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Mbongeni Ngema, South African playwright and creator of ‘Sarafina!’, is killed in a car crash at 68
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Renowned South African playwright, producer and composer Mbongeni Ngema has died in…
Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka split after 7 years together, dancer confirms
Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka have split after 7 years together, the dancer confirmed Tuesday.…
For a new generation of indie rock acts, country music is king
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer-songwriter Mitski’s “My Love Mine All Mine,” plays out like a…
Czech Republic marks a day of mourning for the victims of its worst mass killing
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic came to a standstill at noon Saturday as people…
Police seek a motive as Prague mourns the 14 people killed in the nation’s worst mass shooting
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech police investigated Friday why a student went on a dayslong violent…
Lone gunman in Czech mass shooting had no record and slipped through cracks despite owning 8 guns
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech politicians tend to boast that their country is one of the…
Still haven’t bought holiday gifts? Retailers have a sale for you
NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers are stepping up sales and other enticements in the final…
Federal court revives lawsuit against Nirvana over 1991 ‘Nevermind’ naked baby album cover
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday revived a child sexual exploitation…
Michael J. Fox documentary, Ryan Gosling’s ‘I’m Just Ken’ song shortlisted for Oscar
An intimate documentary on Michael J. Fox and a song recorded by Ryan Gosling are…
Oscars shortlists revealed: Here are the films one step closer to a nomination
The “Barbie” power ballad “I’m Just Ken” and AP and Frontline’s documentary “20 Days in…
Movie Review: ‘The Color Purple’ is a stirring big-screen musical powered by its spectacular cast
Exuberant performances from a cast led by Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks…
High school student revived with defibrillator after collapsing at New York basketball game
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A western New York high school student was revived with an…
How Carey Mulligan became Felicia Montealegre in ‘Maestro’
Carey Mulligan recently realized that she’s spent much of her professional career holding back. That…
AP’s top music documentaries of 2023: Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, WHAM! and more – and where to watch
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Looking for something to watch this holiday season? While Barbenheimer is…
McGill announces $3,000 award to offset tuition hike for out-of-province students
MONTREAL – McGill University will offer a $3,000 annual award to new undergraduate students from…
ACLU of Montana challenges law defining the word ‘sex’ in state code as only male or female
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The ACLU of Montana has filed a lawsuit challenging a law…
The color purple: It’s a new movie and an old hue that’s rich in meaning and history
NEW YORK (AP) — “I think it pisses God off if you walk by the…
Playing live, ‘Nutcracker’ musicians bring unseen signature to holiday staple
PHOENIX (AP) — Musicians in a cramped space under a Phoenix stage send up the…
Chris Christie’s next book, coming in February, asks ‘What Would Reagan Do?’
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a candidate for the Republican…
University of Northern B.C. to offer bachelor’s degree in Nisga’a language
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – A new bachelor of arts degree in Nisga’a language fluency will…
Your autograph, Mr. Caro? Ahead of 50th anniversary, ‘Power Broker’ author feels like a movie star
NEW YORK (AP) — Since the release a year ago of the acclaimed documentary “Turn…
Year in review: A look at news events in December 2023
A look at news events in December 2023: 1 –Israel’s war with Hamas resumed in…
Prolific Chicago sculptor whose public works explored civil rights, Richard Hunt dies at 88
CHICAGO (AP) — Richard Hunt, a prolific Chicago artist who was the first Black sculptor…
Maury Povich receives lifetime achievement award from wife Connie Chung at Daytime Emmys
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maury Povich received the Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Honor on Saturday…