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Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn lean into the quiet moments for their new album
Read full article: Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn lean into the quiet moments for their new albumFormer Danity Kane member Dawn Richard turned to music to process the grief of losing a family member and the stress of having parents in and out of the hospital.
Robert Downey Jr. says he 'intends to sue' all future executives who use his AI replica
Read full article: Robert Downey Jr. says he 'intends to sue' all future executives who use his AI replicaRobert Downey Jr. doesn’t think Marvel executives would ever recreate his portrayal of Tony Stark using artificial intelligence.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is detained in New York on parole violation claims
Read full article: Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is detained in New York on parole violation claimsRapper Tekashi 6ix9ine tried unsuccessfully to convince a federal judge not to send him to jail, calling him “bro” and insisting he never meant to violate the terms of probation from a felony conviction.
Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died
Read full article: Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has diedThe quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” Teri Garr has died.
CNN bans conservative writer after 'beeper' comment to Muslim commentator
Read full article: CNN bans conservative writer after 'beeper' comment to Muslim commentatorA prime-time CNN discussion that went off the rails led to a conservative writer being thrown off the air and banned from the network.
50 years after Ali fought Foreman in Congo, the 'jungle' hasn’t stopped rumbling
Read full article: 50 years after Ali fought Foreman in Congo, the 'jungle' hasn’t stopped rumblingFifty years after Muhammad Ali fought George Foreman in Zaire, the fight still has lasting legacy in the country now known as Congo.
Renowned French actor says Depardieu's sex assault case underlines a need for change
Read full article: Renowned French actor says Depardieu's sex assault case underlines a need for changeRenowned French actor Anouk Grinberg says the sexual assault trial against fellow actor Gérard Depardieu reflects the slow path toward awareness of sex abuse in France, especially in the film industry, after years of silence.
Newspaper non-endorsements at Washington Post, LA Times fit a trend, but their readers aren't happy
Read full article: Newspaper non-endorsements at Washington Post, LA Times fit a trend, but their readers aren't happyNewspaper owners across the country have been ditching presidential endorsements, figuring they shouldn't alienate readers with something most of them don't care about.
Vinyl thrives at United Record Pressing as the nation's oldest record maker plays a familiar tune
Read full article: Vinyl thrives at United Record Pressing as the nation's oldest record maker plays a familiar tuneIn its 75 years in operation, United Record Pressing in Nashville has survived 8-tracks, cassettes, CDs, Napster, iPods and streaming services.
Erykah Badu celebrated as fashion icon at CFDA Awards after years of pushing boundaries
Read full article: Erykah Badu celebrated as fashion icon at CFDA Awards after years of pushing boundariesGrammy award winning singer Erykah Badu was honored with the “fashion icon” award at the 2024 Council of Fashion Designers of America fashion awards Monday night.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused in new lawsuits of sexually assaulting 10- and 17-year-old boys
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused in new lawsuits of sexually assaulting 10- and 17-year-old boysSean “Diddy” Combs is accused in a new lawsuit of drugging and sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in a New York City hotel room in 2005.
'Bob's Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot
Read full article: 'Bob's Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riotAn actor known for his roles in the television comedies “Bob’s Burgers” and “Arrested Development” has been sentenced to one year in prison for his part in a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago.
Who is comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who insulted Puerto Rico at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally?
Read full article: Who is comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who insulted Puerto Rico at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally?Of the nearly 30 speakers who recently warmed up the crowd for Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden, one has gotten most of the attention — comedian Tony Hinchcliffe.
Brian Williams and Amazon are asking election night news-seekers to take a leap of faith with them
Read full article: Brian Williams and Amazon are asking election night news-seekers to take a leap of faith with themFormer NBC News anchor Brian Williams is asking people interested in election night news to take a leap of faith with him.
Authorities launch 'interagency operation' at federal jail in New York housing Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Read full article: Authorities launch 'interagency operation' at federal jail in New York housing Sean 'Diddy' CombsFederal investigators have launched an “interagency operation” at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Sean “Diddy” Combs is incarcerated.
A French court postpones Gérard Depardieu's sex assault trial because of his health
Read full article: A French court postpones Gérard Depardieu's sex assault trial because of his healthA criminal court in Paris has postponed French actor Gérard Depardieu’s trial on charges of sexually assaulting two women on a film set because of concerns about his health, shifting the start of the proceedings to March.
