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Museum architect among winners of prestigious Wolf Prize
JERUSALEM (AP) — The American architect who designed New York’s High Line urban park and…
‘Dune’ director out, KStew in and more Oscars surprises
The 94th Oscar nominations were full of surprises in both satisfying and disappointing ways, but…
Dutch government names commissioner to tackle #MeToo issues
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government appointed a commissioner Tuesday to tackle sexual…
Olympics Live: Klaebo keeps title, Sundling win women’s gold
BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the Beijing Winter Olympics: ___ Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo…
Michael Jackson film coming from Bohemian Rhapsody producer
A biopic about Michael Jackson is in the works from Oscar-winning “Bohemian Rhapsody” producer Graham…
Removed slavery backer Calhoun’s statue still without a home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A statue of segregationist and former U.S. Vice President John C.…
What to watch out for when Oscar noms are announced Tuesday
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s time again to celebrate Hollywood’s grandest ambitions and most daring…
Dutch police investigate abuse complaints at talent show
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police have received five reports of alleged criminal abuse…
Spotify CEO says canceling Joe Rogan isn’t ‘the answer’
LOS ANGELES – Joe Rogan has put Spotify in a tough spot, but the streaming…
Rogan’s use of racial slurs adds to pressure on Spotify
Joe Rogan’s mouth has put Spotify in a tough spot. Anti-coronavirus vaccine comments and racial…
‘Jackass Forever’ laughs its way to No. 1 at box office
Not even a global pandemic or a 12-year hiatus could stop the Jackass guys at…
‘I’m an Albertan’: Jazz legend Big Miller left swinging legacy in his adopted home
EDMONTON – “They call me Big,” he said. And in almost every way, he was.…
Long road to recovery for Quebec’s cultural sector after COVID-19 shutdowns
MONTREAL – Quebec’s theatres and concert halls are preparing to reopen to the public on…
Bill Cosby likely to avoid testifying in sex assault lawsuit
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — A Los Angeles judge on Friday appeared strongly inclined to…
The evolution of Steve-O, where every act is his last
Steve-O dropped out of college in 1993. He told everyone his plan was to become…
Police: Gunman kills 2 Virginia college officers, arrested
BRIDGEWATER, Va. (AP) — A gunman shot and killed two campus officers at a private…
Employment ‘carnage’ of 200,000 jobs lost in January looks temporary, economists say
Riddled by Omicron’s rapid spread, the Canadian economy lost 200,100 jobs in January amid stricter…
Tennessee gov, GOP push more scrutiny of school libraries
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Less than a week after a local Tennessee school board attracted…
EXPLAINER: What’s changed with Oscar’s best picture category
The Academy Awards change more than the public might realize. Every year the academy’s leadership…
French regulator investigates Russian broadcaster RT France
PARIS (AP) — France’s broadcast watchdog has opened an inquiry into news coverage by Russian…
‘Ozark’s’ Jason Bateman feted as Hasty Pudding Man of Year
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — “Ozark” actor Jason Bateman was honored Thursday as Man of the…
4 charged after overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams
NEW YORK (AP) — Four men face charges that they were members of the drug…
Ex-student is arraigned in shooting of two campus officers
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A former student at a private college in Virginia was arraigned…
SXSW plots in-person film fest with ‘Atlanta,’ ‘Lost City’
NEW YORK (AP) — After the pandemic forced the South by Southwest Film Festival to…