A Vienna cafe offers a welcome for Israel supporters as tensions brew at the Eurovision Song Contest
Read full article: A Vienna cafe offers a welcome for Israel supporters as tensions brew at the Eurovision Song ContestVienna's coffeehouses have embraced the Eurovision Song Contest, but tensions over Israel’s participation have surfaced.
From Week 1 to Super Bowl week, Netflix’s new NFL footprint takes shape through 2029
Read full article: From Week 1 to Super Bowl week, Netflix’s new NFL footprint takes shape through 2029Netflix has expanded its inventory of NFL games and will have a season-long presence with the league under a new deal announced Wednesday.
Houston attorney presents ‘egregious’ sexual assault claims against Ramón Ayala Jr., Norteño band
Read full article: Houston attorney presents ‘egregious’ sexual assault claims against Ramón Ayala Jr., Norteño bandRepresentatives from both sides of high-profile lawsuits involving Grammy Award-winning Norteño artist Ramón Ayala Jr., Ramón Ayala Sr. — his father — and their band held dueling news conferences on Wednesday.
Harvey Weinstein reports chest pain and court ends early as jury deliberates in his rape retrial
Read full article: Harvey Weinstein reports chest pain and court ends early as jury deliberates in his rape retrialHarvey Weinstein's lawyers say their client felt chest pains as jurors deliberated in his rape retrial.
Meet the DJ behind the turntables at Spurs games, watch parties
Read full article: Meet the DJ behind the turntables at Spurs games, watch partiesWhether it’s a packed playoff crowd inside the Frost Bank Center or thousands of fans gathered at an official watch party, one sound has become part of the Spurs experience: DJ Quake on the turntables.
Drug counselor who delivered 'Friends' star Matthew Perry ketamine that killed him gets 2 years
Read full article: Drug counselor who delivered 'Friends' star Matthew Perry ketamine that killed him gets 2 yearsA licensed drug addiction counselor who delivered the ketamine that killed “Friends” star Matthew Perry has been sentenced to two years.
Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani among 'A List' Asian American, Pacific Islander names in new HBO doc
Read full article: Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani among 'A List' Asian American, Pacific Islander names in new HBO docTimed for release during AAPI Heritage Month, “The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas” has dropped on HBO Max.
From 'The Hills' villain to LA mayoral contender: Spencer Pratt’s viral video-fueled campaign
Read full article: From 'The Hills' villain to LA mayoral contender: Spencer Pratt’s viral video-fueled campaign“The Hills” reality television show villain Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles, positioning himself as a savior and promising to tackle the city's disorder and dysfunction.
Black Sabbath bass player, Debbie Gibson praise effort to find new homes for beagles
Read full article: Black Sabbath bass player, Debbie Gibson praise effort to find new homes for beaglesPop star Debbie Gibson and Terry “Geezer” Butler, co-founder of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, are singing the same tune when it comes to sparing dogs from medical experiments.
Man pleads guilty to Atlanta auto break-in that led to theft of unreleased music by Beyoncé
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to Atlanta auto break-in that led to theft of unreleased music by BeyoncéA man has pleaded guilty to an auto break-in last year in Atlanta that police say resulted in the theft of unreleased music by Beyoncé.
Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on aliens and how we should greet them in 'Take Me to Your Leader'
Read full article: Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on aliens and how we should greet them in 'Take Me to Your Leader'Neil deGrasse Tyson has turned his lifelong fascination with aliens into a new book, “Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter.”.
Weinstein defense urges acquittal as prosecutors seek to revive a #MeToo-era rape conviction
Read full article: Weinstein defense urges acquittal as prosecutors seek to revive a #MeToo-era rape convictionHarvey Weinstein’s defense has urged jurors to put an end to a #MeToo-era rape case that has gone to trial three times.
Peter Jackson receives honorary Palme D’Or as Cannes flaunts star power despite Hollywood's retreat
Read full article: Peter Jackson receives honorary Palme D’Or as Cannes flaunts star power despite Hollywood's retreatThe 79th Cannes Film Festival is underway with politics, artificial intelligence and the shifting priorities of Hollywood taking center stage at the global film gathering.
South Florida officers sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, claiming details in 'The Rip' are too real
Read full article: South Florida officers sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, claiming details in 'The Rip' are too realTwo South Florida police officers claim Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s recent action thriller “The Rip” used too many real-life details in its fictionalized narrative, causing harm to the officers’ personal and professional reputations.
Tony Award for educators won by a Georgia teacher who stresses self-empowerment and storytelling
Read full article: Tony Award for educators won by a Georgia teacher who stresses self-empowerment and storytellingFreddie Hendricks, a middle school theater teacher in Georgia, is getting a Tony Award.
Orioles hold Tupac Shakur bobblehead promotion, and his sister throws out the ceremonial first pitch
Read full article: Orioles hold Tupac Shakur bobblehead promotion, and his sister throws out the ceremonial first pitchFans lined up well before the gates opened at Camden Yards in anticipation of a Tupac Shakur bobblehead giveaway at the ballpark.
