disney to invest $1.5 billion in 'Fortnite' maker Epic Games to create games, entertainment

The Walt Disney Co. says it is paying $1.5 billion for a stake in “Fortnite” maker Epic Games

February 08, 2024
Disney to invest $1.5 billion in 'Fortnite' maker Epic Games to create games, entertainment
Celebrity|Entertainment

Christian Bale breaks ground on foster homes he's fought for 16 years to see built

Christian Bale has broken ground on a project he’s been pursuing for 16 years -- the building of a dozen homes and a community center intended to keep siblings in foster care together

February 07, 2024
Christian Bale breaks ground on foster homes he's fought for 16 years to see built
Local|Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Where legends were made: Inside LA’s iconic entertainment venues

Los Angeles has been a major cultural center thanks to venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, The Wiltern, Greek Theatre, Los Angeles Theatre, and Hollywood Palladium. Notable performances and cultural events have occurred in its famed theaters and concert halls, leaving an indelible mark on history. Their unique architecture and rich histories have hosted unforgettable concerts, movie debuts, and star-studded events – propelling the city into an international entertainment epicenter. For almost a century, these landmarks have fuelled Los Angeles’ ascent to become the world’s entertainment capital. The breathtaking shell-shaped outdoor stage of the Hollywood Bowl became a live music

February 07, 2024
Where legends were made: Inside LA’s iconic entertainment venues
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Judge criticizes Trump's midtrial mistrial request in E. Jean Carroll defamation case

A judge who presided over the trial that resulted in an $83 million award to writer E

February 07, 2024
Judge criticizes Trump's midtrial mistrial request in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
Education|Entertainment|Sports

Nick Saban joining ESPN's 'College GameDay' road show

Nick Saban is joining ESPN’s “College GameDay," the long-running Saturday pregame road show he appeared on as a guest so frequently during his 17 seasons as Alabama coach

February 07, 2024
Nick Saban joining ESPN's 'College GameDay' road show
Arts|Entertainment

Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' is heading to Disney+ with 5 new songs added

Taylor Swift’s blockbuster concert film “The Eras Tour” will make its streaming debut on Disney+

February 07, 2024
Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' is heading to Disney+ with 5 new songs added
Business|Economy|Entertainment|US

Georgia legislators want filmmakers to do more than show a peach to earn state tax credits

Top Georgia lawmakers say moviemakers should be required to do more than just show a peach at the end of the credits to get the top benefit from Georgia’s lucrative film tax credit

February 07, 2024
Georgia legislators want filmmakers to do more than show a peach to earn state tax credits
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance

Disney posts solid 1Q results thanks to its theme parks and cost cuts

Disney has reported stronger-than-expected earnings in the final three months of 2023

February 07, 2024
Disney posts solid 1Q results thanks to its theme parks and cost cuts
Arts|Entertainment

Laura Linney and Nico Parker are mother and daughter in Laura Chinn's ‘Suncoast’

When writer-director Laura Chinn was a teenager in 2005, her mother moved her and her terminally ill brother to Florida

February 07, 2024
Laura Linney and Nico Parker are mother and daughter in Laura Chinn's ‘Suncoast’
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

From exclusive events to concerts: Stars and athletes plan to flock Las Vegas for Super Bowl events

Las Vegas will be flooded with so many pre-Super Bowl events that Shaquille O’Neal lowered the prices to his popular carnival-themed “Shaq’s Fun House.”

February 07, 2024
From exclusive events to concerts: Stars and athletes plan to flock Las Vegas for Super Bowl events
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Carnegie Hall’s 2024-25 season feature a Latin music festival `Nuestros Sonidos'

Carnegie Hall’s 2024-25 season will feature a festival celebrating Latin music titled “Nuestros Sonidos (Our Sounds).”

February 07, 2024
Carnegie Hall’s 2024-25 season feature a Latin music festival `Nuestros Sonidos'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Score one for red, the color, thanks to Taylor, Travis and the red vs. red Super Bowl

It's ever-present on the lips of Taylor Swift and the uniforms of both Super Bowl teams

February 07, 2024
Score one for red, the color, thanks to Taylor, Travis and the red vs. red Super Bowl
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

'Puppy Bowl' celebrates a big anniversary this year, one that shelter and rescue pups will cheer

The annual “Puppy Bowl” turns 20 this year, well over middle age in dog years

February 07, 2024
'Puppy Bowl' celebrates a big anniversary this year, one that shelter and rescue pups will cheer
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Chelsea Wolfe says witchcraft and sobriety informed her latest album

Often in popular culture, witchcraft is associated with a kind of feminist reclamation of power and spite-fueled revenge

February 07, 2024
Chelsea Wolfe says witchcraft and sobriety informed her latest album
Celebrity|Entertainment

There was no meet cute for 'One Day' stars Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod

There was no “meet cute” for Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall

February 07, 2024
There was no meet cute for 'One Day' stars Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ is a story of jazz, race and the fraught notion of America’s melting pot

The work remains a crowd favorite. But more and more scholars are starting to see ‘Rhapsody’ as a whitewashed version of Harlem’s vibrant Black music scene.

February 07, 2024
George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ is a story of jazz, race and the fraught notion of America’s melting pot
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Japanese fans excited to see Taylor Swift perform in Tokyo immediately after winning Grammy

Taylor Swift fans in Tokyo are excited to see the American pop superstar’s first performance immediately after her latest Grammy win and the announcement of a new album this week

February 07, 2024
Japanese fans excited to see Taylor Swift perform in Tokyo immediately after winning Grammy
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News|Opinion

Does Spain's popular Eurovision song 'Zorra' insult women or defend them?

The title of Spain’s Eurovision song “Zorra" can be translated as an anti-female slur, and it's causing a storm among conservatives and feminists

February 07, 2024
Does Spain's popular Eurovision song 'Zorra' insult women or defend them?
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'Girl on the Train' author Paula Hawkins has new novel out in October

“The Girl on the Train” author Paula Hawkins has a new thriller out this fall, and will release it through a new publisher

February 07, 2024
'Girl on the Train' author Paula Hawkins has new novel out in October
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Las Vegas, where the party never ends, prepares for its biggest yet: Super Bowl 58

Las Vegas is about to throw its biggest party yet

February 07, 2024
Las Vegas, where the party never ends, prepares for its biggest yet: Super Bowl 58
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Kyrie Irving ready to leave turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on future in Dallas

Kyrie Irving is ready to leave the turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on his future in Dallas

February 07, 2024
Kyrie Irving ready to leave turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on future in Dallas
Celebrity|Entertainment

Taylor Swift launches legal broadside at a college student who tracks private jets via public data

When it comes to dealing with a Florida college student who uses public data and social media to track the private jets of billionaires, politicians and other celebrities, Taylor Swift apparently can’t just shake it off

February 07, 2024
Taylor Swift launches legal broadside at a college student who tracks private jets via public data
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Jam Master Jay's business partner says he grabbed a gun and sought whoever had killed the rap star

Jam Master Jay’s business partner has testified that when he saw the Run-DMC star had been shot in his recording studio, he grabbed a gun and went to look for whoever had done it

February 07, 2024
Jam Master Jay's business partner says he grabbed a gun and sought whoever had killed the rap star
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Actor Gina Carano sues Lucasfilm and Disney over her firing from 'The Mandalorian'

Actor Gina Carano has sued Lucasfilm and its parent The Walt Disney Co. over her 2021 firing from the TV series “The Mandalorian,” saying she was let go for expressing right-wing views on social media

February 06, 2024
Actor Gina Carano sues Lucasfilm and Disney over her firing from 'The Mandalorian'
Celebrity|Entertainment

Annette Bening honored as Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals has honored Annette Bening as its 2024 Woman of the Year

February 06, 2024
Annette Bening honored as Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
Business|Entertainment|Technology

ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery announce plans to launch sports streaming platform in the fall

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros

February 06, 2024
ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery announce plans to launch sports streaming platform in the fall
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

The 2024 L.A. concert schedule offers something for everyone

Los Angeles is widely acknowledged as a significant center for entertainment, especially in light of its well-known music sector.. From little venues along the Sunset Strip to big stadiums hosting notable bands, Greater LA offers a variety of concert and entertainment locations ideal for famous performers and emerging talents. This year presents another selection of must-watch shows in different music styles, such as rock, hip-hop, and classical.  The Hollywood Bowl is arguably the most famous of Los Angeles music venues. The curved, shell-shaped open-air theater located in the Hollywood Hills has welcomed a wide range of performers, including Billie Holliday

February 06, 2024
The 2024 L.A. concert schedule offers something for everyone
Business|Entertainment

From Uber Eats' 'Friends' reunion to Bud's Clydesdales, here are the buzziest Super Bowl ads so far

If you watch the Super Bowl for the commercials, you no longer have to wait until the big game to see what advertisers have in store for viewers

February 06, 2024
From Uber Eats' 'Friends' reunion to Bud's Clydesdales, here are the buzziest Super Bowl ads so far
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Fans raise a red Solo cup to honor Toby Keith, who immortalized the humble cup in song

Red Solo cups are usually synonymous with good times

February 06, 2024
Fans raise a red Solo cup to honor Toby Keith, who immortalized the humble cup in song
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Crewmember dies in accident on set of Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’

A crewmember who was working on the Marvel Studios series “Wonder Man” has died following an accident on set

February 06, 2024
Crewmember dies in accident on set of Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’
Arts|Entertainment|US

Stage musical of Prince's 'Purple Rain' finds a fitting place to make its 2025 debut — Minneapolis

The world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s film and album “Purple Rain” is set for spring 2025 at an appropriate place — Prince’s hometown of Minneapolis

February 06, 2024
Stage musical of Prince's 'Purple Rain' finds a fitting place to make its 2025 debut — Minneapolis
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Jussie Smollett asks Illinois high court to hear appeal of convictions for lying about hate crime

Actor Jussie Smollett has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to intervene in his yearslong legal battle stemming from charges that he staged a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lied about it to Chicago police

February 06, 2024
Jussie Smollett asks Illinois high court to hear appeal of convictions for lying about hate crime
Food|Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Blazed buffalo wings: The new high flying Super Bowl snack

Just in time for the biggest sports event of the year, a new THC-infused buffalo wing sauce is hitting the shelves, promising to spice up Super Bowl parties across Chicago and “revolutionize” the cannabis industry. Cresco Labs, one of Illinois’ most prominent cannabis companies, has partnered with local restaurant Fifty/50 in Wicker Park to produce “Good News THC Buffalo Sauce” – a 100mg THC, 10oz jar of buffalo wing sauce meant to coat 20-24 wings. With 3-5mg of THC per wing, the sauce provides a buzz and the traditional spicy kick of buffalo flavor. The new product launch taps into

February 06, 2024
Blazed buffalo wings: The new high flying Super Bowl snack
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Killer Mike says arrest at Grammys stems from altercation with an 'over-zealous' security guard

Killer Mike says an “over-zealous” security guard contributed to the physical altercation that led to his arrest after the rapper and activist won three awards at the Grammys

February 06, 2024
Killer Mike says arrest at Grammys stems from altercation with an 'over-zealous' security guard
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|US|Videos

Tiger King's Carole Baskin asks Florida Supreme Court to review defamation lawsuit ruling

Carole Baskin, who became a pop culture sensation due to Netflix’s docuseries “Tiger King,” has asked the Florida Supreme Court to review an appellate court’s ruling that said she isn’t protected from a defamation lawsuit brought by a former assistant

February 06, 2024
Tiger King's Carole Baskin asks Florida Supreme Court to review defamation lawsuit ruling
Celebrity|Entertainment

Welcome to the week of peak Taylor Swift, from the Grammys to Tokyo shows to the Super Bowl

Taylor Swift is having a week of big events, globetrotting and media attention that is rare even for a star of her stature

February 06, 2024
Welcome to the week of peak Taylor Swift, from the Grammys to Tokyo shows to the Super Bowl
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Q&A: Nolan and Villeneuve on ‘Tenet’ returning to theaters and why ‘Dune 2’ will be shown on film

Christopher Nolan has, by any account, had a banner year with “Oppenheimer.”

February 06, 2024
Q&A: Nolan and Villeneuve on ‘Tenet’ returning to theaters and why ‘Dune 2’ will be shown on film
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Country singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died after battling stomach cancer

Country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died

February 06, 2024
Country singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died after battling stomach cancer
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Japan game maker Nintendo reports solid profit on a jump in Super Mario sales

Nintendo has reported healthy sales and profits on the back of the hit “Super Mario Bros

February 06, 2024
Japan game maker Nintendo reports solid profit on a jump in Super Mario sales
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Bohan Phoenix explains why Asian rappers owe Black culture and he chose to work in China

Chinese American rapper Bohan Phoenix has straddled both countries in his career

February 06, 2024
Bohan Phoenix explains why Asian rappers owe Black culture and he chose to work in China
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

After Taylor Swift's win at the Grammys, Travis Kelce says he needs to 'bring home some hardware'

One night after Taylor Swift earned her fourth career Grammy for album of the year, her boyfriend was feeling pressure to secure his own triumph in the Super Bowl

February 06, 2024
After Taylor Swift's win at the Grammys, Travis Kelce says he needs to 'bring home some hardware'
Entertainment|News

Women dominated the 2024 Grammy Awards. Is the tide turning?

When the 2024 Grammy nominees were first announced, women dominated in the major categories

February 05, 2024
Women dominated the 2024 Grammy Awards. Is the tide turning?
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Super Bowl should smash betting records, with 68M U.S. adults set to wager legally or otherwise

Nearly 68 million American adults — about 1 in 4 — plan to bet on this year’s Super Bowl

February 05, 2024
Super Bowl should smash betting records, with 68M U.S. adults set to wager legally or otherwise
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Raheem Morris seeks a Super Bowl title for Atlanta after loss 7 years ago that still 'stings'

Raheem Morris is motivated to make the most of his second chance as the Atlanta Falcons' coach

February 05, 2024
Raheem Morris seeks a Super Bowl title for Atlanta after loss 7 years ago that still 'stings'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

The Grateful Dead make Billboard chart history despite disbanding in 1995

A day after Taylor Swift made music history at the Grammy Awards, a band formed long before she was born made their own history

February 05, 2024
The Grateful Dead make Billboard chart history despite disbanding in 1995
Entertainment|Sports

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and others set for Saudi Arabia exhibition

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and new Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner are slated to participate in an exhibition event in Saudi Arabia in October

February 05, 2024
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and others set for Saudi Arabia exhibition
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Ratings for the Grammy Awards hit a sweet note as almost 17 million tune in, up 34% from 2023

An average of 16.9 million viewers tuned in to watch Taylor Swift make history at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, the largest audience for the telecast in four years

February 05, 2024
Ratings for the Grammy Awards hit a sweet note as almost 17 million tune in, up 34% from 2023
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Opinion

From rebel to retail − inside Bob Marley’s posthumous musical and merchandising empire

How did a musician whose songs were suffused with messages of anti-capitalism and anti-imperialism become so commercialized?

February 05, 2024
From rebel to retail − inside Bob Marley’s posthumous musical and merchandising empire
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, has a book on caregiving coming out in 2025

The wife of Bruce Willis is working on a guide to caregiving that draws upon her experiences tending to the beloved actor, who has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia

February 05, 2024
Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, has a book on caregiving coming out in 2025
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Ian Lavender, the last surviving star of British sitcom 'Dad's Army,' has died

Ian Lavender, a British actor best known for playing a hapless soldier in the classic British sitcom “Dad’s Army,” has died

February 05, 2024
Ian Lavender, the last surviving star of British sitcom 'Dad's Army,' has died
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Grammys are Taylor Swift’s world on a night when women like Cyrus, Mitchell and Chapman also shine

It all comes down to Taylor Swift, doesn't it

February 05, 2024
Grammys are Taylor Swift’s world on a night when women like Cyrus, Mitchell and Chapman also shine
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Victoria Monét wins best new artist at the Grammys

Singer-songwriter Victoria Monét has won best new artist at the 66th annual Grammy Awards

February 05, 2024
Victoria Monét wins best new artist at the Grammys
Celebrity|Entertainment

Taylor Swift announces new album while accepting Grammy

Forget her “Reputation.”

February 05, 2024
Taylor Swift announces new album while accepting Grammy
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Rapper Killer Mike detained by police at the Grammy Awards after collecting 3 trophies

Killer Mike was detained at the Grammy Awards on Sunday after the rapper won three Grammy awards including his first in more than two decades

February 05, 2024
Rapper Killer Mike detained by police at the Grammy Awards after collecting 3 trophies
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

The Grammys off-the-hook fashion parade kicks off with bold color and man jewelry

The usually off-the-hook Grammys red carpet kicked off early Sunday when the music industry gathered for the non-televised portion of award-giving

February 04, 2024
The Grammys off-the-hook fashion parade kicks off with bold color and man jewelry
Arts|Entertainment|Sports

The Chiefs Industry: Kansas City's sustained success has boosted small business bottom lines

Anthony Oropeza was trying to build a side business around his artwork when he started doing acrylic and mixed-media pieces centered on the Kansas City Chiefs

February 04, 2024
The Chiefs Industry: Kansas City's sustained success has boosted small business bottom lines
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|News|Opinion|US

Haley uses her appearance on 'SNL' to poke fun at her Civil War gaffe and jab at a stand-in Trump

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley poked fun at herself over a campaign misstep over the Civil War and slavery, but her primary target during a “Saturday Night Live” appearance was Donald Trump

February 04, 2024
Haley uses her appearance on 'SNL' to poke fun at her Civil War gaffe and jab at a stand-in Trump
Business|Entertainment

'Argylle,' with checkered reviews, flops with $18M for the big-budget Apple release

Apple has had it’s first box office flop

February 04, 2024
'Argylle,' with checkered reviews, flops with $18M for the big-budget Apple release
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick rule at pre-Grammy gala hosted by Clive Davis

Clive Davis held his annual star-studded pre-Grammys gala Saturday at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California

February 04, 2024
Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick rule at pre-Grammy gala hosted by Clive Davis
Entertainment|Sports

Pebble Beach is delayed because of saturated course and high wind. Clark leads by 1

The waiting game begins at Pebble Beach and it could be a long one

February 04, 2024
Pebble Beach is delayed because of saturated course and high wind. Clark leads by 1
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

How to watch and stream the Grammy Awards, including red carpet arrivals and interviews

It’s almost time for the Grammy Awards, the daylong celebration of music that on Sunday also marks the start of an epic week for Taylor Swift

February 04, 2024
How to watch and stream the Grammy Awards, including red carpet arrivals and interviews
Celebrity|Entertainment

Auburn star apologizes to Morgan Freeman after thinking actor was Ole Miss fan trying to rattle him

Auburn’s Johni Broome met one of his favorite movie stars and had to apologize to Morgan Freeman for how it happened

February 04, 2024
Auburn star apologizes to Morgan Freeman after thinking actor was Ole Miss fan trying to rattle him
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

The 2024 Grammy Awards are here; SZA, Phoebe Bridgers and Victoria Monét lead the nominations

The 66th Grammy Awards will take place Sunday at the Crypto

February 04, 2024
The 2024 Grammy Awards are here; SZA, Phoebe Bridgers and Victoria Monét lead the nominations
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Justin Bieber takes the ice, grabs the spotlight at NHL All-Star Weekend

Justin Bieber not only served as a celebrity captain at NHL All-Star Weekend

February 04, 2024
Justin Bieber takes the ice, grabs the spotlight at NHL All-Star Weekend
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Los Angeles Opera to present Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly' reimagined on film soundstage

The Los Angeles Opera opens its 2024-25 season Sept. 21 with Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” reimagined in a film studio and will present the company premiere of Osvaldo Golijov’s “Ainadamar” while reducing its offerings from six main-stage productions to five

February 03, 2024
Los Angeles Opera to present Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly' reimagined on film soundstage
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports

1 icon, 6 shoes, $8 million: An auction of Michael Jordan's championship sneakers sets a record

A collection of sneakers that basketball superstar Michael Jordan wore as he and the Chicago Bulls won six NBA championships has fetched $8 million at a New York auction

February 03, 2024
1 icon, 6 shoes, $8 million: An auction of Michael Jordan's championship sneakers sets a record
Entertainment|News|Sports

NASCAR moves Clash to Saturday night because of California weather concerns

NASCAR has moved The Clash at the Coliseum to Saturday night out of concerns for inclement weather headed toward California

February 03, 2024
NASCAR moves Clash to Saturday night because of California weather concerns
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Controversial podcast host Joe Rogan signs new multiyear deal with Spotify

Spotify has penned a new multi-year partnership deal with controversial podcast host Joe Rogan, whose enormously popular show will soon also be available on competing platforms, including YouTube and Apple Podcasts

February 03, 2024
Controversial podcast host Joe Rogan signs new multiyear deal with Spotify
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Japan wants everyone to know: Taylor Swift will make it in time for the Super Bowl

Taylor Swift, who is holding concerts in Japan through Feb. 10, will make it in time for the Super Bowl to see her partner and football superstar Travis Kelce play

February 03, 2024
Japan wants everyone to know: Taylor Swift will make it in time for the Super Bowl
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

New Jersey comes West to kick off Grammy weekend with native sons Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen

New Jersey was front and center in Los Angeles two nights before the Grammy Awards

February 03, 2024
New Jersey comes West to kick off Grammy weekend with native sons Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen
Celebrity|Entertainment

Q&A: Daisy Ridley on fighting the dark side and developing dark comedy

Actor Daisy Ridley doesn’t want audiences to be misled by the title of her new film, “Sometimes I Think About Dying.”

February 03, 2024
Q&A: Daisy Ridley on fighting the dark side and developing dark comedy
Celebrity|Entertainment

Hasty Pudding honors 'Saltburn' actor Barry Keoghan as its Man of the Year

Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals roasted Barry Keoghan, best known for his roles in “Dunkirk,” “The Killing of a Sacred Deer,” and “The Banshees of Inisherin,” as its 2024 Man of the Year Friday

February 03, 2024
Hasty Pudding honors 'Saltburn' actor Barry Keoghan as its Man of the Year
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Footballer-turned-actor Carl Weathers, who starred in 'Rocky' movies and 'The Mandalorian,' dies

Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, has died

February 02, 2024
Footballer-turned-actor Carl Weathers, who starred in 'Rocky' movies and 'The Mandalorian,' dies
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Towering over the Grammys is a Los Angeles high-rise tagged with 27 stories of graffiti

Graffiti has risen to high art in downtown Los Angeles

February 02, 2024
Towering over the Grammys is a Los Angeles high-rise tagged with 27 stories of graffiti
Arts|Entertainment

What to stream this week, Super Bowl edition: Usher, classic commercials and lots of puppies

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include “Abbott Elementary” debuting its third season on ABC, Charlie Kaufman's animated movie “Orion and the Dark” and Usher's “Coming Home.”

February 02, 2024
What to stream this week, Super Bowl edition: Usher, classic commercials and lots of puppies
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Travel

As Mardi Gras nears, a beefed-up police presence and a rain-scrambled parade schedule in New Orleans

New Orleans’ annual Carnival celebration has entered its high-intensity home stretch with a beefed-up police presence and a weather-scrambled parade schedule

February 02, 2024
As Mardi Gras nears, a beefed-up police presence and a rain-scrambled parade schedule in New Orleans
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

The best African music performance Grammy is new. Its global appeal is not

From an electrifying and colorful musical performance at the FIFA World Cup to a new Grammy Awards category, African music genres and talents are reaching audiences and dance floors across the globe in a breakthrough for an industry that has long endured structural challenges

February 02, 2024
The best African music performance Grammy is new. Its global appeal is not
Arts|Entertainment

Victoria Monét, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll and Noah Kahan rock pre-Grammy Spotify gig

Victoria Monét and Coco Jones brought smooth R&B and studied choreography, Noah Kahan and Gracie Abrams — friends up for the same Grammy — dueted their introspective folk, and Jelly Roll brought out Lainey Wilson

February 02, 2024
Victoria Monét, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll and Noah Kahan rock pre-Grammy Spotify gig
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Videos

Martin Lawrence shows off his strength in new Super Bowl commercial with Shannon Sharpe

Martin Lawrence will star alongside Hall of Fame football player Shannon Sharpe in a new Super Bowl commercial

February 02, 2024
Martin Lawrence shows off his strength in new Super Bowl commercial with Shannon Sharpe
Business|Entertainment|News|Sports

Allegiant Stadium's roll-out field, space station look to be center stage during Super Bowl in Vegas

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis called his new home the Death Star in 2020 and the name stuck

February 02, 2024
Allegiant Stadium's roll-out field, space station look to be center stage during Super Bowl in Vegas
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Opinion

Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz honored at pre-Grammy Black Music Collective event

In a pre-Grammy event, singer Mariah Carey used the Recording Academy stage to speak about fighting against conforming to certain music industry standards in an effort to create her music that would eventually appeal to the masses

February 02, 2024
Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz honored at pre-Grammy Black Music Collective event
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Taylor Swift could make it to the Super Bowl from Tokyo. Finding private jet parking, that's tricky.

If Taylor Swift is jetting from her upcoming concert in Tokyo to Las Vegas to see boyfriend Travis Kelce play in the Super Bowl, she’d better already have a place to park her plane

February 02, 2024
Taylor Swift could make it to the Super Bowl from Tokyo. Finding private jet parking, that's tricky.
Arts|Entertainment|News|Opinion

Ellen Gilchrist, 1984 National Book Award winner for 'Victory Over Japan,' dies at 88

Author Ellen Gilchrist has died at age 88

February 02, 2024
Ellen Gilchrist, 1984 National Book Award winner for 'Victory Over Japan,' dies at 88
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Bruce Springsteen's mother Adele Springsteen, a fan favorite who danced at his shows, dies at 98

Bruce Springsteen's mother, Adele Zerilli Springsteen, has died at age 98

February 01, 2024
Bruce Springsteen's mother Adele Springsteen, a fan favorite who danced at his shows, dies at 98
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Kris Jenner hopes to bring new slogan into Super Bowl forefront with cookie commercial

Kris Jenner has a new term: “Twist on it.”

February 01, 2024
Kris Jenner hopes to bring new slogan into Super Bowl forefront with cookie commercial
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Q&A: Nearly a year after their buzzy hit single, The Last Dinner Party releases debut album

In the last several decades, rock music has been declared dead countless times

February 01, 2024
Q&A: Nearly a year after their buzzy hit single, The Last Dinner Party releases debut album
Celebrity|Entertainment

She hoped to sing for a rap icon. Instead, she was there the night Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay died

Yarrah Concepcion was a teenaged aspiring R&B singer and rapper when she got an appointment with Jam Master Jay at his New York City recording studio

February 01, 2024
She hoped to sing for a rap icon. Instead, she was there the night Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay died
Business|Entertainment|US

Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should 'move on'

Disney is appealing a federal judge’s dismissal of its free speech lawsuit over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of Walt Disney World’s governing district

February 01, 2024
Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should 'move on'
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

No teams: 'Genius: MLK/X' suggests 'we need both' Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X

The new season of National Geographic’s “Genius” anthology series focuses on two civil rights legends, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X

February 01, 2024
No teams: 'Genius: MLK/X' suggests 'we need both' Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X
Arts|Entertainment

Boygenius on the 2024 Grammys, 'The Record,' the Chicks and the ever-looming question of new music

At the 2024 Grammys, boygenius — the major label rock band built of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus — are up for six awards, tying the likes of Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish

February 01, 2024
Boygenius on the 2024 Grammys, 'The Record,' the Chicks and the ever-looming question of new music
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

F1 great Lewis Hamilton may move from Mercedes to Ferrari in 2025, reports say

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is linked with a shock move from Mercedes to Ferrari next year

February 01, 2024
F1 great Lewis Hamilton may move from Mercedes to Ferrari in 2025, reports say
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News|World

Dissident Russian rock band in Israel after deportation from Thailand under likely Kremlin pressure

A dissident Russian rock band angered by Moscow’s war in Ukraine has arrived in Israel after being deported from Thailand under suspected pressure from the Kremlin

February 01, 2024
Dissident Russian rock band in Israel after deportation from Thailand under likely Kremlin pressure
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Pearl Jam throws a listening party for their new album that Eddie Vedder calls 'our best work'

Pearl Jam's forthcoming album shows the rockers are not mellowing with age

February 01, 2024
Pearl Jam throws a listening party for their new album that Eddie Vedder calls 'our best work'
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charge in fatal film-set shooting

Actor Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to an involuntary manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico

January 31, 2024
Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charge in fatal film-set shooting
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US|Videos

Taylor Swift + Super Bowl = conspiracy theories. The claims are baseless

Superstar Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce, have become the focus of a raft of false claims and political conspiracy theories on social media this week as the team advances to the Super Bowl on Feb. 11

January 31, 2024
Taylor Swift + Super Bowl = conspiracy theories. The claims are baseless
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US

U.S. sportsbooks won't take bets on possible Taylor Swift appearance at the Super Bowl

Fans have been wondering for days whether Taylor Swift will make it to the Super Bowl next week to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs and, if so, how many times she’ll show up on TV during the game

January 31, 2024
U.S. sportsbooks won't take bets on possible Taylor Swift appearance at the Super Bowl
Americas|Crime|Entertainment|Sports|World

Federal court once again suspends bullfights in Mexico City, as activists and supporters lock horns

A federal court has once again granted a temporary injunction against bullfighting in Mexico City, as activists and supporters of the practice lock horns in court

January 31, 2024
Federal court once again suspends bullfights in Mexico City, as activists and supporters lock horns
Entertainment|Sports

With scoring up less than 1% over last season, the NBA is not seeing cause for alarm

Joe Dumars went to an NBA game a couple of weeks ago that came down to the very last shot, and he thought it was one of the best games of the season to this point

January 31, 2024
With scoring up less than 1% over last season, the NBA is not seeing cause for alarm
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Just how swift does Swift need to be to make the Grammys, Tokyo shows and Super Bowl in 1 week?

