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Somali-Canadian rapper K’naan charged with 2010 sexual … QUEBEC CITY (AP) — Canadian rapper K’naan, known for the global hit “Wavin’ Flag,” has been charged over an alleged sexual assault in Quebec City dating back more than 14 years. A charge sheet filed at the courthouse in Quebec City on Thursday says the rapper, whose given name is Keinan Abdi Warsame, is charged […]
Ex-Chili Peppers guitarist denies a manslaughter … Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, a former Red Hot Chili Peppers member who also has played with Pearl Jam, pleaded not guilty through his attorney Thursday to a misdemeanor manslaughter charge in the death of a pedestrian. Authorities say Klinghoffer, 44, was driving an SUV and making a left turn in Alhambra, California, just east of Los […]
What to stream this weekend: ‘Inside Out 2,’ Clooney … What Ellen DeGeneres says is her last comedy special landing on Netflix and George Clooney and Brad Pitt starring in a sleek, New York City caper are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated […]
How to watch the vice presidential debate between … Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance of Ohio are meeting Tuesday for their first and only scheduled vice presidential debate. Walz, who is Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, and Vance, who is on the Republican ticket with former President Donald Trump, will make the case for their respective candidates five weeks […]
Lady Gaga draws inspiration from her ‘Joker’ sequel … LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lady Gaga knew the recipe to keep her Las Vegas shows electric: start in the studio. Before each residency performance this summer, she and a group of talented musicians clocked hours-long recording sessions, capturing that spark. The energy from their studio time flowed into Gaga’s performance and fueled the creation of […]
A misspelled memorial to the Brontë sisters gets … LONDON (AP) — With a few daubs of a paintbrush, the Brontë sisters have got their dots back. More than eight decades after it was installed, a memorial to the three 19th-century sibling novelists in London’s Westminster Abbey was amended Thursday to restore the diaereses – the two dots over the e in their surname. […]
Naomi Campbell barred from being charity trustee … LONDON (AP) — British supermodel Naomi Campbell has been barred from being a charity trustee in England and Wales for five years after the poverty charity she founded nearly two decades ago was deemed Thursday to have been “poorly governed” with “inadequate financial management.” Following a three-year investigation into the financial activities of “Fashion for […]
Ex-‘Apprentice’ candidates dump nearly entire stake … A Florida firm owned by former contestants on “The Apprentice” has disposed of nearly all its 5.5% stake in Trump Media & Technology Group, which owns former president Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform. United Atlantic Ventures LLC, which owned around 7.53 million shares of common stock in TMTG, now owns only 100, according to a […]
At the New York Film Festival, an art form at play NEW YORK (AP) — When you think of blockbusters, the first thing that comes to mind might not be a 215-minute postwar epic screening for the first time at Lincoln Center. But that was the scene last week when the New York Film Festival hosted a 70mm print of Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist.” The festival […]
Q&A: Kate Winslet on bringing WWII photographer Lee … When Kate Winslet stumbled upon the extraordinary story of Lee Miller she didn’t want to let go. Miller was an American photographer who became a correspondent for British Vogue during World War II, shooting everything from London after the Blitz to the liberation of Dachau. In 1945, David E. Scherman took a rather famous photo […]
Nevada high court orders dismissal of Chasing Horse … LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Supreme Court has ordered the dismissal of a sprawling sex abuse indictment against Nathan Chasing Horse, while leaving open the possibility of charges being refiled in a case that sent shockwaves throughout Indian Country and led to more criminal charges in the U.S. and Canada. Proceedings in the 18-count […]
Memphis man gets life sentence for killing rapper … MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Justin Johnson was found guilty of murder in the death of rapper Young Dolph on Thursday after the jury heard testimony from a co-defendant that the killing was part of a feud between rival record labels. Jurors deliberated for just under four hours before finding Johnson guilty of murder, conspiracy to […]
Joker is back, this time with Lady Gaga — and songs VENICE, Italy (AP) — “ Joker ” is a hard act to follow. Todd Phillips’ dark, Scorsese-inspired character study about the Batman villain made over a billion dollars at the box office, won Joaquin Phoenix his first Oscar, dominated the cultural discourse for months and created a new movie landmark. It wasn’t for everyone, but […]
Adam Pearson is ready to roll the dice NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Pearson is an ardent believer in the old adage: Nothing wagered, nothing gained. Before Pearson was an actor, he worked at the BBC out of college. He was hired for six months, but, like much in Pearson’s life, he was determined to make the most of it. “I decided I’m […]
