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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…
Chanel’s new showman stages an ode to NYC with star-packed runway show on a real subway platform
NEW YORK (AP) — Chanel’s new showman, Matthieu Blazy, took his designs on the road…
Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corps
The new journalism guard is officially in at the Pentagon. And the questions being asked…
Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn Trump administration’s use of their work
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of the beloved children’s character…
Dua Lipa’s Mexico concerts come with specialty tacos, hot sauce and margaritas
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Dua Lipa’s three concerts in Mexico are accompanied by an exclusive…
Multi-platinum rapper Toosii has committed to playing football at Syracuse
Rap artist Toosii is taking time off from his multi-platinum music career by going forward…
‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris
NEW YORK (AP) — Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato and Maren Morris…
Crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty shatters record and sells for $30.2 million
LONDON (AP) — A rare crystal and diamond Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family…
Shaboozey, Russell Dickerson to headline Alberta’s first Boots and Hearts Music fest
Shaboozey and Russell Dickerson will headline Alberta’s first-ever Boots and Hearts music festival. A Western…
Film producer Jason Blum and author-bookseller Ann Patchett to receive PEN America awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar-nominated producer Jason Blum is now getting some recognition from the…
Monty Python’s Flying Circus musical ‘Spamalot’ hopes to spread the silliness with US tour
NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Idle sometime gazes up into the heavens and wonders about…
Apple Replay is here. What’s the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?
NEW YORK (AP) — It arrived in 2024. And it never left. Rosé and Bruno…
Iran sentences acclaimed director Jafar Panahi in absentia to a year in prison
CAIRO (AP) — Iran has sentenced acclaimed director Jafar Panahi to a year in prison…
‘One Battle After Another’ and Jafar Panahi win big at Gotham Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was crowned best feature…
Franklin the Turtle book publisher condemns ‘violent’ post by U.S. defense secretary
The publisher of the Franklin series of children’s books says an online post by U.S.…
King Charles III’s charity auctions Christmas stockings made from Sandringham drapes
LONDON (AP) — Searching for a gift for that special royal watcher in your life?…
Why Not Theatre founder Ravi Jain wins Siminovitch, Canada’s top theatre prize
TORONTO — Why Not Theatre founder Ravi Jain has won Canada’s top theatre prize. Jain…
New York backs 3 new casinos, including at Mets stadium and a golf course Trump once ran
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is poised to get its first Vegas-style casinos,…
‘Zootopia 2’ roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening
“Zootopia 2” had a roaring and record-setting opening at the box office. The animated animal…
Super Bowl 2026: Pregame performers will include Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl pregame show will open with a trio of…
A long-lost Rubens painting depicting Crucifixion sells for $2.7 million
VERSAILLES, France (AP) — A long-lost painting by Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens, which was…