When the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday to advance to the Super Bowl, the question on fans’ minds quickly became: Will Taylor Swift be able to attend to support her partner, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, if she has a concert in Tokyo the day before

January 31, 2024
Just how swift does Swift need to be to make the Grammys, Tokyo shows and Super Bowl in 1 week?
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Melinda Wilson, wife, manager and 'savior' of musician Brian Wilson, is dead at 77

Melinda Ledbetter Wilson, the longtime wife and manager of Brian Wilson whom the Beach Boys co-founder often credited for stabilizing his famously troubled life, has died at age 77

January 31, 2024
Melinda Wilson, wife, manager and 'savior' of musician Brian Wilson, is dead at 77
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Super Bowl-bound Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to Taylor Swift: 'Thanks for joining the team'

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce thanked his girlfriend, pop superstar Taylor Swift, for “joining the team” during his podcast with his brother, Eagles center Jason Kelce

January 31, 2024
Super Bowl-bound Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to Taylor Swift: 'Thanks for joining the team'
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Witness to killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay ID's man who shot hip-hop luminary

A witness to the killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay in 2002 has testified in the trial for the two men charged in his shooting

January 31, 2024
Witness to killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay ID's man who shot hip-hop luminary
Business|Entertainment|News|US

Federal judge dismisses Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis; second lawsuit still pending

A federal judge has dismissed Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis

January 31, 2024
Federal judge dismisses Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis; second lawsuit still pending
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Instagram-famous groom snubs plea deal before lavish wedding

Jacob LaGrone’s extravagant 5-day wedding in Paris was dubbed “the wedding of the century” on TikTok. However, unbeknownst to many, the groom faced serious accusations behind the scenes of the wedding that might have led to his life being sentenced to prison. LaGrone, 29, was indicted on three counts of aggravated assault against a police officer- a first-degree felony – for the March 14 encounter. According to the indictment, LaGrone “did intentionally or knowingly threaten” the officers “with imminent bodily injury” by using a deadly weapon – a firearm. If convicted, he could be sentenced to up to life in

January 31, 2024
Instagram-famous groom snubs plea deal before lavish wedding
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah on why to tune in, being nominated and his post 'Daily Show' life

Trevor Noah is ready to face one of the toughest audiences of his career, the millions watching as he once again hosts the Grammy Awards

January 31, 2024
Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah on why to tune in, being nominated and his post 'Daily Show' life
Arts|Entertainment

Music from Memphis' Stax Records, Detroit's Motown featured in online show

Fans of the soulful sounds of Detroit’s Motown and Memphis’ Stax Records will be able to enjoy the music of both brands in the same place if they watch and listen to a free, online show streaming during Black History Month

January 31, 2024
Music from Memphis' Stax Records, Detroit's Motown featured in online show
Entertainment|Sports

From marching bands to megastars, the Super Bowl halftime show emerges as a major sports spectacle

When the Super Bowl halftime show was born, college marching bands were the main on-field attraction

January 31, 2024
From marching bands to megastars, the Super Bowl halftime show emerges as a major sports spectacle
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Bud brings back Clydesdales as early Super Bowl ad releases offer up nostalgia, humor, celebrities

Budweiser’s Super Bowl ad is bringing back some familiar characters this year

January 31, 2024
Bud brings back Clydesdales as early Super Bowl ad releases offer up nostalgia, humor, celebrities
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Simon & Schuster marks centennial with list of 100 notable books, from 'Catch-22' to 'Eloise'

One of the world’s largest and most influential publishers, Simon & Schuster is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year

January 31, 2024
Simon & Schuster marks centennial with list of 100 notable books, from 'Catch-22' to 'Eloise'
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and others may vanish from TikTok as licensing dispute boils over

Universal Music Group, which represents artists including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, says that it will no longer allow its music on TikTok now that a licensing deal between the two parties has expired

January 31, 2024
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and others may vanish from TikTok as licensing dispute boils over
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US|Videos

2024 Grammys Preview: Five big questions ahead of Sunday’s award show

The 66th annual Grammy Awards are right around the corner, airing live from Los Angeles’ Crypto

January 31, 2024
2024 Grammys Preview: Five big questions ahead of Sunday’s award show
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Rap lyrics can't be used against artist charged with killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay, judge rules

The man accused of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay can’t have his rap lyrics used against him at trial

January 31, 2024
Rap lyrics can't be used against artist charged with killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay, judge rules
Entertainment|News

Hal Buell, who led AP's photo operations from darkroom era into the digital age, dies at 92

Hal Buell, who led The Associated Press’ photo operations from the darkroom era into the age of digital photography over a four-decade career, has died

January 31, 2024
Hal Buell, who led AP's photo operations from darkroom era into the digital age, dies at 92
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Sports|US

NFL says Super Bowl viewers will only see 3 sports betting ads during broadcast of the game

Advertisements for sports betting may seem to be everywhere, but the NFL says viewers will only see three of them during next month's Super Bowl

January 30, 2024
NFL says Super Bowl viewers will only see 3 sports betting ads during broadcast of the game
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

Movie Review: In ‘How to Have Sex,’ the party suddenly stops being fun

Molly Manning Walker makes her directorial debut with “How to Have Sex,” a cheekily titled film about three British teens on a booze-fueled holiday trip in Greece

January 30, 2024
Movie Review: In ‘How to Have Sex,’ the party suddenly stops being fun
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91

Chita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actress who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists and shrugged off a near-fatal car accident, died Tuesday

January 30, 2024
Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Panthers coach Dave Canales co-wrote book about infidelity, binge drinking, addiction to pornography

Dave Canales is ready to begin his journey as head coach of the Carolina Panthers 16 months after co-authoring a faith-based book about working through problems with his sexual infidelity, addiction to pornography and binge drinking

January 30, 2024
Panthers coach Dave Canales co-wrote book about infidelity, binge drinking, addiction to pornography
Crime|Entertainment|News|World

Rock band critical of Putin is detained in Thailand, fearful of deportation to Russia

Members of a rock band that has been critical of Moscow’s war in Ukraine remain locked up in a Thai immigration jail, fearful that they could be deported to Russia as a reported plan to let them fly to safety in Israel was apparently suspended

January 30, 2024
Rock band critical of Putin is detained in Thailand, fearful of deportation to Russia
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Homecoming: Branford Marsalis new artistic director at New Orleans music center named for his father

Award-winning musician Branford Marsalis is taking on a new job in his hometown of New Orleans

January 30, 2024
Homecoming: Branford Marsalis new artistic director at New Orleans music center named for his father
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Elton John and Bernie Taupin to receive the 2024 Gershwin Prize for pop music

The songwriters who gave us “Your Song,” “Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man” will add to their stuffed awards shelf later this year when Elton John and Bernie Taupin are awarded the Gershwin Prize

January 30, 2024
Elton John and Bernie Taupin to receive the 2024 Gershwin Prize for pop music
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Technology

X restores Taylor Swift searches after deepfake explicit images triggered temporary block

Elon Musk’s social media platform X has restored searches for Taylor Swift after temporarily blocking users from seeing some results as pornographic deepfake images of the singer circulated online

January 30, 2024
X restores Taylor Swift searches after deepfake explicit images triggered temporary block
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

'Expats,' starring Nicole Kidman, was filmed in Hong Kong, but you can't watch it there

Nicole Kidman’s latest project is set in Hong Kong, but people living there are blocked from seeing it

January 30, 2024
'Expats,' starring Nicole Kidman, was filmed in Hong Kong, but you can't watch it there
Arts|Education|Entertainment|US

LA Opera scraps planned world premiere of Mason Bates' 'Kavalier and Clay' adaptation over finances

The Los Angeles Opera scrapped plans for the world premiere of Mason Bates’ “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” this fall because of finances, and the work will instead open with a student cast at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music

January 29, 2024
LA Opera scraps planned world premiere of Mason Bates' 'Kavalier and Clay' adaptation over finances
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Pride, patriotism win for African soccer fans and players in club vs. country debate

There’s no doubt which wins in the club vs

January 29, 2024
Pride, patriotism win for African soccer fans and players in club vs. country debate
Entertainment|News

N. Scott Momaday, Pulitzer Prize winner and giant of Native American literature, dead at 89

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January 29, 2024
N. Scott Momaday, Pulitzer Prize winner and giant of Native American literature, dead at 89
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Fellini's muse and Italian film icon Sandra Milo dies at 90

Sandra Milo, an icon of Italian cinema who played a key role in Federico Fellini’s Oscar-winning “8½” has died

January 29, 2024
Fellini's muse and Italian film icon Sandra Milo dies at 90
Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

X pauses Taylor Swift searches as deepfake explicit images spread

Social media platform X has blocked searches for Taylor Swift as pornographic deepfake images of the singer have circulated online

January 29, 2024
X pauses Taylor Swift searches as deepfake explicit images spread
Crime|Entertainment

Dying thief who stole 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers from Minnesota museum will likely avoid prison

A dying thief who confessed to stealing ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” is expected to stay out of prison after he's sentenced

January 29, 2024
Dying thief who stole 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers from Minnesota museum will likely avoid prison
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|News|Uncategorized|US

Trial set to begin for 2 accused of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay over 20 years ago

Two men accused of murder in the death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay in 2002 are set to go on trial in New York City

January 29, 2024
Trial set to begin for 2 accused of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay over 20 years ago
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Taylor Swift gets an early reason to celebrate at AFC title game as Travis Kelce makes a TD catch

Taylor Swift celebrated Travis Kelce's latest touchdown catch in the playoffs early in the AFC championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens

January 28, 2024
Taylor Swift gets an early reason to celebrate at AFC title game as Travis Kelce makes a TD catch
Arts|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Travel

New Orleans thief steals 7 king cakes from bakery in a very Mardi Gras way

With their purple, gold and green colors and toy babies hidden inside, king cakes are staples of Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans

January 28, 2024
New Orleans thief steals 7 king cakes from bakery in a very Mardi Gras way
Crime|Entertainment

A trial in Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay's 2002 killing is starting, and testing his anti-drug image

The 2002 killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay has stood for years as one of the hip-hop world’s most infamous and elusive crimes

January 28, 2024
A trial in Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay's 2002 killing is starting, and testing his anti-drug image
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel|US

Revelers in festive dress fill downtown Tampa, Florida, for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest

Revelers clad in pirate finery have packed the waterfront in Tampa, Florida, to celebrate the arrival of a flotilla of boats for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest

January 27, 2024
Revelers in festive dress fill downtown Tampa, Florida, for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Charges against country singer Chris Young in Nashville bar arrest have been dropped

A district attorney in Tennessee has dropped charges against country singer Chris Young stemming from an encounter with Alcoholic Beverage Commission agents who were doing compliance checks

January 27, 2024
Charges against country singer Chris Young in Nashville bar arrest have been dropped
Business|Entertainment|News|Sports

Wrestling icon Vince McMahon resigns from WWE after former employee files sex abuse lawsuit

Wrestling icon Vince McMahon has resigned from WWE’s parent company

January 27, 2024
Wrestling icon Vince McMahon resigns from WWE after former employee files sex abuse lawsuit
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Prominent celebrity lawyer pleads guilty to leaking documents to reporters in Fugees rapper's case

A prominent defense attorney has pleaded guilty to leaking grand jury information to reporters about a political conspiracy case against a rapper from the Fugees

January 26, 2024
Prominent celebrity lawyer pleads guilty to leaking documents to reporters in Fugees rapper's case
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Tattoo artist Kat Von D didn't violate photographer's copyright of Miles Davis portrait, jury says

A jury has found that celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D did not violate a photographer's copyright when she gave a friend a tattoo based on a portrait of Miles Davis

January 26, 2024
Tattoo artist Kat Von D didn't violate photographer's copyright of Miles Davis portrait, jury says
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Brad Pitt at Rolex 24 to film scenes for Formula One movie

Of course Brad Pitt is at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the most prestigious endurance race in the United States

January 26, 2024
Brad Pitt at Rolex 24 to film scenes for Formula One movie
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

What to stream this week: Donald Glover, Run-D.M.C., 'Choir' and bye to 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the launch of the final season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm" on Sunday, Donald Glover starring as a spy in the new TV series “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” and a documentary on Run-D

January 26, 2024
What to stream this week: Donald Glover, Run-D.M.C., 'Choir' and bye to 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

Deepfake explicit images of Taylor Swift spread on social media. Her fans are fighting back

A scourge of pornographic deepfake images generated by artificial intelligence and sexualizing people without their consent has hit its most famous victim, singer Taylor Swift

January 26, 2024
Deepfake explicit images of Taylor Swift spread on social media. Her fans are fighting back
Arts|Entertainment|News

'In the Summers' and 'Porcelain War' win top prizes at Sundance Film Festival

“In the Summers,” an affecting, years-spanning drama about a complicated parent-children relationship, nabbed the Grand Jury prize at the 40th Sundance Film Festival, while the top honor for documentary went to “Porcelain War,” about a Ukrainian couple who craft fragile, intricately painted ceramics while war rages around them

January 26, 2024
'In the Summers' and 'Porcelain War' win top prizes at Sundance Film Festival
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

SZA, Swift and Bridgers top the Grammy list. AP writers predict who will win on music's big night

Women lead the major categories at the Grammys this year, with names like SZA, Taylor Swift, Victoria Monét, Phoebe Bridgers, Olivia Rodrigo and Brandy Clark topping the list

January 26, 2024
SZA, Swift and Bridgers top the Grammy list. AP writers predict who will win on music's big night
Arts|Entertainment

Regional Mexican music is crossing borders and going global. Here's how it happened

Regional Mexican music is a catchall term that encompasses mariachi, banda, corridos, norteño, sierreño and other genres

January 26, 2024
Regional Mexican music is crossing borders and going global. Here's how it happened
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

George Carlin estate sues over fake comedy special purportedly generated by AI

The estate of George Carlin has filed a lawsuit over a fake hourlong comedy special that purportedly uses artificial intelligence to recreate the late standup comic’s style and material

January 26, 2024
George Carlin estate sues over fake comedy special purportedly generated by AI
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time

LeBron James joined yet another exclusive club, and he’ll have plenty of familiar faces alongside him at the NBA All-Star Game

January 26, 2024
LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Man arrested outside Taylor Swift's NYC home held without bail for violating protective order

A Seattle man who police say has been stalking and harassing Taylor Swift has been ordered held without bail after he was arrested multiple times in recent days in front of the pop star’s home in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood

January 26, 2024
Man arrested outside Taylor Swift's NYC home held without bail for violating protective order
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|Sports

Former WWE employee files sex abuse lawsuit against the company and Vince McMahon

A former WWE employee has filed a federal lawsuit accusing executive Vince McMahon and another former executive of serious sexual misconduct

January 25, 2024
Former WWE employee files sex abuse lawsuit against the company and Vince McMahon
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Dominican judge orders conditional release of US rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine in domestic violence case

A judge has conditionally released U.S. rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine after he was arrested in the Dominican Republic last week on domestic violence charges

January 25, 2024
Dominican judge orders conditional release of US rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine in domestic violence case
Crime|Entertainment|News|Sports

Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?

Four current members of the National Hockey League charged with sexual assault in Canada will become free agents after not receiving qualifying offers from their respective teams

January 25, 2024
Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?
Arts|Entertainment|News

Lorrie Moore and Naomi Klein among nominees for National Book Critics Circle awards

Lorrie Moore, Naomi Klein and the Egyptian writer Ahmed Naji are among the finalists for National Book Critics Circle awards

January 25, 2024
Lorrie Moore and Naomi Klein among nominees for National Book Critics Circle awards
Business|Entertainment

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ returns to theaters, in IMAX 70mm, with new ‘Dune: Part Two’ footage

Time isn’t inverting: Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” is coming back to movie theaters for a week, including on IMAX 70mm and other large-format screens

January 25, 2024
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ returns to theaters, in IMAX 70mm, with new ‘Dune: Part Two’ footage
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Colman Domingo will play Joe Jackson in 'Michael,' the Michael Jackson biopic

Fresh off his Oscar nomination, Colman Domingo has joined the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” to play the pop star’s domineering father, Joe Jackson

January 25, 2024
Colman Domingo will play Joe Jackson in 'Michael,' the Michael Jackson biopic
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

In 'Expats,' directed by Lulu Wang, Nicole Kidman is happy to share the limelight

Nicole Kidman launches a new six-episode series called “Expats” Friday on Amazon Prime Video

January 25, 2024
In 'Expats,' directed by Lulu Wang, Nicole Kidman is happy to share the limelight
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Herbert Coward, known for Toothless Man role in 'Deliverance,' dies in North Carolina highway crash

Authorities say Herbert Coward, known for his “Toothless Man” role in the movie “Deliverance,” has died in a crash on a western North Carolina highway

January 25, 2024
Herbert Coward, known for Toothless Man role in 'Deliverance,' dies in North Carolina highway crash
Entertainment|News

Melanie, singer-songwriter of 'Brand New Key' and other '70s hits, dies at 76

Melanie, a singer-songwriter behind 1970s hits including “Brand New Key,” has died

January 25, 2024
Melanie, singer-songwriter of 'Brand New Key' and other '70s hits, dies at 76
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Billy Idol talks upcoming pre-Super Bowl show, recent Hoover Dam performance, working on a new album

Billy Idol normally takes advantage of riding his motorcycle on Super Bowl Sunday knowing there’s hardly any traffic because millions are glued to their televisions

January 25, 2024
Billy Idol talks upcoming pre-Super Bowl show, recent Hoover Dam performance, working on a new album
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Opinion

'Barbie' Oscars snubs prompt a backlash, even from Ken (and Hillary)

When the Academy Awards passed over Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie for best director and best actress for “Barbie,” many saw some the patriarchy of their film at work

January 24, 2024
'Barbie' Oscars snubs prompt a backlash, even from Ken (and Hillary)
Celebrity|Entertainment

Carol Kane on working with Jason Schwartzman and her dream of being in a Martin Scorsese film

Carol Kane really wanted to work with Jason Schwartzman, but the opportunity would require her to step a little outside of her comfort zone

January 24, 2024
Carol Kane on working with Jason Schwartzman and her dream of being in a Martin Scorsese film
Arts|Entertainment

New York Philharmonic will play excerpts from 'Maestro,' with Bradley Cooper conversation to follow

The New York Philharmonic will play excerpts of music from the Academy Award-nominated “Maestro” on the life of former music director Leonard Bernstein on Feb. 14

January 24, 2024
New York Philharmonic will play excerpts from 'Maestro,' with Bradley Cooper conversation to follow
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

A star is born? After time away, Maisy Stella makes her film debut at Sundance

Maisy Stella, 20, will be a familiar name to some, for her years on “Nashville” playing Daphne Conrad, for her viral video singing Robyn’s “Call Your Girlfriend” with her sister Lennon Stella, and for being someone Billie Eilish has said inspired her to sing

January 24, 2024
A star is born? After time away, Maisy Stella makes her film debut at Sundance
Entertainment|News|Sports

Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Bucks coach, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Milwaukee Bucks coach a day after the firing of Adrian Griffin

January 24, 2024
Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Bucks coach, AP source says
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|US|Videos

Jon Stewart will return to 'The Daily Show' as host — just on Mondays

Comedian Jon Stewart is rewinding the clock, returning to “The Daily Show” as a weekly host and executive producing through the 2024 U.S. elections cycle

January 24, 2024
Jon Stewart will return to 'The Daily Show' as host — just on Mondays
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Indie rocker Ty Segall loves being loud and prolific. But he's trying to be less of both

For a rock star, Ty Segall may come across as surprisingly unassuming and demure

January 24, 2024
Indie rocker Ty Segall loves being loud and prolific. But he's trying to be less of both
Arts|Entertainment|News

Jodie Foster's back, 'Barbie' brings novel numbers and other Oscar nomination facts and figures

Here's a look at some notable facts and figures from this year's Oscar nominations

January 24, 2024
Jodie Foster's back, 'Barbie' brings novel numbers and other Oscar nomination facts and figures
Arts|Entertainment|News

Christopher Nolan on 'Oppenheimer' Oscar success: 'Sometimes you catch a wave'

Christopher Nolan was still sleeping when his film, “Oppenheimer,” landed a leading 13 Academy Awards nominations Tuesday

January 24, 2024
Christopher Nolan on 'Oppenheimer' Oscar success: 'Sometimes you catch a wave'
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Country singer Chris Young arrested at Nashville bar, charged with assault, disorderly conduct

Country singer Chris Young has been arrested at a Nashville bar after an alleged altercation with Alcoholic Beverage Commission agents who were doing compliance checks

January 23, 2024
Country singer Chris Young arrested at Nashville bar, charged with assault, disorderly conduct
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix's gains 13M new global 4Q subscribers as it unwraps its best-ever holiday season results

Netflix has registered its third-consecutive quarter of accelerating subscriber growth in the final three months of 2023

January 23, 2024
Netflix's gains 13M new global 4Q subscribers as it unwraps its best-ever holiday season results
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Diane Warren and past winners Mark Ronson and Billie Eilish react to 2024 Oscar music nominations

The often-nominated Diane Warren and past winners Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt and sibling duo Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell are among the nominees for music awards for the 2024 Oscars

January 23, 2024
Diane Warren and past winners Mark Ronson and Billie Eilish react to 2024 Oscar music nominations
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US|Videos

Charles Osgood, folksy host of CBS 'Sunday Morning,' dies at 91

Charles Osgood, a broadcaster known for his folksy demeanor and gentle wit who served as the longtime host of the CBS News "Sunday Morning" show and the radio program "The

January 23, 2024
Charles Osgood, folksy host of CBS 'Sunday Morning,' dies at 91
Celebrity|Entertainment

Lily Gladstone, first Native American actress nominee, travels to Osage country to honor Oscar nod

Lily Gladstone knew she wanted to be somewhere special when the Oscar news came

January 23, 2024
Lily Gladstone, first Native American actress nominee, travels to Osage country to honor Oscar nod
Entertainment|Sports|US|Videos

Led by Chiefs-Bills thriller, NFL divisional round averages record 40 million viewers

Last weekend’s four NFL divisional round playoff games averaged 40.0 million viewers on television and digital platforms, the highest on record dating back to 1988

January 23, 2024
Led by Chiefs-Bills thriller, NFL divisional round averages record 40 million viewers
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Charles Osgood, CBS host on TV and radio and network's poet-in-residence, dies at age 91

Charles Osgood, who anchored “CBS Sunday Morning” for more than two decades, hosted the long-running radio program “The Osgood File” and was referred to as CBS News’ poet-in-residence, has died

January 23, 2024
Charles Osgood, CBS host on TV and radio and network's poet-in-residence, dies at age 91
Arts|Entertainment|News|Opinion

Lily Gladstone, Christopher Nolan, Colman Domingo and many more react to their Oscar nominations

New Oscar nominees are reacting to the news with glee, pride and humility

January 23, 2024
Lily Gladstone, Christopher Nolan, Colman Domingo and many more react to their Oscar nominations
Arts|Entertainment

How (and where) to watch Oscar-nominated films online

After a bruising year for the film industry, Christopher Nolan's atomic hit “Oppenheimer” emerged the winner of the Academy Awards nomination race Tuesday

January 23, 2024
How (and where) to watch Oscar-nominated films online
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Rapper YFN Lucci pleads guilty to gang charge after reaching deal with prosecutors

Rapper YFN Lucci has pleaded guilty to a gang-related charge after reaching a deal with prosecutors nearly three years after he was indicted on murder, gang and racketeering charges in Atlanta

January 23, 2024
Rapper YFN Lucci pleads guilty to gang charge after reaching deal with prosecutors
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Chanel's spring couture show is a button-inspired ballet on the Paris runway

Chanel’s Spring Couture show transformed Paris’ Grand Palais Ephemere into a stage of fashion fantasy

January 23, 2024
Chanel's spring couture show is a button-inspired ballet on the Paris runway
Entertainment|News

Atomic bomb blockbuster 'Oppenheimer' leads Oscar nominations

"Oppenheimer," the epic film about the World War Two race to build the first atomic bomb, landed a leading 13 Oscar

January 23, 2024
Atomic bomb blockbuster 'Oppenheimer' leads Oscar nominations
Business|Entertainment|Technology

WWE's 'Raw' is moving to Netflix next year in a major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion

WWE’s weekly television show, “Raw,” will be moving to Netflix next year as part of a major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion

January 23, 2024
WWE's 'Raw' is moving to Netflix next year in a major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Video-game market recovery to pick up steam in 2024 on strong console sales - report

A recovery in the global video-game market is expected to pick up pace this year on the back of strong sales of Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation 5 consoles, according to research

January 23, 2024
Video-game market recovery to pick up steam in 2024 on strong console sales - report
Business|Entertainment|US

DOJ seeks additional info from Six Flags, Cedar Fair on $8 billion merger

Amusement park operators Six Flags Entertainment and Cedar Fair said they have received a request for additional information and documents from the U.S.

January 23, 2024
DOJ seeks additional info from Six Flags, Cedar Fair on $8 billion merger
Celebrity|Entertainment

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gets rights to one of the most famous nicknames in entertainment, his own

It is a name that has become almost synonymous with professional wrestling but its bearer, Dwayne Johnson, has never legally owned “The Rock.”

January 23, 2024
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gets rights to one of the most famous nicknames in entertainment, his own
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'Oppenheimer' dominates Oscar nominations, Gerwig passed over for best director

The 2024 Oscar nominations have been announced

January 23, 2024
'Oppenheimer' dominates Oscar nominations, Gerwig passed over for best director
Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Woman charged with killing Hollywood consultant Michael Latt pleads not guilty

A woman charged with killing a high-profile entertainment marketing consultant in his Los Angeles home has pleaded not guilty

January 23, 2024
Woman charged with killing Hollywood consultant Michael Latt pleads not guilty
Crime|Entertainment|News

Former gang leader charged with killing Tupac Shakur gets new lawyer who points to 'historic' trial

A former Los Angeles-area gang leader jailed in the 1996 killing of hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur has hired a private attorney to represent him ahead of his murder trial

January 22, 2024
Former gang leader charged with killing Tupac Shakur gets new lawyer who points to 'historic' trial
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Norman Jewison, acclaimed director of 'In the Heat of the Night’ and 'Moonstruck,' dead at 97

Filmmaker Norman Jewison has died at 97

January 22, 2024
Norman Jewison, acclaimed director of 'In the Heat of the Night’ and 'Moonstruck,' dead at 97
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Sports

Caitlin Clark's collision with a fan raises court-storming concerns. Will conferences respond?

The visual of one of the nation’s most popular athletes knocked to the floor after a fan who was staring at her phone collided with her while storming the court was a stark reminder of the dangers athletes face when crowds get out of control

January 22, 2024
Caitlin Clark's collision with a fan raises court-storming concerns. Will conferences respond?
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Dior and Schiaparelli bring historical reverence to Haute Couture Week in Paris

Dior’s couture show at Paris’ Musee Rodin wove an intricate Ottoman tapestry for spring and has attracted a tapestry of stars to rival it

January 22, 2024
Dior and Schiaparelli bring historical reverence to Haute Couture Week in Paris
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Why do people have different tastes in music? A music education expert explains why some songs are universally liked, while others aren’t

Lots of factors can influence your music taste, from your age and where you’re from to the personality traits you have.

January 22, 2024
Why do people have different tastes in music? A music education expert explains why some songs are universally liked, while others aren’t
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Taylor Swift's NFL playoff tour takes her to Buffalo for Chiefs game against Bills

Taylor Swift blew a kiss after someone greeted her by yelling “Bills by a billion,” upon arriving at Highmark Stadium to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills 27-24 in a divisional playoff game

January 21, 2024
Taylor Swift's NFL playoff tour takes her to Buffalo for Chiefs game against Bills
Entertainment|Sports

Lydia Ko gets a new year off to the right start by winning LPGA Tour opener

Lydia Ko is back to winning on the LPGA Tour

January 21, 2024
Lydia Ko gets a new year off to the right start by winning LPGA Tour opener
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Man arrested near Taylor Swift's NYC townhouse after reported break-in attempt

Taylor Swift’s townhouse in New York City appears to have been the target of another break-in attempt, this time by a man who was arrested near the singer’s Tribeca home

January 21, 2024
Man arrested near Taylor Swift's NYC townhouse after reported break-in attempt
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Mary Weiss, lead singer of the Shangri-Las, dies at 75

Mary Weiss, the lead singer of the 1960s pop group the Shangri-Las, whose hits included “Leader of the Pack,” has died

January 21, 2024
Mary Weiss, lead singer of the Shangri-Las, dies at 75
Business|Entertainment|News

'Mean Girls' fetches $11.7M in second weekend to stay No. 1 at box office

On a quiet weekend in movie theaters, “Mean Girls” repeated atop the box office with $11.7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, while a handful of awards contenders sought to make an impact ahead of Oscar nominations on Tuesday

January 21, 2024
'Mean Girls' fetches $11.7M in second weekend to stay No. 1 at box office
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Paris Men's Fashion Week draws to a close, matching subtle elegance with bursts of color

Paris Men’s Fashion Week has wrapped up with a showcase of a style dichotomy

January 21, 2024
Paris Men's Fashion Week draws to a close, matching subtle elegance with bursts of color
Business|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Inside Pitchfork's absorption into GQ: When 'music media' becomes 'men's media,' what's lost?

Pitchfork, the most influential music publication of the internet age, is being absorbed by another entity – a men’s fashion magazine

January 21, 2024
Inside Pitchfork's absorption into GQ: When 'music media' becomes 'men's media,' what's lost?
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Reformed mobster went after 'one last score' when he stole Judy Garland's ruby slippers from 'Oz'

The aging reformed mobster who has admitted stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” gave into the temptation of “one last score” after an old mob associate led him to believe the famous shoes were adorned with real jewels

January 21, 2024
Reformed mobster went after 'one last score' when he stole Judy Garland's ruby slippers from 'Oz'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

In the biographical drama ‘Rob Peace,’ Chiwetel Ejiofor reframes a life

Chiwetel Ejiofor had read Jeff Hobbs’ “The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace” years before Antoine Fuqua asked if he might consider writing and directing an adaptation

January 20, 2024
In the biographical drama ‘Rob Peace,’ Chiwetel Ejiofor reframes a life
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Grand jury indictment against Alec Baldwin opens two paths for prosecutors

Alec Baldwin once again is facing a felony involuntary manslaughter charge after a grand jury indicted the actor in connection with the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie in New Mexico

January 20, 2024
Grand jury indictment against Alec Baldwin opens two paths for prosecutors
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Grand jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer on movie set in New Mexico

A grand jury indicted Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge Friday in a 2021 fatal shooting during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico, reviving a dormant case against the actor

January 19, 2024
Grand jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer on movie set in New Mexico
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Sports Illustrated employees left in limbo as publisher faces money troubles

The jobs of people who produce Sports Illustrated were in limbo after the company that paid to maintain the iconic brand’s print and digital products told staff that its license was revoked

January 19, 2024
Sports Illustrated employees left in limbo as publisher faces money troubles
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Jesse Eisenberg had to throw out his playbook to direct Kieran Culkin in 'A Real Pain'

Jesse Eisenberg had not seen “Succession” when he was writing his new film “A Real Pain," but his sister knew from watching Roman Roy over the years that Kieran Culkin would be perfect

January 19, 2024
Jesse Eisenberg had to throw out his playbook to direct Kieran Culkin in 'A Real Pain'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Dior puts on a daytime fashion ballet under the Parisian stars

Dior’s menswear maestro Kim Jones has transformed a sunny afternoon in the French capital into a starlit evening of balletic grandeur at Paris Fashion Week in a display of fashion theatrics

January 19, 2024
Dior puts on a daytime fashion ballet under the Parisian stars
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Ruth Wilson stirs up trauma of Magdalene laundries in 'The Woman in the Wall'

In her latest role in Showtime's “The Woman in the Wall,” Ruth Wilson plays Lorna, a woman prone to sleepwalking and night terrors

January 19, 2024
Ruth Wilson stirs up trauma of Magdalene laundries in 'The Woman in the Wall'
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

For Netflix documentaries, there’s no place like Sundance

Ten years after “The Square,” an acquisition that put Netflix documentaries on the map, the streamer is back at the Sundance Film Festival with an eye towards acquisitions and two very different originals

January 19, 2024
For Netflix documentaries, there’s no place like Sundance
Entertainment|Sports

Lions finally giving fans, including Eminem, chance to cheer for a winner after decades of futility

Eminem stood alongside Pro Football Hall of Famers Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson before the Detroit Lions hosted a playoff game for the first time in three decades, soaking up an electric atmosphere at Ford Field

January 19, 2024
Lions finally giving fans, including Eminem, chance to cheer for a winner after decades of futility
Asia|Australia|Entertainment|News|Sports

Why are they playing tennis matches until nearly 4 a.m. at the Australian Open?

Why are there tennis matches finishing at nearly 4 a.m. at the Australian Open

January 18, 2024
Why are they playing tennis matches until nearly 4 a.m. at the Australian Open?
Crime|Entertainment|Videos

Kidnapping of California woman that police called a hoax gets new attention with Netflix documentary

The ordeal of a Northern California woman whose kidnapping from her boyfriend’s home was first dismissed as a hoax by law enforcement is getting renewed attention as the subject of a new Netflix docuseries

January 18, 2024
Kidnapping of California woman that police called a hoax gets new attention with Netflix documentary
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Music And Not Everyone’s A Fan

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing songwriting, causing huge upheaval in the music industry. Demonstrations of new software demonstrate how technology can generate creative melodies, imitate distinctive vocal styles, and produce entire instrumental songs with little assistance from humans. Tech developers praise the democratizing power behind these tools to open music creation to more people. “We always knew technology would disrupt our business,” said an April statement from Universal Music Group (UMG), the label titan representing mega-stars like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Kendrick Lamar. “But AI threatens to fracture the fragile bonds between artists and fans.” The company has led lobbying

January 18, 2024
Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Music And Not Everyone’s A Fan
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah to join The Rolling Stones at 2024 Jazz Fest

Country music singer Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah and New Orleans’ own Jon Batiste are among the star power set to join The Rolling Stones as headliners of this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

January 18, 2024
Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah to join The Rolling Stones at 2024 Jazz Fest
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

6 alleged gang members convicted of killing Chicago rapper FBG Duck in 2020

A federal jury has convicted six alleged gang members in the 2020 fatal shooting of Chicago rapper FBG Duck

January 18, 2024
6 alleged gang members convicted of killing Chicago rapper FBG Duck in 2020
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

‘Freaky Tales,’ Kristen Stewart and Christopher Nolan help kick off Sundance Film Festival

Thousands of cinema lovers, Hollywood celebrities, industry executives and filmmakers from around the world have arrived in Park City, Utah, for 10 days of movie watching

January 18, 2024
‘Freaky Tales,’ Kristen Stewart and Christopher Nolan help kick off Sundance Film Festival
Americas|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Dominican authorities arrest US rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine on domestic violence charges

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested U.S. rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine on charges of domestic violence

January 18, 2024
Dominican authorities arrest US rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine on domestic violence charges
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Taylor Swift leads 2024 iHeartRadio Music Award Noms, followed by Jelly Roll, 21 Savage and SZA

Taylor Swift leads the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations with nine, followed closely by Jelly Roll, SZA, and 21 Savage with eight

January 18, 2024
Taylor Swift leads 2024 iHeartRadio Music Award Noms, followed by Jelly Roll, 21 Savage and SZA
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Reba McEntire, Post Malone and Andra Day to sing during Super Bowl pregame

Country music star Reba McEntire will grace next month’s Super Bowl stage to sing the national anthem while Post Malone will perform “America the Beautiful.”

January 18, 2024
Reba McEntire, Post Malone and Andra Day to sing during Super Bowl pregame
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Illustrated edition of first 'Hunger Games' novel to come out Oct. 1

A new edition of “The Hunger Games,” the first novel in Suzanne Collins’ dystopian series set in the North American land of Panem, will include words and pictures

January 18, 2024
Illustrated edition of first 'Hunger Games' novel to come out Oct. 1
Entertainment|News

'Oppenheimer' and 'Poor Things' lead the race for Britain's BAFTA film awards

“Oppenheimer” leads the race for the British Academy Film Awards with nominations in 13 categories including best film

January 18, 2024
'Oppenheimer' and 'Poor Things' lead the race for Britain's BAFTA film awards
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Melania Trump remembers her mother as 'a ray of light in the darkest days'

Former First Lady Melania Trump remembered her mother as “a ray of light in the darkest of days” during a funeral service at a church not far from the family’s Mar-a-Lago estate

January 18, 2024
Melania Trump remembers her mother as 'a ray of light in the darkest days'
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

In 'Origin,' Ava DuVernay and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor seek the roots of racism

Ava DuVernay’s “Origin” takes a heavyweight work of historical and sociological inquiry and transforms it into a deeply humanistic drama and globe-trotting detective story

January 17, 2024
In 'Origin,' Ava DuVernay and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor seek the roots of racism
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who's nominated, here's what to know

The 2024 Grammy Awards are fast approaching — and it is never too early to plan your viewing experience

January 17, 2024
Grammys 2024: From how to watch the music-filled show to who's nominated, here's what to know
Arts|Entertainment

'Not rock 'n' roll's little sister': Inside country music's new golden era — and what comes next

It was an unexpected musical success story last year, one that has only continued to snowball

January 17, 2024
'Not rock 'n' roll's little sister': Inside country music's new golden era — and what comes next
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Chef Bill Granger dies and leaves behind an inadvertent legacy – the avocado toast meme

Granger, who died in December 2023, is credited with making avocado toast fashionable. Little did he know that his lasting legacy would inspire a meme that symbolized generational tension.

