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New this week: ‘Law & Order,’ Madea and Tears for Fears
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV,…
Danton, who taught ballet until late in life, dies at 102
PETAL, Miss. (AP) — Henry Danton, who had an international career as a ballet dancer…
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com
Nonfiction 1. Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown, narrated by the author (Random House…
Review: The Foo Fighters make a horror movie
For anyone who found the band tensions that reverberate in “The Beatles: Get Back”too tame,…
As Kuwait cracks down, a battle erupts over women’s rights
KUWAIT CITY (AP) — It all started over yoga. When an instructor in Kuwait this…
Green Bay gallery kicks off with works commissioned by Favre
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — If you are opening a fine art gallery in Green…
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID; mild symptoms
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is experiencing…
Pompeii: Rebirth of Italy’s dead city that nearly died again
POMPEII, Italy (AP) — In a few horrible hours, Pompeii was turned from a vibrant…
French Quarter Festival returns after two-year COVID hiatus
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It’s been two years since the largest free festival and showcase…
America’s doctor, family get COVID-19 despite safeguards
WASHINGTON (AP) — Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced Friday that he and his young family…
Cate Blanchett to receive Film at Lincoln Center award
NEW YORK (AP) — Lincoln Center will honor Cate Blanchett with its 47th Chaplin Award…
Study says Dutch troops used ‘extreme’ violence in Indonesia
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch troops used “extreme violence” — often deliberately — during…
Troy Kotsur’s road to making history at the Oscars
NEW YORK (AP) — In his Oscar-nominated performance in “CODA,” Troy Kotsur has one spoken…
Judge blocks release of Bob Saget’s autopsy records for now
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A judge in Florida on Wednesday agreed with a request from…
Pardoned Kushner pal pleads guilty to cyberstalking charges
NEW YORK (AP) — A former newspaper editor who received a pardon from former President…
‘Pose’ star Rodriguez to receive GLAAD Media Awards honor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Pose” star Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez will be honored at the…
Alec Baldwin sued by family of cinematographer killed on set
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The family of a cinematographer shot and killed on the set…
Prince Andrew to settle sex abuse case, donate to charity
NEW YORK (AP) — Britain’s Prince Andrew, accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing a…
Waterfront Toronto names new partners for land Sidewalks Labs intended to build on
TORONTO – Waterfront Toronto has named two companies that will develop a swath of lakeside…
Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes to host Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After three years without a host, the Oscars are making up…
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com
Nonfiction 1. Life Force by Tony Robbins, Peter H. Diamandis and Robert Hariri, narrated by…
Sentencing set for Josh Duggar in federal child porn case
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A judge has set an April sentencing date for former reality…
Action! Met Gala exhibit will highlight 8 top film directors
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood will have a strong presence at this year’s Met Gala…
Valerie Boyd, Zora Neale Hurston biographer, dead at 58
NEW YORK (AP) — Valerie Boyd, who wrote a well regarded biography of Zora Neale…