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Lovie Simone leads new series that adapts Judy Blume’s ‘Forever…’ for TV
While cutting together scenes for the new series “Forever,” Mara Brock Akil, who has created…
Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff…
Here’s why May the 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day across the galaxy
It didn’t begin a long time ago or in a galaxy far far away, but…
‘Endless Cookie’ wins $50,000 audience award at Hot Docs Festival
An animated documentary about the relationship between an Indigenous and white pair of half-brothers has…
Brazilian police arrest 2 people over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Police in Brazil said on Sunday that two people have…
‘Thunderbolts’ kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office
NEW YORK (AP) — Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts” opened with $76 million in domestic ticket sales,…
Did you steal the sign? German pop star asks his fans to return hometown symbol
TOETENSEN, Germany (AP) — Did you steal the sign? German pop star Dieter Bohlen is…
Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Lady Gaga gave a free concert Saturday night in front…
A family and a festival: How Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day tragedy unfolded
VANCOUVER — In January last year, Cirque du Soleil usher Alexander Lo made his final…
Alberta Premier Smith says meeting with PM Carney a ‘positive first step’
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has had a “positive” meeting with Prime…
NPR stations targeted for cuts by Trump have provided lifelines to listeners during disasters
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — After Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, the sound coming from…
Grievances and forgiveness were both on display in Prince Harry’s raw TV interview
LONDON (AP) — The rift between Prince Harry and his family has burst into the…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial to delve into the seediest side of rap’s ‘bad boy’
NEW YORK (AP) — Hip-hop impresario Sean “Diddy” Combs once presided like a prince over…
A timeline of events in Prince Harry’s troubled relationship with the royal family
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s troubled relationships with the British royal family, the U.K. establishment…
Weinstein accuser insists in tearful outburst: ‘He did that to me’
NEW YORK (AP) — One of Harvey Weinstein ‘s accusers broke down in tears and…
Banksy’s ‘Broken Heart’ painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for sale
NEW YORK (AP) — When the enigmatic street artist Banksy spray-painted a heart-shaped balloon covered…
This summer at the movies, superheroes, from ‘Superman’ to ‘Fantastic Four,’ return
Superman already has a lot on his broad shoulders. It seems unfair to add the…
As Trump sets his sights on public broadcasting, a decades-old institution frets about the future
The nation’s public broadcasting system — decades-long home to Big Bird, Ken Burns documentaries and…
Noteworthy and influential people who’ve died this year
The month of April saw the death of history’s first Latin American pope. Known for…
Ruth Buzzi, comedy sketch player on groundbreaking series ‘Laugh-In,’ dies at 88
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ruth Buzzi, who rose to fame as the frumpy and bitter…
Mike Myers, Colin Mochrie to perform at charity comedy show in Toronto
TORONTO — Mike Myers will take to the stage in Toronto as part of a…
Six Flags America in Maryland to close at the end of 2025 season
BOWIE, Md. (AP) — After more than a quarter century of thrills and fun, Six…
Prince Harry seeks family reconciliation after losing a court case that caused a split with his dad
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry said that he wants to reconcile with his family after…
On ‘Andor,’ minor ‘Star Wars’ villains play major roles
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — In the galaxy of “Andor,” “Star Wars” super villains are…