January 17, 2024
Chef Bill Granger dies and leaves behind an inadvertent legacy – the avocado toast meme
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Pharrell Williams’ sophomore collection at Louis Vuitton showcases Americana, Native American spirit

At Paris Fashion Week, Pharrell Williams unveiled his sophomore collection for Louis Vuitton, a stunning fusion of Americana and Native American influences

January 16, 2024
Pharrell Williams’ sophomore collection at Louis Vuitton showcases Americana, Native American spirit
Business|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

MSG’s James Dolan and Harvey Weinstein accused of sexual assault in newly filed lawsuit

MSG’s James Dolan and Harvey Weinstein accused of sexual assault in newly filed lawsuit

January 16, 2024
MSG’s James Dolan and Harvey Weinstein accused of sexual assault in newly filed lawsuit
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Wrestler Hulk Hogan helps rescue teenage girl trapped after Florida car crash

Retired wrestler Hulk Hogan and a friend rescued a teenage girl who was trapped in an overturned vehicle after a crash in Florida

January 16, 2024
Wrestler Hulk Hogan helps rescue teenage girl trapped after Florida car crash
Arts|Entertainment

How Mexico City influenced the icy Alaska mystery of 'True Detective: Night Country'

For filmmaker Issa López, the first question was where

January 16, 2024
How Mexico City influenced the icy Alaska mystery of 'True Detective: Night Country'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Brad Falchuk debuts first Ryan Murphy-less project and becomes a mentor with 'The Brothers Sun'

Brad Falchuk has released a new series on Netflix called “The Brothers Sun,” a dark comedy which he co-created with newcomer Byron Wu

January 16, 2024
Brad Falchuk debuts first Ryan Murphy-less project and becomes a mentor with 'The Brothers Sun'
Arts|Entertainment

At 40, the Sundance Film Festival celebrates its past and looks to the future

Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck remember one of their first times at the Sundance Film Festival

January 16, 2024
At 40, the Sundance Film Festival celebrates its past and looks to the future
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Emmy Moments: 'Succession' succeeds, 'The Bear' eats it up, and a show wraps on time, thanks to Mom

The 75th Emmy Awards piled honors on three main shows Monday, while delivering a nostalgia-filled night with popular presenters and cast reunions

January 16, 2024
Emmy Moments: 'Succession' succeeds, 'The Bear' eats it up, and a show wraps on time, thanks to Mom
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Elton John achieves rare EGOT status with Emmy win for Dodger Stadium farewell concert special

Elton John has achieved the monumental EGOT status

January 16, 2024
Elton John achieves rare EGOT status with Emmy win for Dodger Stadium farewell concert special
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri and Rhea Seehorn light up the Emmy Awards silver carpet

Television’s finest brought the silver carpet alive in color, vying with a sea of black, on Monday at the strike-delayed 75th Emmy Awards, including a 3D-molded black look for Ayo Edebiri and sparkly chartreuse for Rhea Seehorn

January 16, 2024
Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri and Rhea Seehorn light up the Emmy Awards silver carpet
Arts|Entertainment

How to watch and stream the 75th Emmy Awards, including the red carpet

The Emmys are ready to celebrate a quarter-century of television history — and honor the best in television (in some cases, two seasons ago)

January 15, 2024
How to watch and stream the 75th Emmy Awards, including the red carpet
Arts|Entertainment

'Succession' dominates drama Emmys, 'The Bear' claims comedy and Quinta Brunson makes history

A trio of shows, led by the HBO drama “Succession,” have dominated the 75th Emmy Awards

January 15, 2024
'Succession' dominates drama Emmys, 'The Bear' claims comedy and Quinta Brunson makes history
Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Dolphins-Chiefs playoff game on Peacock sets streaming record with average of 23 million viewers

Saturday night’s AFC wild-card playoff game between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs on Peacock set a record for the most-watched event on a streaming service

January 15, 2024
Dolphins-Chiefs playoff game on Peacock sets streaming record with average of 23 million viewers
Celebrity|Entertainment

'The Honeymooners' star Joyce Randolph, who played Trixie Norton, dies at 99

“The Honeymooners” star Joyce Randolph, who played Ed Norton’s sarcastic wife Trixie, has died

January 14, 2024
'The Honeymooners' star Joyce Randolph, who played Trixie Norton, dies at 99
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

‘Mean Girls’ takes 1st place at the box office. So fetch.

Winter storms and cinema closures in North America didn’t dampen the opening weekend for “Mean Girls.”

January 14, 2024
‘Mean Girls’ takes 1st place at the box office. So fetch.
Arts|Entertainment

Hollywood's brightest stars turn out for the American Film Institute Awards

Everyone has ended up walking away a winner at the American Film Institute Awards

January 13, 2024
Hollywood's brightest stars turn out for the American Film Institute Awards
Business|Entertainment|US

Fox News stops running MyPillow commercials in a payment dispute with election denier Mike Lindell

Fox News has stopped running MyPillow commercials in a payment dispute with chief executive and election denier Mike Lindell

January 12, 2024
Fox News stops running MyPillow commercials in a payment dispute with election denier Mike Lindell
Entertainment|Science|Technology

They're not aliens. That's the verdict from Peru officials who seized 2 doll-like figures

Aliens they are not

January 12, 2024
They're not aliens. That's the verdict from Peru officials who seized 2 doll-like figures
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Gucci's new creative director plunges into menswear with slightly shimmery, subversive classics

Hot off the Taylor Swift’s red-carpet triumph for Gucci in glittering green, the Italian brand’s creative director Sabato De Sarno plunged into his menswear debut on the first day of Milan Fashion Week with somewhat shimmery, slightly subversive classics

January 12, 2024
Gucci's new creative director plunges into menswear with slightly shimmery, subversive classics
Entertainment|Videos

‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Barbie,’ ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ advance with Producers Guild nominations

“Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” will face off at yet another awards ceremony this season, at the Producers Guild Awards where they were among the 10 films nominated for the top prize

January 12, 2024
‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Barbie,’ ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ advance with Producers Guild nominations
Entertainment|Videos

What to stream this weekend: Jason Momoa roaming, Green Day rocking and 'Fast X' exploding

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include albums from indie rock heroes Sleater-Kinney and the pop-punk trio Green Day, the Finnish romantic comedy “Fallen Leaves,” and the big, fun action movie “Fast X” racing to Prime Video

January 12, 2024
What to stream this weekend: Jason Momoa roaming, Green Day rocking and 'Fast X' exploding
Entertainment|Lifestyle

'The Curse' embraces cringe and absurdism. Emma Stone wanted in before she even knew what it was

“We’re certified Fresh

January 12, 2024
'The Curse' embraces cringe and absurdism. Emma Stone wanted in before she even knew what it was
Arts|Entertainment|News

Moon landing, Beatles, MLK speech are among TV's 75 biggest moments, released before 75th Emmys

With the 75th edition of the Emmy Awards coming Monday, the Television Academy has ranked the 75 Most Impactful Television Moments

January 12, 2024
Moon landing, Beatles, MLK speech are among TV's 75 biggest moments, released before 75th Emmys
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment

'Parasite' director calls for a thorough probe into the death of actor Lee Sun-kyun

Oscar-winning “Parasite” director Bong Joon-ho and other artists in South Korea have called for a thorough investigation into the death of popular actor Lee Sun-kyun

January 12, 2024
'Parasite' director calls for a thorough probe into the death of actor Lee Sun-kyun
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Former WNBA rookies of the year Howard, Boston part of league's Player Marketing Agreements

The WNBA is using some fresh faces in its Player Marketing Agreement cohort this season

January 12, 2024
Former WNBA rookies of the year Howard, Boston part of league's Player Marketing Agreements
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Daniel Day-Lewis breaks from retirement to fete Martin Scorsese at National Board of Review Awards

Daniel Day-Lewis took a break from retirement to present Martin Scorsese the award for best director at the National Board of Review Awards in midtown Manhattan

January 12, 2024
Daniel Day-Lewis breaks from retirement to fete Martin Scorsese at National Board of Review Awards
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

From Finland, with love, Alma Pöysti and Jussi Vatanen bring ‘Fallen Leaves’ to Hollywood

Alma Pöysti and Jussi Vatanen, the Finnish stars of Aki Kaurismäki's tragicomic romance “Fallen Leaves," have found themselves in the flurry of Hollywood's awards season, attending the Golden Globe Awards, the Governors Awards as well as many, many screenings as they wait to find out if theirs is one of the five films selected for best international feature at the Oscars

January 11, 2024
From Finland, with love, Alma Pöysti and Jussi Vatanen bring ‘Fallen Leaves’ to Hollywood
Celebrity|Entertainment

7 years after Weinstein, commission finds cultural shift in Hollywood but less accountability

A new survey of the entertainment industry finds that the culture of Hollywood has shifted in the years since the downfall of Harvey Weinstein and the launch of the #MeToo movement, but many still don’t trust that sexual harassers will be held accountable

January 11, 2024
7 years after Weinstein, commission finds cultural shift in Hollywood but less accountability
Entertainment|Sports|Technology|Videos

MLS and Apple announce all-access docuseries chronicling 2024 season

Apple TV and Major League Soccer are expanding their collaboration, announcing Thursday that the looming MLS season will be chronicled in a new all-access docuseries similar to the ones that have given fans a deep, different look at golf, auto racing and tennis in recent months

January 11, 2024
MLS and Apple announce all-access docuseries chronicling 2024 season
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Running from gossip, Ariana Madix finds relief in Broadway's salacious musical, 'Chicago'

“Vanderpump Rules” star Ariana Madix becomes the latest celebrity to take on the role of Roxie Hart in the Broadway musical, “Chicago.”

January 11, 2024
Running from gossip, Ariana Madix finds relief in Broadway's salacious musical, 'Chicago'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Emmys will have reunions, recreations of shows like 'Lucy,' 'Martin,' 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Thrones'

The 75th Emmy Awards will include cast reunions and recreations of classic moments from a dozen iconic shows throughout television history

January 11, 2024
Emmys will have reunions, recreations of shows like 'Lucy,' 'Martin,' 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Thrones'
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

New list scores TV, streaming series for on-screen and behind-the-scenes diversity and inclusion

The hundreds of television series on U.S. broadcast, cable and streaming platforms are the subject of a new list — one that scores them for their diversity and inclusion

January 11, 2024
New list scores TV, streaming series for on-screen and behind-the-scenes diversity and inclusion
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Lisa Marie Presley's posthumous memoir will be published in October

A memoir that Lisa Marie Presley had been working on at the time of her death will be published this fall

January 11, 2024
Lisa Marie Presley's posthumous memoir will be published in October
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Rapper G Herbo sentenced to probation in fraud plot to fund lavish lifestyle

The rapper G Herbo has been sentenced to three years' probation after pleading guilty to his role in a scheme that used stolen credit card information to pay for an opulent lifestyle

January 11, 2024
Rapper G Herbo sentenced to probation in fraud plot to fund lavish lifestyle
Entertainment|Sports

Pat McAfee announces Aaron Rodgers' appearances are over for the rest of this NFL season

Aaron Rodgers’ Tuesday appearances on “The Pat McAfee Show” are over for the rest of this NFL season, possibly longer

January 10, 2024
Pat McAfee announces Aaron Rodgers' appearances are over for the rest of this NFL season
Arts|Entertainment

Directors Guild nominates Greta Gerwig, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese

Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig and Martin Scorsese have been nominated by the Directors Guild for its top award

January 10, 2024
Directors Guild nominates Greta Gerwig, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

'3 Body Problem' to open SXSW, 'The Fall Guy' also to premiere at Austin festival

The SXSW Film & TV Festival will open with premiere of “3 Body Problem,” the anticipated Netflix series from “Game of Thrones” creators David Benioff and D

January 10, 2024
'3 Body Problem' to open SXSW, 'The Fall Guy' also to premiere at Austin festival
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

CES 2024 updates: AI fortune telling, accessible gaming, a flying taxi and Martha Stewart

CES 2024 has kicked off in Las Vegas

January 10, 2024
CES 2024 updates: AI fortune telling, accessible gaming, a flying taxi and Martha Stewart
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Amazon cutting several hundred positions across Prime Video and MGM Studios unit

Amazon is cutting several hundred positions across its Prime Video and MGM Studios unit

January 10, 2024
Amazon cutting several hundred positions across Prime Video and MGM Studios unit
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

SAG Awards nominate 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer,' snub DiCaprio

The 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards heaped nominations on “Oppenheimer,” “Barbie” and “American Fiction,” while snubbing Leonardo DiCaprio for best actor

January 10, 2024
SAG Awards nominate 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer,' snub DiCaprio
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Music streams hit 4 trillion in 2023. Country and global acts — and Taylor Swift — fueled the growth

Listened to more music last year

January 10, 2024
Music streams hit 4 trillion in 2023. Country and global acts — and Taylor Swift — fueled the growth
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|News|US|Videos

Notorious 'Access Hollywood' tape to be shown at Trump's defamation trial damages phase next week

A federal judge says the notorious 2005 “Access Hollywood” video in which Donald Trump was caught on a hot mic speaking disparagingly about women over a decade before he became president can be shown to jurors deciding what he owes a columnist he defamed

January 10, 2024
Notorious 'Access Hollywood' tape to be shown at Trump's defamation trial damages phase next week
Celebrity|Entertainment

Adan Canto, known for his versatility in roles in 'X-Men' and 'Designated Survivor,' dies at 42

Adan Canto, the Mexican singer and actor best known for his roles in “X-Men: Days of Future Past” and “Agent Game” as well as the TV series “The Cleaning Lady,” has died

January 09, 2024
Adan Canto, known for his versatility in roles in 'X-Men' and 'Designated Survivor,' dies at 42
Entertainment|News

A new 'Star Wars' movie is coming to theaters: ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’

Baby Yoda is going to make his big screen debut

January 09, 2024
A new 'Star Wars' movie is coming to theaters: ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Aaron Rodgers denies implying comic Jimmy Kimmel was tied to Epstein and condemns those who do

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers denies he implied comic Jimmy Kimmel was a pedophile and condemned those who do, but he stopped short of apologizing for his role in escalating their burgeoning feud

January 09, 2024
Aaron Rodgers denies implying comic Jimmy Kimmel was tied to Epstein and condemns those who do
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Mel Brooks, Angela Bassett receive honorary Oscars at starry, untelevised event

Hollywood’s awards season can feel a little gratuitously self-congratulatory, but Tuesday night some of the biggest movie stars in the industry gathered to celebrate someone other than themselves

January 09, 2024
Mel Brooks, Angela Bassett receive honorary Oscars at starry, untelevised event
Celebrity|Entertainment

Even Andrew Scott was startled by his vulnerability in 'All of Us Strangers'

Andrew Scott, known to many as the “Hot Priest” of “Fleabag,” has found even greater acclaim for his latest performance

January 09, 2024
Even Andrew Scott was startled by his vulnerability in 'All of Us Strangers'
Arts|Entertainment|News

Marin Alsop to become Philadelphia Orchestra's principal guest conductor next season

Marin Alsop will become principal guest conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra next season, succeeding Nathalie Stutzmann

January 09, 2024
Marin Alsop to become Philadelphia Orchestra's principal guest conductor next season
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

George and Amal Clooney's foundation names 2 new co-CEOs to lead the legal services nonprofit

The Clooney Foundation for Justice, established by human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker George Clooney, announced the a new leadership team Tuesday that the Clooneys say will lead the global legal services nonprofit through its “next chapter of growth.”

January 09, 2024
George and Amal Clooney's foundation names 2 new co-CEOs to lead the legal services nonprofit
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Lindsay Lohan, Reneé Rapp and the stars of the new 'Mean Girls' turn out for premiere

She doesn’t even go here, but Lindsay Lohan still joined the cast of the new “Mean Girls” at the musical film’s premiere in New Year

January 09, 2024
Lindsay Lohan, Reneé Rapp and the stars of the new 'Mean Girls' turn out for premiere
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Irish singer Sinead O'Connor died from natural causes, coroner says

A coroner says Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor died from “natural causes” in July

January 09, 2024
Irish singer Sinead O'Connor died from natural causes, coroner says
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Sports|Technology|Videos

Take laughter, add tears − the secret recipe for the most-liked Super Bowl ads

Researchers examined the emotional content of nearly 300 Super Bowl ads that aired from 2018 to 2022.

January 09, 2024
Take laughter, add tears − the secret recipe for the most-liked Super Bowl ads
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Former gang leader charged in killing of Tupac Shakur is allowed $750K bail and house arrest

A judge in Nevada has set bail at $750,000 for a former Los Angeles-area gang leader charged with orchestrating the killing of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur in 1996

January 09, 2024
Former gang leader charged in killing of Tupac Shakur is allowed $750K bail and house arrest
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|World

The return of bullfighting to Mexico's capital excites fans and upsets animal rights groups

Days after Mexico’s Supreme Court lifted a suspension on bullfights in the world’s largest bullring, a young bullfighter practiced his steps and waved his cape in front of a bull’s head mounted on a wheeled cart

January 09, 2024
The return of bullfighting to Mexico's capital excites fans and upsets animal rights groups
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Ja Morant's season is over because of a shoulder injury. The Grizzlies say he needs surgery

Ja Morant’s season is over, with the Memphis Grizzlies announcing that their star guard needs surgery to repair a tear in his right shoulder

January 09, 2024
Ja Morant's season is over because of a shoulder injury. The Grizzlies say he needs surgery
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Lisa Bonet files for divorce from Jason Momoa 18 years after they became a couple

Lisa Bonet has filed for divorce from Jason Momoa 18 years after the two actors became a couple

January 08, 2024
Lisa Bonet files for divorce from Jason Momoa 18 years after they became a couple
Entertainment|News

Golden Globes ratings rebound to 9.4 million viewers, up from 2023 telecast

Reviews have been poor for Sunday’s 81st Golden Globes, but the telecast pulled in an average of 9.4 million viewers, up about 50% from last year, according to CBS

January 08, 2024
Golden Globes ratings rebound to 9.4 million viewers, up from 2023 telecast
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

From Couple Goals To Separate Lives: Why Tinseltown Love Stories Are Ending

The sound of wedding bells has been replaced by the loud noise of divorce papers being filed in the world of celebrities. This year witnessed the conclusion of several enduring Hollywood couples, surprising fans and prompting speculation about the existence of true love in the entertainment industry. Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness stunned the world in September by announcing their separation after 27 years of marriage. The couple had been viewed as rock solid and were frequently held up as role models, making their split all the more unexpected. As reported, the breakup appeared amicable, with no mention of cheating

January 08, 2024
From Couple Goals To Separate Lives: Why Tinseltown Love Stories Are Ending
Business|Entertainment|News|Sports|US

Virginia lawmakers set to take up proposal to help fund new arena for Capitals, Wizards

Virginia lawmakers are set to take up legislation to enable Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's plan to build a new professional sports arena and entertainment district in Alexandria

January 08, 2024
Virginia lawmakers set to take up proposal to help fund new arena for Capitals, Wizards
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Paris names a street after David Bowie celebrating music icon's legacy

Paris is immortalizing British music icon David Bowie by naming a street after him in the city’s southeast on what would have been his 77th birthday

January 08, 2024
Paris names a street after David Bowie celebrating music icon's legacy
Celebrity|Entertainment

In first interview since conviction, Jonathan Majors says he hopes to work in Hollywood again

In his first interview since his assault and harassment conviction last month, actor Jonathan Majors says he hopes to work in Hollywood again

January 08, 2024
In first interview since conviction, Jonathan Majors says he hopes to work in Hollywood again
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

A chaotic Golden Globes night had a bit of everything: The silly, the serious, and Taylor Swift, too

The Golden Globes had a bit of everything: Silliness, seriousness, history, a few good jokes and many bad ones, loads of stars — and Taylor Swift, who didn’t ascend the podium but still made her presence known as perhaps only Swift can

January 08, 2024
A chaotic Golden Globes night had a bit of everything: The silly, the serious, and Taylor Swift, too
Celebrity|Entertainment

Inside the 2024 Golden Globes: What you didn’t see on camera

The Golden Globe Awards likes to think of itself as the party of the year, but instead of a debauched, champagne-fueled romp, it can sometimes feel more like a strange high school reunion for the extremely famous

January 08, 2024
Inside the 2024 Golden Globes: What you didn’t see on camera
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Lily Gladstone is the Golden Globes' first Indigenous best actress winner

Lily Gladstone has made Golden Globes history

January 08, 2024
Lily Gladstone is the Golden Globes' first Indigenous best actress winner
Entertainment|News|US

Barack Obama, John Mulaney and Carol Burnett are among the winners at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards

Barack Obama has won his second Emmy at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards

January 08, 2024
Barack Obama, John Mulaney and Carol Burnett are among the winners at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Golden Globes fashion: Taylor Swift stuns in shimmery green and Margot Robbie goes full Barbie

Taylor Swift stunned in liquid acid green as the fashion parade that marks awards season kicked off Sunday in Beverly Hills at the Golden Globes

January 08, 2024
Golden Globes fashion: Taylor Swift stuns in shimmery green and Margot Robbie goes full Barbie
Arts|Entertainment|News

‘Wonka’ is No. 1 at the box office again as 2024 gets off to a slower start

Timothée Chalamet and “Wonka” topped the box office charts for the third time in its four weekends in theaters

January 07, 2024
‘Wonka’ is No. 1 at the box office again as 2024 gets off to a slower start
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Wrexham's Hollywood owners revel in the team's latest big win in FA Cup

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have FA Cup fever just like their soccer club Wrexham

January 07, 2024
Wrexham's Hollywood owners revel in the team's latest big win in FA Cup
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Arsenal's struggles continue in 2-0 loss to Liverpool in FA Cup. De Bruyne back for City in 5-0 win

Arsenal’s alarming problems in front of goal have been further exposed in a 2-0 loss to Liverpool in a heavyweight FA Cup match

January 07, 2024
Arsenal's struggles continue in 2-0 loss to Liverpool in FA Cup. De Bruyne back for City in 5-0 win
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

How to watch the Golden Globes, including the red carpet and backstage interviews

Hollywood is ready to party as the Golden Globes return for its annual boozy celebration of film and television’s biggest names

January 07, 2024
How to watch the Golden Globes, including the red carpet and backstage interviews
Arts|Entertainment|News

'Oppenheimer' dominates Golden Globes, 'Poor Things' upsets 'Barbie' in comedy

"Oppenheimer has dominated the Golden Globe Awards, taking home the night's top honor

January 07, 2024
'Oppenheimer' dominates Golden Globes, 'Poor Things' upsets 'Barbie' in comedy
Entertainment|News|Sports

Frustrated LeBron sounds off on Lakers' struggles after 10th loss in 13 games, 127-113 to Memphis

LeBron James didn’t sugarcoat his increasingly sour feelings after the Los Angeles Lakers spiraled to their 10th loss in 13 games

January 06, 2024
Frustrated LeBron sounds off on Lakers' struggles after 10th loss in 13 games, 127-113 to Memphis
Celebrity|Entertainment

Judith Light and 'Last of Us' actors are first-time winners at Creative Arts Emmy Awards

Judith Light of “Poker Face” and Sam Richardson of “Ted Lasso” and cast members from “The Last of Us” were among a wide range of acting winners at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards

January 06, 2024
Judith Light and 'Last of Us' actors are first-time winners at Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Carnival begins in New Orleans with Phunny Phorty Phellows, king cakes, Joan of Arc parade

The countdown to Mardi Gras has begun in New Orleans

January 06, 2024
Carnival begins in New Orleans with Phunny Phorty Phellows, king cakes, Joan of Arc parade
Celebrity|Entertainment

Nigel Lythgoe stepping aside as 'So You Think You Can Dance' judge after sexual assault allegations

TV producer Nigel Lythgoe says he is stepping aside as a judge on “So You Think You Can Dance” after lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault

January 05, 2024
Nigel Lythgoe stepping aside as 'So You Think You Can Dance' judge after sexual assault allegations
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Cher is denied an immediate conservatorship over son's money, but the issue isn't done

A Los Angeles judge has declined to give Cher an immediate court conservatorship over her son's money

January 05, 2024
Cher is denied an immediate conservatorship over son's money, but the issue isn't done
Entertainment|News|Sports

Aaron Rodgers voted Jets' most inspirational player by teammates. QB played just 4 snaps this season

Aaron Rodgers’ first season with the New York Jets lasted only four snaps

January 05, 2024
Aaron Rodgers voted Jets' most inspirational player by teammates. QB played just 4 snaps this season
Africa|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|World

With banku and jollof rice, Ghanian chef tries to break world cook-a-thon record

A chef in Ghana has been preparing banku and other regional dishes on live TV since New Year’s Day as she tries to break a world record for marathon cooking

January 05, 2024
With banku and jollof rice, Ghanian chef tries to break world cook-a-thon record
Celebrity|Entertainment

Stars converge in Palm Springs to celebrate year's best films, Emma Stone's career

Emma Stone reflected on her career highlights and Meryl Streep praised Billie Eilish and “Barbie” with saving the movie industry Thursday during one of the first stops of Hollywood’s awards season

January 05, 2024
Stars converge in Palm Springs to celebrate year's best films, Emma Stone's career
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Shia LaBeouf converts to Catholicism after being confirmed at New Year’s Eve Mass

Actor Shia LaBeouf has converted to Catholicism

January 05, 2024
Shia LaBeouf converts to Catholicism after being confirmed at New Year’s Eve Mass
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|Videos

What's streaming now: A gaggle of TV sleuths, the foul-mouthed bear 'Ted' and a Kevin Hart heist

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album by Colombian-American musician Kali Uchis, Seth MacFarlane revives his filthy teddy bear character Ted in a new series for Peacock and Martin Scorsese’s true-crime epic “The Killers of the Flower Moon” begins streaming on Apple TV+

January 05, 2024
What's streaming now: A gaggle of TV sleuths, the foul-mouthed bear 'Ted' and a Kevin Hart heist
Education|Entertainment|News|Sports

CFP championship game participants Michigan, Washington each have 2 players on AP's all-bowl team

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s wizardry in the Sugar Bowl got the Huskies into Monday’s College Football Playoff championship game

January 05, 2024
CFP championship game participants Michigan, Washington each have 2 players on AP's all-bowl team
Celebrity|Entertainment

David Soul, the actor who portrayed the blond half of TV's 'Starsky and Hutch,' dies at 80

The actor who earned fame as the blond half of a crime-fighting duo in the popular 1970s television series “Starsky and Hutch” has died

January 05, 2024
David Soul, the actor who portrayed the blond half of TV's 'Starsky and Hutch,' dies at 80
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Jo Koy ready to fulfill childhood dream of hosting Golden Globes with hopes of leaving positive mark

Jo Koy remembers watching major award ceremonies like the Golden Globes with his mother on their living room sofa trying to guess the winners

January 05, 2024
Jo Koy ready to fulfill childhood dream of hosting Golden Globes with hopes of leaving positive mark
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Adam Sandler plays pickup game before No. 10 Arizona faces Colorado

Adam Sandler got in a little pickup game at Arizona’s McKale Center before the 10th-ranked Wildcats played Colorado

January 05, 2024
Adam Sandler plays pickup game before No. 10 Arizona faces Colorado
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

FACT FOCUS: Images made to look like court records circulate online amid Epstein document release

Social media users are sharing images made to look like court documents to spread false accusations that well-known public figures, including late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, were implicated in wrongdoing by recently released court documents related to financier Jeffrey Epstein

January 04, 2024
FACT FOCUS: Images made to look like court records circulate online amid Epstein document release
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Glynis Johns, 'Mary Poppins' star who first sang Sondheim's 'Send in the Clowns,' dies at 100

Glynis Johns, a Tony Award-winning stage and screen star who played the mother opposite Julie Andrews in the classic movie “Mary Poppins” and introduced the world to the bittersweet standard-to-be “Send in the Clowns” by Stephen Sondheim, has died

January 04, 2024
Glynis Johns, 'Mary Poppins' star who first sang Sondheim's 'Send in the Clowns,' dies at 100
Celebrity|Entertainment

Britney Spears shoots down album rumors, vowing to 'never return to the music industry'

Britney Spears is shooting down rumors of a new album, vowing to “never return to the music industry.”

January 04, 2024
Britney Spears shoots down album rumors, vowing to 'never return to the music industry'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

In 'The Brothers Sun,' Michelle Yeoh again leads an immigrant family with dark humor — but new faces

Sam Song Li only got his SAG-AFTRA card two years ago

January 04, 2024
In 'The Brothers Sun,' Michelle Yeoh again leads an immigrant family with dark humor — but new faces
Celebrity|Entertainment

Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard reflect on the gray areas of 'Memory'

When Jessica Chastain first read the script for “Memory,” she was struck by the unanswered questions left swirling around her head about issues pertaining to love, sex and consent

January 04, 2024
Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard reflect on the gray areas of 'Memory'
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Alice Hoffman's new book will imagine Anne Frank's life before she kept a diary

With the cooperation of the Anne Frank House, a novel based on Frank’s life immediately before she began keeping a diary will be released in September by the children’s publisher Scholastic

January 04, 2024
Alice Hoffman's new book will imagine Anne Frank's life before she kept a diary
Entertainment|Technology

13-year-old gamer becomes the first to beat the 'unbeatable' Tetris — by breaking it

The falling-block video game Tetris has met its match in 13-year-old Willis Gibson

January 04, 2024
13-year-old gamer becomes the first to beat the 'unbeatable' Tetris — by breaking it
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Coco Jones talks earning Grammy nods, overcoming obstacles after Disney fame, Hollywood's pay equity

Coco Jones went from being a Disney child star to reshaping her image and finding her musical voice en route to five Grammy nominations, including best new artist

January 03, 2024
Coco Jones talks earning Grammy nods, overcoming obstacles after Disney fame, Hollywood's pay equity
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Disney inks agreement with ValueAct, secures its support for company's board nominees

Disney has a new ally in activist investor ValueAct Capital Management, garnering its support for the company’s board nominees as it continues to wage a proxy battle with Nelson Peltz

January 03, 2024
Disney inks agreement with ValueAct, secures its support for company's board nominees
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Osaka's first tournament as a mom ends in a loss to 3-time winner Pliskova in Brisbane

Naomi Osaka’s first tournament at the elite level since becoming a mother has ended in a second-round loss to three-time champion Karolina Pliskova at the Brisbane International

January 03, 2024
Osaka's first tournament as a mom ends in a loss to 3-time winner Pliskova in Brisbane
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Ex-celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi found competent to stand trial for alleged $15 million client thefts

Disgraced Los Angeles celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi has been found competent to stand trial on charges that he stole more than $15 million from his clients

January 03, 2024
Ex-celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi found competent to stand trial for alleged $15 million client thefts
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is free and reflecting on prison term for conspiring to kill her abusive mother

Gypsy Rose Blanchard says she has found a way to forgive her mother — and herself

January 02, 2024
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is free and reflecting on prison term for conspiring to kill her abusive mother
Arts|Entertainment|News

First Pooh, now Mickey. In public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror movies

The earliest iteration of Mickey Mouse is on a rampage, barely two days in the public domain

January 02, 2024
First Pooh, now Mickey. In public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror movies
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

'Bachelorette' Rachel Lindsay's husband, Bryan Abasolo, files for divorce after 4 years of marriage

The bloom is off the final rose for “Bachelorette” star Rachel Lindsay and husband Bryan Abasolo, who found love on the reality dating franchise

January 02, 2024
'Bachelorette' Rachel Lindsay's husband, Bryan Abasolo, files for divorce after 4 years of marriage
Entertainment|News|Sports

Frank Ryan, the last quarterback to lead the Cleveland Browns to an NFL title, has died at 87

Frank Ryan, the quarterback who led the Cleveland Browns to their last NFL title in 1964, has died

January 02, 2024
Frank Ryan, the last quarterback to lead the Cleveland Browns to an NFL title, has died at 87
Entertainment|News|Sports|World

The 1972 Andes plane crash story has been told many times. 'Society of the Snow' is something new

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January 02, 2024
The 1972 Andes plane crash story has been told many times. 'Society of the Snow' is something new
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Les McCann, innovative jazz musician best known for 'Compared to What,' dies at 88

Les McCann, a prolific and influential musician and recording artist who helped found the soul-jazz genre and became a favorite source for sampling by Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called Quest and hundreds of other hip-hop performers, has died

January 01, 2024
Les McCann, innovative jazz musician best known for 'Compared to What,' dies at 88
Entertainment|Lifestyle

135th Rose Parade boasts floral floats, sunny skies as California tradition kicks off the new year

Floral floats, marching bands and equestrian units took to the streets under a sunny California sky as the 135th Rose Parade drew hundreds of thousands of spectators on New Year’s Day

January 01, 2024
135th Rose Parade boasts floral floats, sunny skies as California tradition kicks off the new year
Entertainment|News|Sports

Elvis, fishmongers and a Kraken win in a nautical scene for the NHL Winter Classic

The 15th version of the NHL’s Winter Classic had a decidedly local flair as both the Seattle Kraken and Vegas Golden Knights tapped into two of the most well-known aspects of their communities

January 01, 2024
Elvis, fishmongers and a Kraken win in a nautical scene for the NHL Winter Classic
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'Wonka' ends the year No. 1 at the box office, 2023 sales reach $9 billion in post-pandemic best

Hollywood closed out an up and down 2023 with “Wonka” regaining No. 1 at the box office, strong sales for “The Color Purple” and an overall $9 billion in ticket sales that improved on 2022’s grosses but fell about $2 billion shy of pre-pandemic norms

December 31, 2023
'Wonka' ends the year No. 1 at the box office, 2023 sales reach $9 billion in post-pandemic best
Entertainment|Sports

College Football Playoff semifinals could set betting records

Sportsbook director Jay Kornegay is anticipating massive crowds at Westgate’s Las Vegas location this weekend and Monday to bet on the two College Football Playoff semifinal games

December 31, 2023
College Football Playoff semifinals could set betting records
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Paula Abdul accuses 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in lawsuit

Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit accusing former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the reality competition show

December 31, 2023
Paula Abdul accuses 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in lawsuit
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Videos

British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for 'The Full Monty' and 'Michael Clayton,' dies at 75

Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty,” “Michael Clayton” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has died at age 75, according to his family

December 30, 2023
British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for 'The Full Monty' and 'Michael Clayton,' dies at 75
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Revelers set to pack into Times Square for annual New Year's Eve ball drop

Tens of thousands of New Yorkers, tourists and celebrities are expected to pack into Times Square on Sunday for the annual New Year's Eve bash

December 30, 2023
Revelers set to pack into Times Square for annual New Year's Eve ball drop
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|News

Austrian government supports Vienna Boys Choir to help it out of financial difficulties

The Austrian government says that it is giving the country’s world-famous Vienna Boys Choir 800,000 euros ($884,000) to help it out of severe financial difficulties

December 30, 2023
Austrian government supports Vienna Boys Choir to help it out of financial difficulties
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Bollywood celebrates rocking year, riding high on action flicks, unbridled masculinity and misogyny

Bollywood, India’s Hindi language movie industry, made an impressive comeback in 2023 after a pandemic-driven slowdown, audience fatigue, and the streaming platforms taking away a big chunk of viewership

December 30, 2023
Bollywood celebrates rocking year, riding high on action flicks, unbridled masculinity and misogyny
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott are among hundreds awarded in UK's New Year Honors list

Singer Shirley Bassey, director Ridley Scott and Mary Earps, the goalkeeper for England's women's soccer team, have been recognized in the U.K.’s New Year Honors list

December 29, 2023
Shirley Bassey and Ridley Scott are among hundreds awarded in UK's New Year Honors list
Celebrity|Entertainment

Kathy Griffin files for divorce ahead of her fourth wedding anniversary

Comedian Kathy Griffin has filed for divorce from longtime partner Randy Bick just shy of the couple’s fourth wedding anniversary

December 29, 2023
Kathy Griffin files for divorce ahead of her fourth wedding anniversary
Entertainment|Videos

What's streaming now: 'Society of the Snow,' 'Night Court,' 'Good Grief'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Dan Levy's directorial debut, the return of NBC's rebooted “Night Court” for its second season and new game shows on Fox

December 29, 2023
What's streaming now: 'Society of the Snow,' 'Night Court,' 'Good Grief'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Cher asks court to give her conservatorship over her adult son

Cher has asked a court to make her a temporary conservator overseeing her son’s money

December 28, 2023
Cher asks court to give her conservatorship over her adult son
Entertainment|Lifestyle

2023's problems and peeves are bid a symbolic farewell at pre-New Year's Times Square event

People hoping to leave problems and bad memories behind with the waning year have converged on Times Square for “Good Riddance Day.”

