Since 2008’s “Iron Man,” the Marvel machine has been one of the most unstoppable forces in box-office history
November 12, 2023
In a war where journalist access is limited, there's a flood of video available online from the Israel-Hamas war
November 13, 2023
Oscar- and Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste will embark on his first North American headlining tour in 2024
November 13, 2023
Jill Biden has paid tribute to the power of poetry while honoring the 2023 class of National Student Poets
November 13, 2023
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
Steve Norton, who ran the first U.S. gambling facility outside Nevada — Atlantic City's Resorts casino — has died
November 13, 2023
A former Fox News reporter says in a lawsuit he was targeted and fired for pushing back against false claims about the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021
November 14, 2023
The Bellagio fountains on the Las Vegas Strip won't be very visible
November 14, 2023
At an age when many of his contemporaries have long since retired, King Charles III is not one to put his feet up
November 14, 2023
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
YouTube is rolling out new rules for AI content, including requiring creators to reveal whether they’ve used generative artificial intelligence to make realistic looking videos
November 14, 2023
Jesmyn Ward’s slave narrative “Let Us Descend” and Jake Bittle’s exploration of climate change’s impact “The Great Displacement” are among the finalists for the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in fiction and nonfiction
November 14, 2023
Beyond the engineering, the athleticism, the speed, the luxury, fans love the sound of Formula One
November 14, 2023
ESPN Bet, a rebranded sports-gambling service owned by Penn Entertainment, has launched
November 14, 2023
Taika Waititi would really rather just go to the beach
November 14, 2023
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
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
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
Last year, Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
November 15, 2023
Édgar Barrera is one of the most in-demand people in music
November 15, 2023
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
Comedian Kevin Hart has been chosen to receive the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in American humor
November 15, 2023
Jimmy Kimmel is returning as host of the Academy Awards for the second straight year and fourth time overall
November 15, 2023
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
A new report shows that the decline of local news outlets is accelerating despite efforts to help, and more people are aware of the dire problems facing the industry
November 16, 2023
German chancellor's Social Democrats seek to hold off far right in Brandenburg state election
At least 51 dead in Iran coal mine blast
New York City interim police commissioner says federal authorities searched his homes
Birds, bees and ballots: Swiss voters to decide on plan to bolster country's fragile biodiversity
Hezbollah, Israel exchange heavy fire after deadly Israeli strike
Japan PM hopeful Ishiba sees 'room' for corporate tax hike, Kyodo reports
Southwest Airlines warns staff of 'tough decisions' ahead, Bloomberg reports
GM to lay off about 1,700 workers at Kansas plant
Hong Kong’s first transgender singer-songwriter seeks voice through music
Biles and Chiles to headline "Gold Over America Tour"
Trial in daytime ambush of rapper Young Dolph 3 years ago to begin in Memphis