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BBC under scrutiny as ‘MasterChef’ host Gregg Wallace apologizes over misconduct allegations
LONDON (AP) — The British government’s culture secretary has held talks with the BBC as…
Defendant in YSL gang and racketeering trial stabbed as he awaits jury verdict
ATLANTA (AP) — One of two men who was indicted along with rapper Young Thug…
Defendant in YSL gang and racketeering trial stabbed as he awaits jury verdict
ATLANTA (AP) — One of two men who was indicted along with rapper Young Thug…
A Norwegian rapper suspected of drug crimes and assault is arrested in Poland
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Norwegian rapper wanted in his country on allegations of drug…
Chef Bobby Flay looks back at the dishes that made him a star in new cookbook, ‘Chapter One’
NEW YORK (AP) — Bobby Flay’s latest cookbook is really a sort of recipe for…
Stephen King’s Maine radio stations will go silent for good on New Year’s Eve
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Stephen King’s raucous rock ‘n’ roll radio station is going silent…
Vancouver transit braces for Swift impact as parking cost spikes to $150
VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver’s transit operator is rolling out expanded and extended services to cope…
Ted Danson to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes
NEW YORK (AP) — The Golden Globes are raising a glass to former “Cheers” star…
Prosecutors seek to tie Ottawa man to filming of neo-Nazi propaganda videos
OTTAWA — Closing arguments began Monday in the terrorism trial of an Ottawa man, who…
Matías Tarnopolsky to become New York Philharmonic CEO, teaming with Gustavo Dudamel
NEW YORK (AP) — Matías Tarnopolsky will become president and CEO of the New York…
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after ‘alarming blood test,’ attorney says
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized Monday following an “alarming blood test,” his…
Philadelphia ready to go the distance with RockyFest week dedicated to ‘Rocky’ movies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rocky Balboa fans are ready to go the distance — by bus,…
Lavigne extends Greatest Hits tour, will headline All Your Friends Festival in 2025
Avril Lavigne is extending her Greatest Hits tour with 19 dates across the United States…
Lawyer says Prince Harry was unfairly ‘singled out’ when stripped of UK security detail
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry was treated unfairly when he was stripped of his British…
Lighting designer Sonoyo Nishikawa wins Siminovitch Prize
TORONTO — Lighting designer Sonoyo Nishikawa has won Canada’s largest theatre prize. The Siminovitch Prize…
Manitoba government mulls recommendation to crack down on election disinformation
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is considering expanding its election law to ban disinformation about…
Australian actor Ian Smith, who played Harold Bishop in ‘Neighbours,’ retires due to cancer
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Actor Ian Smith, who has played the character Harold Bishop in…
Dark comedy ‘A Different Man’ surprisingly triumphs at Gotham Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — In a surprise that stunned the audience of Hollywood’s first big…
Dark comedy ‘A Different Man’ surprisingly triumphs at Gotham Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — In a surprise that stunned the audience of Hollywood’s first big…
Australian actor Ian Smith, who played Harold Bishop in ‘Neighbours,’ retires due to cancer
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Actor Ian Smith, who has played the character Harold Bishop in…
Princess of Wales joins royals as Qatari state visit to the UK starts
LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales helped kick off the emir of Qatar’s trip…
Kendrick Lamar tops Apple Music’s 2024 song chart and women make history
NEW YORK (AP) — “Not Like Us,” but people sure like him: Kendrick Lamar’s smash…
Winfrey announces new book club pick and launches ‘The Oprah Podcast’
NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey has a new book club pick and a new…
2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism – and cute little animals
NEW YORK (AP) — I’ll get you, my pretty! And your little pygmy hippo, too!…