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Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial…
Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created Punisher character in Spider-Man, dies at 73
Gerry Conway, a renowned comic book writer who helped create characters and stories for Marvel…
Fugees rapper Pras reports to prison to begin 14-year sentence
SAFFORD, Ariz (AP) — Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel of the Fugees has reported to…
Weinstein accuser finishes five days of tense testimony
NEW YORK (AP) — The accuser at Harvey Weinstein ′s rape retrial returned to court…
From ‘Moana’ to ‘Leviticus,’ here are summer movie breakouts you need to know
The new Moana. The 20-year-old wunderkind filmmaker. The multi Tony Award winner. The “Saturday Night…
Toronto’s Royal Conservatory of Music to investigate historic sexual abuse allegations
TORONTO — The Royal Conservatory of Music will launch an independent investigation into allegations that…
Megan Thee Stallion ‘brought so much joy’ to set of Netflix’s ‘Roommates,’ says director Chandler Levack
For Canadian director Chandler Levack, filming her new Netflix movie “Roommates” was filled with surreal…
An Oscar is lost, then found, after director forced to check it on a flight out of JFK
NEW YORK (AP) — After being forced to check his Academy Award on a trans-Atlantic…
The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here’s who’s nominated and how to watch
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s time to cowboy up, y’all. The 2026 Academy of Country…
Judge overturns conviction for sitcom writer Linehan over damaging transgender activist’s phone
LONDON (AP) — Graham Linehan, the co-creator of TV sitcoms “Father Ted” and the “IT…
Georg Baselitz, German artist known for provocation and upside-down paintings, dies at 88
Georg Baselitz, an acclaimed German artist prominent in the neo-Expressionist movement who had a penchant…
A converted church in rural Pennsylvania is becoming an incubator for Amish roots music
McCOYSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Conrad Fisher’s musical journey has taken him from an Amish country…
Banksy confirms a new statue in central London of a man blinded by a flag is his work
LONDON (AP) — Elusive street artist Banksy said Thursday that a new sculpture that appeared…
Donna Brothers steps away from NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage after 26 races
Donna Brothers has been an integral part of NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage since it acquired…
‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner ordered to stay 100 feet apart
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star from “The Secret…
Foo Fighters bring their stadium show to a modest NYC venue. Inside the exclusive, surprise concert
NEW YORK (AP) — Two years ago Foo Fighters almost made a triumphant return to…
Disappearing before our eyes: One photographer’s passion project of capturing local newsrooms
NEW YORK (AP) — If you think the life of a journalist is glamorous, take…
The Onion’s bid to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars is in limbo as new court battles emerge
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Onion’s plan to take over the Infowars platforms that Alex…
Weinstein rape accuser wrote a note to herself. It ended up in evidence
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein ‘s accuser struggled on the witness stand at his…
Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under…
Amazon’s Prime Video dives into college sports in partnership with Duke men’s basketball
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Streaming provider Prime Video is diving into college sports by partnering…
David Allan Coe, who wrote ‘Take This Job and Shove It’ and other country hits, dies at 86
David Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote the working-class anthem “Take This Job and…
Shaggy, Lupe Fiasco, Tom Cochrane to headline CNE concert lineup
Jamaican-American reggae star Shaggy, Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco and homegrown hall-of-famer Tom Cochrane are among…
The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation
MILAN (AP) — The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday, just nine days…