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Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs want jurors at trial questioned about sex, drugs and violence
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs are urging a judge to let…
‘I’m an Albertan’: Jazz legend Big Miller left swinging legacy in his adopted home
EDMONTON – “They call me Big,” he said. And in almost every way, he was.…
‘Jackass Forever’ laughs its way to No. 1 at box office
Not even a global pandemic or a 12-year hiatus could stop the Jackass guys at…
Rogan’s use of racial slurs adds to pressure on Spotify
Joe Rogan’s mouth has put Spotify in a tough spot. Anti-coronavirus vaccine comments and racial…
Removed slavery backer Calhoun’s statue still without a home
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A statue of segregationist and former U.S. Vice President John C.…
Michael Jackson film coming from Bohemian Rhapsody producer
A biopic about Michael Jackson is in the works from Oscar-winning “Bohemian Rhapsody” producer Graham…
Olympics Live: Klaebo keeps title, Sundling win women’s gold
BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the Beijing Winter Olympics: ___ Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo…
Dutch government names commissioner to tackle #MeToo issues
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government appointed a commissioner Tuesday to tackle sexual…
‘Power of the Dog’ tops Oscar noms with 12; ‘Dune’ nabs 10
NEW YORK (AP) — After a pandemic year that hobbled movie theaters and saw streaming…
Cooper Hoffman discovers that, like his dad, he’s an actor
NEW YORK (AP) — Cooper Hoffman had never wanted to act. In elementary school, he…
Police: Ex-‘American Idol’ star took marijuana before crash
Marijuana was involved in a deadly South Carolina crash in which a former “American Idol”…
Lehman Center celebrates over 40 years serving the Bronx, NY
NEW YORK (AP) — Over the last decade, the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts…
Palin calls New York Times the ‘Goliath’ in libel dispute
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin told a jury Thursday she felt…
Every song he made: Sting sells music catalog to Universal
Sting is selling his music catalog, including hits he made with the Police and as…
Bieber wows A-list crowd at pre-Super Bowl ‘Homecoming’
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Bieber can leave even a room full of elite…
Democratic Senate debates merits of passion vs. pragmatism
WASHINGTON (AP) — With elections in view and Democrats’ headline domestic bill in a rut,…
Miley Cyrus, Green Day span decades in pre-Super Bowl show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Miley Cyrus has only been alive for about half the Super…
Carmen Herrera, Cuban-born abstract artist, dies at 106
NEW YORK (AP) — Cuban-born artist Carmen Herrera, whose radiant color and geometric paintings were…
Action! Met Gala exhibit will highlight 8 top film directors
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood will have a strong presence at this year’s Met Gala…
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com
Nonfiction 1. Life Force by Tony Robbins, Peter H. Diamandis and Robert Hariri, narrated by…
Prince Andrew to settle sex abuse case, donate to charity
NEW YORK (AP) — Britain’s Prince Andrew, accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing a…
‘Pose’ star Rodriguez to receive GLAAD Media Awards honor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Pose” star Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez will be honored at the…
Judge blocks release of Bob Saget’s autopsy records for now
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A judge in Florida on Wednesday agreed with a request from…
Cate Blanchett to receive Film at Lincoln Center award
NEW YORK (AP) — Lincoln Center will honor Cate Blanchett with its 47th Chaplin Award…