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Miss Universe is India’s Harnaaz Sandhu, 70th winner
EILAT, Israel (AP) — Harnaaz Sandhu of India was crowned the 70th Miss Universe on…
Spielberg ‘West Side Story’ debuts weakly with $10.5M
NEW YORK (AP) — Despite critical acclaim and two years-worth of anticipation, Steven Spielberg’s lavish…
Fox anchor Chris Wallace makes his own news with move to CNN
NEW YORK (AP) — Veteran anchor Chris Wallace has left Fox News after 18 years…
Foo Fighters cancel F1 Abu Dhabi concert for medical reasons
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Foo Fighters rock band has called off its…
2 artists charged with faking Native American heritage
SEATTLE (AP) — Two artists are facing federal charges that they faked Native American heritage…
Michael Nesmith, the Monkee for all seasons, dies at 78
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Nesmith, the singer-songwriter, author, actor-director and entrepreneur who will likely…
After Jussie Smollett verdict, more court cases await
CHICAGO (AP) — A jury’s guilty verdict that Jussie Smollett faked a racist and homophobic…
Jussie Smollett guilty verdict latest in polarizing case
CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett’s conviction for lying to police about a racist, homophobic attack…
Royal Conservatory joins Elton John-endorsed exchange program with London school
TORONTO – The Royal Conservatory of Music’s Glenn Gould School is joining a new exchange…
EXPLAINER: What charges did Jussie Smollett face at trial?
CHICAGO (AP) — The twists, turns and oddities of the legal saga surrounding Jussie Smollett’s…
Timeline of events since Jussie Smollett reported attack
CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett was convicted on charges that he lied to Chicago police…
Jussie Smollett guilty verdict latest in polarizing case
CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett’s conviction Thursday for lying to police about a racist, homophobic…
Travis Scott says he was unaware of deaths until after show
HOUSTON (AP) — Rapper Travis Scott said in an interview that he didn’t know that…
Reality TV’s Josh Duggar convicted of child porn possession
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Former reality TV star Josh Duggar was immediately taken into custody…
In Buddhism, women blaze a path but strive for gender equity
Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, born in England, has devoted her life to attaining enlightenment in a…
Neil Young rebuilds a Rockies barn and reunites Crazy Horse
A horse needs a barn. Neil Young didn’t rebuild a log barn from the 1850s…
Britney, Bennifer, Beatles and Broadway: Pop culture in 2021
Britney was freed. Bennifer came back. So did Broadway, yay! And actually, the Beatles! As…
Board rules Astroworld lawsuits to be handled by one judge
HOUSTON (AP) — The more than 300 lawsuits that have been filed so far in…
Jussie Smollett case in jurors’ hands at Chicago trial
CHICAGO (AP) — A prosecutor told jurors Wednesday there is “overwhelming evidence” that Jussie Smollett…
Jury begins deliberating in Josh Duggar child porn trial
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal jury in Arkansas has begun deliberations in the trial…
‘Lost Daughter,’ ‘Licorice Pizza’ top AP’s best 2021 films
The Associated Press’ film writers picks for best movies of 2021: LINDSEY BAHR: 1. “The…
AP PHOTOS: The world of entertainment saw rebirth in 2021
After a year of shutdowns and cancellations, 2021 brought rebirth and revival to the entertainment…
Foo Fighters, A$AP Rocky and Dua Lipa to bring star power back to Osheaga festival
MONTREAL – Foo Fighters, A$AP Rocky and Dua Lipa are set to turn the volume…
Saudi prince’s tour, reforms eclipsed by Khashoggi case
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince was visiting the United Arab…