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Gavin Creel, Tony Award winner and musical Broadway … NEW YORK (AP) — Gavin Creel, a Broadway veteran who won a Tony Award for “Hello, Dolly!” and nominations for “Hair” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” died Monday of a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He was 48. Publicist Matt Polk said Creel died at his home in Manhattan of metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath […]
Damian Lewis herds sheep over a London bridge in … LONDON (AP) — Actor Damian Lewis drove a flock of sheep across the River Thames on Sunday in homage to a centuries-old tradition. Lewis is among thousands of people granted the honorary title of Freeman of the City of London, which in medieval times came with the right to bring livestock across the river to […]
Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Martin Scorsese and … NEW YORK (AP) — Reaction to the death of Kris Kristofferson. The singer-songwriter and actor died Saturday at his home in Hawaii surrounded by family at age 88. ___ “The first time I saw Kris performing at the Troubadour club in L.A. I knew he was something special.” — Barbra Streisand, Kristofferson’s co-star in “A […]
Satellite service DirecTV buys rival Dish as it fights … DirecTV is buying Dish and Sling, a deal it has sought to complete for years, as the company seeks to better compete against streaming services that have become dominant. DirecTV said Monday that it will acquire Dish TV and Sling TV from its owner EchoStar in a debt exchange transaction that includes a payment of […]
Movie armorer’s conviction upheld in fatal ‘Rust’ … SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge on Monday upheld an involuntary manslaughter conviction against a movie armorer in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust.” Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed asked a court to dismiss her involuntary manslaughter conviction or convene a new trial […]
Oasis adds US, Canada and Mexico stops to reunion … NEW YORK (AP) — Oasis shocked fans by announcing a reunion tour last month, ending a 15-year hiatus and, presumably, the long-held feud between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher. But those were only U.K. dates. On Monday, the band shared that they’re planning on heading to North America in 2025, too. “America. Oasis is coming. […]
Maya Rudolph as Harris and Dana Carvey as Biden open … “Saturday Night Live” began its 50th season with a parade of former co-stars, including Maya Rudolph as Vice President Kamala Harris, Andy Samberg as her husband Doug Emhoff and Dana Carvey as President Joe Biden. “We’ve got to stay focused,” Rudolph-as-Harris said at a mock rally in the show’s cold open. “If we win, together, […]
81-year-old South Korean falls short in a bid to … SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An 81-year-old South Korean fashion model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant after competing in the country’s national pageant against rivals old enough to be her grandchildren. Dressed in a beaded white gown, the silver-haired Choi Soon-hwa strutted across the stage and performed in […]
John Ashton, ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ actor, dies at 76 NEW YORK (AP) — John Ashton, the veteran character actor who memorably played the gruff but lovable police detective John Taggart in the “Beverly Hills Cop” films, has died. He was 76. Ashton died Thursday in Fort Collins, Colorado, his family announced in a statement released by Ashton’s manager, Alan Somers, on Sunday. No cause […]
Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, … LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and an A-list Hollywood actor, has died. Kristofferson died at his home on Maui, Hawaii, on Saturday, family spokeswoman Ebie McFarland said in an email. He was 88. McFarland said Kristofferson died […]
Missing a beat, streaming service Spotify is back … NEW YORK (AP) — The music streaming service Spotify was down temporarily on Sunday, leaving thousands of listeners without access to tunes and podcasts. More than 40,000 people reported outages with the music platform on downdetector.com, a website that allows users to report problems with popular apps and services. Spotify wrote on X Sunday afternoon, […]
As theaters struggle, many independent cinemas in … LOS ANGELES (AP) — On a hot summer evening, Miles Villalon lined up outside the New Beverly Cinema, hours before showtime. The 36-year-old already had tickets to the Watergate-themed double feature of 1976’s “All the President’s Men” and 1999’s “Dick.” But Villalon braved Los Angeles’ infamous rush-hour traffic to snag front-row seats at Quentin Tarantino’s […]
‘Megalopolis’ flops, ‘The Wild Robot’ soars at box … NEW YORK (AP) — Francis Ford Coppola’s decades-in-the-making, self-financed epic “Megalopolis” flopped with moviegoers, while the acclaimed DreamWorks Animation family film “The Wild Robot” soared to No. 1 at the weekend box office. “The Wild Robot,” Chris Sanders’ adaptation of Peter Brown’s bestseller, outperformed expectations to launch with $35 million in ticket sales in U.S. […]
Valentino’s new designer puts on maximalist Paris … PARIS (AP) — Alessandro Michele’s eagerly awaited ready-to-wear Paris Fashion Week debut at Valentino was unveiled in a setting that hinted at a transformation— a living room in flux. Stools, ladders, and lamps shrouded beneath white blankets evoked a house renovation, signaling not just change, but a conscious revival of past glories. The scene, poetic […]
She defended ‘El Chapo.’ Now this lawyer is using … MEXICO CITY (AP) — Riding in a black SUV with tinted windows, lawyer Mariel Colón rolls up to the gates of a remote mansion, strolling past a security guard side-by-side with Emma Coronel, the wife of notorious drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. Sporting suits and sunglasses, the pair stride into a dimly lit room […]
Footage of motorcade racing JFK to the hospital after … DALLAS (AP) — Newly emerged film footage of President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade speeding down a Dallas freeway toward a hospital after he was fatally wounded sold at auction Saturday for $137,500. The 8 mm color home film was offered up by RR Auction in Boston. The auction house said the buyer wishes to remain […]
As political scandal grips NYC, a fictional press … NEW YORK (AP) — Stone-faced authorities stepping up to a podium. A scrum of reporters jostling for a quote. Popping flashbulbs and pandemonium. The spectacle played out across a public plaza from the federal courthouse where New York City Mayor Eric Adams was arraigned on federal bribery charges Friday morning — but it had nothing […]
