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Udo Kier, striking German actor from ‘My Own Private Idaho’ and ‘Ace Ventura,’ dies at 81
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Udo Kier, the German actor whose icy gaze and strange,…
Quebec Liberal Leader Rodriguez struggles to manage crisis within party
MONTREAL — As the turmoil engulfing the Quebec Liberals enters its second week, leader Pablo…
Drugs sneaked into Ohio prison soaked into the pages of ‘Hillbilly Elegy’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Vice President JD Vance’s memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” has a storied history…
Joni Mitchell to get lifetime achievement Juno, Nelly Furtado joins Hall of Fame
TORONTO — Joni Mitchell’s incredible impact on music will be celebrated at the Juno Awards…
Beloved Italian singer Ornella Vanoni, whose iconic career spanned 70 years, dies at 91
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Ornella Vanoni, a beloved performer who had a seven decade-long singing…
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy,…
U.S. directs its embassies in Western nations to scrutinize ‘mass migration’
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department has directed its embassies in Canada and other Western…
The greatest mystery of Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ movies? Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc
NEW YORK (AP) — The greatest mystery in Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” movies might be…
6 notable songs from Jimmy Cliff, the reggae star who has died at 81
NEW YORK (AP) — The story of Jimmy Cliff, who has died at age 81,…
‘Bel-Air’ cast reflects on series, building its own legacy and identity entering final season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olly Sholotan first realized that “Bel-Air” had stepped out the shadows…
AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press and the Trump administration were due back before a…
Conan Gray, Lainey Wilson and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. What to know
NEW YORK (AP) — Two things that made massive cultural splashes this year — Labubu…
‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ co-hosts are Chance the Rapper, Rob Gronkowski, Julianne Hough and Rita Ora
NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Seacrest will have some starry help ushering in 2026 on…
UK leader suggests former Prince Andrew should testify in US investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
LONDON (AP) — Pressure is increasing for the former Prince Andrew to give evidence to…
Donald Glover says he had a stroke
Donald Glover is opening up about a recent health scare that forced him to cancel…
‘Wicked: For Good’ is even more popular than the first, soaring to a $226 million global debut
Universal Pictures’ two-part “Wicked” gamble continues to defy gravity at the box office. Just a…
Carney: No ‘burning issue’ to bring up with Trump, talks to resume when ‘appropriate’
JOHANNESBURG — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in no hurry to resume trade talks with…
Christmas tree retailers find lots to like at a Pennsylvania wholesale auction
MIFFLINBURG, Pa. (AP) — Christmas went on the auction block this week in Pennsylvania farm…
An ancient Maya myth finds new life in a Mexican circus company’s performance
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican artistic director Jorge Díaz used to have a unique selection…
On paper, a California city bans the sale of comic books to kids. Officials want to change that
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — On a recent day at Sacramento native Lecho Lopez’s comic shop…
Catholic clergy are ecstatic about Rosalía’s songs of faith in her new album ‘Lux’
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — And Rosalía said, “Let there be Lux.” Rosalía, the global Spanish…
Paul McCartney leans into Beatles archive for Hamilton arena opening
HAMILTON — Paul McCartney dug into the Beatles’ archive in Hamilton, bringing some of his…
Jordan Peele’s ‘High Horse: The Black Cowboy’ doc sheds light on an erased part of history
NEW YORK (AP) — Texas-bred hip-hop duo UGK glared confidently into the camera atop stallions…
Fátima Bosch’s Miss Universe 2025 win echoes in Mexico where women fight for equality
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Fátima Bosch Fernández’s Miss Universe victory resounded across Mexico on Friday,…