December 28, 2023
2023's problems and peeves are bid a symbolic farewell at pre-New Year's Times Square event
Celebrity|Entertainment

Pierce Brosnan is in hot water, accused of trespassing in a Yellowstone thermal area

Pierce Brosnan has been in hot water plenty of times as an actor playing the secret agent James Bond

December 28, 2023
Pierce Brosnan is in hot water, accused of trespassing in a Yellowstone thermal area
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Hit-Boy enters Grammys with producer nod while helping father navigate music industry after prison

When Hit-Boy walks the Grammy red carpet, he expects to proudly strut into next year’s awards ceremony with his father beside him for the first time

December 28, 2023
Hit-Boy enters Grammys with producer nod while helping father navigate music industry after prison
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

New weight loss drugs are out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare won't pay

Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds

December 28, 2023
New weight loss drugs are out of reach for millions of older Americans because Medicare won't pay
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Amazon Prime ads on movies and TV shows will begin in late January

If you are an Amazon Prime Video user, get ready to see ads on movies and TV shows starting next month

December 27, 2023
Amazon Prime ads on movies and TV shows will begin in late January
Americas|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Shakira’s hometown unveils a giant statue of the beloved Colombian pop star

Pop star Shakira has been immortalized in her Colombian hometown of Barranquilla, where officials unveiled a giant bronze statue of the music diva known around the world for her catchy tunes and exhilarating moves

December 27, 2023
Shakira’s hometown unveils a giant statue of the beloved Colombian pop star
Celebrity|Entertainment

Ariana Grande announces new album, 'eternal sunshine,' will arrive March 8

Thank you, next: Ariana Grande announced on Wednesday that her new album, titled “eternal sunshine,” will be released on March 8

December 27, 2023
Ariana Grande announces new album, 'eternal sunshine,' will arrive March 8
Celebrity|Entertainment

Comedian Tom Smothers, one-half of the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86

Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86

December 27, 2023
Comedian Tom Smothers, one-half of the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Young Russian mezzo bids for breakout stardom in Met's new 'Carmen'

Aigul Akhmetshina says she’s a fighter — and she’s had to be to make it to the Metropolitan Opera, where she leads a new production of Bizet’s “Carmen” opening on New Year’s Eve

December 27, 2023
Young Russian mezzo bids for breakout stardom in Met's new 'Carmen'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

What to know about the 2024 Golden Globes

The Golden Globe Awards are back Sunday with plenty of behind-the-scenes changes aimed at cementing a yearslong comeback effort

December 27, 2023
What to know about the 2024 Golden Globes
Business|Entertainment

Was 2023 a tipping point for movies? 'Barbie' success and Marvel struggles may signal a shift

For the first time in more than two decades, the top three movies at the box office this year didn't include a sequel or a remake

December 27, 2023
Was 2023 a tipping point for movies? 'Barbie' success and Marvel struggles may signal a shift
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Heat exhaustion killed Taylor Swift fan attending Rio concert, forensics report says

Heat exhaustion is the cause of death of a Brazilian fan who attended a concert of singer Taylor Swift in November, according to a forensics report obtained by The Associated Press

December 27, 2023
Heat exhaustion killed Taylor Swift fan attending Rio concert, forensics report says
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Burning Man survived a muddy quagmire. Will the experiment last 30 more years?

Burning Man organizers don't foresee major changes in 2024 thanks to a hard-won passing grade for cleaning up this year's festival

December 27, 2023
Burning Man survived a muddy quagmire. Will the experiment last 30 more years?
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film 'Parasite' is found dead

Lee Sun-kyun, a popular South Korean actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite,” has been found dead in a car in Seoul after weeks of an intense police investigation into his alleged drug use

December 27, 2023
South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film 'Parasite' is found dead
Celebrity|Entertainment

Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka split after 7 years together, dancer confirms

Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka have split after 7 years together

December 26, 2023
Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka split after 7 years together, dancer confirms
Business|Entertainment|US

Disney says in lawsuit that DeSantis-appointed government is failing to release public records

Disney has filed a lawsuit claiming that the oversight government for Walt Disney World, which was taken over by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, has failed to release documents and properly preserve records in violation of Florida public records law

December 26, 2023
Disney says in lawsuit that DeSantis-appointed government is failing to release public records
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

The rapper Ye, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, issues an apology in Hebrew

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has a long history of making antisemitic comments and just apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew

December 26, 2023
The rapper Ye, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, issues an apology in Hebrew
Entertainment|Lifestyle

For a new generation of indie rock acts, country music is king

Buckle up, cowpoke

December 26, 2023
For a new generation of indie rock acts, country music is king
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Opinion

56 French stars defend actor Gerard Depardieu despite sexual misconduct allegations

More than 50 French performers, writers and producers published an essay Tuesday defending film star and national icon Gerard Depardieu amid growing scrutiny of his behavior toward women

December 26, 2023
56 French stars defend actor Gerard Depardieu despite sexual misconduct allegations
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

TV actor Kamar de los Reyes of 'One Life to Live' and 'Call of Duty' dies at 56

The actor Kamar de los Reyes has died in Los Angeles

December 25, 2023
TV actor Kamar de los Reyes of 'One Life to Live' and 'Call of Duty' dies at 56
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Taylor Swift celebrates Christmas Day by watching Travis Kelce and Chiefs play Las Vegas

Pop superstar Taylor Swift celebrated Christmas Day by watching her boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as they faced the Las Vegas Raiders in an important game for playoff positioning Monday

December 25, 2023
Taylor Swift celebrates Christmas Day by watching Travis Kelce and Chiefs play Las Vegas
Asia|Business|Entertainment|Technology

China approves 105 online games after draft curbs trigger massive losses

China's authority in charge of press and publications has approved 105 online games, saying it fully supports the industry after newly proposed curbs caused massive losses for major game companies

December 25, 2023
China approves 105 online games after draft curbs trigger massive losses
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Mike Nussbaum, prolific Chicago stage actor with film roles including 'Field of Dreams,' dies at 99

Chicago actor Mike Nussbaum has died at age 99

December 24, 2023
Mike Nussbaum, prolific Chicago stage actor with film roles including 'Field of Dreams,' dies at 99
Entertainment|Sports|US|Videos

Eagles fans have long turned the page on snowball fiasco. 'No one was trying to hurt Santa Claus'

When the Philadelphia Eagles host the New York Giants on Christmas, the story of how fans pelted Santa Claus with snowballs surely will be recycled on the TV broadcast or on local news or national sports highlights

December 24, 2023
Eagles fans have long turned the page on snowball fiasco. 'No one was trying to hurt Santa Claus'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Finding new dimensions, sisterhood, and healing in ‘The Color Purple’

It’s not a secret that Fantasia Barrino did not want to play Celie again

December 24, 2023
Finding new dimensions, sisterhood, and healing in ‘The Color Purple’
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

British home secretary under fire for making joke about date rape drug

British Home Secretary James Cleverly is under fire for making a date rape joke at a party just hours after announcing plans to crack down on the offense

December 24, 2023
British home secretary under fire for making joke about date rape drug
Entertainment|News|Sports

Spurs rookie star Victor Wembanyama sprains ankle during warmups, misses game in Dallas

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is a late scratch against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks because of a sprained right ankle after stepping on a ball boy’s foot during warmups

December 24, 2023
Spurs rookie star Victor Wembanyama sprains ankle during warmups, misses game in Dallas
Entertainment|News|Sports

Padres and Japanese reliever Yuki Matsui agree to $28 million, 5-year contract

Japanese reliever Yuki Matsui has agreed to a $28 million, five-year contract with the San Diego Padres

December 24, 2023
Padres and Japanese reliever Yuki Matsui agree to $28 million, 5-year contract
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Charlie Sheen's neighbor arrested after being accused of assaulting actor in Malibu home

Charlie Sheen’s neighbor was arrested after being accused of assaulting the actor in a Malibu, California, home this week, authorities said

December 23, 2023
Charlie Sheen's neighbor arrested after being accused of assaulting actor in Malibu home
Entertainment|News|Sports

Man City cruise past Fluminense in Club World Cup final to lift fifth trophy in 2023

Manchester City is just too good and a little lucky in beating overmatched Fluminense 4-0 in the Club World Cup final in Jeddah

December 22, 2023
Man City cruise past Fluminense in Club World Cup final to lift fifth trophy in 2023
Celebrity|Entertainment

Michael Mann still has another gear. At 80, he's driving 'Ferrari'

Even at age 80, Michael Mann has lost little of his velocity

December 22, 2023
Michael Mann still has another gear. At 80, he's driving 'Ferrari'
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

NBA scheduling quirk has Bucks making extended holiday trip to New York

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis says he didn’t even bother getting a Christmas tree for his home this year

December 22, 2023
NBA scheduling quirk has Bucks making extended holiday trip to New York
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

What to stream this week: Barbenheimer, 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' and K-pop act TVXQ

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the return of “Night Court” and the release of an early K-pop sensation, the boy band TVXQ

December 22, 2023
What to stream this week: Barbenheimer, 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' and K-pop act TVXQ
Asia|Crime|Entertainment|News|Videos

A South Korean religious sect leader has been sentenced to 23 years in prison over sex crimes

A South Korean religious sect leader whose sex crimes were featured in the popular Netflix series “In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal” has been sentenced to 23 years in prison

December 22, 2023
A South Korean religious sect leader has been sentenced to 23 years in prison over sex crimes
Business|Election|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Need last-minute gifts? Presidential hopefuls offer ornaments, gift wrap — and Trump mug shot merch

Presidential campaigns are hoping that an onslaught of themed merchandise will keep their message out under the Christmas tree

December 22, 2023
Need last-minute gifts? Presidential hopefuls offer ornaments, gift wrap — and Trump mug shot merch
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Federal court revives lawsuit against Nirvana over 1991 'Nevermind' naked baby album cover

A federal appeals court has revived a child sexual exploitation lawsuit filed by the man who appeared naked in a pool as a 4-month-old on the cover of Nirvana’s 1991 album “Nevermind.”

December 22, 2023
Federal court revives lawsuit against Nirvana over 1991 'Nevermind' naked baby album cover
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery by former assistant in lawsuit

“Fast and Furious” star Vin Diesel has been accused by his former assistant of sexual battery while working for him in 2010

December 21, 2023
Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery by former assistant in lawsuit
Entertainment|News|Sports|US

Gymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return

American gymnast Simone Biles is the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for 2023

December 21, 2023
Gymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return
Arts|Entertainment|News|Videos

Oscars shortlists revealed: Here are the films one step closer to a nomination

The “Barbie” power ballad “I’m Just Ken” and AP and Frontline’s documentary “20 Days in Mariupol” just got one step closer to an Oscar nomination

December 21, 2023
Oscars shortlists revealed: Here are the films one step closer to a nomination
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Comedian Jo Koy is picked to host the Golden Globes as award season kicks off

Comedian and actor Jo Koy has been tapped to host the Golden Globes, picked by producers for his “infectious energy and relatable humor.”

December 21, 2023
Comedian Jo Koy is picked to host the Golden Globes as award season kicks off
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

'You are the father!' Maury Povich declares to Denver Zoo orangutan

Initially unsure of which orangutan was the father of a new baby primate, the Denver Zoo decided to have a little fun with the results and turned to former daytime talk show host Maury Povich

December 21, 2023
'You are the father!' Maury Povich declares to Denver Zoo orangutan
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Grammy nominee Gracie Abrams makes music that unites strangers — and has Taylor Swift calling

This year has been good to Gracie Abrams

December 21, 2023
Grammy nominee Gracie Abrams makes music that unites strangers — and has Taylor Swift calling
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|News|Opinion

France's president is accused of siding with Depardieu as actor faces sexual misconduct allegations

Women’s rights activists are criticizing French President Emmanuel Macron for appearing to side with actor Gérard Depardieu by saying the film star who is facing sexual misconduct allegations “makes France proud.”

December 21, 2023
France's president is accused of siding with Depardieu as actor faces sexual misconduct allegations
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Berlin film festival to honor Martin Scorsese for lifetime achievement

Martin Scorsese will be honored for his lifetime achievement at the Berlin International Film Festival in February

December 21, 2023
Berlin film festival to honor Martin Scorsese for lifetime achievement
Entertainment|News|Sports

Wilder and Joshua jostle for position as heavyweight scene simmers before Fury-Usyk unification bout

Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua were once the main characters in heavyweight boxing’s soap opera and now they are extras

December 21, 2023
Wilder and Joshua jostle for position as heavyweight scene simmers before Fury-Usyk unification bout
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

AP PHOTOS: In North America, 2023 was a year for all the emotions

To look is to be charmed

December 21, 2023
AP PHOTOS: In North America, 2023 was a year for all the emotions
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Sports

Taylor Swift's new romance, debt-erasing gifts and the eclipse are among most joyous moments of 2023

A romance that united sports and music fans, a celestial wonder that drew millions of eyes skyward and a spiritual homecoming for some Native American tribes were just some of the moments that inspired us and brought joy in 2023

December 21, 2023
Taylor Swift's new romance, debt-erasing gifts and the eclipse are among most joyous moments of 2023
Entertainment|Sports

Local broadcasts for 11 NHL teams will remain on Bally Sports after agreement

The NHL and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will keep local broadcasts for 11 teams on Bally Sports through the end of this season

December 21, 2023
Local broadcasts for 11 NHL teams will remain on Bally Sports after agreement
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Opera singer David Daniels no longer in singers' union following sexual assault guilty plea

Countertenor David Daniels is no longer a member of the union for singers following his guilty plea to a charge of sexual assault

December 21, 2023
Opera singer David Daniels no longer in singers' union following sexual assault guilty plea
Arts|Entertainment

Andrew Haigh on the collapsing times and unhealed wounds of his ghost story 'All of Us Strangers'

The British filmmaker Andrew Haigh is accustomed to strong responses from his films

December 20, 2023
Andrew Haigh on the collapsing times and unhealed wounds of his ghost story 'All of Us Strangers'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

How Carey Mulligan became Felicia Montealegre in ‘Maestro’

Carey Mulligan recently realized that she’s spent much of her professional career holding back

December 20, 2023
How Carey Mulligan became Felicia Montealegre in ‘Maestro’
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Ryan Gosling reimagines his 'Barbie' power ballad 'I'm Just Ken' for Christmas, shares new EP

She’s Barbie

December 20, 2023
Ryan Gosling reimagines his 'Barbie' power ballad 'I'm Just Ken' for Christmas, shares new EP
Celebrity|Entertainment

After 12 years, two children and 'Barbie,' Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach quietly marry

Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach are officially married, their representative told The Associated Press on Wednesday

December 20, 2023
After 12 years, two children and 'Barbie,' Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach quietly marry
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

The Emmy Awards: A guide to how to watch, who you'll see, and why it all has taken so long

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards will finally be held Monday after a four-month delay

December 20, 2023
The Emmy Awards: A guide to how to watch, who you'll see, and why it all has taken so long
Arts|Entertainment

50 years later, 'The Exorcist' continues to possess Hollywood's imagination, reflecting our obsession with evil

When the film premiered, theatergoers fainted and vomited. It went on to inspire a series of copycat films – while fomenting a cultural panic about the demons in our midst.

December 20, 2023
50 years later, 'The Exorcist' continues to possess Hollywood's imagination, reflecting our obsession with evil
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Thailand’s LGBTQ+ community hopeful as marriage equality bill is set to be discussed in Parliament

Naphat Krutthai and Rasithaya Jindasri have been in a committed relationship for eight years, but only now they can consider getting married

December 20, 2023
Thailand’s LGBTQ+ community hopeful as marriage equality bill is set to be discussed in Parliament
Arts|Entertainment

With 'White Christmas,' Irving Berlin and Bing Crosby helped make Christmas a holiday that all Americans could celebrate

The secular carol doesn’t mention Jesus, angels or wise men, while reminding listeners of what makes them not just American, but human.

December 20, 2023
With 'White Christmas,' Irving Berlin and Bing Crosby helped make Christmas a holiday that all Americans could celebrate
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Jake Paul will train with USA Boxing fighters, accompany team to Paris Olympics to raise exposure

Jake Paul is teaming up with USA Boxing to put a spotlight on the nation’s top competitors at the Paris Olympics

December 19, 2023
Jake Paul will train with USA Boxing fighters, accompany team to Paris Olympics to raise exposure
Celebrity|Entertainment

Zac Efron and Lily James on the simple gesture that frames the tragedy of the Von Erich wrestlers

Zac Efron transformed himself into a mass of muscle and repressed emotion to play professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich in the new film “The Iron Claw."

December 19, 2023
Zac Efron and Lily James on the simple gesture that frames the tragedy of the Von Erich wrestlers
Entertainment|Science|Technology

Orange tabby cat named Taters steals the show in first video sent by laser from deep space

An orange tabby cat named Taters stars in the first video sent by laser from deep space, stealing the show as he chases a red laser light

December 19, 2023
Orange tabby cat named Taters steals the show in first video sent by laser from deep space
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Nevada high court upholds sex abuse charges against ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse

The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that prosecutors in Las Vegas can proceed with their criminal case against “Dances With Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse

December 19, 2023
Nevada high court upholds sex abuse charges against ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse
Arts|Entertainment

Playing live, 'Nutcracker' musicians bring unseen signature to holiday staple

“The Nutcracker” is a holiday staple, and for Ballet Arizona and many other productions around the world, a pit full of musicians is part of the tradition

December 19, 2023
Playing live, 'Nutcracker' musicians bring unseen signature to holiday staple
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Marvel kicked out Jonathan Majors after his conviction. It's thrown years of plans into disarray

Marvel had more riding on Jonathan Majors than perhaps any other actor

December 19, 2023
Marvel kicked out Jonathan Majors after his conviction. It's thrown years of plans into disarray
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Jeffrey Wright, shape-shifter supreme, sees some of himself in 'American Fiction'

Jeffrey Wright has played Jean-Michel Basquiat, Martin Luther King Jr. and Muddy Waters

December 18, 2023
Jeffrey Wright, shape-shifter supreme, sees some of himself in 'American Fiction'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar faces 3 months of recovery after surgery for broken hip

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is recovering from surgery for a broken hip after falling at a concert in Los Angeles

December 18, 2023
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar faces 3 months of recovery after surgery for broken hip
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Marvel, Disney drop actor Jonathan Majors after he's convicted of assaulting his former girlfriend

Marvel Studios and the Walt Disney Co. have dropped actor Jonathan Majors after his conviction on charges of assaulting his former girlfriend in New York City earlier this year

December 18, 2023
Marvel, Disney drop actor Jonathan Majors after he's convicted of assaulting his former girlfriend
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Russell Brand questioned by London police over 6 more sexual offense claims, UK media say

British media report that comedian Russell Brand has been questioned for a second time by police investigating allegations of sexual offenses

December 18, 2023
Russell Brand questioned by London police over 6 more sexual offense claims, UK media say
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Amid accusations, French actor Gerard Depardieu's figure is removed from a Paris wax museum

The Grevin Museum of waxworks in Paris says it has removed the wax figure of French actor Gerard Depardieu due to negative reactions from visitors

December 18, 2023
Amid accusations, French actor Gerard Depardieu's figure is removed from a Paris wax museum
Entertainment|Sports

That's a wrap: Bryant Gumbel and HBO's 'Real Sports' air their last episode after 29 years

Bryant Gumbel's “Real Sports” airs its final episode on HBO after 29 years this week, and an era in sports journalism ends with it

December 18, 2023
That's a wrap: Bryant Gumbel and HBO's 'Real Sports' air their last episode after 29 years
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US

Chiefs beat Patriots 27-17 to thrill Taylor Swift, Swifties in crowd

Running back Jerick McKinnon threw for one touchdown and ran for another to help Kansas City beat the New England Patriots 27-17 in front of Chiefs superfan Taylor Swift

December 17, 2023
Chiefs beat Patriots 27-17 to thrill Taylor Swift, Swifties in crowd
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

LeBron James-produced special wins Daytime Emmy award

A show produced by Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has won a Daytime Emmy

December 17, 2023
LeBron James-produced special wins Daytime Emmy award
Business|Entertainment|News|US

'Wonka' waltzes to $39 million opening, propelled by Chalamet's starring role

“Wonka” debuted with $39 million in box office sales in the U.S. and Canada over the weekend

December 17, 2023
'Wonka' waltzes to $39 million opening, propelled by Chalamet's starring role
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Maury Povich receives lifetime achievement award from wife Connie Chung at Daytime Emmys

Maury Povich has received the Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Honor from his wife, journalist Connie Chung

December 17, 2023
Maury Povich receives lifetime achievement award from wife Connie Chung at Daytime Emmys
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Kuchar and son build 3-shot lead. Tiger Woods and son have to settle for a nice family affair

Tiger Woods has never had a family golf outing like the PNC Championship

December 16, 2023
Kuchar and son build 3-shot lead. Tiger Woods and son have to settle for a nice family affair
Arts|Entertainment

'General Hospital' dominates 50th annual Daytime Emmys with 6 trophies, Susan Lucci honored

“General Hospital” has won six trophies, including four for acting, at the Daytime Emmy Awards

December 16, 2023
'General Hospital' dominates 50th annual Daytime Emmys with 6 trophies, Susan Lucci honored
Economy|Entertainment|US

Federal Reserve on cusp of what some thought impossible: Defeating inflation without steep recession

It was the most painful inflation Americans had experienced since 1981, when “The Dukes of Hazzard” and “The Jeffersons” were topping the TV charts

December 16, 2023
Federal Reserve on cusp of what some thought impossible: Defeating inflation without steep recession
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Tiger Woods and son get another crack at PNC Championship. Woods jokingly calls it the 5th major

Tiger Woods jokingly refers to the PNC Championship as his fifth major

December 15, 2023
Tiger Woods and son get another crack at PNC Championship. Woods jokingly calls it the 5th major
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Biden tapes podcast interview with former late-night host Conan O'Brien

President Joe Biden has sat down with former late-night television host Conan O’Brien for an interview on the comedian’s podcast

December 15, 2023
Biden tapes podcast interview with former late-night host Conan O'Brien
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Matthew Perry died from the effects of ketamine, autopsy report says

An autopsy report on “Friends” star Matthew Perry says he died from the acute effects of the drug ketamine

December 15, 2023
Matthew Perry died from the effects of ketamine, autopsy report says
Arts|Entertainment|Videos

What's streaming now: Bradley Cooper conducts, Lidia Bastianich cooks and Percy Jackson quests

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Bradley Cooper’s loving look at the life of Leonard Bernstein in “Maestro,” Percy Jackson finds out that Greek myths aren’t just a history lesson in “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” and PBS celebrates chef Lidia Bastianich

December 15, 2023
What's streaming now: Bradley Cooper conducts, Lidia Bastianich cooks and Percy Jackson quests
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Prince Harry's phone hacking victory is a landmark in the long saga of British tabloid misconduct

Prince Harry’s victory against Mirror Group Newspapers is a landmark moment in the long saga of lawbreaking by Britain’s tabloids

December 15, 2023
Prince Harry's phone hacking victory is a landmark in the long saga of British tabloid misconduct
Celebrity|Entertainment|Opinion

The title of Bill Maher's new book promises 'What This Comedian Said Will Shock You'

Bill Maher has had a few second thoughts, or at least some variations on the first ones

December 15, 2023
The title of Bill Maher's new book promises 'What This Comedian Said Will Shock You'
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Prince Harry claims vindication in court victory as judge finds British tabloid hacked his phone

Prince Harry has won his phone hacking lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mirror and was awarded over 140,000 pounds in the first of his several lawsuits against the tabloids to go to trial

December 15, 2023
Prince Harry claims vindication in court victory as judge finds British tabloid hacked his phone
Australia|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

King Charles pays light-hearted tribute to comedian Barry Humphries at Sydney memorial service

King Charles III has paid a light-hearted tribute to the late Barry Humphries, who was remembered at a state memorial service in Australia

December 15, 2023
King Charles pays light-hearted tribute to comedian Barry Humphries at Sydney memorial service
Celebrity|Entertainment

Andre Braugher died from lung cancer, rep for 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and 'Homicide' star says

Andre Braugher's cause of death has been revealed

December 14, 2023
Andre Braugher died from lung cancer, rep for 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' and 'Homicide' star says
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Barbra Streisand to receive lifetime achievement award at SAG Awards

Barbra Streisand will receive the lifetime achievement award at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards

December 14, 2023
Barbra Streisand to receive lifetime achievement award at SAG Awards
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Air Jordans made for filmmaker Spike Lee are up for auction after being donated to Oregon shelter

A pair of rare Nike sneakers donated to a homeless shelter in Portland, Oregon, are up for auction and are expected to raise as much as $20,000

December 14, 2023
Air Jordans made for filmmaker Spike Lee are up for auction after being donated to Oregon shelter
Arts|Entertainment

Behind the sumptuous, monstrous craft of 'Poor Things'

“Poor Things” is a Frankenstein-esque fantasia about a young woman (Emma Stone) reanimated by a demented surgeon (Willem Dafoe)

December 14, 2023
Behind the sumptuous, monstrous craft of 'Poor Things'
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Jury deliberating whether actor Jonathan Majors assaulted a girlfriend in New York last spring

A Manhattan jury will soon decide if Jonathan Majors is guilty of assaulting his girlfriend following two weeks of clashing narratives about whether the rising Hollywood star was the aggressor or victim during a chaotic struggle in the back seat of a car

December 14, 2023
Jury deliberating whether actor Jonathan Majors assaulted a girlfriend in New York last spring
Business|Entertainment|Finance

Trian plans to nominate Peltz, former Disney CFO Rasulo for seats on Disney's board

Nelson Peltz’s investment management firm Trian Fund Management is planning to nominate the activist investor and a former chief financial officer of Disney for seats on the media and entertainment company’s board, continuing a proxy battle that began earlier this year

December 14, 2023
Trian plans to nominate Peltz, former Disney CFO Rasulo for seats on Disney's board
Entertainment|Sports

76ers' Daryl Morey mixes basketball with shot at Broadway in absurdist musical 'Small Ball'

Philadelphia 76ers President Daryl Morey is the executive producer of a basketball-themed musical called “Small Ball.”

December 14, 2023
76ers' Daryl Morey mixes basketball with shot at Broadway in absurdist musical 'Small Ball'
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science

Lighting a fire using friction requires an understanding of some physics principles − but there are ways to make the process easier

You may have seen contestants on reality shows like “Survivor” make fire using friction, but do you know the physics behind the process?

December 14, 2023
Lighting a fire using friction requires an understanding of some physics principles − but there are ways to make the process easier
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Barbie director Greta Gerwig heads jury of 2024 Cannes Festival, 1st American woman director in job

Greta Gerwig, actor, writer and film director, notably for the blockbuster “Barbie,” will preside over the jury of the 77th Cannes Festival in May, the first American female film director to be named jury president, the festival announced Thursday

December 14, 2023
Barbie director Greta Gerwig heads jury of 2024 Cannes Festival, 1st American woman director in job
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Mickey Mouse will soon belong to you and me — with some caveats

Mickey Mouse is about to belong to you and me

December 14, 2023
Mickey Mouse will soon belong to you and me — with some caveats
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Pennsylvania is in its Taylor Swift era, her home state decides

Taylor Swift is adding one more accolade to her list of accomplishments this year: a resolution recognizing 2023 as the Taylor Swift era in her home state of Pennsylvania

December 14, 2023
Pennsylvania is in its Taylor Swift era, her home state decides
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Luke Combs helping a fan who almost owed him $250,000 for selling unauthorized merchandise

Country singer Luke Combs is making amends to a disabled Florida woman who sells tumblers online after she was ordered to pay him $250,000

December 13, 2023
Luke Combs helping a fan who almost owed him $250,000 for selling unauthorized merchandise
Business|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

After 'Barbie' success, Mattel to make American Doll live-action movie

“Barbie” may soon be joined by another Mattel doll on the big screen

December 13, 2023
After 'Barbie' success, Mattel to make American Doll live-action movie
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Oprah Winfrey portrait — featuring the color purple — unveiled at National Portrait Gallery

It seemed only fitting that Oprah Winfrey chose to wear a flowing, full-length purple dress for her portrait unveiled Wednesday at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery

December 13, 2023
Oprah Winfrey portrait — featuring the color purple — unveiled at National Portrait Gallery
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Anthony Anderson to host strike-delayed Emmys ceremony

Anthony Anderson has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards, and now he’ll be presiding over January’s strike-delayed ceremony

December 13, 2023
Anthony Anderson to host strike-delayed Emmys ceremony
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Drinking during holidays and special occasions could affect how you parent your kids

Even parents who don’t drink much throughout the year may have a few extra eggnogs at a Christmas party or beers while watching the Super Bowl. And that has implications for how they treat their kids.