In legal dispute over 'The View,' ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
Read full article: In legal dispute over 'The View,' ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speechABC is accusing the Trump administration of trying to chill free speech and hinder open political discussion.
What to Stream: 'Dutton Ranch,' Colin Jost plays games, Maluma, Stanley Tucci and 'The Crash'
Read full article: What to Stream: 'Dutton Ranch,' Colin Jost plays games, Maluma, Stanley Tucci and 'The Crash'The long-awaited “Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton Ranch” and a fresh collection from the Colombian superstar Maluma, are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Man pleads not guilty to charge of threatening behavior toward ex-Prince Andrew
Read full article: Man pleads not guilty to charge of threatening behavior toward ex-Prince AndrewA man has pleaded not guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behavior toward the former Prince Andrew near his home at King Charles III’s Sandringham Estate.
Blake Lively's lawyers fuel feud with claim of victory after 'It Ends With Us' settlement
Read full article: Blake Lively's lawyers fuel feud with claim of victory after 'It Ends With Us' settlementThe bitter public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni may outlive their court fight after all.
Ted Turner's vision of news as global and continuous changed both the industry and society itself
Read full article: Ted Turner's vision of news as global and continuous changed both the industry and society itselfTed Turner’s death comes at a fraught time for cable news, which has struggled to retain viewership in an era of countless media choices and abundant streaming video.
The Venice Biennale previews in chaos as war follows art into the world's oldest exhibition
Read full article: The Venice Biennale previews in chaos as war follows art into the world's oldest exhibitionThe Venice Biennale has begun previewing its 61st edition, just days after the contemporary art show's jury resigned over the participation of Israel and Russia.
Matthew Perry's 'Friends' keepsakes and artwork go up for auction for foundation named for him
Read full article: Matthew Perry's 'Friends' keepsakes and artwork go up for auction for foundation named for him“Friends” memorabilia and other valuables from the estate of Matthew Perry are being put up for sale at an auction to benefit the charitable foundation established in the actor’s name soon after his death.
Macron croons classic ballads at a state dinner in Armenia for the French leader
Read full article: Macron croons classic ballads at a state dinner in Armenia for the French leaderFrench President Emmanuel Macron has stolen some of the spotlight from other world leaders in Armenia’s capital this week when he crooned classic ballads including “La Bohème” at a glitzy state dinner.
Mina Kimes takes over as Scripps National Spelling Bee host as part of reimagined broadcast
Read full article: Mina Kimes takes over as Scripps National Spelling Bee host as part of reimagined broadcastMina Kimes is taking over as television host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and the ESPN NFL analyst hopes to use her outsider’s perspective to capture the excitement of the 101-year-old competition.
Inside the Met Gala, an Olympic champion learns just how famous she's become
Read full article: Inside the Met Gala, an Olympic champion learns just how famous she's becomeGuests ascended the famous steps of the Metropolitan Museum and entered a lobby transformed to resemble an Italian garden, with a huge moon hanging from the ceiling.
Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer Prize
Read full article: Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer PrizeThe Associated Press has won a Pulitzer Prize for international reporting for stories on the expansion of government surveillance efforts in China and the role that U.S. tech firms played in it.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their 'It Ends With Us' dispute in a settlement
Read full article: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their 'It Ends With Us' dispute in a settlementBlake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film “It Ends With Us.”.
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: 'Everything I have is treatable'
Read full article: Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: 'Everything I have is treatable'Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges.
Daniel Kraus’ 'Angel Down' and Bess Wohl's 'Liberation' are among Pulitzer winners in the arts
Read full article: Daniel Kraus’ 'Angel Down' and Bess Wohl's 'Liberation' are among Pulitzer winners in the artsPulitzer Prize judges have awarded the fiction prize to Daniel Kraus for “Angel Down,” a World War I narrative told in one long sentence.
AP, Washington Post, Reuters and Minnesota Star Tribune among Pulitzer winners for 2025 work
Read full article: AP, Washington Post, Reuters and Minnesota Star Tribune among Pulitzer winners for 2025 workThe Washington Post won the Pulitzer Prize for public service for scrutinizing the Trump administration’s sweeping, choppy cuts and changes to federal agencies.
Netflix's 'Lord of the Flies' is a harrowing descent into horror. The cast had a ball
Read full article: Netflix's 'Lord of the Flies' is a harrowing descent into horror. The cast had a ballA new Netflix series adapts William Golding's “Lord of the Flies,” exploring chaos among boys stranded on a tropical island.
Cruise ship with huge Broadway stars to steam off to Mexico and Bahamas in spring 2027
Read full article: Cruise ship with huge Broadway stars to steam off to Mexico and Bahamas in spring 2027A star-studded cruise ship featuring Broadway's biggest names is setting sail from Florida to Mexico and the Bahamas next spring.
