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Gwyneth Paltrow brings her website to life at Goop event
CULVER CITY, Calif. – There were organic paleo wraps and matcha smoothies, crystal readings and…
Police: Suspects in Manchester bombing freed without charge
LONDON – All the suspects arrested over last month’s Manchester concert bombing have been released…
Barack Obama writing foreword for book of photographs
NEW YORK – Former President Barack Obama has officially blessed a book by his White…
Hard to find a hero among ‘People We Hate at the Wedding’
“The People We Hate at the Wedding” (Flatiron Books), by Grant Ginder “The People We…
Putin talks NATO, gay rights in interviews with Oliver Stone
MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin says that early on in his tenure he floated…
Despite delays, timing just right for Tupac biopic star
LOS ANGELES – Demetrius Shipp Jr. never acted before playing Tupac Shakur in “All Eyez…
Review: Interstellar virus makes trouble in new sci-fi novel
“The Space Between the Stars” (Berkley), by Anne Corlett. Jamie Allenby, veterinary scientist on the…
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ suspended amid misconduct probe
LOS ANGELES – The company behind ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise” has suspended production of the…
Linklater’s ‘Last Flag Flying’ to open New York Film Fest
NEW YORK – Richard Linklater’s “The Last Flag Flying” will open the 55th New York…
‘Kinky Boots’ cake wins Best in Show at design competition
NEW YORK – A New York City baker says nothing about the design competition she…
Cosby jury sent home after deliberating 4 hours
NORRISTOWN, Pa. – The jury at Bill Cosby’s sexual assault trial deliberated without reaching a…
The Latest: Cosby jury wants to review lawsuit testimony
NORRISTOWN, Pa. – The Latest on the sexual assault trial of Bill Cosby (all times…
China and Alberta sign memorandum of understanding on film industry
BANFF, Alta. – A partnership with China could be the boost the Alberta film industry…
1960s rock icons recall groovy, gritty Summer of Love
SAN FRANCISCO – The Summer of Love in 1967 marked a turning point in rock…
Starbucks teams with Lady Gaga for ‘Cups of Kindness’
SEATTLE – Starbucks has teamed up with Lady Gaga for a set of brightly coloured…
Box office top 20: ‘Wonder Woman’ stays strong
NEW YORK – The audience for “Wonder Woman” slid less in the film’s second week…
‘Come From Away’ co-creators turn thoughts to Gander as they celebrate Tony win
As the married co-creators of “Come From Away” celebrated a Tony Award win, their hearts…
Julia Stiles, fiance Preston Cook, expecting first child
NEW YORK – Julia Stiles is expecting her first child with fiance Preston Cook. Stiles…
1960s rock icons recall groovy, gritty Summer of Love
SAN FRANCISCO – The Summer of Love in 1967 marked a turning point in rock…
Characters are well-drawn in Paul Doiron’s ‘Knife Creek’
“Knife Creek” (Minotaur), by Paul Doiron Maine’s backcountry is being invaded by feral hogs. Hordes…
Annual Farm Aid benefit concert returning to Pennsylvania
BURGETTSTOWN, Pa. – The annual Farm Aid benefit concert is coming back to Pennsylvania for…
Review: ‘Daring to Drive’ illuminates Saudi woman’s life
“Daring to Drive: A Saudi Woman’s Awakening” (Simon & Schuster)), by Manal Al-Sharif Beset by…
Review: Steve Earle revisits his roots in all the best ways
Steve Earle and the Dukes, “So You Wannabe An Outlaw” (Warner Bros.) Steve Earle bills…
16th century painting heads to LA after 250 years in Britain
LOS ANGELES – A 16th century painting that’s been in private hands for more than…