December 13, 2023
Drinking during holidays and special occasions could affect how you parent your kids
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

The AP names its five Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023

This year’s five Associated Press Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year includes actors and musicians who flowered in 2023

December 13, 2023
The AP names its five Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023
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AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Ayo Edebiri is rising to the top, and she’s bringing her friends along

In 2023, Ayo Edebiri was everywhere

December 13, 2023
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Ayo Edebiri is rising to the top, and she’s bringing her friends along
Arts|Entertainment

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Kris Bowers, quickly scoring the title of Hollywood's favorite composer

Kris Bowers grew up in Los Angeles, just a few minutes away from The World Stage performance space, and immersed in jazz

December 13, 2023
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Kris Bowers, quickly scoring the title of Hollywood's favorite composer
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Reneé Rapp has always known what she wants — and isn't afraid to say no

For a 23-year-old, Reneé Rapp has had a lot of practice telling powerful people no. Her first time came at 19, when Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels offered her one of the lead roles in the national touring production of the “Mean Girls” musical

December 13, 2023
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Reneé Rapp has always known what she wants — and isn't afraid to say no
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Charles Melton thinks it's good it took years to make it in Hollywood

Fame didn’t come overnight for Charles Melton

December 13, 2023
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Charles Melton thinks it's good it took years to make it in Hollywood
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Lily Gladstone is standing on the cusp of history

Lily Gladstone is the anguished heart and compassionate conscience of Martin Scorsese's Osage tragedy “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

December 13, 2023
AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Lily Gladstone is standing on the cusp of history
Arts|Entertainment

Coming home, staying home: 'Apollo 13' and 'Home Alone' among 25 films picked for national registry

Houston, we have a problem: Where's Kevin

December 13, 2023
Coming home, staying home: 'Apollo 13' and 'Home Alone' among 25 films picked for national registry
Arts|Entertainment

'Good Times': 50 years ago, Norman Lear changed TV with a show about a working-class Black family's struggles and joys

Norman Lear brought the first nuclear Black family to prime-time television in 1974.

December 13, 2023
'Good Times': 50 years ago, Norman Lear changed TV with a show about a working-class Black family's struggles and joys
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

James Patterson awards $500 bonuses to 600 employees at independent bookstores

Hundreds of employees at independent bookstores, from Chapter One in Victoria, Minnesota, to The Cloak & Dagger in Princeton, New Jersey, will be receiving $500 holiday bonuses from author James Patterson

December 13, 2023
James Patterson awards $500 bonuses to 600 employees at independent bookstores
Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Sports

LeBron James says seeing son Bronny's debut for Southern Cal meant everything for his family

LeBron James says the “moment was everything” to see oldest son Bronny James make his collegiate debut for Southern California

December 13, 2023
LeBron James says seeing son Bronny's debut for Southern Cal meant everything for his family
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in 'Homicide' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' dies at 61

Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine," has died

December 13, 2023
Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in 'Homicide' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' dies at 61
Business|Entertainment|News|Sports

Al Michaels won't call an NFL playoff game for NBC this season

Al Michaels won’t be calling an NFL playoff game for NBC for the first time since the network returned to televising the league in 2006

December 13, 2023
Al Michaels won't call an NFL playoff game for NBC this season
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Young Thug trial on pause until January after co-defendant is stabbed in jail

The trial for rapper Young Thug and five other people is on pause until early next year after one of the defendants was stabbed in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta

December 12, 2023
Young Thug trial on pause until January after co-defendant is stabbed in jail
Arts|Entertainment|News

Kwamé Ryan to become music director of Charlotte Symphony in 2024-25

Kwamé Ryan was hired as music director of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in North Carolina and given a four-year contract to start with the 2024-25 season

December 12, 2023
Kwamé Ryan to become music director of Charlotte Symphony in 2024-25
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Tricia Tuttle appointed as the next director of the annual Berlin film festival

Germany's culture minister has announced that Tricia Tuttle, a former director of the London Film Festival, will become the new director of the Berlin International Film Festival next year

December 12, 2023
Tricia Tuttle appointed as the next director of the annual Berlin film festival
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

The Golden Globe nominees are out. Let the awards season of Barbenheimer begin – Analysis

Early awards in Hollywood’s unfurling awards season have gone to films like Celine Song’s tender relationship drama “Past Lives,” Jonathan Glazer’s piercing Holocaust film “The Zone of Interest” and Martin Scorsese’s sprawling Osage murders epic “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

December 11, 2023
The Golden Globe nominees are out. Let the awards season of Barbenheimer begin – Analysis
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

US rapper Kendrick Lamar dazzles as he shares South Africa stage with local artists

Grammy Award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar has drawn raves in South Africa as a headliner at a music festival there over the weekend

December 11, 2023
US rapper Kendrick Lamar dazzles as he shares South Africa stage with local artists
Arts|Entertainment|News

Lupita Nyong’o will head the jury at the annual Berlin film festival in February

Oscar-winning actor Lupita Nyong’o will head the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival in February

December 11, 2023
Lupita Nyong’o will head the jury at the annual Berlin film festival in February
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment

BTS members RM and V start compulsory military service in South Korea. Band seeks to reunite in 2025

The management agency of the popular K-pop band BTS says two of the group members, RM and V, have begun their mandatory military duties under South Korean law

December 11, 2023
BTS members RM and V start compulsory military service in South Korea. Band seeks to reunite in 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Why Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas is You' became so popular — and stayed that way

“All I Want for Christmas is You,” Mariah Carey's hit from 1994, has grown over the last three decades into the Christmas colossus

December 11, 2023
Why Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas is You' became so popular — and stayed that way
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

'Barbie' leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by 'Oppenheimer'

Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” dominated the Golden Globe nominations with nine nods for the blockbuster film, including best picture musical or comedy as well as acting nominations for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and three of its original songs

December 11, 2023
'Barbie' leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by 'Oppenheimer'
Arts|Entertainment

Rare Raymond Chandler poem is a tribute to his late wife, with a surprising twist

A rare and newly published Raymond Chandler poem is an ode to his late wife, Cissy, that holds a surprising plot twist

December 11, 2023
Rare Raymond Chandler poem is a tribute to his late wife, with a surprising twist
Arts|Entertainment|Opinion

'The Zone of Interest' named best film of the year by Los Angeles Film Critics Association

Jonathan Glazer’s chilling Auschwitz-set drama, “The Zone of Interest,” has been named best movie of the year by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association

December 11, 2023
'The Zone of Interest' named best film of the year by Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Arts|Entertainment

Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' is No. 1 at the box office, a first for the Japanese anime master

Japanese anime master Hayao Miyazaki’s is No. 1 at the North American box office for the first time in his decades-spanning career

December 10, 2023
Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' is No. 1 at the box office, a first for the Japanese anime master
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Shohei Ohtani joins big-money club with massive contract with Los Angeles Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Patrick Mahomes and Mike Trout are among the world’s top athletes, each with a long list of epic accomplishments

December 10, 2023
Shohei Ohtani joins big-money club with massive contract with Los Angeles Dodgers
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Travel

Thousands of revelers descend on NYC for annual Santa-themed bar crawl SantaCon

Thousands of people dressed as jolly Old St. Nick have descended on New York City for the annual SantaCon charity pub crawl

December 09, 2023
Thousands of revelers descend on NYC for annual Santa-themed bar crawl SantaCon
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Ryan O'Neal, star of 'Love Story,' 'Paper Moon,' 'Peyton Place' and 'Barry Lyndon,' dies at 82

Actor Ryan O’Neal, who was nominated for an Oscar for the tear-jerker “Love Story” and played opposite his precocious daughter Tatum in “Paper Moon,” has died

December 08, 2023
Ryan O'Neal, star of 'Love Story,' 'Paper Moon,' 'Peyton Place' and 'Barry Lyndon,' dies at 82
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This year's Heisman finalists are an ode to college football's portal/NIL era with 3 transfer QBs

This year’s Heisman Trophy ceremony is an ode to the new era of college sports, transformed by the transfer portal and NIL

December 08, 2023
This year's Heisman finalists are an ode to college football's portal/NIL era with 3 transfer QBs
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Jonathan Majors begged accuser to avoid hospital, warning of possible 'investigation,' messages show

The actor Jonathan Majors once begged his former girlfriend not to seek medical attention following an incident that left her with a head injury, according to messages read in court on Friday

December 08, 2023
Jonathan Majors begged accuser to avoid hospital, warning of possible 'investigation,' messages show
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Norman Lear's ’70s TV comedies brought people together to confront issues in a way Gen Z would appreciate

The TV producer showed how storytelling can bridge divides and serve as a beacon of truth in a complex world.

December 08, 2023
Norman Lear's ’70s TV comedies brought people together to confront issues in a way Gen Z would appreciate
Entertainment|Videos

What's streaming now: 'Barbie,' Taylor Swift in your home, Cody Johnson and the return of 'Reacher'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a Christmas TV special from country star Cody Johnson, Taylor Swift’s concert movie “The Eras Tour” lands in homes to celebrate her birthday and the second season of “Reacher” starring Alan Ritchson hits of Prime Video

December 08, 2023
What's streaming now: 'Barbie,' Taylor Swift in your home, Cody Johnson and the return of 'Reacher'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|News

French actor Gerard Depardieu is under scrutiny over sexual remarks and gestures in new documentary

French actor Gerard Depardieu’s behavior toward women has come under scrutiny in France after a documentary showed him repeatedly making obscene remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North Korea

December 08, 2023
French actor Gerard Depardieu is under scrutiny over sexual remarks and gestures in new documentary
Entertainment|Technology

Baldur's Gate, The Legend of Zelda and Cocoon shine brightest in a stellar year for video games

It’s been a terrific year for video games

December 08, 2023
Baldur's Gate, The Legend of Zelda and Cocoon shine brightest in a stellar year for video games
Arts|Entertainment

Tony Shalhoub returns as everyone's favorite obsessive-compulsive sleuth in 'Mr. Monk's Last Case'

Fourteen years ago, Tony Shalhoub said goodbye to one of his most beloved creations — the obsessive-compulsive private detective Adrian Monk

December 08, 2023
Tony Shalhoub returns as everyone's favorite obsessive-compulsive sleuth in 'Mr. Monk's Last Case'
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is the first tour to gross over $1 billion, Pollstar says

Taylor Swift's incomparable year has reached another milestone — the concert trade publication Pollstar says Swift’s Eras Tour has earned more than $1 billion

December 08, 2023
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is the first tour to gross over $1 billion, Pollstar says
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Conservatives' 'anti-woke' alternative to Disney has finally arrived

Through action films, dramas and kids’ cartoons, right-wing activists are working to build their own alternative entertainment universe insulated from Hollywood’s purported liberal biases.

December 08, 2023
Conservatives' 'anti-woke' alternative to Disney has finally arrived
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Johnny Depp among stars paying tribute at funeral of The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan

The funeral of The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has taken place in Ireland, attended by family, neighbors and friends including Johnny Depp and Nick Cave

December 08, 2023
Johnny Depp among stars paying tribute at funeral of The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan
Entertainment|Technology

Nintendo cancels its Live 2024 Tokyo event after persistent threats to workers and customers

Nintendo has canceled an upcoming video game event and postponed several others because of persistent threats to the company, its workers and players

December 08, 2023
Nintendo cancels its Live 2024 Tokyo event after persistent threats to workers and customers
Arts|Entertainment

Attention all Barbz: Nicki Minaj releases 'Pink Friday 2,' 13 years after the original

Nicki Minaj’s highly anticipated fifth studio album, “Pink Friday 2,” is here

December 08, 2023
Attention all Barbz: Nicki Minaj releases 'Pink Friday 2,' 13 years after the original
Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Free toy store in Nashville gives families the dignity of choice while shopping for holiday gifts

Country music star Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, helped create a free grocery in Nashville to offer dignity to low-income people when shopping for food

December 08, 2023
Free toy store in Nashville gives families the dignity of choice while shopping for holiday gifts
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Adele praises influential women after being honored at THR's Women in Entertainment gala

Adele paid homage to the many women — including her mother, grandmother and aunts -- who helped shape her world and personality since was a child

December 08, 2023
Adele praises influential women after being honored at THR's Women in Entertainment gala
Entertainment|News|Sports

USC's Bronny James returns to full-contact practice for 1st time since cardiac arrest

Bronny James has returned to full-contact practice for the first time since suffering cardiac arrest in July, paving the way for the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James to make his college debut for Southern California

December 08, 2023
USC's Bronny James returns to full-contact practice for 1st time since cardiac arrest
Arts|Entertainment|News

Martin Scorsese will receive David O. Selznick Award from Producers Guild

Martin Scorsese will be honored with the prestigious David O

December 07, 2023
Martin Scorsese will receive David O. Selznick Award from Producers Guild
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US|Videos

Jonathan Majors' accuser breaks down on witness stand as footage shows actor shoving her

The woman who accused Jonathan Majors of assaulting her in the backseat of a car broke down multiple times on the witness stand as the actor’s attorney repeatedly played a surveillance video that showed Majors lifting her up and thrusting her into the vehicle

December 07, 2023
Jonathan Majors' accuser breaks down on witness stand as footage shows actor shoving her
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Rapper Kodak Black is arrested on cocaine charges in South Florida

Rapper Kodak Black was arrested in South Florida on cocaine possession and other charges

December 07, 2023
Rapper Kodak Black is arrested on cocaine charges in South Florida
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Videos

‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Succession’ are among AFI Award recipients

Both “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” are among the 10 films that will receive an AFI Award in January, the American Film Institute said Thursday

December 07, 2023
‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Succession’ are among AFI Award recipients
Arts|Entertainment|News

'Oppenheimer' will get a theatrical release in Japan, after all

Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” will get a theatrical release in Japan after all

December 07, 2023
'Oppenheimer' will get a theatrical release in Japan, after all
Arts|Entertainment

Best movies of 2023: 'Oppenheimer,' 'Fallen Leaves,' 'May December'

Associated Press film writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle have named their best movies of 2023

December 07, 2023
Best movies of 2023: 'Oppenheimer,' 'Fallen Leaves,' 'May December'
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment

What to know about the Hall & Oates legal fight, and the business at stake behind all that music

After more than a half-century of making music together, Daryl Hall is suing John Oates over a proposed sale of his share of a Hall & Oates business partnership that Hall says he hasn’t approved

December 07, 2023
What to know about the Hall & Oates legal fight, and the business at stake behind all that music
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' will feature Janelle Monáe, Green Day, Ludacris, Reneé Rapp and more in LA

Ryan Seacrest will usher in 2024 on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” from Times Square, with satellite locations in Los Angeles and San Juan, Puerto Rico

December 07, 2023
‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' will feature Janelle Monáe, Green Day, Ludacris, Reneé Rapp and more in LA
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

La Scala's gala premiere of 'Don Carlo' celebrates Italian opera's new status as cultural treasure

Italian melodrama’s official recognition as a global cultural treasure is getting trumpeted with La Scala’s season premiere of Verdi’s “Don Carlo.”

December 07, 2023
La Scala's gala premiere of 'Don Carlo' celebrates Italian opera's new status as cultural treasure
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

OnlyFans has a new content creator: tennis player Nick Kyrgios

Tennis pro Nick Kyrgios is setting up a free-to-access OnlyFans page

December 07, 2023
OnlyFans has a new content creator: tennis player Nick Kyrgios
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

British poet and self-professed 'anarchist' Benjamin Zephaniah dies at age 65

British poet, political activist, musician and actor Benjamin Zephaniah has died at age 65

December 07, 2023
British poet and self-professed 'anarchist' Benjamin Zephaniah dies at age 65
Celebrity|Entertainment

An appreciation: How Norman Lear changed television — and with it American life — in the 1970s

Norman Lear, who died this week at age 101, changed American life with the candor and comedy of his creations

December 07, 2023
An appreciation: How Norman Lear changed television — and with it American life — in the 1970s
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

From SZA to the Stone of Scone, the words that help tell the story of 2023 were often mispronounced

Some of the words tied to this year’s hottest topics were also among the most mangled when it came to saying them aloud

December 07, 2023
From SZA to the Stone of Scone, the words that help tell the story of 2023 were often mispronounced
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

J Balvin returns to his reggaeton roots on the romantic 'Amigos' — and no, it is not about Bad Bunny

J Balvin has released his latest single, “Amigos.”

December 07, 2023
J Balvin returns to his reggaeton roots on the romantic 'Amigos' — and no, it is not about Bad Bunny
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Jonathan Majors' ex describes 'substantial' pain caused by actor as defense questions her drinking

Jonathan Majors’ former girlfriend testified Wednesday about the injuries that she suffered after the actor allegedly attacked her in the backseat of a cab this spring

December 06, 2023
Jonathan Majors' ex describes 'substantial' pain caused by actor as defense questions her drinking
Americas|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Videos|World

Mexico's Supreme Court lifts 2022 ban on bullfighting

Mexico's Supreme Court has overturned a 2022 ban on bullfighting in Mexico City, opening the way for events to resume, possibly as soon as this month

December 06, 2023
Mexico's Supreme Court lifts 2022 ban on bullfighting
Arts|Entertainment|News|Videos

'Killers of the Flower Moon' named best film of 2023 by National Board of Review

“Killers of the Flower Moon” was named the best film of the year by the National Board of Review, adding to the early awards-season haul of Martin Scorsese’s Osage epic

December 06, 2023
'Killers of the Flower Moon' named best film of 2023 by National Board of Review
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Lawsuit accuses Sean Combs, 2 others of raping 17-year-old girl in 2003; Combs denies allegations

A woman has sued the hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs claiming he and two other men raped her 20 years ago in a New York City recording studio when she was 17

December 06, 2023
Lawsuit accuses Sean Combs, 2 others of raping 17-year-old girl in 2003; Combs denies allegations
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Oh, Christmas tree: The economics of the US holiday tree industry

The spirit of the season is free, but that tree is going to cost you.

December 06, 2023
Oh, Christmas tree: The economics of the US holiday tree industry
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Sundance lineup for 40th edition features Kristen Stewart, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Steven Soderbergh

Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun play a satellite and a buoy in love, and Will Ferrell takes a road trip with his best friend who is transitioning in films heading to Sundance this year

December 06, 2023
Sundance lineup for 40th edition features Kristen Stewart, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Steven Soderbergh
Celebrity|Entertainment

It Used to Be Hers: Sara Bareilles dons her apron once more with ‘Waitress’ live-capture film

She was an admired pop star with a voice like butter

December 06, 2023
It Used to Be Hers: Sara Bareilles dons her apron once more with ‘Waitress’ live-capture film
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

2023 (Taylor's Version): The year in pop culture

At the multiplex, “Barbenheimer” ruled

December 06, 2023
2023 (Taylor's Version): The year in pop culture
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Michael Urie keeps the laughter going as he stars in a revival of Broadway 'Spamalot'

Michael Urie has a very hard job this winter: Not cracking up when he’s not supposed to on Broadway

December 06, 2023
Michael Urie keeps the laughter going as he stars in a revival of Broadway 'Spamalot'
Entertainment|News|Sports

Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course in 2024. Triple Crown finale will be 1 1/4 miles

Next year's Belmont Stakes will take place at Saratoga Race Course

December 06, 2023
Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course in 2024. Triple Crown finale will be 1 1/4 miles
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Norman Lear, producer of TV's 'All in the Family' and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101

Norman Lear has died

December 06, 2023
Norman Lear, producer of TV's 'All in the Family' and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Taylor Swift is named Time magazine's person of the year

Time magazine has named Taylor Swift its person of the year

December 06, 2023
Taylor Swift is named Time magazine's person of the year
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Actors vote to approve deal that ended strike, bringing relief to union leaders and Hollywood

Members of Hollywood’s actors union have voted to ratify the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months

December 06, 2023
Actors vote to approve deal that ended strike, bringing relief to union leaders and Hollywood
Arts|Entertainment

Denny Laine, founding member of the Moody Blues and Paul McCartney's Wings, dead at 79

Denny Laine, a British singer, songwriter and guitarist who performed in an early, pop-oriented version of the Moody Blues and was later Paul McCartney’s longtime sideman in the ex-Beatle’s solo band Wings, has died at age 79

December 05, 2023
Denny Laine, founding member of the Moody Blues and Paul McCartney's Wings, dead at 79
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Roger Goodell says football will become a global sport in a decade

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he sees football becoming a global sport within the next decade and that his league is at the forefront of that effort

December 05, 2023
Roger Goodell says football will become a global sport in a decade
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Jonathan Majors' accuser recounts night of assault, actor's 'violent temper' that left her fearful

Jonathan Majors’ former girlfriend told a Manhattan jury that the actor was prone to fits of rage that escalated in the months leading up to his arrest for allegedly attacking her in the backseat of a car last spring

December 05, 2023
Jonathan Majors' accuser recounts night of assault, actor's 'violent temper' that left her fearful
Celebrity|Entertainment

Tom Hanks draws on his love of space for immersive documentary 'The Moonwalkers'

Tom Hanks is a lifelong space buff

December 05, 2023
Tom Hanks draws on his love of space for immersive documentary 'The Moonwalkers'
Arts|Entertainment

'Past Lives,' 'May December' and 'American Fiction' lead Spirit Award nominations

Celine Song’s “Past Lives,” Todd Haynes’ “May December” and Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” got a leading five nominations, including best feature, from the Film Independent Spirit Awards

December 05, 2023
'Past Lives,' 'May December' and 'American Fiction' lead Spirit Award nominations
Entertainment|Technology|Videos

Grand Theft Auto VI leak followed by an official trailer with a twist: A release date of 2025

The highly anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI has arrived a little early after a copy was leaked online

December 05, 2023
Grand Theft Auto VI leak followed by an official trailer with a twist: A release date of 2025
Arts|Entertainment

In ‘Wonka,’ Timothée Chalamet finds a world of pure imagination

Like the “Paddington” movies, “Wonka” was dreamt up by Paul King, a lifetime Roald Dahl fan and a writer and director whom his collaborators somewhat universally agree may actually be Paddington in a human costume

December 05, 2023
In ‘Wonka,’ Timothée Chalamet finds a world of pure imagination
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Streisand talks acting, music and destiny after release of her memoir 'My Name is Barbra'

Her book is called ‘My Name is Barbra’ and it runs nearly 1,000 pages

December 05, 2023
Streisand talks acting, music and destiny after release of her memoir 'My Name is Barbra'
Arts|Entertainment

Alicia Keys' semi-autobiographical stage musical 'Hell's Kitchen' moves to Broadway in spring

Broadway audiences will soon be hearing the hit songs of Alicia Keys not far from where the multiple-Grammy-winner grew up

December 05, 2023
Alicia Keys' semi-autobiographical stage musical 'Hell's Kitchen' moves to Broadway in spring
World|Entertainment|Travel|WrittenByLAPost

Passenger Exits Plane Through Emergency Exit. Watch the Video.

A Southwest Airlines passenger who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis departed the plane last Sunday using the emergency exit at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Staff members apprehended the 38-year-old guy after he jumped from the wing at about 8pm. The shocking event happened while Flight 1525 waited at the gate, just before it was supposed to take off for Atlanta. A passenger “utilized an emergency exit door to exit a plane,” according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, which prompted airport police to hurry to the scene. The guy appeared confused and lost when he was

December 04, 2023
Passenger Exits Plane Through Emergency Exit. Watch the Video.
Arts|Entertainment

20 years after 'Sideways,' Paul Giamatti may finally land his first best actor Oscar nomination

“The Holdovers" marks the long-in-coming reunion of Paul Giamatti and director Alexander Payne, 20 years after “Sideways.”

December 04, 2023
20 years after 'Sideways,' Paul Giamatti may finally land his first best actor Oscar nomination
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Jonathan Majors assault trial starts with competing versions of a backseat confrontation

Opening statements were given in the criminal trial of actor Jonathan Majors, who was charged last spring for allegedly assaulting his then-girlfriend during an argument

December 04, 2023
Jonathan Majors assault trial starts with competing versions of a backseat confrontation
Arts|Entertainment

AP's top albums of 2023: Music from Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, the Rolling Stones and more

The top 10 albums of the year chosen by Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman include Peso Pluma's “Génesis,” Olivia Rodrigo's “GUTS,” Megan Moroney's “Lucky,” The Rolling Stones' “Hackney Diamonds,” Kelela's “Raven,” Karol G's “Mañana Será Bonito," André 3000's “New Blue Sun," Noname's “Sundial,” Wednesday's “Rat Saw God” and Arlo Parks' “My Soft Machine.”

December 04, 2023
AP's top albums of 2023: Music from Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, the Rolling Stones and more
Business|Entertainment|Technology

With the end of the Hollywood writers and actors strikes, the creator economy is the next frontier for organized labor

Even the world’s most successful creators can see their livelihoods threatened by social media companies that routinely change their algorithms and policies with impunity.

December 04, 2023
With the end of the Hollywood writers and actors strikes, the creator economy is the next frontier for organized labor
Entertainment|News|Sports

Jim Leyland elected to baseball's Hall of Fame, becomes 23rd manager in Cooperstown

Jim Leyland, who led the Florida Marlins to a World Series title in 1997 and won 1,769 regular-season games over 22 seasons as an entertaining and at-times crusty big league manager, was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame

December 04, 2023
Jim Leyland elected to baseball's Hall of Fame, becomes 23rd manager in Cooperstown
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Taylor Swift on hand at Lambeau Field to watch Travis Kelce, Chiefs face Packers

Taylor Swift is on hand at Lambeau Field to watch Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs in their Sunday night game against the Green Bay Packers

December 04, 2023
Taylor Swift on hand at Lambeau Field to watch Travis Kelce, Chiefs face Packers
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut

Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend

December 03, 2023
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Kennedy Center Honors fetes new inductees, including Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick

New Kennedy Center honorees including comedian Billy Crystal and rapper and actor Queen Latifah have been feted at a star-studded event commemorating their lifetime achievement in arts and entertainment

December 03, 2023
Kennedy Center Honors fetes new inductees, including Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Barbie doll honoring Cherokee Nation leader is met with mixed emotions

Toy maker Mattel is honoring the late, legendary Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller with a Barbie doll as part of its "Inspiring Women" series

December 03, 2023
Barbie doll honoring Cherokee Nation leader is met with mixed emotions
Entertainment|US

Kiss say farewell to live touring, become first US band to go virtual and become digital avatars

On Saturday night, Kiss closed out the final performance of their “The End of the Road” farewell tour at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden

December 03, 2023
Kiss say farewell to live touring, become first US band to go virtual and become digital avatars
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

In Mexico, a Japanese traditional dancer shows how body movement speaks beyond culture and religion

Unlike the fast-moving interpreters of samba, salsa and other Latin American dancing styles, Japanese traditional dancers move slowly, performing just a few moves that their bodies keep fully controlled

December 02, 2023
In Mexico, a Japanese traditional dancer shows how body movement speaks beyond culture and religion
Americas|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Police charge director of Miss Nicaragua pageant with running 'beauty queen coup' plot

Nicaraguan police say they want to arrest the director of the Miss Nicaragua pageant, accusing her of intentionally rigging contests so that anti-government beauty queens would win the pageants as part of a plot to overthrow the government

December 02, 2023
Police charge director of Miss Nicaragua pageant with running 'beauty queen coup' plot
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Tiger Woods putts into a bunker and loses ground. Spieth and Scheffler share lead in Bahamas

Tiger Woods looked better in the Hero World Challenge

December 01, 2023
Tiger Woods putts into a bunker and loses ground. Spieth and Scheffler share lead in Bahamas
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Tony winner Audra McDonald to serve as grand marshal of 2024 Rose Parade

Audra McDonald will serve as grand marshal of the 135th Rose Parade next year

December 01, 2023
Tony winner Audra McDonald to serve as grand marshal of 2024 Rose Parade
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Illinois appeals court affirms actor Jussie Smollett's convictions and jail sentence

An appeals court has upheld the disorderly conduct convictions of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and then lying about it to Chicago police

December 01, 2023
Illinois appeals court affirms actor Jussie Smollett's convictions and jail sentence
Entertainment|Lifestyle

What's streaming now: Nicki Minaj's birthday album, Julia Roberts is in trouble and Monk returns

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a Nicki Minaj album dropping on her birthday and the return of Tony Shalhoub's OCD private investigator Adrian Monk with a final case

December 01, 2023
What's streaming now: Nicki Minaj's birthday album, Julia Roberts is in trouble and Monk returns
Arts|Entertainment|News

Climate protesters twice interrupt Wagner's `Tannhäuser' at Metropolitan Opera

Climate protesters caused a pair of interruptions totaling 22 minutes during the opening night of a revival of Wagner’s “Tannhäuser” at the Metropolitan Opera

December 01, 2023
Climate protesters twice interrupt Wagner's `Tannhäuser' at Metropolitan Opera
Business|Election|Entertainment|Finance|US

Biden is heading to Hollywood for a major fundraiser featuring Steven Spielberg and Shonda Rhimes

President Joe Biden will head to Los Angeles next week for a big-dollar event that will be his first since strikes by writers and actors effectively ground his fundraising to a halt in the heart of the entertainment industry

December 01, 2023
Biden is heading to Hollywood for a major fundraiser featuring Steven Spielberg and Shonda Rhimes
Arts|Entertainment

A look back at 50 years of Kiss-tory as the legendary band prepares to take its final bow

Fifty years ago, four young New Yorkers dragged their guitars, amps and drums to a loft on 23rd Street in New York, dreaming of becoming the biggest band in the world

December 01, 2023
A look back at 50 years of Kiss-tory as the legendary band prepares to take its final bow
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Family of Marine killed in Afghanistan fails to win lawsuit against Alec Baldwin

A lawsuit against Alec Baldwin filed by relatives of a U.S. Marine killed in Afghanistan has been resolved in the actor's favor

November 30, 2023
Family of Marine killed in Afghanistan fails to win lawsuit against Alec Baldwin
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Entertainment consultant killed by woman who stalked his film director friend, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say a high-profile entertainment marketing consultant was targeted by a woman who had been stalking one of his friends, a film director, before she fatally shot him inside his Los Angeles home

November 30, 2023
Entertainment consultant killed by woman who stalked his film director friend, prosecutors say
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Eddie Murphy wants 'Candy Cane Lane' to put you in the Christmas spirit for years to come

Eddie Murphy fondly remembers watching classic Christmas movies as a child with his family during the holidays

November 30, 2023
Eddie Murphy wants 'Candy Cane Lane' to put you in the Christmas spirit for years to come
Arts|Entertainment

'Killers of the Flower Moon' named best film of 2023 by New York film critics

Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” has been named the best film of the year by the New York Film Critics Circle

November 30, 2023
'Killers of the Flower Moon' named best film of 2023 by New York film critics
Celebrity|Entertainment

Judge extends pause on John Oates' sale of stake in business with Daryl Hall as arbitration proceeds

A judge has sided with Daryl Hall in his request to keep temporarily blocking John Oates from selling his potentially lucrative share of the Hall & Oates duo’s joint venture without his longtime partner’s permission

November 30, 2023
Judge extends pause on John Oates' sale of stake in business with Daryl Hall as arbitration proceeds
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Will an earlier Oscars broadcast attract more viewers? ABC plans to try the 7 p.m. slot in 2024

Academy Awards enthusiasts won’t have to stay up quite as late to hear the best picture winner in March

November 30, 2023
Will an earlier Oscars broadcast attract more viewers? ABC plans to try the 7 p.m. slot in 2024
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Alvin Ailey troupe – and a soulful Cynthia Erivo – join to celebrate dance legend Judith Jamison

Actor-singer Cynthia Erivo lent searing and soulful vocals to an evening marking Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 65th anniversary, and celebrating the talents of dance legend Judith Jamison its former star dancer and longtime company leader

November 30, 2023
Alvin Ailey troupe – and a soulful Cynthia Erivo – join to celebrate dance legend Judith Jamison
Celebrity|Entertainment|MidEast|News

Iran sends a hip-hop artist who rapped about hijab protests back to jail

An Iranian news website says a popular rapper has been sent back to jail less that two weeks after his release from prison on bail

November 30, 2023
Iran sends a hip-hop artist who rapped about hijab protests back to jail
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

On 'Innocence,' Kenny G's jazz lullabies aren't just for kids. They're for everyone

Four decades into his career, which includes 20 studio albums, a Grammy, and the Guinness World Record for bestselling jazz artist, saxophonist Kenny G is nowhere near done

November 30, 2023
On 'Innocence,' Kenny G's jazz lullabies aren't just for kids. They're for everyone
Business|Entertainment|Technology

'Baldur's Gate 3' became the surprise hit of 2023 by upending conventional wisdom about what gives video games broad appeal

For years, the biggest video game publishers have operated under the assumption that compelling stories and captivating characters don’t offer a good return on investment.

November 30, 2023
'Baldur's Gate 3' became the surprise hit of 2023 by upending conventional wisdom about what gives video games broad appeal
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

What to know about Hanukkah and how it's celebrated around the world

Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism’s “festival of lights.”

November 30, 2023
What to know about Hanukkah and how it's celebrated around the world
Arts|Entertainment

Breaking the chains: Creator of comic strip 'Mutts' frees his Guard Dog character after decades

Something is different on the comics pages this week

November 30, 2023
Breaking the chains: Creator of comic strip 'Mutts' frees his Guard Dog character after decades
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues and a laureate of booze and beauty, dies at age 65

Shane MacGowan, the boozy, rabble-rousing singer and chief songwriter of The Pogues, who infused traditional Irish music with the energy and spirit of punk, has died

November 30, 2023
Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues and a laureate of booze and beauty, dies at age 65
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Elton John addresses Britain's Parliament, urging lawmakers to do more to fight HIV/AIDS

Elton John has urged British lawmakers to do more to fight HIV and AIDS

November 30, 2023
Elton John addresses Britain's Parliament, urging lawmakers to do more to fight HIV/AIDS
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Daryl Hall accuses John Oates of 'ultimate partnership betrayal' in plan to sell stake in business

Daryl Hall has filed a court declaration that accuses his longtime music partner John Oates of committing the “ultimate partnership betrayal” by planning to sell his share of the Hall & Oates duo’s joint venture without the other’s permission

November 30, 2023
Daryl Hall accuses John Oates of 'ultimate partnership betrayal' in plan to sell stake in business
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

Musk uses expletive to tell audience he doesn't care about advertisers that fled X over hate speech

Billionaire Elon Musk has said advertisers who have halted spending on his social media platform X in response to antisemitic and other hateful material are engaging in “blackmail.”