Judge prepares ruling on possible retrial of movie … SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A judge heard arguments Thursday on whether to dismiss a criminal conviction against a movie armorer in the shooting death of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin and said she’ll rule next week on whether to skuttle the case or order a retrial. In a remote court hearing, an attorney […]
Hoda Kotb is leaving NBC’s ‘Today’ show early next … NEW YORK (AP) — Hoda Kotb, a fixture at NBC for more than two decades, says she will leave her morning perch on the “Today” show early next year, telling staffers “it’s time.” In a memo to her team — and later in an emotional on-air reveal Thursday — Kotb said her 60th birthday this […]
Missy Mazzoli’s ‘The Listeners’ portraying life in … PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Missy Mazzoli received an Opera Philadelphia composing commission around the time Donald Trump first was running for president, inspiring her to settle on a sect with faithful followers as a starting point with her librettist, Royce Vavrek. “The role of a charismatic leader in our society, the need to feel like you’re […]
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan finalize their divorce … LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actors Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan have reached a settlement to finalize their divorce and avoid a forthcoming trial, six years after she first filed to end their marriage and years after both entered other long-term relationships. The couple stipulated to the terms in a court filing Wednesday. It means that […]
Drag queen Pattie Gonia aims to give the climate … NEW YORK (AP) — Dressed in a sequin-laced, sleeveless top and puffy pink skirt, drag queen Pattie Gonia strides around the stage in white high-heeled boots that come up to the knees, telling the crowd that nature must be a woman. “She is trying to kill us in the most passive-aggressive way possible,” joked Gonia, […]
5 high school students from around the country have … NEW YORK (AP) — Five high school students, residing far from each other while sharing visions of community and self-expression, have been named National Student Poets. Each of the poets will represent different parts of the country. Robert Gao of University Laboratory High School in Champaign, Illinois, will cover the Midwest. Marcus Burns of Vermont’s […]
Finding Mr. Right and converting to Judaism led Erin … There’s a meet-the-parents scene in the new Netflix series “Nobody Wants This” where Adam Brody’s Noah arrives at his girlfriend Joanne’s house (played by Kristen Bell), wearing a sports coat and carrying an oversized bouquet of sunflowers. Joanne is so appalled by his efforts that she decides they need to break up. Before she can […]
Barbra Streisand approves multi-part documentary … NEW YORK (AP) — A year after telling her story in a 1,000-page memoir, Barbra Streisand has approved a multi-part documentary about her life — to be directed by fellow Oscar winner Frank Marshall. The documentary, announced Thursday by Sony Music Vision, is currently untitled and does not have a release date. It will feature […]
The Cure announces a new album and releases its first … NEW YORK (AP) — Goths, rejoice: At long last, The Cure has released new music. “Alone,” their first new song in 16 years, premiered on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBC 6 Music radio show Thursday morning. The English band also announced a new album, “Songs of A Lost World,” to be released on Nov. 1. The […]
Sen. Raphael Warnock is working on children’s book … NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia is working on a children’s book centered on a generous boy and a proliferating baloney sandwich and inspired by a Biblical miracle. Philomel Books, a Penguin Random House imprint, announced Thursday that it will release “We’re in This Together: Leo’s Lunchbox” next April 25. With illustrations […]
Greek singer Marinella is in stable but critical … ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Popular Greek singer Marinella was in stable but critical condition in an Athens hospital Thursday, the hospital said in a statement, a day after she collapsed on stage during a concert in the ancient Herod Atticus theater. Marinella, 86, suffered a stroke and was being treated in the intensive care unit […]
Kim Porter’s children say she didn’t write bestselling … NEW YORK (AP) — Although it’s a bestseller on Amazon, the late Kim Porter did not write a tell-all memoir detailing an abusive relationship with her longtime partner Sean “Diddy” Combs, her children said in a statement Tuesday. “Kim’s Lost Words: A journey for justice, from the other side…” was independently published on Amazon in […]
Aging and ailing, ‘Message Tree’ at Woodstock concert … Masses of people at the 1969 Woodstock festival stopped by the towering red maple tree a little ways off from the main stage. Many scrawled messages on paper scraps or cardboard and attached them to the old tree’s trunk. “SUSAN, MEET YOU HERE SATURDAY 11 A.M., 3 P.M. or 7 P.M.,” read one note left […]
