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Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter blurs lines between reality, performance and research with ‘Saved!’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The bones that embody an album can take many shapes. They…
‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ is No. 1 with $45.2M, Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Immaculate’ lands in fourth
NEW YORK (AP) — Ghost busting is still a good business. “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” collected…
Comedian Kevin Hart joins an elite group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin Hart wiped away tears on stage as he looked up from…
Book Review: ‘Glorious Exploits’ turns classical history into an endearing comedy about tragedy
Best friends Lampo and Gelon are potters by trade, but their souls are filled with…
Golden Globes land 5-year deal to air on CBS, stream on Paramount+
NEW YORK (AP) — The Golden Globes and CBS have reached a five-year deal to…
Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic lands in the Philadelphia area for the first time
SPICEWOOD, Texas (AP) — Willie Nelson ‘s Fourth of July Picnic is two-stepping out of…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for his independent White House bid
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. chose Nicole Shanahan on Tuesday to be…
Struggling private Birmingham-Southern College in Alabama says it will close at end of May
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Birmingham-Southern College, a private liberal arts college in Alabama, will close…
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…
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…
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…
Missouri boarding school closes as state agency examines how it responded to abuse claims
A rural Missouri boarding school at the center of abuse allegations has closed its doors,…
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…
Banksy tree mural that sprouted in London is fenced off after apparent vandalism
LONDON (AP) — It was nice while it lasted. An environmentally themed mural by elusive…
NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards are staying in Washington after Virginia arena deal collapses
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Ted Leonsis told District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser late last…
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the…
Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000 in strong job market
NEW YORK (AP) — The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly…
‘Oppenheimer’ director Christopher Nolan and wife Emma Thomas to get British knighthood and damehood
LONDON (AP) — The Oscar-winning director of “Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan, and his wife and producer…
Green Day will headline United Nations’ backed global climate concert in San Francisco
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Green Day will headline a United Nations Human Rights-backed global climate…
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation – and country music
LOS ANGELES (AP) — First, Beyoncé arrived at the 2024 Grammy Awards in full cowboy…
What to stream this weekend: Beyoncé, Steve Martin, J-Hope, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Nighy and ‘Madu’
Beyoncé’s country album and a documentary about a Nigerian boy who dreams of being a…
Godinez sisters make their mark on the wrestling mat, in UFC’s Octagon and as a mom
You don’t mess with the Godinez sisters. Lupita (Loopy) Godinez has won four straight in…
Tori Spelling files for divorce from Dean McDermott after 18 years of marriage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tori Spelling filed for divorce Friday from her husband and former…
Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting…