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Indiana Jones’ whip, Kane’s Rosebud sled and Culkin’s ‘Home Alone’ snow cap are going up for auction
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Many of movies’ most sought-after props are going up for…
Corinne Bailey Rae’s first children’s book, ‘Put Your Records On,’ draws upon her musical past
NEW YORK (AP) — Corinne Bailey Rae is working on a children’s picture book that…
World-famous German “nail artist” Günther Uecker dies at 95
BERLIN (AP) — German artist Günther Uecker, one of the country’s most important post-war artists…
Fans greet K-pop stars Jimin and Jung Kook of BTS discharged from military service
YEONCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Hundreds of fans gathered in the early morning hours to…
The world’s oldest restaurant faces a challenge from another Madrid tavern that says its even older
MADRID (AP) — In the heart of Spain’s capital, Sobrino de Botín holds a coveted…
Daughter of accused Gilgo Beach killer believes her father ‘most likely’ did it, new film says
NEW YORK (AP) — The daughter of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann believes…
In ‘Youth Group’ comic, evangelical kids sing silly songs about Jesus, fight demons
(RNS) — When he was a teenager in the 1990s, Jordan Morris was always up…
Associated Press seeks full appeals court hearing on access to Trump administration events
The Associated Press on Tuesday asked for a hearing before the full U.S. Court of…
Country musician Conner Smith fatally hit pedestrian with truck. No charges now, but probe ongoing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country musician Conner Smith fatally hit a pedestrian while driving his…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex says she joined ‘cuckold’ sex marathons to feel loved by him
NEW YORK (AP) — Under cross-examination, Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ ex-girlfriend testified Tuesday she took…
Quebec government vows to maintain out-of-province tuition hike
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is promising to maintain a university tuition hike for out-of-province…
Fewer Quebecers head to movies, but market share of Quebec films rises
MONTREAL — There were fewer visits to Quebec movie theatres in 2024, bucking an upward…
Nancy Wilson’s stolen custom-built Telecaster guitar was recovered by police in New Jersey
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Police in Atlantic City said Tuesday that they retrieved one…
Weinstein jury pores over accuser’s emails during deliberations
NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors in Harvey Weinstein’ssex crimes retrial appeared to be focusing on…
Is it art, or is it stealing work? Album cover designers stare down an AI future
TORONTO — Finger Eleven guitarist James Black has picked up a new instrument, one that…
An AP discussion on the courts, lawyers and testimony inside the Diddy, Weinstein and Mangione cases
NEW YORK (AP) — Julie Walker, AP radio correspondent: We’re here to talk about three…
Disney to pay almost $439 million to take full control of streaming service Hulu
Disney will pay Comcast’s NBCUniversal nearly $439 million for its stake in Hulu, taking full…
Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni’s $400M lawsuit against ‘It Ends With Us’ costar Blake Lively
A judge on Monday dismissed the lawsuit that actor and director Justin Baldoni filed against…
Dakota Johnson and Celine Song on love, dating and ‘Materialists’
Before Celine Song was an Oscar-nominated filmmaker, she was a playwright in New York who…
Music festivals have become more open to harm reduction initiatives. How far will it go?
NEW YORK (AP) — The sounds of muffled percussion and audience cheers reverberate throughout the…
BTS looks to reunite this year as 2 more members finish their military service
CHUNCHEON, South Korea (AP) — K-pop superstars RM and V are the latest members of…
Cineplex reports $55.3M May box office revenue up from $33.9M a year ago
TORONTO — Movie theatre company Cineplex Inc. reported its May box office report rose compared…
200-year-old condom decorated with erotic art goes on display in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands’ national museum has a new object on display…
Video game performers on strike for almost a year over AI issues reach a tentative deal
The union for Hollywood’s video game performers has reached a tentative contract with several video…