Arts
Singer Chris Brown’s tour in question as UK judge orders him into custody on assault charge
LONDON (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown ‘s upcoming tour was thrown into question Friday…
Eurovision explained as the extravagant pop contest reaches its grand final
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — There has already been triumph and tears, singing onstage and in…
Like it or not, the Like button has changed the world
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The internet wouldn’t be the same without the Like button, the…
US cable giants Charter and Cox, under assault by streaming services, pursue $34.5 billion merger
Charter Communications has offered to acquire Cox Communications, a $34.5 billion merger that would combine…
Melanoma is on the rise and young people aren’t using enough sunscreen, doctors say
TORONTO — When Christie Garofalo’s husband asked her about a mole on her abdomen, she…
Book about Canadian COVID-19 response, ‘Seized by Uncertainty,’ wins Donner Prize
TORONTO — A book about Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has won the Donner…
The man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie on stage has been sentenced to 25 years in prison
MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A man who attacked Salman Rushdie with a knife in front…
Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of ‘Annie’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ dies at 96
NEW YORK (AP) — Three-time Tony Award-winner Charles Strouse, Broadway’s industrious, master melody-maker who composed…
Criminal investigation opened in rape and sexual assault allegations against Smokey Robinson
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Thursday that it has…
Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of ‘Annie’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ dies at 96
NEW YORK (AP) — Three-time Tony Award-winner Charles Strouse, Broadway’s industrious, master melody-maker who composed…
The Eurovision final lineup is set as 6 more acts axed in a semifinal
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — The lineup for the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest…
Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings
DALLAS (AP) — Former President George W. Bush didn’t need to look too far for…
Firing, hiring and a mystery: The 225-year-old Library of Congress has never had a moment like this
The Library of Congress, a 225-year-old Washington institution, has never had a moment like this.…
Weinstein’s office kept a list of women ‘friends of Harvey,’ an ex-aide testifies
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein ‘s assistants kept a list of female “friends of…
U.S. academics warn Drake suit could have ‘dangerous’ ripple effects on rap music
TORONTO — Four U.S. academics say a “dangerous” precedent could be set for rap music…