Arts

Think you know ‘Jaws’? Test your knowledge with this trivia ahead of the movie’s 50th anniversary
Friday marks the 50th anniversary of “Jaws.” It remains one of the most beloved and…

Rachel Zegler serenades the crowd for free in a new London production of ‘Evita’
LONDON (AP) — In a new production of “Evita,” one of the biggest moments isn’t…

‘Elbows Up’ anthology to include prominent patriots Margaret Atwood, Jay Baruchel, Atom Egoyan
TORONTO — An upcoming anthology to meet the recent swell in national pride will include…

Nero’s ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York meet in `The Comet/Poppea’ at Lincoln Center
NEW YORK (AP) — Nero’s ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York were similar. That…

Tariff threats, wars will slow but not collapse global luxury sales in 2025, new study shows
MILAN (AP) — Global sales of personal luxury goods are ”slowing down but not collapsing,”…

Who will have the 2025 song of the summer? We offer some predictions
NEW YORK (AP) — What makes a great song of the summer? Is it an…

Voice of America and Radio Farda’s Persian services cover the Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacks
In the early days of Israel’s attack on Iran, U.S.-operated Radio Farda, which broadcasts in…
Maurice Vellekoop wins Trillium Book Award for graphic memoir
TORONTO — Illustrator Maurice Vellekoop has won Ontario’s top literary award for his graphic memoir…

South Korea’s last circus, Dongchoon, holds up as it marks centennial
ANSAN, South Korea (AP) — No more elephant and monkey acts. No more death-defying motorbike…

Jeezy reflects on the legacy of his commercial debut, the classic ‘Thug Motivation 101’
NEW YORK (AP) — When Jeezy released his commercial debut two decades ago, he prepared…

Nezza’s anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium ignites debate over team’s immigrant support
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As fans removed their caps and stood for the national anthem…

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial takes a day off due a juror’s illness
NEW YORK (AP) — A juror’s vertigo on Wednesday ended another day of the sex…

From the Greek mountains to Manhattan: folk music icon Petroloukas Chalkias honored after death
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece is honoring the late clarinetist Petroloukas Chalkias, whose hypnotic, note-bending…

The world according to Wednesday, your new favorite alt-country indie rock band
NEW YORK (AP) — A pit bull puppy peeing off a balcony. Mounted antlers in…

Jeff Ross to make his Broadway debut this summer in one-man show that’s far from a roast
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff Ross, a comedian known for hosting brutal roasts of celebrities,…