John Sterling, theatrical Yankees broadcaster known for enduring home run calls, dies at 87
Read full article: John Sterling, theatrical Yankees broadcaster known for enduring home run calls, dies at 87John Sterling, the longtime radio broadcaster known for extravagant, individualized home run calls and declaring “theee Yankees win!”.
A sun-baked Senegal village erupts in color for one of Africa’s biggest dance festivals
Read full article: A sun-baked Senegal village erupts in color for one of Africa’s biggest dance festivalsTwenty-five dance companies from across Africa have showcased their talent at the African Dance Biennial in Senegal.
Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case, avoids further jail time
Read full article: Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case, avoids further jail timeBritney Spears has avoided jail time in a California driving under the influence case by pleading guilty to a lesser charge through her lawyer.
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ struts to first place with $77 million debut
Read full article: ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ struts to first place with $77 million debutStudio estimates on Sunday say "The Devil Wears Prada 2" has topped the box office with $77 million in the U.S. and Canada and $156.6 million internationally.
New Met Gala fashion exhibit seeks to ‘reclaim’ body types that art history has ignored
Read full article: New Met Gala fashion exhibit seeks to ‘reclaim’ body types that art history has ignoredMonday's glittering Met Gala guests will be the first to sample “Costume Art,” a new exhibit that explores the dressed body through art history.
Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created Punisher character in Spider-Man, dies at 73
Read full article: Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created Punisher character in Spider-Man, dies at 73Gerry Conway, a renowned comic book writer who helped create characters and stories for Marvel and DC, including the Punisher character in the Spider-Man comics, has died.
Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
Read full article: Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rulesThe organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial intelligence in performances and scripts for the 2027 Academy Awards.
What to Stream: 'The Drama,' MUNA, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens and 'The Other Bennet Sister'
Read full article: What to Stream: 'The Drama,' MUNA, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens and 'The Other Bennet Sister'“The Drama,” a rom-com that goes bad starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson and the synth-pop group MUNA releasing their fourth studio album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
An Oscar is lost, then found, after director forced to check it on a flight out of JFK
Read full article: An Oscar is lost, then found, after director forced to check it on a flight out of JFKAfter being forced to check his Academy Award on a trans-Atlantic flight, recent winner Pavel Talankin’s Oscar went missing before an airline tracked it down two days later.
Georg Baselitz, German artist known for provocation and upside-down paintings, dies at 88
Read full article: Georg Baselitz, German artist known for provocation and upside-down paintings, dies at 88Georg Baselitz, an acclaimed and award-winning neo-expressionist German artist with a penchant for provocation and known for painting images upside down, has died.
A converted church in rural Pennsylvania is becoming an incubator for Amish roots music
Read full article: A converted church in rural Pennsylvania is becoming an incubator for Amish roots musicA converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos that are drawing millions of views.
Amazon's Prime Video dives into college sports in partnership with Duke men's basketball
Read full article: Amazon's Prime Video dives into college sports in partnership with Duke men's basketballStreaming provider Prime Video is diving into college sports by partnering with one of college basketball’s biggest brands: Duke.
Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of Tomorrow
Read full article: Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of TomorrowAustralian actor Milly Alcock stars as Supergirl in this summer's new DC Studios movie bearing her name.
Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical
Read full article: Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skepticalA new survey finds teenagers are more likely to get news from nontraditional sources like social media and influencers than their elders are.
Media organizations call on Israel to allow foreign reporters independent access to Gaza
Read full article: Media organizations call on Israel to allow foreign reporters independent access to GazaLeaders of major media companies are urging Israel to lift a ban preventing foreign journalists from independently entering Gaza.
David Allan Coe, who wrote 'Take This Job and Shove It' and other country hits, dies at 86
Read full article: David Allan Coe, who wrote 'Take This Job and Shove It' and other country hits, dies at 86Outlaw country singer-songwriter David Allan Coe, who wrote the blue-collar anthem “Take This Job and Shove It'' and created a singing career after a stint in prison, has died.
‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner ordered to stay 100 feet apart
Read full article: ‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner ordered to stay 100 feet apartTaylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” and the father of her 2-year-old son were ordered Thursday to stay 100 feet (30 meters) away from each other for the next three years as a Utah court commissioner continues to assess custody plans for the child.
Prosecutors say singer D4vd stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death to silence her
Read full article: Prosecutors say singer D4vd stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death to silence herProsecutors say singer D4vd killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez by stabbing her multiple times.
Man charged with trying to kill Trump took hotel room selfie before rushing gala, investigators say
Read full article: Man charged with trying to kill Trump took hotel room selfie before rushing gala, investigators sayThe man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and kill President Donald Trump took a picture of himself in his hotel room just minutes earlier, outfitted with an ammunition bag, a shoulder gun holster and a sheathed knife.
Weinstein rape accuser tells jury that 'he just treated me like he owned me'
Read full article: Weinstein rape accuser tells jury that 'he just treated me like he owned me'The woman at the center of Harvey Weinstein’s repeatedly retried rape case has told jurors for the third time that the former Hollywood honcho trapped her in a New York hotel room and assaulted her in 2013.