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French government defends granting citizenship to George and Amal Clooney
PARIS (AP) — Actor George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney were granted French citizenship…
Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving a legacy that inspired many in music
Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has…
NBA Christmas viewership hits 15-year high with 47M viewers. And social media numbers set records
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA saw its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15…
Lions-Vikings Christmas game on Netflix sets NFL streaming record, averaging 27.5M viewers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two of the NFL’s three Christmas Day games set viewership records.…
Disney World worker is injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Walt Disney World worker in Florida was injured while attempting…
Nasty weather on tap for New Year fetes at Rose Parade in California and revelers in New York City
Two iconic celebrations to ring in the New Year — the Rose Parade in Southern…
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as he spoke before a crowd horrified many and prompted somber conversations about political violence.
Hong Kong greets 2026 without fireworks after deadliest blaze in decades
HONG KONG (AP) — Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong’s New Year…
English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton welcome their second child
NEW YORK (AP) — English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton have welcomed their second…
Maritime musician Joel Plaskett among 2025 Order of Nova Scotia recipients
HALIFAX — Maritime musician Joel Plaskett has been appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia.…
Nardwuar becomes first ‘human serviette’ appointed to Order of Canada
TORONTO — When Nardwuar rhymes off a list of fellow members of the Order of…
A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around
NEW YORK (AP) — By nearly any measure, 2025 has been a rough year for…
Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor who made frequent memorable appearances on the HBO series “The…
Violinist undeterred by Vancouver orchestra’s legal threat over sexual assault claim
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver violinist who was threatened with legal action by the Vancouver Symphony…
Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they…
What music and television to stream: A New Year’s Eve tradition and a ‘Stranger Things’ sendoff
It’s the end of the year and there are fewer new streaming options headed to…
Patriots star receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charge, denies allegations
BOSTON (AP) — New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and…
Roses in the rain? New Year’s Day parade in Pasadena gets wet forecast. Bundle up for NYC ball drop
For the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to intrude on the Rose…
France grants citizenship to George and Amal Clooney and their twins Ella and Alexander
PARIS (AP) — Call them Monsieur and Madame Clooney. France’s government says that George Clooney,…
Nézet-Séguin’s path to the Vienna New Year’s concert began when he replaced banned conductor in 2022
Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s path to the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Day concert started when he replaced…
Brigitte Bardot’s funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez
PARIS (AP) — The funeral for Brigitte Bardot will be held next week in Saint-Tropez,…
Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in New Year’s honor’s list
LONDON (AP) — Britons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a…
Rain could be an unwelcome entry at the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. Bundle up for NYC ball drop
For the first time in 20 years, rain could be an intruder at the Rose…
Tyler Perry’s accuser sent messages of gratitude and friendship years after alleged assault
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Text messages show that Tyler Perry and “Boo! A Madea Halloween”…