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In Vienna, 2 portraits of Alexei Navalny are painted near a monument to Soviet soldiers
VIENNA (AP) — Two large portraits of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have…
Martin Scorsese will dive into the journey to sainthood with an 8-part Fox Nation docuseries
Martin Scorsese has already said he’s working on a film about Jesus, and now he’s…
Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie…
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ allies
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement…
Movie Review: Alice Rohrwacher’s tombaroli tale ‘La Chimera’ is pure magic
When we talk about “movie magic,” the first thing that comes to mind is often…
Books on the impact of the internet and AI are finalists for the first-ever Women’s Nonfiction Prize
LONDON (AP) — Books about the dizzying impact of the internet and artificial intelligence are…
Q&A: James Taylor on his 2024 U.S. tour, the possibility of new music and his legacy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — He’s gone to Carolina in his mind and on tour for…
Ariana DeBose to host Tony Awards for the third straight time
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s a new location but the same host for the Tony…
Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley on the joys of foul language and friendship
NEW YORK (AP) — Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley play women brought together by letters…
The British royal family learns that if you don’t fill an information vacuum, someone else will
NEW YORK (AP) — A media frenzy was born on Feb. 27, when the hashtag…
Donald Sutherland writes of a long life in film in his upcoming memoir, ‘Made Up, But Still True’
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Sutherland has a memoir coming out in November reflecting on…
Comedian Mae Martin hopes CBC documentary dispels ‘hysteria’ over gender fluidity
Non-binary Toronto comedian and actor Mae Martin says their new documentary about gender fluidity feels…
Those Godzilla claw shoes on the Oscars red carpet are just one of Hazama’s ‘dark fantasy’ creations
URAWA, Japan (AP) — One Japanese creation grabbing attention on the Oscars red carpet wasn’t…
The British Museum is suing a former curator it says stole 1,800 items and tried to sell them
LONDON (AP) — The British Museum went to court Tuesday against a former curator alleged…
NBC has cut ties with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel after employee objections, some on the air
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC News cut ties Tuesday with former Republican National Committee chief…
Book of kids’ drawings reflect regular violence shaping their lives in a Rio de Janeiro favela
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Dozens of kids and teenagers from Rio de Janeiro’s Mare…
Authorities searched Diddy’s properties as part of a sex trafficking probe. Here’s what to know
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the first nine months of 2023, Sean “Diddy” Combs triumphantly…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer says raids of the rapper’s homes were ‘excessive’ use of military force
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyer said Tuesday that the searches of the…
One month out, New Orleans Jazz Fest begins preparations for 2024 event
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Fair Grounds Race Course, which plays host to the 2024…
Hot Docs boss says ‘perfect storm’ preceded staff exodus weeks from festival launch
TORONTO – Hot Docs’ president Marie Nelson says a “perfect storm” led to Canada’s largest…
Nevada Supreme Court will take another look at Chasing Horse’s request to dismiss sex abuse charges
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The full seven-member Nevada Supreme Court will reconsider Nathan Chasing Horse’s…
After ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune,’ Timothée Chalamet signs first look deal with Warner Bros.
Following the success of “ Wonka ” and the “ Dune” movies, Warner Bros. is…
Hundreds of Art Gallery of Ontario workers on strike after rejecting contract offer
TORONTO – More than 400 Art Gallery of Ontario employees are on strike, after union…
Bruce Springsteen becomes first international songwriter made a fellow of Britain’s Ivors Academy
LONDON (AP) — Bruce Springsteen is the first international songwriter to be named a fellow…