November 29, 2023
Musk uses expletive to tell audience he doesn't care about advertisers that fled X over hate speech
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Uncategorized

Iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center illuminated in midst of pro-Palestinian protest

The iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has been lit before a crowd in New York City

November 29, 2023
Iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center illuminated in midst of pro-Palestinian protest
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Jill Biden brings a holiday ice rink to the White House for children to skate and play hockey

Jill Biden has brought an ice rink to the White House lawn for children to skate and play hockey during the holidays

November 29, 2023
Jill Biden brings a holiday ice rink to the White House for children to skate and play hockey
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Mavericks likely will end up in the hands of one of Las Vegas' most powerful families

Mark Cuban in many ways has been the face of the Dallas Mavericks franchise since he bought the club in 2000

November 29, 2023
Mavericks likely will end up in the hands of one of Las Vegas' most powerful families
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

NASCAR to include streaming in new 7-year media rights deal that welcomes Amazon, TNT and Max

NASCAR has added two new partners and streaming elements to a seven-year media rights deal that will run from 2025 through the 2031 season

November 29, 2023
NASCAR to include streaming in new 7-year media rights deal that welcomes Amazon, TNT and Max
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Tinder Date Ends With Man Stealing $1000 Shoes

A Lower East Side woman revealed how her Tinder date stole her designer shoes from her apartment to gift his girlfriend. As dishonesty and technology continue to blend, cases like the “Tabi Swiper” demonstrate how dating applications are deteriorating. The woman identified publicly as Elaine Wu, recounted her experience in a rapid-fire TikTok series drawing millions of fascinating views. The 30-something fashion professional explained matching online with an attractive stranger who suggested drinks. They later returned to her apartment only to have security footage showing the man brazenly smuggling a box under his shirt when departing. Ms. Wu then launched

November 29, 2023
Tinder Date Ends With Man Stealing $1000 Shoes
Celebrity|Entertainment

Frances Sternhagen, Tony Award-winning actor who was familiar maternal face on TV, dies at 93

Frances Sternhagen, the veteran character actor who won two Tony Awards and became a familiar maternal face to TV viewers later in life in such shows as “Cheers,” “ER,” “Sex and the City” and “The Closer,” has died

November 29, 2023
Frances Sternhagen, Tony Award-winning actor who was familiar maternal face on TV, dies at 93
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Duped by Dinner- How One Girl Got Catfished by an East Village Eatery

Taylor Paré entered the small East Village restaurant, expecting to meet the handsome suitor she had matched with on a popular dating app. After primping all evening before the highly-anticipated date night, Ms. Paré arrived eager to see if this digital match could transfer into real-world chemistry. But following 15 minutes alone at the table checking her phone, it became clear she had been stood up. Or so it seemed. The man had suddenly unmatched her on the dating app as she waited. Suspicions arose about the restaurant’s possible involvement when Ms. Paré later saw other women report similar experiences

November 29, 2023
Duped by Dinner- How One Girl Got Catfished by an East Village Eatery
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Paris angers critics with plans to restrict Olympic Games traffic but says residents shouldn't flee

Stay and enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime show

November 29, 2023
Paris angers critics with plans to restrict Olympic Games traffic but says residents shouldn't flee
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Feminist website Jezebel will be relaunched by Paste Magazine less than a month after shutting down

The irreverent feminist website Jezebel is making a comeback less than a month after it was shut down

November 29, 2023
Feminist website Jezebel will be relaunched by Paste Magazine less than a month after shutting down
Entertainment|News|Sports

Memphis couple to remove references to Michael Oher being adopted as part of legal battle

A lawyer for the Memphis couple who took in former NFL player Michael Oher when he was in high school says references to Oher being their adopted son will be removed from the couple’s websites and public speaking materials as part of their legal battle over Oher’s finances

November 29, 2023
Memphis couple to remove references to Michael Oher being adopted as part of legal battle
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|News

Britain's Parliament honors Elton John for his work fighting HIV in the UK and beyond

Elton John has addressed Britain’s Parliament at an event honoring his dedication to fighting HIV in the U.K. and beyond

November 29, 2023
Britain's Parliament honors Elton John for his work fighting HIV in the UK and beyond
Celebrity|Entertainment

Taylor Swift is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023, ending Bad Bunny's 3-year reign

It’s her, hi — Taylor Swift is Spotify’s 2023 most-played artist

November 29, 2023
Taylor Swift is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023, ending Bad Bunny's 3-year reign
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Larry Fink, photographer who contrasted social classes, dead at 82

Larry Fink, an acclaimed and adventurous photographer whose subjects ranged from family portraits and political satire to working class lives and the elite of show business and Manhattan society, has died

November 28, 2023
Larry Fink, photographer who contrasted social classes, dead at 82
Entertainment|News

Novelist Tim Dorsey, who mixed comedy and murder in his Serge A. Storms stories, dies at 62

Tim Dorsey, a former police and courts newspaper reporter-turned novelist, has died at age 62

November 28, 2023
Novelist Tim Dorsey, who mixed comedy and murder in his Serge A. Storms stories, dies at 62
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter's music video spurs outrage for using NY Catholic church as a setting

A pop singer’s use of a Roman Catholic church in Brooklyn for parts of a music video has led to its pastor being penalized

November 28, 2023
Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter's music video spurs outrage for using NY Catholic church as a setting
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Sean 'Diddy' Combs temporarily steps down as Revolt chairman amid sexual abuse allegations

Sean “Diddy” Combs has temporarily stepped down as chairman of his television network Revolt amid multiple sexual abuse allegations against the music mogul

November 28, 2023
Sean 'Diddy' Combs temporarily steps down as Revolt chairman amid sexual abuse allegations
Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Travel

Italian migration odyssey 'Io Capitano' hopes to connect with viewers regardless of politics

Matteo Garrone's migration odyssey “Io Capitano” played at the Marrakech International Film Festival this weekend, returning to the country where pivotal scenes were shot

November 28, 2023
Italian migration odyssey 'Io Capitano' hopes to connect with viewers regardless of politics
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Judge cites handwritten will and awards real estate to Aretha Franklin's sons

A judge overseeing the estate of Aretha Franklin has assigned real estate to the late star’s sons

November 28, 2023
Judge cites handwritten will and awards real estate to Aretha Franklin's sons
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Michael Douglas gets lifetime achievement award at International Film Festival of India in Goa

Veteran Hollywood actor and producer Michael Douglas was honored with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the 54th International Film Festival of India

November 28, 2023
Michael Douglas gets lifetime achievement award at International Film Festival of India in Goa
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Eddie Izzard returns to New York for a version of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' with just one actor onstage

Eddie Izzard is returning to a New York stage this winter for an ambitious version of “Hamlet.”

November 28, 2023
Eddie Izzard returns to New York for a version of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' with just one actor onstage
Celebrity|Entertainment

'Past Lives,' Lily Gladstone win at Gotham Awards, while Robert De Niro says his speech was edited

Celine Song’s wistful romance “Past Lives” has earned top honors at the Gotham Awards at an award-season kickoff where the night’s biggest drama came in a political speech by Robert De Niro that the actor claimed had been edited

November 28, 2023
'Past Lives,' Lily Gladstone win at Gotham Awards, while Robert De Niro says his speech was edited
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music's 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, SZA also lead streaming lists

Country singer Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” tops Apple Music’s global song chart in 2023

November 28, 2023
Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music's 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, SZA also lead streaming lists
Celebrity|Entertainment

'Mr. Big Stuff' singer Jean Knight dies at 80

Jean Knight, the New Orleans-born soul singer known for her 1971 hit “Mr. Big Stuff,” has died at the age of 80

November 28, 2023
'Mr. Big Stuff' singer Jean Knight dies at 80
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|MidEast|Videos

Hiam Abbass' Palestinian family documentary 'Bye Bye Tiberias' applauded at Marrakech Film Festival

A documentary about Palestinian actress Hiam Abbass that depicts how four generations of women in her family were shaped by exile has premiered before an emotional audience in Marrakech

November 27, 2023
Hiam Abbass' Palestinian family documentary 'Bye Bye Tiberias' applauded at Marrakech Film Festival
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

‘Get Ready With Me’: Video genre that focuses on everyday life is everywhere — and not slowing down

More than a decade after debuting on the once-nascent YouTube creator community, “Get Ready with Me” videos have inundated social media

November 27, 2023
‘Get Ready With Me’: Video genre that focuses on everyday life is everywhere — and not slowing down
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

NFL RedZone Channel broadcast interrupted due to fire alarm

Sunday’s airing of the late afternoon games on the NFL RedZone Channel literally went code red

November 27, 2023
NFL RedZone Channel broadcast interrupted due to fire alarm
Celebrity|Entertainment

Marty Krofft, of producing pair that put 'H.R. Pufnstuf' and the Osmonds on TV, dies at 86

Longtime TV producer Marty Krofft has died at age 86

November 26, 2023
Marty Krofft, of producing pair that put 'H.R. Pufnstuf' and the Osmonds on TV, dies at 86
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

'Hunger Games' feasts, 'Napoleon' conquers but 'Wish' doesn't come true at Thanksgiving box office

The Walt Disney Co.’s “Wish” had been expected to rule the Thanksgiving weekend box office, but moviegoers instead feasted on leftovers, as “The Hunger Games: Songbirds and Snakes” led ticket sales for the second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday

November 26, 2023
'Hunger Games' feasts, 'Napoleon' conquers but 'Wish' doesn't come true at Thanksgiving box office
Entertainment|Sports|Videos

Garnacho scores acrobatic wonder goal for Man United to revive memories of famous Rooney strike

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has scored a wonder goal in the Premier League off a bicycle kick that revived memories of a similar strike by Wayne Rooney in a Manchester derby 12 years ago

November 26, 2023
Garnacho scores acrobatic wonder goal for Man United to revive memories of famous Rooney strike
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

India's LGBTQ+ community holds pride march, raises concerns over country's restrictive laws

More than 2,000 people have danced, sang and cheered in a gay pride parade in India’s capital, while also raising their concerns over India’s restrictive laws

November 26, 2023
India's LGBTQ+ community holds pride march, raises concerns over country's restrictive laws
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Dolphins' newlywed Tyreek Hill scores against Jets and gives TD ball to his wife in the stands

Newlywed Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill celebrated his first touchdown against the New York Jets by tossing the ball in the stands to his new wife

November 24, 2023
Dolphins' newlywed Tyreek Hill scores against Jets and gives TD ball to his wife in the stands
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Tiffany Haddish arrested on suspicion of DUI in Beverly Hills

Police say Tiffany Haddish was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence

November 24, 2023
Tiffany Haddish arrested on suspicion of DUI in Beverly Hills
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Daryl Hall is suing John Oates over plan to sell stake in joint venture. A judge has paused the sale

Daryl Hall has sued his longtime music partner John Oates, arguing that his plan to sell off his share of a joint venture would violate a business agreement the duo had

November 24, 2023
Daryl Hall is suing John Oates over plan to sell stake in joint venture. A judge has paused the sale
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

Wild's Fleury wears mask in warmups on Native American Heritage night after the NHL says not to

Marc-Andre Fleury wore a mask for warmups on the Minnesota Wild's Native American Heritage night after being told by the NHL that was not allowed

November 24, 2023
Wild's Fleury wears mask in warmups on Native American Heritage night after the NHL says not to
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual abuse by two more women

Two more women have come forward to accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting them in the early 1990s

November 24, 2023
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual abuse by two more women
Celebrity|Entertainment

What's streaming this weekend: Indiana Jones, Paris Hilton, Super Mario and 'Ladies of the 80s'

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Dove Cameron and Peter Gabriel, Harrison Ford’s last hurrah as Indiana Jones swings onto Disney+ and Elvis will be honored with a starry special “Christmas at Graceland” featuring Post Malone, Alanis Morissette, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves and Kane Brown

November 24, 2023
What's streaming this weekend: Indiana Jones, Paris Hilton, Super Mario and 'Ladies of the 80s'
Celebrity|Entertainment

Paris Hilton announces the arrival of a baby daughter, London

Paris Hilton had a Thanksgiving surprise to share in the form of a daughter named London

November 24, 2023
Paris Hilton announces the arrival of a baby daughter, London
Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Rapper Young Thug's long-delayed racketeering trial begins soon. Here's what to know about the case

Opening statements are expected next week in Atlanta in the trial of rapper Young Thug, who’s accused of co-founding a violent criminal street gang and using his music to promote it

November 24, 2023
Rapper Young Thug's long-delayed racketeering trial begins soon. Here's what to know about the case
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Ringo Starr takes fans on a colorful tour of his past in book 'Beats & Threads'

Ringo Starr’s latest project is for fans of music and of fashion

November 24, 2023
Ringo Starr takes fans on a colorful tour of his past in book 'Beats & Threads'
Arts|Entertainment|MidEast|News|World

Marrakech kicks off film festival in the shadow of war in the Middle East

The Marrakech International Film Festival began on Friday, bringing American and international movie stars to the Arab world as war in the Middle East has led to the cancellation of other film festivals

November 24, 2023
Marrakech kicks off film festival in the shadow of war in the Middle East
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Nicaragua's Miss Universe title win exposes deep political divide in the Central American country

Nicaragua’s increasingly isolated and repressive government thought it had scored a rare public relations victory last week when Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios won the Miss Universe competition

November 23, 2023
Nicaragua's Miss Universe title win exposes deep political divide in the Central American country
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Woman alleges Jamie Foxx sexually assaulted her at New York bar, actor says it 'never happened'

A woman alleges in a new lawsuit that Jamie Foxx sexually assaulted her at a New York bar in 2015

November 23, 2023
Woman alleges Jamie Foxx sexually assaulted her at New York bar, actor says it 'never happened'
Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Balloons, bands and Santa: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ushers in holiday season in New York

Beloved cartoon characters like Snoopy and SpongeBob SquarePants are taking to the skies above New York City in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 23, 2023
Balloons, bands and Santa: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ushers in holiday season in New York
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Former Penthouse magazine model sues Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses, saying he raped her in 1989

A former Penthouse magazine model has sued Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose, saying he raped her in a 1989 attack at a New York City hotel that left her with anxiety and depression

November 22, 2023
Former Penthouse magazine model sues Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses, saying he raped her in 1989
Arts|Education|Entertainment

Student Academy Awards — a launching pad into Hollywood — celebrate 50 years

The Student Academy Awards may not be as glitzy or high profile as the Oscars, but in its 50 years it has proven to be a vital launching ground for emerging filmmakers

November 22, 2023
Student Academy Awards — a launching pad into Hollywood — celebrate 50 years
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Mariah Carey Sued Again: Did She Steal That Christmas Song?

Mariah Carey faces another lawsuit alleging she stole her defining Christmas pop hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You” from a decades-old country song bearing the same unique title. Songwriter Andy Stone, who performs as Vince Vance, filed a complaint in Los Angeles claiming his 1989 Yuletide release predates Carey’s blockbuster. It marks the second attempt by Stone to legally dispute the smash single’s origins through accusations of copyright infringement. The latest lawsuit demands $20 million in damages while spotlighting the legal gray areas around proving musical inspiration versus theft in court. According to the suit, Stone’s band Vince

November 22, 2023
Mariah Carey Sued Again: Did She Steal That Christmas Song?
Celebrity|Entertainment|MidEast|Opinion|US

Susan Sarandon, Melissa Barrera dropped from Hollywood companies after comments on Israel-Hamas war

Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon and “Scream” star Melissa Barrera were each dropped by Hollywood companies after making comments on the Israel-Hamas war that some deemed antisemitic

November 22, 2023
Susan Sarandon, Melissa Barrera dropped from Hollywood companies after comments on Israel-Hamas war
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

King Charles III honors K-pop girl group Blackpink during South Korean president's state visit

King Charles III honored the K-pop band Blackpink

November 22, 2023
King Charles III honors K-pop girl group Blackpink during South Korean president's state visit
Entertainment|News|Opinion

Small-town America's never-ending struggle to maintain its values hasn't always been good for US democracy

Country singer Jason Aldean’s hit song triggered renewed attention on vigilante justice, racism and urban America.

November 22, 2023
Small-town America's never-ending struggle to maintain its values hasn't always been good for US democracy
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Coldplay concert in Malaysia can be stopped by organizers if the band misbehaves, government says

A Malaysian minister said organizers of a Coldplay concert are able to stop Wednesday's show if the British rock band misbehaves

November 22, 2023
Coldplay concert in Malaysia can be stopped by organizers if the band misbehaves, government says
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Have Barbie and Dorothy Been Separated at Birth? See the Startling Proof

Little has emerged about the plot of Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated “Barbie” film, sparking fans to advance their own theories based on trailers and casting news. Margot Robbie plays the Mattel icon in her first live-action film, joined by Ryan Gosling as Ken and a star-packed ensemble. With the comedy arriving July 21st, a recent preview offered clues towards a “Wizard of Oz” parallel storyline. Multiple TikTok users spotted possible homages in costumes, set designs and motifs. If correct, Robbie’s Barbie could embark on a self-discovery journey not unlike Dorothy’s Technicolor trip from Kansas to Oz. April’s second trailer shows

November 21, 2023
Have Barbie and Dorothy Been Separated at Birth? See the Startling Proof
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Fill your holiday stocking with Cher, Ella Fitzgerald, Brandy, Andrea Bocelli and more

What is a holiday season without festive music

November 21, 2023
Fill your holiday stocking with Cher, Ella Fitzgerald, Brandy, Andrea Bocelli and more
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Prince Harry to appeal to UK government for evidence in lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher

Prince Harry plans to appeal to the British government to release evidence that is key to his phone hacking lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail

November 21, 2023
Prince Harry to appeal to UK government for evidence in lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Public Enemy, R.E.M., Blondie, Heart and Tracy Chapman get nods for Songwriters Hall of Fame

Everything from rap to yacht rock, country and alt-rock are represented among the nominees for the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame, with nods for Public Enemy, Steely Dan, Bryan Adams, George Clinton, Tracy Chapman, R

November 21, 2023
Public Enemy, R.E.M., Blondie, Heart and Tracy Chapman get nods for Songwriters Hall of Fame
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler is putting some of his guitars up for auction

Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler will sell off a collection of guitars he considers “old friends” at a Christie’s auction in London next year

November 21, 2023
Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler is putting some of his guitars up for auction
Arts|Entertainment

The Rolling Stones announce 2024 North American Tour in support of 'Hackney Diamonds' album

Last month, The Rolling Stones released “Hackney Diamonds,” their first album of original material in 18 years, following 2005’s “A Bigger Bang.”

November 21, 2023
The Rolling Stones announce 2024 North American Tour in support of 'Hackney Diamonds' album
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|World

Taylor Swift's Rio tour marred by deaths, muggings and a dangerous heat wave

The deaths of two people, muggings and a dangerous heat wave left legions of Taylor Swift's Brazilian fans angry and disappointed in the three-day Rio de Janeiro leg of the pop superstar’s Eras Tour

November 20, 2023
Taylor Swift's Rio tour marred by deaths, muggings and a dangerous heat wave
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Colman Domingo's time is now

Colman Domingo has a commanding physical presence, an expressive face and soulful eyes

November 20, 2023
Colman Domingo's time is now
Entertainment|Sports|Technology

TGL to postpone tech league until 2025 because of dome damage to Florida arena

The new tech-infused TGL golf league of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy is postponing its debut by one year

November 20, 2023
TGL to postpone tech league until 2025 because of dome damage to Florida arena
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

Hannah Waddingham takes viewers 'Home for Christmas' with holiday special featuring 'Ted Lasso' pals

“Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham returned home to London to tape her first holiday special for Apple TV+

November 20, 2023
Hannah Waddingham takes viewers 'Home for Christmas' with holiday special featuring 'Ted Lasso' pals
Business|Entertainment|Sports

The Professional Fighters League has purchased rival MMA company Bellator

The Professional Fighters League has purchased rival MMA company Bellator from Paramount Global in its boldest attempt yet to make a dent in the industry leader, the UFC

November 20, 2023
The Professional Fighters League has purchased rival MMA company Bellator
Celebrity|Entertainment

Marlo Thomas celebrates Thanks and Giving's 20th year and $1 billion raised for St. Jude hospital

Actress and activist Marlo Thomas is proud that this year St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Thanks and Giving campaign celebrates its 20th anniversary and passes the fundraising milestone of $1 billion to support the hospital’s efforts to provide free medical care to children with cancer

November 20, 2023
Marlo Thomas celebrates Thanks and Giving's 20th year and $1 billion raised for St. Jude hospital
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

A 2023 gift guide that will strike a chord: 10 ideas for the music lover in your life

From the obsessive record collector to the casual listener

November 20, 2023
A 2023 gift guide that will strike a chord: 10 ideas for the music lover in your life
Celebrity|Entertainment

Jordan Fisher goes into 'Hadestown' on Broadway, 'stretching every creative muscle'

Jordan Fisher is going to hell this winter and he’s very happy about it

November 20, 2023
Jordan Fisher goes into 'Hadestown' on Broadway, 'stretching every creative muscle'
Entertainment|Lifestyle

From saving elephants to pleasing football fans, here are some holiday gift ideas for all

Staring down a hefty holiday gift list

November 20, 2023
From saving elephants to pleasing football fans, here are some holiday gift ideas for all
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Christian conservatives flock to former telenovela star in Mexico’s presidential race

While most Mexican politicians refrain from clarifying where they stand on religion, abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, former telenovela actor and right-wing activist Eduardo Verástegui prays on TikTok and claims that getting closer to God changed the course of his life

November 20, 2023
Christian conservatives flock to former telenovela star in Mexico’s presidential race
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports

Messi World Cup shirts will be auctioned. Sotheby's thinks they could fetch record over $10 million

Sotheby’s is set to auction off six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina’s winning run at last year’s soccer World Cup in Qatar

November 20, 2023
Messi World Cup shirts will be auctioned. Sotheby's thinks they could fetch record over $10 million
Entertainment|Europe|News

Russia puts Ukrainian winner of Eurovision Song Contest on wanted list

Russia has placed a Ukrainian singer who won the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest on its wanted list

November 20, 2023
Russia puts Ukrainian winner of Eurovision Song Contest on wanted list
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

What a biannual gathering of 1967 Impalas reveals about the blurry line between fandom and religion

Since 2019, fans of the TV series ‘Supernatural’ have flocked to Austin, where their encounters with 1967 Impalas customized to mimic the one used in the show arouse elation, astonishment and tears.

November 20, 2023
What a biannual gathering of 1967 Impalas reveals about the blurry line between fandom and religion
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Disneyland's $60 billion expansion means parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai are only getting bigger

Hong Kong Disneyland has opened its first Frozen-themed attraction, with thousands of eager visitors turning up to experience the new rides

November 20, 2023
Disneyland's $60 billion expansion means parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai are only getting bigger
Celebrity|Entertainment

The lion, the wig and the warrior. Who is Javier Milei, Argentina's president-elect?

His legions of fans call him “the madman” and “the wig” due to his ferocity and unruly mop of hair

November 20, 2023
The lion, the wig and the warrior. Who is Javier Milei, Argentina's president-elect?
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Pop star Shakira reaches a deal with Spanish prosecutors on the first day of tax fraud trial

Pop star Shakira has agreed to a deal with Spanish authorities on the first day of a tax fraud trial in Barcelona, avoiding the risk of a prison sentence

November 20, 2023
Pop star Shakira reaches a deal with Spanish prosecutors on the first day of tax fraud trial
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

A$AP Rocky must stand trial on charges he fired gun at former friend, judge rules

A Los Angeles judge says there is enough evidence for A$AP Rocky to stand trial on charges that he fired a gun at a former friend and collaborator outside a Hollywood hotel in 2021

November 20, 2023
A$AP Rocky must stand trial on charges he fired gun at former friend, judge rules
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US|World

Reactions to the death of Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and global humanitarian

Reactions are pouring in to the death of Rosalynn Carter

November 19, 2023
Reactions to the death of Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and global humanitarian
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Reports say Russell Brand interviewed by British police over claims of sexual offenses

Comedian Russell Brand has been interviewed by British police over three alleged sexual offenses

November 19, 2023
Reports say Russell Brand interviewed by British police over claims of sexual offenses
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Hollywood’s feast and famine before Thanksgiving, as ‘Hunger Games’ prequel tops box office

“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” tops the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters

November 19, 2023
Hollywood’s feast and famine before Thanksgiving, as ‘Hunger Games’ prequel tops box office
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment

Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios wins Miss Universe crown

Miss Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios, has won the Miss Universe competition in El Salvador, the first to wear the crown from her country

November 19, 2023
Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios wins Miss Universe crown
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

F1 fans file class-action lawsuit against the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Formula One fans upset at being forced to the leave the Las Vegas Grand Prix venue early Friday morning before the start of the second practice session filed a class-action lawsuit

November 18, 2023
F1 fans file class-action lawsuit against the Las Vegas Grand Prix
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro show, citing record heat a day after fan dies during concert

Taylor Swift has postponed a concert in Rio de Janeiro after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show

November 18, 2023
Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro show, citing record heat a day after fan dies during concert
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|World

El Salvador's Miss Universe pageant drawing attention at crucial moment for president

The Miss Universe competition hosted by El Salvador is the latest spectacle touted by President Nayib Bukele in his efforts to change the reputation of his historically violence-torn nation

November 18, 2023
El Salvador's Miss Universe pageant drawing attention at crucial moment for president
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Sean 'Diddy' Combs and singer Cassie settle lawsuit alleging abuse 1 day after it was filed

Sean “Diddy” Combs and singer Cassie say they have settled a lawsuit containing allegations of beatings and abuse by the powerful music producer

November 18, 2023
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and singer Cassie settle lawsuit alleging abuse 1 day after it was filed
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

NFL host Charissa Thompson says on social media she didn't fabricate quotes by players or coaches

Fox Sports and Amazon host Charissa Thompson has taken to social media to clarify her comments on a podcast earlier this week that she “would make up” sideline reports during NFL games

November 18, 2023
NFL host Charissa Thompson says on social media she didn't fabricate quotes by players or coaches
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Bill Cosby accuser files new lawsuit under expiring New York survivors law

A woman who says Bill Cosby sexually assaulted her when she was a young comedy writer more than 50 years ago is now suing the actor

November 18, 2023
Bill Cosby accuser files new lawsuit under expiring New York survivors law
Arts|Entertainment|US

'Please regulate AI:' Artists push for U.S. copyright reforms but tech industry says not so fast

Country singers, romance novelists, video game artists and voice actors are appealing to the U.S. government for immediate relief from the threat that artificial intelligence poses to their livelihoods

November 17, 2023
'Please regulate AI:' Artists push for U.S. copyright reforms but tech industry says not so fast
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|Travel|World

Rio's iconic Christ statue welcomes Taylor Swift with open arms thanks to Swifties and a priest

Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue was illuminated with a welcome to Brazil message for Taylor Swift

November 17, 2023
Rio's iconic Christ statue welcomes Taylor Swift with open arms thanks to Swifties and a priest
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US

K-pop star Rosé joins first lady Jill Biden to talk mental health

K-pop superstar Rosé has joined U.S. first lady Jill Biden at a mental health event to talk about how even famous people grapple with emotional struggles

November 17, 2023
K-pop star Rosé joins first lady Jill Biden to talk mental health
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Golden Globes find new home at CBS after years of scandal

The Golden Globes have found a new broadcast home at CBS after the troubled awards show lost its longtime home at NBC and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was dissolved after years of scandal

November 17, 2023
Golden Globes find new home at CBS after years of scandal
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Snoop Dogg says he's giving up 'smoke.' It caught some of his fans off guard

Hip-hop legend and marijuana aficionado Snoop Dogg says he’s going to stop smoking

November 17, 2023
Snoop Dogg says he's giving up 'smoke.' It caught some of his fans off guard
Arts|Entertainment

George Brown, drummer and co-founder of Kool & The Gang, dead at 74

George Brown, the co-founder and longtime drummer of Kool & The Gang who helped write such hits as “Too Hot,” “Ladies Night,” “Joanna” and the party favorite “Celebration,” has died at age 74

November 17, 2023
George Brown, drummer and co-founder of Kool & The Gang, dead at 74
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

At Formula One's inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, music takes a front seat — at a cost

At the inaugural Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, music and entertainment has taken a front seat

November 17, 2023
At Formula One's inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, music takes a front seat — at a cost
Arts|Entertainment

E-40 discusses new album, being an underrated hip-hop legend and cookbook with Snoop Dogg

E-40 created his own lane with an unorthodox rap flow that’s worked for more than 30 years

November 17, 2023
E-40 discusses new album, being an underrated hip-hop legend and cookbook with Snoop Dogg
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

Spend this holiday TV season with Paddington, Melissa McCarthy, Lori Loughlin and more

As the temperature drops (in many places), the holiday TV calendar is heating up with a variety of festive options

November 17, 2023
Spend this holiday TV season with Paddington, Melissa McCarthy, Lori Loughlin and more
Entertainment|Videos

What's streaming now: 'Oppenheimer,' Adam Sandler as a lizard and celebs dancing to Taylor Swift

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Adam Sandler playing a 74-year-old elementary class lizard in the latest Netflix animation offering “Leo” and “Oppenheimer” finally arriving on home screens

November 17, 2023
What's streaming now: 'Oppenheimer,' Adam Sandler as a lizard and celebs dancing to Taylor Swift
Business|Entertainment|Technology

IBM, EU, Disney and others pull ads from Elon Musk's X as concerns about antisemitism fuel backlash

Advertisers are fleeing social media platform X over concerns about their ads showing up next to pro-Nazi content, hate speech on the site in general or billionaire owner Elon Musk’s own posts endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory

November 17, 2023
IBM, EU, Disney and others pull ads from Elon Musk's X as concerns about antisemitism fuel backlash
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Elton John's musical about Tammy Faye Bakker to land on Broadway next season

Elton John’s musical about televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker is coming to Broadway from London

November 17, 2023
Elton John's musical about Tammy Faye Bakker to land on Broadway next season
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

5 marketing lessons from the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce romance

Of course the NFL is embracing Taylor Swift.

November 17, 2023
5 marketing lessons from the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce romance
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Karol G wins best album at Latin Grammys, with Bizarrap and Shakira also taking home awards

Karol G, Bizzarap, Shakira and Natalia Lafourcade, won big at the Latin Grammy Awards held Thursday

November 17, 2023
Karol G wins best album at Latin Grammys, with Bizarrap and Shakira also taking home awards
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US|Videos

What to know about grand jury evidence on actor Alec Baldwin and the 2021 fatal film set shooting

Prosecutors are preparing to present evidence to a grand jury against Alec Baldwin in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie in New Mexico

November 17, 2023
What to know about grand jury evidence on actor Alec Baldwin and the 2021 fatal film set shooting
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of years of rape and abuse by singer Cassie in lawsuit

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of years of abuse including rape and beatings by R&B singer Cassie

November 16, 2023
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of years of rape and abuse by singer Cassie in lawsuit
Celebrity|Entertainment

Steve Aoki builds a universe on 'HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix.' He also plans to go to the moon

EDM DJ Steve Aoki will release the second album in his “HiROQUEST” series of concept albums on Friday

November 16, 2023
Steve Aoki builds a universe on 'HiROQUEST 2: Double Helix.' He also plans to go to the moon
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Matthew Perry Foundation Launched to Continue Actor's Addiction Work

Following the untimely death of beloved actor Matthew Perry on October 28th at age 54, a foundation has been established to carry on his dedication to helping fellow addicts. Announced via press release on November 18th, the Matthew Perry Foundation will accept donations to assist individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction. “In the spirit of Matthew Perry’s enduring commitment to helping others battling the disease of addiction, we embark on a journey to honor his legacy,” reads the foundation’s statement. Guided by Perry’s own words and experiences, the organization aims to make a difference for as many lives as

November 16, 2023
Matthew Perry Foundation Launched to Continue Actor's Addiction Work
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Max Verstappen unimpressed with excess and opulence of Las Vegas Grand Prix

The Las Vegas Grand Prix is an absolute spectacle of neon extravagance and Max Verstappen has absolutely no interest in the excess and opulence weaved into Formula One’s first visit to Sin City in 41 years

November 16, 2023
Max Verstappen unimpressed with excess and opulence of Las Vegas Grand Prix
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Justin Torres and Ned Blackhawk are among the winners of National Book Awards

Justin Torres’ “Blackouts” has won the National Book Award for fiction

November 16, 2023
Justin Torres and Ned Blackhawk are among the winners of National Book Awards
Celebrity|Entertainment|MidEast|News|World

Roger Waters denied hotel stays in Argentina and Uruguay over antisemitism allegations, report says

Hotels in Argentina and Uruguay have reportedly rejected reservations for Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters over accusations of antisemitism leveled at the British singer known for his pro-Palestinian views

November 15, 2023
Roger Waters denied hotel stays in Argentina and Uruguay over antisemitism allegations, report says
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

F1 roars into Las Vegas with parties, concerts, celebrities and, eventually, an actual race

Formula One has arrived in Las Vegas for a week of parties, concerts, celebrity-packed events and eventually Saturday night's race

November 15, 2023
F1 roars into Las Vegas with parties, concerts, celebrities and, eventually, an actual race
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Jimmy Kimmel to host the Oscars for the fourth time

Jimmy Kimmel is returning as host of the Academy Awards for the second straight year and fourth time overall

November 15, 2023
Jimmy Kimmel to host the Oscars for the fourth time
Entertainment|Sports

LPGA to award $4 million to season finale winner next year under extension with CME Group

The CME Group Tour Championship already offers the biggest payoff in women's golf

November 15, 2023
LPGA to award $4 million to season finale winner next year under extension with CME Group
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Kevin Hart will receive the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy

Comedian Kevin Hart has been chosen to receive the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in American humor

November 15, 2023
Kevin Hart will receive the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Matthew Perry's 'Friends' co-stars reminiscence about late actor

Matthew Perry’s “Friends” co-stars are sharing more remembrances of the star in their first personal social media posts since the actor’s death last month

November 15, 2023
Matthew Perry's 'Friends' co-stars reminiscence about late actor
Arts|Entertainment

Édgar Barrera is the producer behind your favorite hits — and the Latin Grammys' top nominee

Édgar Barrera is one of the most in-demand people in music

November 15, 2023
Édgar Barrera is the producer behind your favorite hits — and the Latin Grammys' top nominee
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Dolly Parton's new album is a detour from country music — could R&B be next?

