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Robert Redford sends thank-you note to Newport after filming
NEWPORT, R.I. – Robert Redford has sent a thank-you note to the Rhode Island city…
Jodie Foster: Movie sets are ‘healthier’ with women on them
CANNES, France – Jodie Foster, one of only two female directors helming a major studio…
RushCard to pay $19 million to users for last year’s outage
NEW YORK – RushCard, the prepaid debit card company owned by hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons,…
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers
Copyright 5/8/2016 Publishers Weekly. Week ending 5/8/2016, powered by Nielsen Bookscan 5/8/2016 The Nielsen Company.…
USA TODAY Bestsellers
1. “15th Affair” by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro (Little, Brown) 2. “The Trials of…
Def Leppard meets Arkansas School for the Deaf Leopards
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Def Leppard? Meet the deaf Leopards. The British rockers behind…
Prince’s autopsy, toxicology tests may resolve uncertainties
Prince’s autopsy, particularly the toxicology report, may clarify whether prescription painkillers played any part in…
ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel launches ‘campaign’ for veep
NEW YORK – Late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel says he’s looking for a new job —…
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa denies abuse allegations
NEW YORK – Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa is speaking out to deny accusations from men…
Filmmaker Duncan Jones still inspired by dad David Bowie
LOS ANGELES – Filmmaker Duncan Jones says his dad, David Bowie, inspired him to make…
‘Nashville’ star Hayden Panettiere getting depression help
Hayden Panettiere says she’s taking time to “reflect holistically” on her health and life amid…
No heels: Julia Roberts walks Cannes red carpet barefoot
CANNES, France – Julia Roberts ascended the famed red-carpet steps to the Cannes Film Festival…
Frida Kahlo fetches record $8M for artist at NYC auction
NEW YORK – A painting by Frida Kahlo set a new auction record for the…
ABBA Bjorn: ‘Waterloo’ still good enough to win Eurovision
STOCKHOLM – With a more modern production and without platform shoes, ABBA could have been…
Actor Trejo speaks up for worried teens after school fight
LOS ANGELES – Actor Danny Trejo, famous for his tough-guy roles, has voiced support for…
Jehovah’s Witnesses plan memorial service for Prince
MINNETONKA, Minn. – Jehovah’s Witnesses in suburban Minneapolis are planning a private memorial service for…
James McAvoy and Anne-Marie Duff announce divorce
LOS ANGELES – Actors James McAvoy and Anne-Marie Duff are ending their nearly 10-year marriage.…
‘Sharknado’ meets ‘Walking Dead’ at Motor City Comic Con
NOVI, Mich. – The stars of “The Walking Dead” and “Sharknado” have done battle with…
NBC cancels 5 shows, clearing deck for new season
NEW YORK – NBC pulled the plug Friday on Eva Longoria’s “Telenovela,” a comedy spoof…
Sweet Honey in the Rock protesting during NC shows
LOS ANGELES – The a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock is protesting North…
The Latest: Belgian singer kicks off Eurovision Song Contest
STOCKHOLM – The Latest on the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest (all times local): 9:20 p.m.…
Toronto’s Drake pulls double duty as SNL host/musical guest
NEW YORK, United Nations – Drake is now an honoured member of the “Saturday Night…
UK bookmaker suspends betting on Tom Hiddleston to be Bond
LONDON – A British bookmaker has suspended betting on British actor Tom Hiddleston to be…
Singer Julius La Rosa, fired on Godfrey show, dies at 86
Julius La Rosa, a pop singer known for hits including “Eh, Cumpari,” whose firing live…