Latin superstar Bad Bunny backs Harris for president after comedian's racist jokes at Trump event
Read full article: Latin superstar Bad Bunny backs Harris for president after comedian's racist jokes at Trump eventBad Bunny threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris Sunday by sharing a video of the Democratic presidential nominee shortly after a comedian at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally made crude jokes about Latinos and called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage."
Timothée Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest after police shut down crowded event
Read full article: Timothée Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest after police shut down crowded eventActor Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own look-alike contest in Lower Manhattan.
'Venom: The Last Dance' misses projections as superhero films' grip on theaters loosens
Read full article: 'Venom: The Last Dance' misses projections as superhero films' grip on theaters loosens“Venom: The Last Dance” showed less bite than expected at the box office, collecting $51 million in its opening weekend.
A thriller about electing a pope draws crowds at the Rome Film Festival near the Vatican
Read full article: A thriller about electing a pope draws crowds at the Rome Film Festival near the VaticanWith Pope Francis a few weeks away from his 88th birthday, the plotting for his successor is well underway at the Vatican.
Frankie Muniz's 1st race since landing full-time NASCAR ride spoiled by truck's mechanical problems
Read full article: Frankie Muniz's 1st race since landing full-time NASCAR ride spoiled by truck's mechanical problemsFrankie Muniz finished 33rd on Saturday in his first Truck Series race since the “Malcolm in the Middle” star announced he will become a full-time NASCAR racer next season.
Judge blocks further sweeps of homeless camp in New Orleans ahead of Taylor Swift concerts
Read full article: Judge blocks further sweeps of homeless camp in New Orleans ahead of Taylor Swift concertsA judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked further efforts by state officials to clear homeless encampments in New Orleans.
Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris in joyful speech at Houston rally: 'I'm here as a mother'
Read full article: Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris in joyful speech at Houston rally: 'I'm here as a mother'Beyoncé has spoken at a Houston rally for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, telling the crowd: “I’m not here as a celebrity, I’m not here as a politician.
Washington Post becomes second major US newspaper this week to not endorse a presidential candidate
Read full article: Washington Post becomes second major US newspaper this week to not endorse a presidential candidateThe Washington Post says it won't endorse a candidate for president in this year’s tightly contested race and would avoid doing so in the future.
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk charged with orchestrating 2022 Los Angeles killing
Read full article: Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk charged with orchestrating 2022 Los Angeles killingGrammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk has been arrested in Florida on federal charges that he paid for the attempted 2022 revenge killing of rapper Quando Rondo at a Los Angeles gas station.
Khatia Buniatishvili is a classical music superstar. Her new album honors Mozart — in her own way
Read full article: Khatia Buniatishvili is a classical music superstar. Her new album honors Mozart — in her own wayKhatia Buniatishvili has been one of the most well-known classical musicians for more than a decade.
What to stream: Tyler, the Creator, 'The Substance,' Olivia Rodrigo concert film and 'The Diplomat'
Read full article: What to stream: Tyler, the Creator, 'The Substance,' Olivia Rodrigo concert film and 'The Diplomat'“The Substance” and albums by Willie Nelson and Tyler, the Creator are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
Judge upholds dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in on-set shooting
Read full article: Judge upholds dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in on-set shootingA New Mexico judge has upheld her own decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie.
There's a ton of Hollywood stars on and off Broadway these days. Here's a game you can play
Read full article: There's a ton of Hollywood stars on and off Broadway these days. Here's a game you can playThere are so many Hollywood stars either on New York theater stages or on the way that you might want to level up your stargazing game.
Seth Meyers is trading politics for parenting in new standup special
Read full article: Seth Meyers is trading politics for parenting in new standup specialSeth Meyers admits there are times when he’s in a disagreement with his wife or absurd situation with his kids and he can’t help immediately thinking about making it into a bit.
Warsaw opens a new modern art museum as it tries to leave Poland's communist legacy behind
Read full article: Warsaw opens a new modern art museum as it tries to leave Poland's communist legacy behindThe grand opening of new modern art museum designed by the American architect Thomas Phifer is taking place in the Polish capital, Warsaw.
Harris and Beyoncé ignite a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Trump
Read full article: Harris and Beyoncé ignite a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against TrumpKamala Harris and Beyoncé ignited a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Donald Trump on Friday.
Grammy-winning crooner Jack Jones, known for singing 'The Love Boat' theme song, dies at 86
Read full article: Grammy-winning crooner Jack Jones, known for singing 'The Love Boat' theme song, dies at 86Jack Jones, a Grammy-winning crooner known for "The Love Boat” television show theme song, has died.
