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Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in New Year’s honor’s list
LONDON (AP) — Britons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a…
Rain could be an unwelcome entry at the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. Bundle up for NYC ball drop
For the first time in 20 years, rain could be an intruder at the Rose…
Tyler Perry’s accuser sent messages of gratitude and friendship years after alleged assault
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Text messages show that Tyler Perry and “Boo! A Madea Halloween”…
Chevy Chase is under the spotlight in a new documentary, warts and all – and he’s OK with it
NEW YORK (AP) — Insulting the director who is making a documentary about you might…
Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91
PARIS (AP) — Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the…
‘Avatar’ and ‘Marty Supreme’ propel strong ticket sales to wrap a turbulent 2025 for Hollywood
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood wrapped up a turbulent year with big ticket sales for…
Debate over surfing in German park gets gnarly after city removes wave-creating device
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A debate over how to bring back surfing in Germany’s landmark…
A muse for musicians: 11 songs inspired by Brigitte Bardot
NEW YORK (AP) — In addition to being a 1960s French sex symbol, actor, singer…
Hounded by photographers for years, Bardot identified with the animals she later set out to save
PARIS (AP) — Brigitte Bardot felt each pop of the flashbulb like the impact of…
How TV shows like ‘Mo’ and ‘Muslim Matchmaker’ allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Whether it’s stand-up comedy specials or a dramedy series, when Muslim…
Man accused of 1996 Tupac Shakur killing seeks to suppress evidence
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The attorneys for the man accused of killing rap icon Tupac…
Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building
WASHINGTON (AP) — The president of the Kennedy Center on Friday fiercely criticized a musician’s…
Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ actor seeking $77 million
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Perry was sued for sexual assault by an actor who…
Soprano Asmik Grigorian to lead ‘Carmen’ and sing mezzo-soprano role this summer
NEW YORK (AP) — Asmik Grigorian is reaching a new low — in a positive…
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
NEW YORK (AP) — Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth…
New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and influencer Jordyn Woods are engaged
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and influencer Jordyn Woods are…
‘Heated Rivalry’ series mixes hockey and queer romance and is scoring big audiences
NEW YORK (AP) — “Heated Rivalry” is scoring big with hockey romance fans. Since its…
Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to…
King Charles III calls for kindness and unity in Christmas message amid global conflicts
LONDON (AP) — On a Christmas Day when the war in Ukraine casts a shadow…
King Charles III picks Westminster Abbey as the site of his Christmas Day broadcast
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III has chosen Westminster Abbey as the site of his…
College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewership
Last weekend’s first round of the College Football Playoff averaged 9.9 million viewers on ABC,…
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building
NEW YORK (AP) — A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center, a…
How Christian artists are winning over listeners and entering pop’s mainstream
NEW YORK (AP) — It is one of the most surprising music stories of the…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks immediate release from prison in appeals argument
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs urged a federal appeals…