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Iran’s famed singer Googoosh recalls family, exile and life in the spotlight
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — For Googoosh, Iran’s most-famous singer, life always has been…
Police recover a swallowed Fabergé pendant after a 6-day wait for it to reappear
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Police said Friday they have recovered a James…
Ecuador’s Otavalo Indigenous people use anime to inspire pride in their ancient culture and language
JATUN RUMI, Ecuador (AP) — High in the mountains of the Ecuadorian Andes, a group…
Creative director Dario Vitale exits Versace two days after Prada’s acquisition
ROME (AP) — Creative director Dario Vitale is leaving Italian fashion brand Versace only eight…
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
GENEVA (AP) — Public broadcasters in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia on Thursday pulled…
Detroit’s own crime-fighter RoboCop finally stands guard in Motor City
DETROIT (AP) — RoboCop has finally found a permanent home in Detroit. A statue looming…
Calgary GlobalFest pauses ticket sales as affordability, politics, squeeze festivals
CALGARY — A staple Calgary summer festival is temporarily closing the ticket-sale tent flap as…
George Clooney reflects on fame, failure and a life in movies with ‘Jay Kelly’
George Clooney is not Jay Kelly. That much he is sure of. But when a…
AMC Entertainment CEO remains in charge of world’s largest theater chain after stroke
WASHINGTON (AP) — AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron suffered a minor stroke last month but…
Pope Leo XIV’s first full-length US book, ‘Peace Be with You,’ to be released in February
NEW YORK (AP) — The first full-length book by Pope Leo XIV to come out…
Theodor Pištěk, Czech Oscar-winning costume designer, dies at 93
PRAGUE (AP) — Theodor Pištěk, a Czech costume and stage designer and painter who won…
Ralph Lauren unveils Team USA’s Olympic uniforms
NEW YORK (AP) — Ralph Lauren revealed Team USA’s Milan Cortina Winter Olympics looks Thursday,…
Ligety and Street join NBC broadcast team covering ski racing at Milan Cortina Games
BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — U.S. ski racing greats Ted Ligety and Picabo Street made…
Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist
NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday season is here, and with it, a present for…
Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry gets 2 1/2 years in prison
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A doctor who pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry…
Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records’ Booker T and the M.G.’s, has died at age 84
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Steve Cropper, the lean, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor…
A string of awards makes it clear: ‘One Battle After Another’ is the Oscar front-runner
NEW YORK (AP) — If there were any doubt, the first few days of Hollywood’s…
‘Peter Hujar’s Day,’ ‘Train Dreams,’ and ‘Sorry, Baby’ lead Spirit Award nominations
Ira Sachs’ “Peter Hujar’s Day,” which recreates an interview with the 1970s photographer, led the…
AP’s top songs of 2025: ‘Lo que le pasó a Hawaii,’ ‘Abracadabra’ and more
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press has selected the 10 best songs of the…
Sexual assault case against Mike Smith of ‘Trailer Park Boys’ back in court Jan. 23
HALIFAX — The sexual assault case involving Mike Smith of “Trailer Park Boys” fame returns…
Lauren Graham and Amy Sherman-Palladino to release ‘Gilmore Girls’ book in 2027
NEW YORK (AP) — After years of advice books, children’s books and cookbooks inspired by…
Siminovitch winner Ravi Jain on making meaning — and theatre — out of anger
TORONTO — The first three times Ravi Jain was up for Canada’s top theatre prize,…
New Zealand man accused of eating Faberge pendant inspired by Bond movie as police wait for evidence
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Police in New Zealand are waiting for nature to take…
Trump will play a starring role heading into a big weekend at the Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON (AP) — On Friday afternoon, the Kennedy Center, best known for its theater, opera…