Last year, Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

November 15, 2023
Dolly Parton's new album is a detour from country music — could R&B be next?
Arts|Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Japanese actor-director Kitano says his new film explores homosexual relations in the samurai world

Japanese actor-director Takeshi Kitano says he wanted his new film “Kubi” to show the world of samurai in ways that mainstream movies have rarely done before, by portraying the homosexual, love-hate relationship of warlords in one of Japan’s best known historical episodes

November 15, 2023
Japanese actor-director Kitano says his new film explores homosexual relations in the samurai world
Arts|Entertainment

From ancient Greece to Broadway, music has played a critical role in theater

The use of music in theater goes back to ancient Greece, and its popularity has grown to the modern-day productions of ‘Hamilton.’

November 15, 2023
From ancient Greece to Broadway, music has played a critical role in theater
Arts|Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|World

Conservative Muslims in Indonesia protest Coldplay concert over the band's LGBTQ+ support

More than 200 conservative Muslims marched in Indonesia’s capital, calling for the cancellation of Coldplay’s concert on Wednesday night over the British band’s support for the LGBTQ+ community

November 15, 2023
Conservative Muslims in Indonesia protest Coldplay concert over the band's LGBTQ+ support
Arts|Entertainment

Populist Javier Milei is rallying for the Argentine presidency with chainsaws and Comic-Con costumes

Batman and the Joker, a man decked out in a full-body lion costume, another whose head and arms have been replaced by chainsaws

November 15, 2023
Populist Javier Milei is rallying for the Argentine presidency with chainsaws and Comic-Con costumes
Entertainment|Sports|WrittenByLAPost

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Real Romance or NFL Cash Grab?

The National Football League (NFL) has made millions in recent weeks thanks to an unexpected source: pop superstar Taylor Swift. Rumors linking Swift to NFL player Travis Kelce, tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, have driven up television ratings, merchandising revenue, and ticket sales. This windfall illustrates how the NFL capitalizes on every money-making opportunity associated with its players. Dating speculation began swirling in September 2022 when Swift was spotted in the stands at a Chiefs home game, seated near Kelce’s mother. Kelce then mentioned in an interview that he had given Swift his phone number and invited her

November 14, 2023
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Real Romance or NFL Cash Grab?
Celebrity|Entertainment

Taika Waititi on 'Next Goal Wins' and his quest to quit Hollywood

Taika Waititi would really rather just go to the beach

November 14, 2023
Taika Waititi on 'Next Goal Wins' and his quest to quit Hollywood
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

BBC says 2 more people have come forward to complain about Russell Brand's behavior

The BBC says two more people have come forward to complain about Russell Brand since the broadcaster launched a review into the actor and comedian’s behavior

November 14, 2023
BBC says 2 more people have come forward to complain about Russell Brand's behavior
Entertainment|News|Videos|World

New Zealand held a Bird of the Century competition. John Oliver got this puking bird to win

Comedian John Oliver has succeeded in his campaign to have what he describes as a weird, puking bird with a colorful mullet win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century contest

November 14, 2023
New Zealand held a Bird of the Century competition. John Oliver got this puking bird to win
Entertainment|Travel

Tourists find the Las Vegas Strip remade for its turn hosting Formula One

The Bellagio fountains on the Las Vegas Strip won't be very visible

November 14, 2023
Tourists find the Las Vegas Strip remade for its turn hosting Formula One
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Gambling pioneer Steve Norton, who ran first US casino outside Nevada, dies at age 89

Steve Norton, who ran the first U.S. gambling facility outside Nevada — Atlantic City's Resorts casino — has died

November 13, 2023
Gambling pioneer Steve Norton, who ran first US casino outside Nevada, dies at age 89
Entertainment|Political|WrittenByLAPost

From Pop Concerts to MAGA Rallies: How Fandom Fuels Trump

When pop icon Taylor Swift appeared at an NFL game to support her boyfriend, it set off a media frenzy, underscoring the magnetic pull between megastars and their superfans. This same magnetic force continues to sustain former President Donald Trump’s political movement, revealing how modern fandom dynamics now shape public life. Just as Swifties flock to her concerts in costume and find community in collective musical passion, Trump supporters gather at rallies wearing MAGA hats while finding tribal identity in their political allegiance. This phenomenon transcends mere popularity to become an immersive culture and powerful group identity. While fandom has

November 13, 2023
From Pop Concerts to MAGA Rallies: How Fandom Fuels Trump
Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Prince's puffy 'Purple Rain' shirt and other pieces from late singer's wardrobe go up for auction

Fans of Prince have a chance to bid on a selection of the late star’s wardrobe and other items at an online auction this week

November 13, 2023
Prince's puffy 'Purple Rain' shirt and other pieces from late singer's wardrobe go up for auction
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Jon Batiste announces first North American headlining tour, celebrating 'World Music Radio'

Oscar- and Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste will embark on his first North American headlining tour in 2024

November 13, 2023
Jon Batiste announces first North American headlining tour, celebrating 'World Music Radio'
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

C.J. Stroud leads another game-winning drive, Texans edge Bengals 30-27 on last-second field goal

Rookie C

November 12, 2023
C.J. Stroud leads another game-winning drive, Texans edge Bengals 30-27 on last-second field goal
Business|Entertainment

‘The Marvels’ melts down at the box office, marking a new low for the MCU

Since 2008’s “Iron Man,” the Marvel machine has been one of the most unstoppable forces in box-office history

November 12, 2023
‘The Marvels’ melts down at the box office, marking a new low for the MCU
Election|Entertainment|News|Opinion|US|Videos

Trump joins media outlets in pushing for his federal election interference case to be televised

Donald Trump is pushing for his federal election interference trial in Washington to be televised

November 11, 2023
Trump joins media outlets in pushing for his federal election interference case to be televised
Celebrity|Education|Entertainment

Classes on celebrities like Taylor Swift and Rick Ross are engaging a new generation of law students

A South Dakota law professor who typically teaches torts and natural resources is turning his attention to Taylor Swift next semester

November 11, 2023
Classes on celebrities like Taylor Swift and Rick Ross are engaging a new generation of law students
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Sebastian Vollmer's legacy creates a home atmosphere for Patriots vs Colts in Frankfurt

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick’s names certainly resonate with the growing number of NFL fans in Germany

November 11, 2023
Sebastian Vollmer's legacy creates a home atmosphere for Patriots vs Colts in Frankfurt
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

What to know about Diwali, the Festival of Lights

What to know about Diwali, the Festival of Lights

November 11, 2023
What to know about Diwali, the Festival of Lights
Entertainment|News|Sports

LeBron James pokes fun at Michigan and coach Jim Harbaugh for sign-stealing scandal

Even NBA star LeBron James is relishing the chance to tease Michigan over its college football sign-stealing scandal

November 11, 2023
LeBron James pokes fun at Michigan and coach Jim Harbaugh for sign-stealing scandal
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Projects featuring Lady Bird Johnson's voice offer new looks at the late first lady

Lady Bird Johnson's own voice is helping offer new looks at the former first lady in several recent projects

November 11, 2023
Projects featuring Lady Bird Johnson's voice offer new looks at the late first lady
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

John Bailey, who presided over the film academy during the initial #MeToo reckoning, dies at 81

Former film academy president John Bailey has died at 81

November 11, 2023
John Bailey, who presided over the film academy during the initial #MeToo reckoning, dies at 81
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Hollywood actors union board approves strike-ending deal as leaders tout money gains and AI rights

Board members from Hollywood’s actors union have voted to approve the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months

November 10, 2023
Hollywood actors union board approves strike-ending deal as leaders tout money gains and AI rights
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

'Nope' star Keke Palmer alleges physical abuse by ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson, court documents say

“Nope” star Keke Palmer alleges in civil court documents that she suffered physical and emotional abuse at the hands of the ex-boyfriend who is the father of her son

November 10, 2023
'Nope' star Keke Palmer alleges physical abuse by ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson, court documents say
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

2024 Grammy nomination snubs and surprises: No K-pop, little country and regional Mexican music

With new categories, “Barbie” and SZA — there’s a lot to discuss regarding the 2024 Grammy Award nominations

November 10, 2023
2024 Grammy nomination snubs and surprises: No K-pop, little country and regional Mexican music
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

The Nationals have a new first base coach doo doo doo doo doo doo. It's Gerardo 'Baby Shark' Parra

Gerardo Parra — of “Baby Shark” fame — will be the new first base coach for the Washington Nationals as part of a series of changes to manager Dave Martinez’s staff

November 10, 2023
The Nationals have a new first base coach doo doo doo doo doo doo. It's Gerardo 'Baby Shark' Parra
Arts|Entertainment

What's streaming now: Dolly Parton rocks out, Godzilla stomps, 'The Crown' returns, 'Rustin' marches

This week’s new entertainment releases include an album of rock songs by Dolly Parton, the first half of the final season of “The Crown” returns to Netflix and three dudes from “Saturday Night Live” get their first feature-film shot

November 10, 2023
What's streaming now: Dolly Parton rocks out, Godzilla stomps, 'The Crown' returns, 'Rustin' marches
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Barbie's Ken left out again as Cabbage Patch Kids and Fisher-Price Corn Popper make Toy Hall of Fame

Fans have pushed the Fisher-Price Corn Popper into the National Toy Hall of Fame

November 10, 2023
Barbie's Ken left out again as Cabbage Patch Kids and Fisher-Price Corn Popper make Toy Hall of Fame
Arts|Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Conservative Muslims protest Coldplay's planned concert in Indonesia over the band's LGBTQ+ support

Dozens of conservative Muslims are calling for the cancellation of Coldplay’s concert this month in Indonesia

November 10, 2023
Conservative Muslims protest Coldplay's planned concert in Indonesia over the band's LGBTQ+ support
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

British judge says Prince Harry's lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher can go to trial

A British judge has ruled that a lawsuit by Prince Harry, Elton John and five other public figures accusing a tabloid publisher of unlawful information-gathering should go to a full trial

November 10, 2023
British judge says Prince Harry's lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher can go to trial
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Philip Pullman is honored in Oxford, and tells fans when to expect his long-awaited next book

Fans of Philip Pullman have been waiting almost five years for the final instalment in the author’s sextet of books about his intrepid heroine Lyra and her adventures in multiple worlds

November 10, 2023
Philip Pullman is honored in Oxford, and tells fans when to expect his long-awaited next book
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

As a DJ, village priest in Portugal cues up faith and electronic dance music for global youth

Nearly two decades ago, Catholic priest Guilherme Peixoto started mixing up rock music at karaoke fundraisers for his debt-ridden parish in a small Portuguese village

November 10, 2023
As a DJ, village priest in Portugal cues up faith and electronic dance music for global youth
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Hollywood's strikes are over, but a painful industry-wide transition isn't

Hollywood’s months of labor unrest are coming to an end, but the post-strike landscape that awaits actors and writers may be far from happy-ever-after

November 10, 2023
Hollywood's strikes are over, but a painful industry-wide transition isn't
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

America Ferrera urges for improved Latino representation in film during academy keynote

“Barbie” star America Ferrera has used her platform at a major Hollywood event to address the ongoing industry issue of Latino representation in film

November 10, 2023
America Ferrera urges for improved Latino representation in film during academy keynote
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Taylor Swift's Argentina concert takes political turn as presidential election nears

Politics was suddenly a topic of conversation as thousands of Taylor Swift fans eagerly lined up for the superstar’s first-ever concert in Argentina

November 09, 2023
Taylor Swift's Argentina concert takes political turn as presidential election nears
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment

Jury awards $1.2 million to Robert De Niro’s former assistant in gender discrimination lawsuit

A jury has awarded over $1.2 million to Robert De Niro's former personal assistant after finding his production company engaged in gender discrimination and retaliation

November 09, 2023
Jury awards $1.2 million to Robert De Niro’s former assistant in gender discrimination lawsuit
Economy|Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Disney's Disturbing New Trend: Guests Defecating in Ride Lines

In two separate incidents this past month, Disney park guests have sparked outrage by defecating inside ride queues at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Photos shared on social media reveal park visitors are relieving themselves in plain sight, creating unsanitary conditions. The first case occurred in the line for Rise of the Resistance at Disney World. A Reddit user reported witnessing a parent allow their child to defecate on the floor before leaving the mess and walking away. Though shocking, other Disney World visitors confirmed the account. A commenter who worked at the ride revealed sanitation issues were an ongoing

November 09, 2023
Disney's Disturbing New Trend: Guests Defecating in Ride Lines
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Technology

Jezebel, an incisive feminist voice since the height of the blogosphere era, is shutting down

Jezebel, the sharp-edged feminist website founded at the height of blogosphere era, is shutting down after 16 years

November 09, 2023
Jezebel, an incisive feminist voice since the height of the blogosphere era, is shutting down
Entertainment|Business|WrittenByLAPost

Streaming Services Now at a Crossroads. Can Innovation Survive?

A Golden Age of television led by streaming services like Netflix and Hulu has given way to an uncertain future, as economic challenges, industry strikes, and shifting viewer habits shake up the landscape. Behind the scenes, a high-stakes battle is unfolding that will shape the next era of TV. For years, streaming allowed consumers unprecedented choice in entertainment options and fueled a content boom. But today, with profits waning and debt mounting, streamers are cutting back on shows amid a period of turmoil. What does the path ahead look like? This TV season has seen major delays and cancellations as

November 09, 2023
Streaming Services Now at a Crossroads. Can Innovation Survive?
Business|Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Reality Performers Demand $5K Per Episode Minimum

In the world of glitter and glamour, reality TV stars are now pushing for more concrete recognition, seeking union protections. The reality TV industry, which has long been the stepchild of the entertainment world, is witnessing an uprising led by well-known figures like Bethenny Frankel, former star of the “Real Housewives of New York City”. The call for unionization comes at a critical time when Hollywood’s labor movement is already experiencing dual strikes by writers and actors guilds. Frankel, who catapulted to fame with her reality TV stints and later sold her Skinnygirl cocktail business for an estimated $120 million,

November 09, 2023
Reality Performers Demand $5K Per Episode Minimum
Entertainment|News

As Hollywood scrambles to get back to work, stars and politicians alike react to strike ending

Hollywood jumped into planning mode Thursday at the news of a tentative agreement between striking actors and the major entertainment companies

November 09, 2023
As Hollywood scrambles to get back to work, stars and politicians alike react to strike ending
Business|Entertainment|News|US

From Hollywood to auto work, organized labor is flexing its muscles. Where do unions stand today?

From Hollywood to auto production lines, U.S. labor unions are once again in the national spotlight

November 09, 2023
From Hollywood to auto work, organized labor is flexing its muscles. Where do unions stand today?
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

LeBron James' rise to global basketball star to be displayed in museum in hometown of Akron, Ohio

LeBron James’ path from basketball prodigy to NBA scoring champion is being memorialized where it began

November 09, 2023
LeBron James' rise to global basketball star to be displayed in museum in hometown of Akron, Ohio
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Lyrics can be used as evidence during rapper Young Thug's trial on gang and racketeering charges

A judge has ruled tha tprosecutors will be allowed to use rap lyrics as evidence when rapper Young Thug goes to trial later this month on gang and racketeering charges

November 09, 2023
Lyrics can be used as evidence during rapper Young Thug's trial on gang and racketeering charges
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Britney Spears memoir remains top seller in its second week of release

Britney Spears’ “The Woman in Me” remained the country’s top-selling book in its second week of publication, although the pace of sales fell substantially

November 09, 2023
Britney Spears memoir remains top seller in its second week of release
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

The Hollywood strikes are over. Here's when you could see your favorite stars and shows return

Missed your favorite actors

November 09, 2023
The Hollywood strikes are over. Here's when you could see your favorite stars and shows return
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Ex-worker's lawsuit alleges music mogul L.A. Reid sexually assaulted her in 2001

A former worker has filed a sexual assault lawsuit against Antonio “L

November 09, 2023
Ex-worker's lawsuit alleges music mogul L.A. Reid sexually assaulted her in 2001
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Hollywood's strikes are both now over as actors reach deal with studios, return to work with writers

Hollywood's actors union has reached a deal with studios to end its strike

November 09, 2023
Hollywood's strikes are both now over as actors reach deal with studios, return to work with writers
Celebrity|Entertainment

Robert De Niro attends closing arguments in civil trial over claims by ex-VP, personal assistant

Robert De Niro looked on as a lawyer for a woman who worked for him for over a decade urged a jury in closing arguments to award damages because the actor discriminated and retaliated against her

November 08, 2023
Robert De Niro attends closing arguments in civil trial over claims by ex-VP, personal assistant
Arts|Entertainment

Immersive theater experience 'Sleep No More' will end its 13-year New York City run in January

The “Macbeth”-inspired immersive theater experience “Sleep No More” that is hosted in three empty, hulking warehouse spaces in downtown New York City will say goodbye early next year on its 5,000 performance

November 08, 2023
Immersive theater experience 'Sleep No More' will end its 13-year New York City run in January
Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Next Met Gala theme unveiled: the 'sleeping beauties' of fashion

It may be time to get out those fairytale ballgowns

November 08, 2023
Next Met Gala theme unveiled: the 'sleeping beauties' of fashion
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Adidas says it may write off remaining unsold Yeezy shoes after breakup with Ye

Adidas says it may write off the remaining 300 million euros ($320 million) worth of Yeezy shoes left unsold after it cut ties with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West

November 08, 2023
Adidas says it may write off remaining unsold Yeezy shoes after breakup with Ye
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Roblox beats bookings estimates on higher in-game spending, shares jump

Roblox beat quarterly bookings estimates on Wednesday as more people turned to its online gaming platform for titles including "Adopt Me!"

November 08, 2023
Roblox beats bookings estimates on higher in-game spending, shares jump
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Lainey Wilson wins 5 CMA Awards, including entertainer of the year and album of the year

Lainey Wilson took home five trophies including entertainer of the year at the Country Music Association Awards

November 08, 2023
Lainey Wilson wins 5 CMA Awards, including entertainer of the year and album of the year
Celebrity|Entertainment

Patrick Dempsey named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine

People magazine has named Patrick Dempsey as its Sexiest Man Alive

November 08, 2023
Patrick Dempsey named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine
Business|Entertainment|Technology

'The Legend of Zelda' will be made into a live-action film

Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game “The Legend of Zelda.”

November 08, 2023
'The Legend of Zelda' will be made into a live-action film
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Alexander Payne on the inspirations of 'The Holdovers' and the movies that shaped him

A deep affection for cinema tends to run alongside the moviemaking for Alexander Payne

November 07, 2023
Alexander Payne on the inspirations of 'The Holdovers' and the movies that shaped him
Entertainment|News|Sports

Tiger Woods to own and play for Florida team in TGL, his tech-infused golf league

Tiger Woods now has his hands in everything about TGL

November 07, 2023
Tiger Woods to own and play for Florida team in TGL, his tech-infused golf league
Arts|Entertainment

Nia DaCosta makes her mark on Marvel history with 'The Marvels'

Director Nia DaCosta is the first Black woman to helm a Marvel movie

November 07, 2023
Nia DaCosta makes her mark on Marvel history with 'The Marvels'
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Japan's Nintendo profits jump as its game sales get a boost from the hit Super Mario movie

Nintendo is reporting an 18% rise in its net profit for the first fiscal half, as sales were boosted by its hit Super Mario movie

November 07, 2023
Japan's Nintendo profits jump as its game sales get a boost from the hit Super Mario movie
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Backstage with the Fugees: Pras on his hip-hop legacy as he awaits sentencing in conspiracy case

Backstage at the second Los Angeles show of Lauryn Hill and the Fugees' anniversary tour, Pras Michel was optimistic

November 06, 2023
Backstage with the Fugees: Pras on his hip-hop legacy as he awaits sentencing in conspiracy case
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Sports

Tennis legend Serena Williams honored as 'fashion icon' at fashion industry's big awards night

Serena Williams has been honored at Monday’s Council of Fashion Designers of America awards for her contributions to American fashion

November 06, 2023
Tennis legend Serena Williams honored as 'fashion icon' at fashion industry's big awards night
Arts|Entertainment|News

Broadcast, audio companies will be eligible for Pulitzer Prizes, for work on digital sites

The Pulitzer Prizes will soon be accepting entries from broadcast and audio outlets, although primarily for written work

November 06, 2023
Broadcast, audio companies will be eligible for Pulitzer Prizes, for work on digital sites
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

‘Priscilla’ stars Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi on trust, Sofia and souvenirs

Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi play Priscilla and Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola's new film, now playing in theaters nationwide

November 06, 2023
‘Priscilla’ stars Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi on trust, Sofia and souvenirs
Arts|Entertainment

Jeff Tweedy is a prolific songwriter and poignant lyricist. So why does writing scare him?

Jeff Tweedy is known to fans as a prolific songwriter and poignant lyricist

November 06, 2023
Jeff Tweedy is a prolific songwriter and poignant lyricist. So why does writing scare him?
Celebrity|Entertainment

James Corden heading to SiriusXM next year with a weekly show

James Corden may be off TV screens after leaving CBS’ “The Late Late Show” but that doesn’t mean he’s stopped chatting with celebrities

November 06, 2023
James Corden heading to SiriusXM next year with a weekly show
Arts|Entertainment

'80s icon Boy George is returning to Broadway in 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical'

Boy George is returning to Broadway in “Moulin Rouge

November 06, 2023
'80s icon Boy George is returning to Broadway in 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical'
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|US

Walt Disney Co. names PepsiCo's Hugh Johnston as chief financial officer

The Walt Disney Co. on Monday named 34-year PepsiCo veteran Hugh Johnston as its new chief financial officer

November 06, 2023
Walt Disney Co. names PepsiCo's Hugh Johnston as chief financial officer
Entertainment|Lifestyle

New Edition announces Las Vegas residency dates starting in late February after touring for 2 years

R&B group New Edition will bring their New Jack Swing tunes dating back 40 years to Las Vegas early next year

November 06, 2023
New Edition announces Las Vegas residency dates starting in late February after touring for 2 years
Business|Entertainment

Weekend box office results are muted without ‘Dune: Part Two’

Universal and Blumhouse's video game adaptation “Five Nights at Freddy's” topped the North American box office in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday

November 05, 2023
Weekend box office results are muted without ‘Dune: Part Two’
Celebrity|Entertainment

Robert De Niro's former top assistant says she found his back-scratching behavior 'creepy'

Robert De Niro's former top executive assistant says she found it “creepy” when the actor insisted she scratch his back

November 03, 2023
Robert De Niro's former top assistant says she found his back-scratching behavior 'creepy'
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

TikTok 'Girl Dinner' Trend Flips the Script on Gender Norms Around Cooking and Indulgence

A new social media trend called “girl dinner” has emerged on TikTok, garnering over 30 million views. Girl dinner refers to individually portioned snack plates that women make for themselves to enjoy alone.  The trend appears to have started when Olivia Maher, a 28-year-old assistant living in Los Angeles, posted a TikTok video in May showing her spread of bread, cheese, grapes, pickles and wine. “I call this girl dinner,” Maher says in the clip, which has since amassed over one million views. In an interview, Maher said the idea for girl dinner stemmed from a conversation with a female

November 03, 2023
TikTok 'Girl Dinner' Trend Flips the Script on Gender Norms Around Cooking and Indulgence
Entertainment|News

Tupac Shakur has an Oakland street named for him 27 years after his death

A stretch of street in Oakland, California, has been renamed for Tupac Shakur

November 03, 2023
Tupac Shakur has an Oakland street named for him 27 years after his death
Business|Entertainment|News

Christiane Amanpour to debut weekly show after years of reduced presence on domestic CNN

Even Christiane Amanpour felt it was odd that CNN's best-known international journalist had little visible presence on the company's North American network for the past several years

November 03, 2023
Christiane Amanpour to debut weekly show after years of reduced presence on domestic CNN
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Will Taylor Swift be at the Chiefs' game in Germany? Travis Kelce wouldn't say

Travis Kelce has declined to discuss Taylor Swift’s status for Sunday’s game in Germany — and their status as a couple

November 03, 2023
Will Taylor Swift be at the Chiefs' game in Germany? Travis Kelce wouldn't say
Arts|Entertainment|Videos

‘Free Solo’ filmmakers dive into narrative with thrilling swim drama ‘Nyad’

Filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin have given audiences thrilling, terrifying front-row seats to incredible feats of human ambition in their documentary work

November 03, 2023
‘Free Solo’ filmmakers dive into narrative with thrilling swim drama ‘Nyad’
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports|US

World Series MVP Seager takes swipe at rival as Rangers celebrate 1st title with huge parade

Hundreds of thousands Texas Rangers fans lined up and stacked dozens deep in some areas along a 2-mile route near the team’s ballpark for a parade Friday to celebrate the franchise’s first World Series championship

November 03, 2023
World Series MVP Seager takes swipe at rival as Rangers celebrate 1st title with huge parade
Celebrity|Entertainment

What's streaming now: Chris Stapleton, Call of Duty, 'The Killer,' Tim Allen's Santa return

This week’s new entertainment releases include country superstar Chris Stapleton’s fifth studio album, Michael Fassbender playing a hitman in David Fincher’s “The Killer” and Tim Allen putting on his Santa suit for season two of “The Santa Clauses.”

November 03, 2023
What's streaming now: Chris Stapleton, Call of Duty, 'The Killer,' Tim Allen's Santa return
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|News|World

A Russian singer who condemned the war in Ukraine is back home. The Orthodox Church wants an apology

The Russian Orthodox Church has called for an apology from Russia's most renowned pop singer who returned home this week over her criticism of the war in Ukraine

November 03, 2023
A Russian singer who condemned the war in Ukraine is back home. The Orthodox Church wants an apology
Asia|Entertainment

In the wake of Matthew Perry's death, Chinese fans mourn an old friend

Long before “Friends” made its official debut in China, the show was a word-of-mouth phenomenon in the country

November 03, 2023
In the wake of Matthew Perry's death, Chinese fans mourn an old friend
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott and Chaka Khan make the crowd go wild at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Sheryl Crow and Olivia Rodrigo kicked off the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday night and Missy Elliott closed the show more than four hours later with a roof-shaking set, as the hall celebrated a strong representation of women and Black artists

November 03, 2023
Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott and Chaka Khan make the crowd go wild at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Celebrity|Entertainment|US

Actor Robert De Niro's ex-top assistant cites courtroom outburst as an example of his abusive side

A woman who was Robert De Niro's chief personal assistant for over a decade has cited his angry outburst at her during his testimony in a New York courtroom as an example of his mistreatment of her

November 03, 2023
Actor Robert De Niro's ex-top assistant cites courtroom outburst as an example of his abusive side
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Charlize Theron encourages people to find ways to help through philanthropy at Town & Country summit

Charlize Theron remembers the moment her role in philanthropy clicked into place

November 02, 2023
Charlize Theron encourages people to find ways to help through philanthropy at Town & Country summit
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

Winning Lavish Home on Reality TV Leads to Unexpected Headaches for Lucky Couple

A couple who recently won a $2.7 million luxury home through an Australian reality TV show promotion are alleging the prize isn’t quite what it seemed. Kevin and Andrea Griffin were awarded the five-bedroom, six-bathroom house in Gisborne, northwest of Melbourne, after entering a contest held by LMCT+, an online company that offers members chances to win big-ticket items like sports cars and vacations. The couple had paid LMCT+’s $20 monthly membership fee for over a year when their name was drawn as the winner of the extravagant home, valued at nearly $3 million Australian dollars. But shortly after the

November 02, 2023
Winning Lavish Home on Reality TV Leads to Unexpected Headaches for Lucky Couple
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Ballon d'Or winner Bonmatí helped get a win over sexism in Spain. Now it's time to 'focus on soccer'

It’s been a whirlwind last few months for newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí with memorable victories on and off the field

November 02, 2023
Ballon d'Or winner Bonmatí helped get a win over sexism in Spain. Now it's time to 'focus on soccer'
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Sports

Travis Kelce repeats as the top tight end in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankings

Travis Kelce has spent more time in the headlines this season for his personal life than his football playing

November 02, 2023
Travis Kelce repeats as the top tight end in the AP’s NFL Top 5 rankings
Celebrity|Entertainment

The final 'Yellowstone' episodes delayed until late 2024 due to Hollywood strikes

The final episodes of “Yellowstone” starring Kevin Costner will air in November 2024, a delay of a year

November 02, 2023
The final 'Yellowstone' episodes delayed until late 2024 due to Hollywood strikes
Arts|Entertainment

Listen to the last new Beatles song with John, Paul, George, Ringo and AI tech: 'Now and Then'

The final Beatles recording featuring John, Paul, George and Ringo is here

November 02, 2023
Listen to the last new Beatles song with John, Paul, George, Ringo and AI tech: 'Now and Then'
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

The White House has proposed cracking down on junk fees. Here's how to avoid them

The Biden administration has proposed increasing transparency around junk fees, which are hidden or misleading charges that increase the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms, and other goods and services

November 02, 2023
The White House has proposed cracking down on junk fees. Here's how to avoid them
Asia|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Asia's first Gay Games to kick off in Hong Kong, fostering hopes for wider LGBTQ+ inclusion

Hong Kong is set to launch Asia's first Gay Games on Friday, fostering hopes for wider LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Asian financial hub

November 02, 2023
Asia's first Gay Games to kick off in Hong Kong, fostering hopes for wider LGBTQ+ inclusion
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News|US

Ex-gang leader pleads not guilty in 1996 Tupac Shakur killing in Vegas and judge appoints lawyers

A former Southern California street gang leader has pleaded not guilty to orchestrating a 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas

November 02, 2023
Ex-gang leader pleads not guilty in 1996 Tupac Shakur killing in Vegas and judge appoints lawyers
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Disney to acquire the remainder of Hulu from Comcast for at least $8.6 billion

Walt Disney Co. said it will acquire a 33% stake in Hulu from Comcast for at least $8.6 billion, a deal that will give Disney full control of the streaming service

November 02, 2023
Disney to acquire the remainder of Hulu from Comcast for at least $8.6 billion
Entertainment|News|Sports

Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5

Nathan Eovaldi pitched six gutsy innings, Mitch Garver broke a scoreless tie with an RBI single in the seventh and the Texas Rangers won their first World Series championship by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game 5

November 02, 2023
Texas Rangers win first World Series title with 5-0 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5
Celebrity|Entertainment

Britney Spears' memoir a million seller after just one week since its release

Britney Spears’ memoir “The Woman in Me” has sold 1.1 million copies through its first week

November 01, 2023
Britney Spears' memoir a million seller after just one week since its release
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|Videos

Usher uses first Super Bowl performance as 'cheat sheet' for 2024 show and urges diabetes screening

While Usher gears up for his 2024 Super Bowl halftime performance, the singer will lean on his previous experience of hitting the NFL’s biggest stage to help him prepare

November 01, 2023
Usher uses first Super Bowl performance as 'cheat sheet' for 2024 show and urges diabetes screening
Arts|Entertainment

Movie Review: A serene debut from Raven Jackson in ‘All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt’

Nature provides much of the soundtrack to “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt,” the debut feature from writer-director Raven Jackson

November 01, 2023
Movie Review: A serene debut from Raven Jackson in ‘All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt’
Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Henry Winkler rises above dyslexia to write children's books and a memoir: 'There is always a way'

Henry Winkler has written more than a dozen children’s books and is now out with a memoir, a feat that surprises him because he’s battled severe dyslexia all his life

November 01, 2023
Henry Winkler rises above dyslexia to write children's books and a memoir: 'There is always a way'
Arts|Entertainment

Huey Lewis' rom-com musical 'The Heart of Rock & Roll' finds a stage on Broadway in spring

Huey Lewis, who with his band The News stormed radio in the 1980s with such rock-pop hits as “The Power of Love” and “I Want a New Drug,” is about to take his music to a Broadway stage

November 01, 2023
Huey Lewis' rom-com musical 'The Heart of Rock & Roll' finds a stage on Broadway in spring
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Rupert Murdoch's empire was built on a shrewd understanding of how media and power work

As Rupert Murdoch prepares to hand over the keys to his media empire, what will his legacy be?