Biography of 18th century poet Phillis Wheatley is … NEW YORK (AP) — The author of a new biography of Phillis Wheatley, one of the country’s first major poets, has received a $50,000 history award. David Waldstreicher’s “The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Poet’s Journey Through American Slavery and Independence” is this year’s winner of the George Washington Prize, which honors works arising from […]
Melania Trump is telling her own story — and again … Melania Trump is the first lady who has seldom been there. The wife of Republican presidential candidate and former chief executive Donald Trump walked directly into the fire of public scrutiny early, when her debut speech to the 2016 Republican National Convention drew immediate charges of plagiarism. Since then, it has been clear that she […]
Anna Sorokin eliminated from ‘Dancing With the Stars’ … LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anna Sorokin, the convicted con artist who swindled banks, hotels and friends under the guise of being a “heiress” named Anna Delvey, has reached the end of her run on “Dancing With the Stars.” As a controversial casting choice on the competition reality series, Sorokin had to don an ankle monitor […]
Rapper Fatman Scoop died of heart disease, medical … HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop, who collapsed onstage while performing in Connecticut last month, died of heart disease, the state medical examiner’s office has determined. The official cause of death for the performer, born Isaac Freeman III, was hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, a spokesperson for the Connecticut medical examiner’s office said […]
Video game actors’ union calls for strike against … LOS ANGELES (AP) — “League of Legends” is caught in the middle of a dispute between Hollywood’s actors union and an audio company that provides voiceover services for the blockbuster online multiplayer game. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists called a strike against “League of Legends” on Tuesday, arguing that Formosa […]
Last original member of Kool & the Gang to represent … NEW YORK (AP) — You can call the music of Kool & the Gang funky or R&B, soulful or disco, pop or dance. What you cannot call it is partisan. When Iowa’s delegation at this summer’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago announced its vote for the Harris-Walz ticket, they played “Celebration.” That was the same […]
Aaron Hernandez ‘American Sports Story’ series wants … From a podcast to multiple documentaries, the rise and fall of the once revered NFL star Aaron Hernandez is certainly well documented. An FX limited series is latest to rehash the saga, attempting to go beyond the headlines and dig deeper into his story. “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” stars Josh Andrés Rivera as the […]
Can AI make video games more immersive? Some studios … LOS ANGELES (AP) — For decades, video games have relied on scripted, stilted interactions with non-player characters to help shepherd gamers in their journeys. But as artificial intelligence technology improves, game studios are experimenting with generative AI to help build environments, assist game writers in crafting NPC dialogue and lend video games the improvisational spontaneity […]
Marley Brothers upholds father’s legacy with first … LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Marley’s musical legacy of harmony and peace has hit the road with his sons bringing their late father’s timeless message to life in a multi-city tour. The reggae giant’s footsteps are being filled by his five sons — Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian — during the Marley Brothers: The […]
Judge suspends arrest order of a top Brazilian country … RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Brazilian judge Tuesday suspended the preventive arrest of one of the country’s most popular country music stars in connection with a money laundering investigation, a court source with access to the ruling told The Associated Press. A court staffer in the state of Pernambuco confirmed that local Judge Eduardo […]
Jury awards teen pop group OMG Girlz $71.5 million … NEW YORK (AP) — Toy maker MGA Entertainment must pay $71.5 million in damages for infringing on the name and likeliness of teen pop group OMG Girlz with one of its popular lines of dolls, a federal jury has decided. Monday’s verdict hands a win to OMG Girlz — as well as Xscape singer Tameka […]
Woman alleges Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs raped her on video … LOS ANGELES (AP) — Another woman sued Sean “Diddy” Combs on Tuesday, alleging that the music mogul and his head of security raped her and recorded it on video at his New York recording studio in 2001. The lawsuit filed in federal court in New York, the latest of several similar suits against Combs, comes […]
Hello, I’m Johnny Cash’s statue: A monument to the … WASHINGTON (AP) — Johnny Cash now stands among the most famous politicians, trailblazers and activists of American history as he became the first professional musician to be honored with a statue in the U.S. Capitol. Congressional leaders from both parties and members of the Cash family were among the several hundred guests who gathered Tuesday […]