Argentine police raid the Buenos Aires hotel where One Direction’s Liam Payne died
Read full article: Argentine police raid the Buenos Aires hotel where One Direction’s Liam Payne diedThe police have raided the Buenos Aires hotel where ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne stayed before dying last week after falling from a third-floor balcony.
Parent of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG for $3.25 billion
Read full article: Parent of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG for $3.25 billionTKO Group, the sports entertainment company that houses WWE and UFC, is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG from Endeavor Group in an all-stock deal valued at $3.25 billion.
By moving to podcasts, Harris and Trump are turning away from legacy media to spread their messages
Read full article: By moving to podcasts, Harris and Trump are turning away from legacy media to spread their messagesDonald Trump bypassed “60 Minutes,” but he's sat down with the bros on various popular podcasts.
Cardi B says she's hospitalized with medical emergency, will miss music festival
Read full article: Cardi B says she's hospitalized with medical emergency, will miss music festivalCardi B says she has been hospitalized with a medical emergency and will have to miss a performance at an Atlanta music festival.
Before Taylor Swift show in New Orleans, a homeless encampment is forced to move
Read full article: Before Taylor Swift show in New Orleans, a homeless encampment is forced to moveLouisiana officials have begun moving a homeless encampment near the Superdome in New Orleans, days before three weekend concerts by Taylor Swift.
Spacecon San Antonio launches at Freeman Coliseum Expo Halls this weekend
Read full article: Spacecon San Antonio launches at Freeman Coliseum Expo Halls this weekendSpacecon San Antonio is launching this Friday at the Freeman Coliseum Expo Halls with stars from Star Wars, Star Trek, and the Marvel franchise.
MusiCares names The Grateful Dead 2025 Persons of the Year
Read full article: MusiCares names The Grateful Dead 2025 Persons of the YearMusiCares, an organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal or medical assistance, will honor the Grateful Dead as its 2025 Persons of the Year.
'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz lands full-time NASCAR ride in 2025
Read full article: 'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz lands full-time NASCAR ride in 2025Former “Malcolm in the Middle” star Frankie Muniz is set to continue his NASCAR career with a full-time ride in the Truck Series for 2025.
Talk show host and former Navy man Montel Williams co-writes history of USS Intrepid
Read full article: Talk show host and former Navy man Montel Williams co-writes history of USS IntrepidA new history of the USS Intrepid will be co-written by Montel Williams, a former Navy man otherwise known for his long career as a daytime television host.
Kuwait bans 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' video game, likely over it featuring Saddam Hussein in 1990s
Read full article: Kuwait bans 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' video game, likely over it featuring Saddam Hussein in 1990sThe tiny Mideast nation of Kuwait has banned the release of the video game “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6,” which features the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and is set in part in the 1990s Gulf War.
Indigenous Australian who confronted King Charles III says she won't be 'shut down'
Read full article: Indigenous Australian who confronted King Charles III says she won't be 'shut down'An Indigenous senator has intensified her criticism of King Charles III, again accusing the British monarch of complicity in the “genocide” against Australia’s First Peoples and declaring she will not be “shut down.”.
They made 36 million Corn Poppers. Here's how they pick the right ones for the Toy Hall of Fame
Read full article: They made 36 million Corn Poppers. Here's how they pick the right ones for the Toy Hall of FameBefore the National Toy Hall of Fame inducts a new class each fall, curators at the upstate New York attraction have to figure out how to showcase the honorees.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial moved to next year, lawyer plans to hire a private investigator
Read full article: Harvey Weinstein's retrial moved to next year, lawyer plans to hire a private investigatorHarvey Weinstein's retrial on sex crimes charges in Manhattan won't start until next year and a new allegation against the former movie mogul will be included in the case.
Rapper Eminem and Obama rally voters for Kamala Harris in Detroit
Read full article: Rapper Eminem and Obama rally voters for Kamala Harris in DetroitDetroit rapper Eminem has spoken in support of Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign in his hometown before introducing former President Barack Obama at a rally.
ABBA, Radiohead and The Cure musicians sign AI protest letter against 'unlicensed use' of works
Read full article: ABBA, Radiohead and The Cure musicians sign AI protest letter against 'unlicensed use' of worksMusicians from ABBA, Radiohead and The Cure have joined actors and authors in signing a protest letter against the mining of their artistry to build artificial intelligence tools.