November 01, 2023
Rupert Murdoch's empire was built on a shrewd understanding of how media and power work
Celebrity|Entertainment

Do you believe? Cher set to star in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year

Cher is obviously a superstar but even a superstar is happy to be the opening act when it comes to Santa

November 01, 2023
Do you believe? Cher set to star in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year
Entertainment|News|Sports|US

Games 2 and 3 of the World Series were the least-viewed in recorded Fall Classic history

The fears of this year’s World Series between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks becoming the least-viewed Fall Classic in TV history are becoming a reality

October 31, 2023
Games 2 and 3 of the World Series were the least-viewed in recorded Fall Classic history
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Portraits of those held hostage after Hamas attack on Israel

A girl who had celebrated her eighth birthday last year romping with jugglers, acrobats and stilt walkers for her circus-themed party

October 31, 2023
Portraits of those held hostage after Hamas attack on Israel
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Sofia Coppola turns her lens on an American icon: Priscilla Presley

Sofia Coppola learned a long time ago that in order to have full creative freedom, she'd have to to get creative with budgets and timelines

October 31, 2023
Sofia Coppola turns her lens on an American icon: Priscilla Presley
Celebrity|Entertainment|Opinion|Sports

Dabo Swinney angrily defends Clemson career to caller on radio show: 'You can apply for the job'

A frustrated Dabo Swinney defended his Clemson career to a radio caller who questioned his performance as one of college football's highest-paid coaches

October 31, 2023
Dabo Swinney angrily defends Clemson career to caller on radio show: 'You can apply for the job'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Actor Robert De Niro tells a jury in a lawsuit by his ex-assistant: 'This is all nonsense'

Actor Robert De Niro says the legal claims by a former personal assistant who worked for him are nonsense

October 30, 2023
Actor Robert De Niro tells a jury in a lawsuit by his ex-assistant: 'This is all nonsense'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

Biden and Jill Biden hand out books and candy while hosting thousands for rainy trick or treating

Books were about as abundant as candy at a trick-or-treating event that President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted at the White House on the eve of Halloween

October 30, 2023
Biden and Jill Biden hand out books and candy while hosting thousands for rainy trick or treating
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Matthew Perry's 'Friends' cast mates mourn their friend, say they are 'all so utterly devastated'

The stars of “Friends” say they are mourning the “unfathomable” death of Matthew Perry

October 30, 2023
Matthew Perry's 'Friends' cast mates mourn their friend, say they are 'all so utterly devastated'
Business|Entertainment|News|US

Autoworkers are the latest to spotlight the power of US labor. What is the state of unions today?

From auto production lines to Hollywood, the power of labor unions is back in the national spotlight

October 30, 2023
Autoworkers are the latest to spotlight the power of US labor. What is the state of unions today?
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

You'll Never Guess What 'The Sandlot' Star Is Up To Now. Watch the Video.

Patrick Renna, most recognized for his notable performance as Ham in the 1993 coming-of-age baseball movie “The Sandlot,” has gained significant attention on TikTok for his dance videos. Now 44, the father of two has teamed up with childhood friends Caige and Cru Moore to perform choreographed dances to trending songs and NFL theme songs.  The group’s NFL-themed dance video has garnered over 6 million views since it was posted last year. Most recently, they created a dance to the NFL on Prime Video theme song after the NFL itself called them out for not including it. “We’re very red

October 30, 2023
You'll Never Guess What 'The Sandlot' Star Is Up To Now. Watch the Video.
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Willie Nelson looks back on 7 decades of songwriting in new book 'Energy Follows Thought'

At age 90, Willie Nelson is looking back on the songs he's written across seven decades

October 30, 2023
Willie Nelson looks back on 7 decades of songwriting in new book 'Energy Follows Thought'
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki writes about her years in government in 'Say More'

Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has a two-book deal with Scribner, starting with a book reflecting on her years in government

October 30, 2023
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki writes about her years in government in 'Say More'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Robert Brustein, theater critic and pioneer who founded stage programs for Yale and Harvard, dies

The theatrical world has lost a giant

October 29, 2023
Robert Brustein, theater critic and pioneer who founded stage programs for Yale and Harvard, dies
Business|Entertainment

Video game adaptation ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ notches $130 million global debut

Fans flocked to movie theaters across the country to see the scary video game adaptation “Five Nights at Freddy's” on the big screen, which made $78 million to top the North American box office

October 29, 2023
Video game adaptation ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ notches $130 million global debut
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'Friends' creators, actors, family mourn Matthew Perry: 'The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken'

Matthew Perry was mourned on social media by “Friends” creators, co-stars and some very famous fans

October 29, 2023
'Friends' creators, actors, family mourn Matthew Perry: 'The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken'
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated 'Friends' star, dead at 54

Matthew Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died

October 29, 2023
Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated 'Friends' star, dead at 54
Entertainment|News|Sports

Heavyweight boxing champ Fury survives scare from former UFC fighter Ngannou to win split decision

Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou shockingly went the distance in his boxing debut early Sunday morning, even knocking down reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury at one point, but Fury remained undefeated after winning a split decision

October 28, 2023
Heavyweight boxing champ Fury survives scare from former UFC fighter Ngannou to win split decision
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Leo Brooks, a Miami native with country roots, returns to South Florida for new music festival

Already considered a hub for Latin, hip-hop and electronic music, Miami is now going country

October 28, 2023
Leo Brooks, a Miami native with country roots, returns to South Florida for new music festival
Entertainment|Videos

When a man began shooting in Maine, some froze while others ran. Now they're left with questions

A billiard ball being hit, a dropped bowling ball and a popping balloon

October 28, 2023
When a man began shooting in Maine, some froze while others ran. Now they're left with questions
Celebrity|Entertainment

Richard Moll, who found fame as a bailiff on the original sitcom 'Night Court,' dies at 80

Richard Moll, a character actor who found lasting fame as an eccentric but gentle giant bailiff on the original sitcom “Night Court,” has died

October 27, 2023
Richard Moll, who found fame as a bailiff on the original sitcom 'Night Court,' dies at 80
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Shawn Levy talks about 'All the Light We Cannot See' and his friendship with Wolverine and Deadpool

Shawn Levy made the decision to direct the new Netflix limited series “All the Light We Cannot See” when he read a scene between the show's protagonist, a young woman named Marie, and her father played by Mark Ruffalo

October 27, 2023
Shawn Levy talks about 'All the Light We Cannot See' and his friendship with Wolverine and Deadpool
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Love K-pop star Mark Tuan's new EP? You can discuss it with 'Digital Mark,' his AI twin

There's Mark Tuan, the K-pop musician

October 27, 2023
Love K-pop star Mark Tuan's new EP? You can discuss it with 'Digital Mark,' his AI twin
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

YouTube Star Lands Hornets Jersey Patch for Snack Brand

YouTube superstar Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson has landed the first creator-led brand jersey patch sponsorship in major American sports leagues. His snack company Feastables was announced as the new official jersey sponsor for the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets on Monday.  The Feastables logo will appear on the jerseys of the Hornets, their G League affiliate Greensboro Swarm, and esports team Hornets Venom GT starting this season. Terms of the sponsorship deal were not disclosed, but a Hornets spokesperson said it was negotiated internally rather than through an agency. While financial details remain private, it likely did not match the Brooklyn Nets’ $30

October 27, 2023
YouTube Star Lands Hornets Jersey Patch for Snack Brand
Entertainment|News|US

What's streaming now: Annette Bening, Jason Aldean, 'Planet Earth,' NKOTB and 'Blue Eye Samurai'

This week’s new entertainment releases include a studio album from Jason Aldean and a posthumous release from Jimmy Buffett, a new Hulu series inspired from Charmaine Wilkerson’s novel “Black Cake” and Annette Bening portrays a real-life hero who swam the treacherous passage from Cuba to Key West in 2013

October 27, 2023
What's streaming now: Annette Bening, Jason Aldean, 'Planet Earth,' NKOTB and 'Blue Eye Samurai'
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

The strike has dimmed the spotlight on the fall's best performances. Here's 13 you shouldn't miss

One of the many impacts of Hollywood's lengthy actors strike has been that most performers haven't been able to promote their work

October 27, 2023
The strike has dimmed the spotlight on the fall's best performances. Here's 13 you shouldn't miss
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

As the 'Hollywood of the South,' Atlanta has boomed. Its actors and crew are now at a crossroads

For more than a decade, work had been nonstop in Atlanta’s booming film industry thanks to Georgia’s extremely generous tax break

October 27, 2023
As the 'Hollywood of the South,' Atlanta has boomed. Its actors and crew are now at a crossroads
Celebrity|Entertainment

From country to pop, 2014 nostalgia to 2023 reality — it's time for Taylor Swift's '1989'

Taylor Swift’s reimagined “1989” is here, the album that ushered in the first Peak Swift era — revisited at the height of her massive pop culture dominance

October 27, 2023
From country to pop, 2014 nostalgia to 2023 reality — it's time for Taylor Swift's '1989'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

DC pandas will be returning to China in mid-November, weeks earlier than expected

The National Zoo’s three three celebrity pandas will be heading home a little earlier than expected

October 26, 2023
DC pandas will be returning to China in mid-November, weeks earlier than expected
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Sports

Dusty Baker Appreciation: An example of care and humility on the baseball diamond and far beyond

Dusty Baker’s bright smile, genuine care and love for people will live on in his remarkable baseball legacy as much as that signature toothpick, his baseball wisdom and winning into his mid-70s

October 26, 2023
Dusty Baker Appreciation: An example of care and humility on the baseball diamond and far beyond
Entertainment|Sports

Shiffrin turns page on busy offseason, begins pursuit of a 6th overall World Cup title

Mikaela Shiffrin's busy offseason has included concerts, building dedications and picking up awards

October 26, 2023
Shiffrin turns page on busy offseason, begins pursuit of a 6th overall World Cup title
Celebrity|Entertainment

Country musician Megan Moroney says she writes sad songs for sad people. It's making her a star.

Not so long before her platinum single “Tennessee Orange” became inescapable on country radio, Megan Moroney was attending the University of Georgia

October 26, 2023
Country musician Megan Moroney says she writes sad songs for sad people. It's making her a star.
Arts|Entertainment

‘Grounded,’ a new opera about a female fighter pilot turned drone operator, prepares to take off

Nearly 10 years after it was first imagined as an opera, “Grounded” is ready to take flight

October 26, 2023
‘Grounded,’ a new opera about a female fighter pilot turned drone operator, prepares to take off
Arts|Entertainment|News

The last new Beatles song, 'Now And Then,' will be released next week

This is it — the last “new” Beatles song

October 26, 2023
The last new Beatles song, 'Now And Then,' will be released next week
Arts|Entertainment

'Let's Fly,' the latest exhibition from the Balloon Museum, awakens childlike wonder in all of us

The first thought that comes to mind when you enter the Balloon Museum for the “Let’s Fly” exhibit is the massive scale of the art

October 25, 2023
'Let's Fly,' the latest exhibition from the Balloon Museum, awakens childlike wonder in all of us
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Bud Light to return as the UFC's official beer next year as it recovers from a conservative backlash

Bud Light is set to return as the official beer of the UFC in the U.S. next year as the brand tries to recover from a conservative backlash to a promotion with a transgender influencer

October 25, 2023
Bud Light to return as the UFC's official beer next year as it recovers from a conservative backlash
Entertainment|News|US

White House throws lavish state dinner for Australia but turns down pizazz a notch in time of war

The White House has turned down the pizazz for Wednesday’s state dinner

October 25, 2023
White House throws lavish state dinner for Australia but turns down pizazz a notch in time of war
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Apple raises prices for Arcade gaming subscription service, AppleTV+ streaming

Apple Inc. is raising the prices for its AppleTV+ streaming and Arcade gaming plans as well as its bundled Apple One service that includes streaming, music and other subscriptions

October 25, 2023
Apple raises prices for Arcade gaming subscription service, AppleTV+ streaming
Business|Entertainment|Sports

NBA gets help from 'Sopranos' actor to promote in-season tournament

The NBA enlisted an actor from “The Sopranos” and borrowed the central theme of the film “Ocean’s Eleven," that being a Las Vegas heist, to hype the inaugural In-Season Tournament that begins Nov. 3

October 25, 2023
NBA gets help from 'Sopranos' actor to promote in-season tournament
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81

Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor for Black filmmakers who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in the 1971 action movie “Shaft” and several sequels, has died

October 25, 2023
'Shaft' star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Antetokounmpo believes signing extension now should help the Bucks avoid distractions

Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted to make sure his contract status didn’t distract the Milwaukee Bucks as they made a run at another championship

October 24, 2023
Antetokounmpo believes signing extension now should help the Bucks avoid distractions
Australia|Entertainment|News|US

White House scraps plan for B-52s to entertain at state dinner against backdrop of Israel-Hamas war

The White House has scrapped plans to have the B-52s perform at a state dinner for Australia’s prime minister

October 24, 2023
White House scraps plan for B-52s to entertain at state dinner against backdrop of Israel-Hamas war
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Colorado coach Deion Sanders enjoys the spoof of Deion Sanders on 'Saturday Night Live'

Deion Sanders enjoyed the spoof of Deion Sanders in a recent skit on “Saturday Night Live.”

October 24, 2023
Colorado coach Deion Sanders enjoys the spoof of Deion Sanders on 'Saturday Night Live'
Entertainment|Sports

Doc Rivers on his future: 'Do I miss coaching? Let the season go on, and I’ll find that out'

Doc Rivers is set to begin his second stint with ESPN as the network's NBA analyst, though he says he doesn't know how long he will remain in the position

October 24, 2023
Doc Rivers on his future: 'Do I miss coaching? Let the season go on, and I’ll find that out'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

City Girls' uninhibited rap made them. On their third album, 'RAW,' the duo evolves their sound

You’d be hard pressed to find a rap duo doing it like City Girls, bringing life-affirming, pretty-girl scam rap to the masses

October 24, 2023
City Girls' uninhibited rap made them. On their third album, 'RAW,' the duo evolves their sound
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion

Are ghosts real? A social psychologist examines the evidence

Ghosts can be spooky fun, but there’s no evidence they exist.

October 24, 2023
Are ghosts real? A social psychologist examines the evidence
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Michelle Obama to narrate audio edition of 'Where the Wild Things Are'

A new digital audio edition of Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are” will have a very well known narrator: former first lady Michelle Obama

October 24, 2023
Michelle Obama to narrate audio edition of 'Where the Wild Things Are'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Oprah Winfrey selects Jesmyn Ward's 'Let Us Descend' for her book club

Oprah Winfrey’s new book club pick highlights an author she has long admired, Jesmyn Ward

October 24, 2023
Oprah Winfrey selects Jesmyn Ward's 'Let Us Descend' for her book club
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Next 'Mission: Impossible' delayed a year as actors strike drags on

The eighth installment of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise has been postponed a year, signaling a new wave of release schedule juggling for Hollywood studios as the actors strike surpasses three months of work stoppage

October 23, 2023
Next 'Mission: Impossible' delayed a year as actors strike drags on
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Hundreds of photos from the collection of Elton John and David Furnish will go on display in London

Photos of iconic celebrities and historic moments from the collection of Elton John and David Furnish are set to go on display in London next year

October 23, 2023
Hundreds of photos from the collection of Elton John and David Furnish will go on display in London
Arts|Entertainment

Exhibits and collectors editions mark 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio

On the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, rare originals are being displayed and publishers are offering collectors editions, including one that sells for $1,500

October 23, 2023
Exhibits and collectors editions mark 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio
Entertainment|Lifestyle

Milwaukee comic shop looking to sell copy of first appearance of Spider-Man, book could go for $35K

A Milwaukee comic book shop is looking to sell a rare copy of the first appearance of Spider-Man

October 23, 2023
Milwaukee comic shop looking to sell copy of first appearance of Spider-Man, book could go for $35K
Entertainment|News|Sports

Anirban Lahiri, Bryson DeChambeau carry Crushers to team title in LIV Golf finale

The Crushers are the team champions in the second year of the LIV Golf League

October 22, 2023
Anirban Lahiri, Bryson DeChambeau carry Crushers to team title in LIV Golf finale
Celebrity|Entertainment

Swift bests Scorsese at box office, but 'Killers of the Flower Moon' opens strongly

In a movie match-up almost as unlikely as “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” Martin Scorsese took on Taylor Swift in cinemas over the weekend

October 22, 2023
Swift bests Scorsese at box office, but 'Killers of the Flower Moon' opens strongly
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New Netflix thriller tackling theme of justice in Nigeria is a global hit and a boon for Nollywood

A Nigerian action thriller that tells a gripping story of corruption and police brutality in Africa’s most populous country has reached record viewership numbers on Netflix charts globally

October 22, 2023
New Netflix thriller tackling theme of justice in Nigeria is a global hit and a boon for Nollywood
Entertainment|Europe|News|Sports

Man United gets emotional victory to pay tribute to Bobby Charlton. Man City and Liverpool also win

On a day when English soccer mourned the passing of Bobby Charlton, Manchester United paid tribute to the club's greatest player in a 2-1 win over Sheffield United

October 21, 2023
Man United gets emotional victory to pay tribute to Bobby Charlton. Man City and Liverpool also win
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United and England soccer great, dies at 86

Manchester United and England soccer great Bobby Charlton has died at the age of 86

October 21, 2023
Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United and England soccer great, dies at 86
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Spain's royals honor Asturias prize winners, including Meryl Streep and Haruki Murakami

Spain's royal family have presided over the presentation of this year's Princess of Asturias awards that are among the most important in the Spanish-speaking world

October 20, 2023
Spain's royals honor Asturias prize winners, including Meryl Streep and Haruki Murakami
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

What's streaming now: '1989 (Taylor’s Version),' Emily Blunt and 'Five Nights at Freddy’s'

This week’s new entertainment releases include Taylor Swift's “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” a glossy look at opioid addiction with the movie “Pain Hustlers” starring Emily Blunt, Chris Evans and Andy Garcia, and the streaming horror flick “Five Nights at Freddy’s.”

October 20, 2023
What's streaming now: '1989 (Taylor’s Version),' Emily Blunt and 'Five Nights at Freddy’s'
Arts|Entertainment|Videos

Carín León and Formula One's Sergio Pérez discuss their musical collaboration, 'Por La Familia'

In the music video for “Por La Familia,” a new track from Carín León and BorderKid, León is whisked away into a surrealist landscape inspired by Mexico

October 20, 2023
Carín León and Formula One's Sergio Pérez discuss their musical collaboration, 'Por La Familia'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

There isn't much Cher hasn't done in her career. A Christmas album is new territory, though

There isn’t much Cher hasn’t done in her career

October 20, 2023
There isn't much Cher hasn't done in her career. A Christmas album is new territory, though
Arts|Entertainment

UK stage and screen star Haydn Gwynne dies at 66 after cancer diagnosis

British stage and screen start Haydn Gwynne has died at 66 after being diagnosed with cancer

October 20, 2023
UK stage and screen star Haydn Gwynne dies at 66 after cancer diagnosis
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|US

What's that bar band playing 'Jumpin' Jack Flash'? Oh, it's the Rolling Stones!

The Rolling Stones celebrated the release of their first collection of new original songs in 18 years with a club gig in Manhattan before a few hundred invited guests

October 20, 2023
What's that bar band playing 'Jumpin' Jack Flash'? Oh, it's the Rolling Stones!
Celebrity|Entertainment

Britney Spears' book 'The Woman In Me' makes private details public, and public events personal

Britney Spear’s highly anticipated memoir “The Woman in Me” will be released Tuesday

October 19, 2023
Britney Spears' book 'The Woman In Me' makes private details public, and public events personal
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Marlon Wayans says he is being unfairly prosecuted after being racially targeted by gate agent

Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans says he is being unfairly being prosecuted for disturbing the peace over a dispute with an airline employee he claims targeted him because of his race

October 19, 2023
Marlon Wayans says he is being unfairly prosecuted after being racially targeted by gate agent
Entertainment|News|Sports

MLB playoff ratings steady in LCS after declines in wild-card and division rounds

Baseball’s League Championship Series are producing solid ratings after seeing declines during the first two rounds

October 19, 2023
MLB playoff ratings steady in LCS after declines in wild-card and division rounds
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|US

On 'Enlisted,' country star Craig Morgan gets a little help from his friends like Blake Shelton

In July, country music star Craig Morgan re-enlisted in the Army Reserves at age 59

October 19, 2023
On 'Enlisted,' country star Craig Morgan gets a little help from his friends like Blake Shelton
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Will Smith joins Jada Pinkett Smith at book talk, calls their relationship brutal and beautiful

Will Smith joined wife Jada Pinkett Smith on stage as she promoted her new memoir in her hometown of Baltimore, pledging lifelong support for her

October 19, 2023
Will Smith joins Jada Pinkett Smith at book talk, calls their relationship brutal and beautiful
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|News|Videos|World

MTV cancels EMAs awards show in Paris, citing Israel-Hamas war

The MTV Europe Music Awards canceled its ceremony next month, citing the Israel-Hamas War

October 19, 2023
MTV cancels EMAs awards show in Paris, citing Israel-Hamas war
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

The Hollywood actors strike hits 100 days. Why hasn't a deal been reached and what's next?

Film and TV actors are still on strike in what has become the longest walk-off in their history

October 19, 2023
The Hollywood actors strike hits 100 days. Why hasn't a deal been reached and what's next?
Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Burt Young, Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in 'Rocky' films, dies at 83

Oscar-nominated actor Burt Young has died

October 19, 2023
Burt Young, Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in 'Rocky' films, dies at 83
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix's password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan

Netflix has disclosed summertime subscriber gains that surpassed analysts’ projections, signaling the video streaming service’s crackdown on password sharing is converting former freeloaders into paying customers

October 18, 2023
Netflix's password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Musician Mike Skinner turns actor and director with 'The Darker the Shadow, the Brighter the Light'

The Streets' Mike Skinner acts as director, writer and leading man in his film project “The Darker the Shadow, the Brighter the Light.”

October 18, 2023
Musician Mike Skinner turns actor and director with 'The Darker the Shadow, the Brighter the Light'
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment

Fugees rapper says lawyer's use of AI helped tank his case, pushes for new trial

The trial of a Fugees rapper, who was convicted in multimillion-dollar political conspiracies, stretched across the worlds of politics and entertainment

October 18, 2023
Fugees rapper says lawyer's use of AI helped tank his case, pushes for new trial
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|News

Q&A: Errol Morris on his John le Carré documentary 'The Pigeon Tunnel'

John le Carré, whose birth name was David Cornwell, died in 2020

October 18, 2023
Q&A: Errol Morris on his John le Carré documentary 'The Pigeon Tunnel'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Videos

Author Michael Connelly proud that ‘Bosch’ has become longest running streaming character

Michael Connelly has sold more than 85 million books under nearly 40 titles, but there’s another distinction that makes him equally proud: His most famous protagonist, LAPD Detective Harry Bosch, has become the longest running character on streaming television

October 18, 2023
Author Michael Connelly proud that ‘Bosch’ has become longest running streaming character
Business|Entertainment|News|Sports

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gets a contract extension through March 2027

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has received his long-expected contract extension

October 18, 2023
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gets a contract extension through March 2027
Entertainment|Sports|World

Spending a summer vacation at the World Cup could benefit NBA players, coaches

Playing and coaching in the Basketball World Cup this summer seems as though it helped plenty of people get ready for the NBA season

October 17, 2023
Spending a summer vacation at the World Cup could benefit NBA players, coaches
Celebrity|Entertainment

Maren Morris files for divorce from Ryan Hurd, citing music couple's 'irreconcilable differences'

Maren Morris has filed for divorce from her husband Ryan Hurd, citing the prominent country music couple’s “irreconcilable differences” after five years of marriage

October 17, 2023
Maren Morris files for divorce from Ryan Hurd, citing music couple's 'irreconcilable differences'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News

Britney Spears writes of abortion while dating Justin Timberlake in excerpts from upcoming memoir

Britney Spears wrote that she had an abortion while dating Justin Timberlake more than 20 years ago

October 17, 2023
Britney Spears writes of abortion while dating Justin Timberlake in excerpts from upcoming memoir
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

Prosecutors seeking to recharge Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting on set of Western movie 'Rust'

Special prosecutors are seeking to recharge actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a Western movie set in New Mexico in 2021

October 17, 2023
Prosecutors seeking to recharge Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting on set of Western movie 'Rust'
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Videos

Academy shakes up Oscars show team for 96th edition in March

The Oscars are enlisting a group of live television veterans to oversee its 96th show in March

October 17, 2023
Academy shakes up Oscars show team for 96th edition in March
Entertainment|News|Sports

Deion Sanders' advice book 'Elevate and Dominate' to be published in March

Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders has counted the ways to success

October 17, 2023
Deion Sanders' advice book 'Elevate and Dominate' to be published in March
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Martin Scorsese is still curious — and still awed by the possibilities of cinema

“Killers of the Flower Moon” is an audacious big swing by Martin Scorsese to continue his kind of ambitious, personal filmmaking on the largest scale at a time when such grand, big-screen statements are increasingly a rarity

October 17, 2023
Martin Scorsese is still curious — and still awed by the possibilities of cinema
Entertainment|Sports

Bradley Beal, Pascal Siakam among some of the NBA's most intriguing players to watch this season

When the NBA season begins, it’s pretty easy to anticipate who will take center stage

October 17, 2023
Bradley Beal, Pascal Siakam among some of the NBA's most intriguing players to watch this season
Entertainment|Lifestyle

These five toys are regular finalists for Hall of Fame honors. Now fans can vote one in

The National Toy Hall of Fame is celebrating its 25th anniversary with more public participation in the induction process

October 17, 2023
These five toys are regular finalists for Hall of Fame honors. Now fans can vote one in
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh elected to be an International Olympic Committee member

Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh has been elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee

October 17, 2023
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh elected to be an International Olympic Committee member
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Miniature 'Star Wars' X-wing gets over $3 million at auction of Hollywood model-maker's collection

A miniature X-wing Starfighter used in a “Star Wars” film sold for over $3 million during a weekend auction of items both collected and created by longtime Hollywood model-maker Greg Jein

October 16, 2023
Miniature 'Star Wars' X-wing gets over $3 million at auction of Hollywood model-maker's collection
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|US

Suzanne Somers, of ‘Three’s Company,’ dies at 76

Actor Suzanne Somers, who's best known for playing Chrissy Snow on the U.S. TV sitcom “Three’s Company,” has died

October 15, 2023
Suzanne Somers, of ‘Three’s Company,’ dies at 76
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ dances to No. 1 at the box office, eyeing 'Joker' film record

Movie theaters turned into concert venues this weekend as Swifties brought their dance moves and friendship bracelets to multiplexes across the country

October 15, 2023
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ dances to No. 1 at the box office, eyeing 'Joker' film record
Entertainment|News|Sports

DT Teair Tart inactive for Titans game against Ravens in London

Titans defensive tackle Teair Tart (toe) will miss his second straight game when Tennessee plays the Baltimore Ravens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

October 15, 2023
DT Teair Tart inactive for Titans game against Ravens in London
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Live Review: Madonna's Celebration Tour kicks off in London after health scare

Madonna's Celebration Tour has kicked off at London's O2 Arena

October 14, 2023
Live Review: Madonna's Celebration Tour kicks off in London after health scare
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|News

Piper Laurie, 3-time Oscar nominee with film credits such as 'The Hustler' and 'Carrie,' dies at 91

Piper Laurie, the strong-willed, Oscar-nominated actor who performed in acclaimed roles despite at one point abandoning acting altogether in search of a “more meaningful” life, has died

October 14, 2023
Piper Laurie, 3-time Oscar nominee with film credits such as 'The Hustler' and 'Carrie,' dies at 91
Entertainment|WrittenByLAPost

From Swifties to MAGA - The Power and Peril of Fandom

Taylor Swift’s recent “Eras” tour stop, where she showed up to support her boyfriend at an NFL football game, has highlighted the intense devotion of modern fandom. Her appearance also illustrated how that kind of tribal loyalty is shaping politics, including the enduring support for former President Donald Trump. The passion of mega fans, once considered frivolous, is proving to be an increasingly powerful force that drives culture, economics and even extremism. Swift’s stadium concert tour is estimated to inject millions into local economies. Trump’s unwavering base continues to embrace the former president despite his 2020 loss and legal woes.

October 13, 2023
From Swifties to MAGA - The Power and Peril of Fandom
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

What's streaming now: The Rolling Stones, John le Carré, 'Living for the Dead' and Harry Bosch

This week’s new entertainment releases include a Rolling Stones album, a revealing documentary about spy novelist John le Carré and “Living for the Dead,” a new Hulu series that's like “Queer Eye” meets “Ghost Hunters.”

October 13, 2023
What's streaming now: The Rolling Stones, John le Carré, 'Living for the Dead' and Harry Bosch
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

Sharon Stone says health issues slowed her acting career so she's expressing herself through paint

During the pandemic, a friend sent Sharon Stone a paint-by-numbers set to keep her busy, a gesture that has led to a new path of creative expression

October 13, 2023
Sharon Stone says health issues slowed her acting career so she's expressing herself through paint
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Goodbye to more DVDs? Best Buy plans to phase out sales of physical movies in the coming months

Best Buy is saying goodbye to movie-watching with physical discs

October 13, 2023
Goodbye to more DVDs? Best Buy plans to phase out sales of physical movies in the coming months
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Opinion

Q&A: SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher reacts to Hollywood studios breaking off negotiations

Fran Drescher said Thursday that she is baffled and disappointed that Hollywood studios abruptly broke off talks this week with the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

October 13, 2023
Q&A: SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher reacts to Hollywood studios breaking off negotiations
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

On Offset's sophomore solo album, 'Set It Off,' the Migos member says he 'wanted to bring rap back'

On Friday, Migos rapper Offset released his ambitious second solo album, “Set It Off.”

October 13, 2023
On Offset's sophomore solo album, 'Set It Off,' the Migos member says he 'wanted to bring rap back'
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Man admits stealing 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers from museum in 2005, but details remain a mystery

A man charged with stealing a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the “The Wizard of Oz” has pleaded guilty in a deal that could keep him out of prison due to his failing health

October 13, 2023
Man admits stealing 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers from museum in 2005, but details remain a mystery
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Taylor Swift returns to Arrowhead Stadium to see Travis Kelce and the Chiefs face the Broncos

Pop superstar Taylor Swift was back at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night to watch Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Denver Broncos

October 12, 2023
Taylor Swift returns to Arrowhead Stadium to see Travis Kelce and the Chiefs face the Broncos
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Prosecutor removed from YNW Melly murder trial after defense accusations of withholding information

A South Florida judge has removed the lead prosecutor in the double murder retrial of rapper YNW Melly

October 12, 2023
Prosecutor removed from YNW Melly murder trial after defense accusations of withholding information
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Raoul Peck's 'Silver Dollar Road' chronicles a Black family's battle to hold onto their land

Raoul Peck's “Silver Dollar Road” chronicles the story of the Reels family in North Carolina

October 12, 2023
Raoul Peck's 'Silver Dollar Road' chronicles a Black family's battle to hold onto their land
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An Israeli jewelry designer described as 'the softest soul' has been abducted, her family says

Moran Stela Yanai's family is speaking about the Israeli woman who loved making jewelry and protecting animals

October 12, 2023
An Israeli jewelry designer described as 'the softest soul' has been abducted, her family says
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Troye Sivan harnesses 'levity and fun' to fuel third full album, 'Something to Give Each Other'

Troye Sivan was initially going to begin his third full-length album with a ballad, a wistful song looking back at a lost love

October 12, 2023
Troye Sivan harnesses 'levity and fun' to fuel third full album, 'Something to Give Each Other'
Arts|Entertainment|Europe

Sandra Hüller's burdens of proof, in 'Anatomy of a Fall' and 'Zone of Interest'

Since Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival where it won the Palme d’Or, Sandra Hüller has been dogged by a question: Did she do it

October 12, 2023
Sandra Hüller's burdens of proof, in 'Anatomy of a Fall' and 'Zone of Interest'
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Hollywood studios break off strike talks with actors, who slam 'bullying tactics'

Strike talks have broken off between Hollywood actors and studios

October 12, 2023
Hollywood studios break off strike talks with actors, who slam 'bullying tactics'
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Who witnessed Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing in Las Vegas? Here's what we know

Duane “Keffe D” Davis is the last living suspect in one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas

October 12, 2023
Who witnessed Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing in Las Vegas? Here's what we know
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Inside the East vs. West rap rivalry that led to the murders of Tupac and Notorious B.I.G. in 1990s

Grand jury testimony that helped indict and jail a longtime suspect in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur provides new insight into the feud surrounding his death and the killing six months later of rival rapper Notorious B

October 12, 2023
Inside the East vs. West rap rivalry that led to the murders of Tupac and Notorious B.I.G. in 1990s
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Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton remains in intensive care as donations pour in

The family of Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton says she is “continuing to fight.”

October 11, 2023
Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton remains in intensive care as donations pour in
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The power dynamic in labor has shifted and pickets are seemingly everywhere. But for how long?

From auto production lines to Hollywood, the power of labor unions is back in the national spotlight

October 11, 2023
The power dynamic in labor has shifted and pickets are seemingly everywhere. But for how long?
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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have been separated since 2016, she says

Jada Pinkett Smith and husband Will Smith have lived what she says are “completely separate lives” since 2016

October 11, 2023
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have been separated since 2016, she says
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Horror icon John Carpenter on being a college dropout, 'Barbie' and telling true scary stories

While John Carpenter has become synonymous with fictional horror storytelling, the 75-year-old director is dipping his toe into true life terrors with his new show, “John Carpenter’s Suburban Screams.”

October 11, 2023
Horror icon John Carpenter on being a college dropout, 'Barbie' and telling true scary stories

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