A TV reporter was doing a live hurricane report when … A TV weather reporter in Atlanta interrupted his live shot about Hurricane Helene Friday to rescue a woman from a vehicle stranded by rising floodwaters. In video of the rescue, standing in the rain with the submerged vehicle behind him, FOX Weather meteorologist Bob Van Dillen describes how the woman drove into a flooded area. […]
CBS News says it will be up to Vance and Walz to … NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News, hosting vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz for the general election campaign’s third debate next week, says it will be up to the politicians — not the moderators — to check the facts of their opponents. The 90-minute debate, scheduled for 9 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday in […]
Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry … LONDON (AP) — Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for the 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and gained new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “ Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, died Friday. She was 89. […]
Prince fans can party overnight like it’s 1999 with … MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For a short time, up to 100 Prince fans visiting the music superstar’s hometown will have a place to stay when the party’s over that will let them go crazy over his cultural legacy, a home featured in the film “Purple Rain.” Although the white, two-story home with brown trim in Minneapolis […]
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 […]
At NY’s beloved Fall for Dance, highlights come from … NEW YORK (AP) — The eclectic annual Fall for Dance festival is a beloved tradition among dance fans, not least for its $30 tickets — still quite a deal in New York, even if they began at $10 two decades ago. But the best thing about it is still the variety it brings to the […]
Kennedy Center’s opening gala is back on after musicians … WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center and the union representing musicians in the National Symphony Orchestra have come to an agreement on a short-term contract after a brief strike that threatened to derail Saturday’s season-opening gala. The DC Federation of Musicians, local 161-710 of the American Federation of Musicians, went on strike Friday following the […]
Loewe puts on spring explosion of flowers and form … PARIS (AP) — Loewe’s latest VIP-filled collection dazzled at the Paris Fashion Week runway Friday, presenting an explosion of flowers and form that captured designer Jonathan Anderson’s innovative spirit. The Northern Irish designer again showed his talent for infusing theatricality into his designs, showcasing whimsical creations like a surreal giant hoop skirt that lent the […]
Maggie Smith mourned by ‘Downton Abbey’ colleagues, … Actors, collaborators and fans who worked with Maggie Smith are paying tribute to the award-winning actor, known for her roles in the “Harry Potter” movies and “Downton Abbey.” She died Friday at 89. ___ “It’s a very sad day for the whole culture of theater and cinema in England. … She was one of the […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces new sex assault allegations … Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit with new sexual assault allegations Friday as a woman filed a lawsuit in New York saying she was repeatedly raped and drugged at the music mogul’s homes and became pregnant after one of the encounters. It’s the latest of several similar lawsuits by women against Combs, who also was arrested […]
Van Gogh paintings vandalized at a London gallery … LONDON (AP) — A pair of paintings by Dutch master Vincent van Gogh at London’s National Gallery were vandalized Friday when a group of climate activists splattered what appeared to be tomato soup on them, shortly after two other activists were sentenced over a similar attack two years ago. The paintings from Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” […]
Chappell Roan drops out of All Things Go music festival: … NEW YORK (AP) — Chappell Roan, the breakout pop star who has publicly grappled with her rising fame in recent weeks, has dropped out of this weekend’s All Things Go music festival. “I apologize to people who have been waiting to see me in NYC & DC this weekend at All Things Go, but I […]
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 […]
A list of Maggie Smith’s film appearances LONDON (AP) — Maggie Smith, who died Friday aged 89, appeared in dozens of films over more than 60 years. Roles ranged from her iconic turn in “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” to her Professor Minerva McGonagall in seven Harry Potter films, and films from Shakespeare’s “Othello” to the animated “Gnomeo & Juliet.” Here […]
A museum in Australia can bar men from the ‘Ladies … WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A museum in Australia was within its rights to bar men from a controversial art exhibit for women meant to underscore their exclusion from segments of the male-dominated society, a top regional court said on Friday. The development is the latest in the long-running saga of the “Ladies Lounge” exhibition […]
After 20 years and a move to Berlin, Xiu Xiu is still … LOS ANGELES (AP) — Since its inception more than two decades ago, the experimental rock band Xiu Xiu has danced between extremes. They’ve made music — drenched in synthesizers, breathy vocals and distorted guitar — that is somehow both cacophonous and beautiful, frightening yet poignant, avant-garde yet (mostly) melodic. In other words, Xiu Xiu’s music […]
U.S. publishers association honors Belarus book publisher … NEW YORK (AP) — A Belarus book publisher forced to operate out of Poland because of persecution from its own government is being honored by the trade association representing U.S. publishers. The Association of American Publishers announced Friday that it was awarding its International Freedom to Publish Award to Januškevič Publishing House. The award, given […]
Prince Harry’s Sentebale organization leading initiative … NEW YORK (AP) — Prince Harry’s latest philanthropic move will gather world business leaders and philanthropists to work towards fostering prosperity in Southern African communities, specifically focused on young people. In early October, Harry’s charity organization Sentebale, which he co-founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006, will bring together leaders from Google’s charitable arm […]
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 […]
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 […]