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BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night…
Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness and most music catalog rights acquired by Pophouse
NEW YORK (AP) — Pophouse Entertainment has acquired Tina Turner’s name, image and likeness rights…
Cable news network MS NOW shuffles schedule, moving Stephanie Ruhle and Alicia Menendez to daytime
NEW YORK (AP) — The cable news network MS NOW is shuffling its schedule, moving…
David Suzuki is turning 90. Environmentalists may have ‘lost, big time,’ but he still has hope
David Suzuki admits defeat — at least in some respects. The geneticist-turned-environmentalist, who is days…
N.S. Oscar winner Tamara Deverell says province’s cuts to arts will hurt the economy
HALIFAX — One of Nova Scotia’s newest Oscar winners says the provincial government’s decision to…
Marc Jacobs let Sofia Coppola film with ‘no off limits’ – and didn’t hate himself after
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Neither Sofia Coppola nor Marc Jacobs were convinced a documentary was…
An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film
NEW YORK (AP) — A year after the actor’s death, a generative AI version of…
Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes repeats as champion of the grueling Iditarod sled dog race
NOME, Alaska (AP) — Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes cruised to a repeat victory…
Brian Stewart memoir among books shortlisted for Shaughnessy Cohen Prize
TORONTO — Broadcast journalist Brian Stewart’s memoir is one of five books in the running…
Zendaya’s new ring fuels notion that she and Tom Holland are married
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zendaya’s new ring has led many to believe she’s married to…
Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O’Brien’s second year hosting
The 98th Oscars hosted by Conan O’Brien saw a dip in ratings after several years…
Live Nation ticketing worker regrets calling customers stupid, he says at antitrust trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A Live Nation Entertainment ticketing employee testified Tuesday at the company’s…
Judge orders restoration of Voice of America, putting hundreds of journalists back to work
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to restore…
Trump team applying pressure to media: Tell the war’s story the way we see it
Through lectures, scoldings and outright threats, President Donald Trump and his aides are ratcheting up…
YouTube makes World Cup deal with FIFA that lets broadcasters show parts of games live
ZURICH (AP) — YouTube made a World Cup deal with FIFA on Tuesday that lets…
Len Deighton, author of bestselling spy thrillers, dead at 97
LONDON (AP) — Len Deighton, a prolific writer whose tough, stylish spy thrillers featured on…
Lukas prizes honor books on homelessness, the US Census and ancient India
NEW YORK (AP) — Books on homelessness, the U.S. Census and ancient India are among…
Oscars postmortem: Showrunner on Conan, the tie and biggest moments
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The day after the Oscars, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor…
Antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster continues with states leading the charge
NEW YORK (AP) — The antitrust trial of Live Nation and Ticketmaster resumed Monday in…
Cardi B calls out Hamilton for low ticket sales: ‘Not playing with y’all Banadians’
Cardi B is dragging the Hammer for slow ticket sales. The Grammy-winning rapper called out…
Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center’s board of directors voted on Monday to shut down…
In win for ‘One Battle After Another,’ the Oscars meet an anxious moment
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A horde of children chased host Conan O’Brien onto the Dolby…
Dick Vitale and Charles Barkley will call their first NCAA Tournament game together
Dick Vitale previously declined a standing invitation from CBS and TNT Sports to call an…
Sean Penn wins best supporting actor Oscar for ‘One Battle After Another’ but opts not to attend
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean Penn has built one of the most decorated careers in…