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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…
Warriors coach Steve Kerr part of Oscar documentary short win with ‘All the Empty Rooms’
Golden State coach Steve Kerr is now an Oscar winner. Kerr was one of the…
Burgers, cocktails, sparkly new duds: Oscar winners, losers and guests hit the after-parties
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For most people across the globe, Oscar night ends with the…
Key Oscar moments: Paul Thomas Anderson and Amy Madigan wins, outstanding songs and sad goodbyes
This Oscar cycle’s heavyweight battle is finally over. The politically charged action comedy “One Battle…
Based on a true story? How screenwriters approach dramatizing real-world events
TORONTO — Anthony Q. Farrell had one potential deal breaker when he was approached to…
Metric and Broken Social Scene add five new Canadian dates to tour
TORONTO — Metric, Broken Social Scene and Stars have added 14 new dates to their…
Stars deliver modern and colorful looks on Oscars red carpet
Pops of color dominated the Oscars red carpet as stars like Renate Reinsve to Chase…
‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ wins best documentary feature Oscar for teacher who opposed Ukraine war
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Mr. Nobody Against Putin,” which takes on the Russian leader’s propaganda…
Behind the scenes at the Oscars: What you didn’t see on camera
LOS ANGELES (AP) — There’s the Oscars you see on television and the one that…
‘One Battle After Another’ triumphs at 98th Academy Awards in coronation for Paul Thomas Anderson
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was crowned best picture…
Politically charged awards season ends with some at Oscars advocating for peace in Gaza
A few artists protested more than just the Trump administration’s immigration policies on Hollywood’s biggest…
Conan O’Brien plays Aunt Gladys and takes shots at AI and Chalamet at 2026 Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Conan O’Brien played on his famous red hair and pale skin…
Michael B. Jordan wins best actor for ‘Sinners,’ taking home his first Oscar in popular victory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael B. Jordan has been building toward a performance like “Sinners”…