A$AP Rocky to go to trial next year on charges he fired a gun at a former friend
Read full article: A$AP Rocky to go to trial next year on charges he fired a gun at a former friendA$AP Rocky is set to go to trial in January on charges that he fired a gun at a former friend and collaborator outside a Hollywood hotel in 2021.
Tears for Fears are in full bloom with a concert film, a live album, new songs and Vegas dates
Read full article: Tears for Fears are in full bloom with a concert film, a live album, new songs and Vegas datesTears for Fears are still going strong in 2024, with a concert film only the latest output from the duo who were relatively quiet for 17 years before releasing 2022's “The Tipping Point.”.
Shakira concert to move to Alamodome next year; tickets go on sale this Friday
Read full article: Shakira concert to move to Alamodome next year; tickets go on sale this FridayColombian singer-songwriter Shakira announced she is moving her North American tour dates, including her visit to the Alamo City.
Bass David Leigh finding that a successful opera career is no 'impossible dream'
Read full article: Bass David Leigh finding that a successful opera career is no 'impossible dream'When David Leigh sang “The Impossible Dream” at his father’s funeral, the moment was both a testament to his past and a harbinger of his future.
'Blade Runner 2049' producers sue Elon Musk and Tesla over AI image at robotaxi event
Read full article: 'Blade Runner 2049' producers sue Elon Musk and Tesla over AI image at robotaxi eventA film production company that helped make “Blade Runner 2049” has sued Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for using an AI-generated image resembling a scene from the science fiction movie to market Tesla’s new robotaxis.
Navalny's memoir details isolation and suffering in a Russian prison — and how he never lost hope
Read full article: Navalny's memoir details isolation and suffering in a Russian prison — and how he never lost hopeIn his posthumous memoir “Patriot,” Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny tracks the boredom, isolation, exhaustion, suffering and absurdity of prison life, while commenting on everything from French literature to Billie Eilish.
Samoan coast where King Charles will visit worries about the future after ship damaged reef
Read full article: Samoan coast where King Charles will visit worries about the future after ship damaged reefPeople who live in villages along the Samoan coastline where a New Zealand navy ship ran aground, caught fire and sank this month are worried about their livelihoods and the future of tourism and fishing in the area as they prepare for the arrival of Britain's King Charles III on Wednesday.
Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate
Read full article: Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debateThe owners of boba milk tea brand Twrl have a chance to pitch a pretty well-known investor, actor Simu Liu.
King Charles III ends first Australian visit by a reigning British monarch in 13 years
Read full article: King Charles III ends first Australian visit by a reigning British monarch in 13 yearsKing Charles III is ending the first visit to Australia by a reigning British monarch in 13 years with anti-monarchists hoping the debate surrounding his journey is a step toward an Australian citizen becoming head of state.
Here's why every Australian can request, and receive, a free portrait of King Charles
Read full article: Here's why every Australian can request, and receive, a free portrait of King CharlesPhoto portraits of King Charles are available in Australia under a little-known government policy that says every citizen there can request, and receive, a portrait of their monarch.
Initial report shows Liam Payne had cocaine in his system when he died, says Argentine official
Read full article: Initial report shows Liam Payne had cocaine in his system when he died, says Argentine officialAn initial toxicology report for ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died last week after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, shows that he had cocaine in his system after his death, an Argentine official said.
Writer Olivia Nuzzi, New York magazine part ways after relationship with political source revealed
Read full article: Writer Olivia Nuzzi, New York magazine part ways after relationship with political source revealedNew York magazine says the publication and star political reporter Olivia Nuzzi have decided jointly to “part ways."
Selena Quintanilla, Flaco Jimenez and Eva Longoria among recipients of National Medals of Arts
Read full article: Selena Quintanilla, Flaco Jimenez and Eva Longoria among recipients of National Medals of ArtsPresident Joe Biden has honored acclaimed filmmakers, writers and others who have made their mark on American culture, awarding the prestigious National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals to 39 recipients.
Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in Oscar-winning movie 'The Pianist,' dies at 72
Read full article: Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in Oscar-winning movie 'The Pianist,' dies at 72Polish musician and teacher Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in the 2002 Oscar-winning movie “The Pianist,” has died aged 72.
'You are not my king,' Indigenous Australian senator yells at visiting King Charles
Read full article: 'You are not my king,' Indigenous Australian senator yells at visiting King CharlesAn Indigenous senator told King Charles III that Australia is not his land as the British royal visited Australia’s parliament.