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Romanian court rejects Wiz Khalifa’s appeal against 9-month jail sentence for drug possession
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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A Romanian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by American rapper…
Sandra Cisneros long wanted an invite to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Now, she’s in
NEW YORK (AP) — Sandra Cisneros, one of this year’s inductees into the American Academy…
Rick Campanelli to reveal secret demons that ‘will shock many’ in new memoir
Broadcasting personality Rick Campanelli is releasing a memoir revealing dark secrets he says “will shock…
A children’s hospital is renamed for Dolly Parton and hopes to transform pediatric care in Tennessee
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton’s name might inspire full-throated sing-a-longs to her working woman’s…
Broadcasting personality Marilyn Denis to sign off from CHUM 104.5 after 40 years
Marilyn Denis is signing off after 40 years on Toronto morning radio airwaves. The Canadian…
Telefilm wants to reframe the Canadian film success story after box-office slump
Telefilm Canada says a nearly 41 per cent drop in box-office revenue for Canadian films…
Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role
Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of “Oldboy” and “No Other Choice,” will head the jury…
Police video shows Vince McMahon’s 100 mph car crash in Connecticut
Newly released police video shows former WWE executive Vince McMahon ram his luxury sportscar into…
Singer D4vd is ‘target’ in investigation of killing of girl whose body was found in car in Hollywood
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer D4vd is the target of a Los Angeles County grand…
Harvey Weinstein hires Luigi Mangione’s and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers as his 3rd NY trial looms
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione’s and Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers…
Sondra Lee, a veteran Broadway dancer with roles in ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Hello Dolly!’ dies at 97
NEW YORK (AP) — Sondra Lee, a dancer and actor discovered by the legendary choreographer-director…
Man gets 15 years in prison in Texas crash that killed a founding member of The Chicks
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison…
To sit or stand: Trump’s challenge to Democrats a key moment in State of the Union address
About halfway through his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump sprung the moment…
Daniela Petroff, AP’s longtime fashion and Vatican reporter, dies at 80
ROME (AP) — Daniela Petroff, who helped shape The Associated Press’ fashion and Vatican coverage…
Pelé’s 1966 World Cup jacket draws new fans after Bad Bunny wears it at concerts in Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) — A jacket worn by football legend Pelé in the 1966 World…
Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine, dead at 42: ‘Unimaginable heartbreak’
Katherine Short, the daughter of Canadian comedian Martin Short, has died at age 42. Martin…
Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
NEW YORK (AP) — Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross…
The former Prince Andrew went from helicopter pilot to trade envoy to royal pariah
LONDON (AP) — He was reportedly his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite, but the former…
Chiuri makes Fendi creative debut with fur-forward looks and star-filled front row
MILAN (AP) — Uma Thurman’s casual front-row look for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut as Fendi…
Hughes’ OT goal for Team USA vs Canada in Olympic final averages 26M live viewers on NBC, Peacock
Jack Hughes’ overtime goal, which gave the United States its first Olympic gold medal in…
Luke Grimes returns as fan favorite Kayce Dutton in new ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff, ‘Marshals’
NEW YORK (AP) — Luke Grimes thought he’d said goodbye to stoic Kayce Dutton. The…
The home of the ‘Mona Lisa’ has a new boss to steer the Louvre out of crisis after jewel heist
PARIS (AP) — The home of the “Mona Lisa” is getting a new boss. Art…
Gov. Gavin Newsom takes heat from Republicans and LGBTQ+ lawmakers during book tour
LOS ANGELES (AP) — If politicians write memoirs to generate online buzz and headlines, California…
Louvre Museum director resigns in the wake of October’s brazen French crown jewels heist
PARIS (AP) — The Louvre Museum’s director resigned Tuesday after months of pressure following the…