Kirk Douglas, longtime influential movie star, dies at 103
Kirk Douglas, the intense, muscular actor with the dimpled chin who starred in “Spartacus,” “Lust for Life” and dozens of other films, helped fatally weaken...
Prosecutors nearing finish as last Weinstein accuser returns
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors at Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial are on schedule to rest their case Thursday after more than two weeks of testimony,...
Kirk Douglas rose from poverty to become a king of Hollywood
NEW YORK (AP) — He was born Issur Danielovitch, a ragman’s son. He died Kirk Douglas, a Hollywood king. Douglas, the muscular, tempestuous actor with...
Women vying for Oscars salute their progress, snubs aside
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The mood at Diane von Furstenberg’s lunch honoring this year’s female Oscar contenders could have been downbeat, given the shutout...
Rolling Stones returning to North America for 15-city tour
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rolling Stones are returning to some North American cities where they haven’t played in years. The band announced Thursday that...
UK reconsiders plan to fly flags on Prince Andrew’s birthday
LONDON (AP) — The British government says it is reviewing the policy of raising Union Jacks atop town halls on royal birthdays, after some officials...
Prosecutors rest case in Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors in Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial rested their case on Thursday after more than two weeks of testimony punctuated by harrowing...
Hillary Clinton to 2020 Democratic voters: pick a winner
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton has advice for Democratic voters faced with an unsettled field of presidential contenders: pick a winner. “This is...
Portrait found in gallery’s walls verified as missing Klimt
PIACENZA, Italy (AP) — Art experts have confirmed that a painting discovered hidden inside an Italian art gallery’s walls last month is Gustav Klimt’s “Portrait...
Original member of The Wiggles recovering in hospital
SYDNEY (AP) — One of the original members of the popular Australian children’s band The Wiggles has been hospitalized after collapsing during a wildfire relief...
Jury of 7 men, 5 women selected for Weinstein rape trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury of seven men and five women was selected Friday for Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial after an arduous, two-week process...
Fox’s Bill Hemmer replaces, but won’t copy, Shepard Smith
NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Hemmer is not Shepard Smith, and no one should expect him to be. The 55-year-old news anchor is a familiar...
‘Ford v Ferrari’ speeds to No. 1; ‘Charlie’s Angels’ fizzles
NEW YORK (AP) — “Ford v Ferrari” left its competition in the rearview mirror, racing to an estimated $31 million debut at the box office...
Jon Voight, Allison Krauss honored with national medals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight, singer and musician Allison Krauss and mystery writer James Patterson are among those being honored by President Donald...
Kanye West talks about serving God during visit with Osteen
HOUSTON (AP) — Rapper Kanye West told parishioners at Joel Osteen’s Houston megachurch on Sunday that his recent spiritual awakening has made him realize he’s...
Jon Voight, Alison Krauss honored with national medals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight, singer and musician Alison Krauss and mystery writer James Patterson are among the artists and philanthropists being honored...
Terry O’Neill, whose images captured ‘60s London, dies at 81
LONDON (AP) — British photographer Terry O’Neill, whose images captured London’s Swinging ‘60s and who created iconic portraits of Elton John, Brigitte Bardot and Winston...
Like her parents, Blue Ivy now an award-winning songwriter
NEW YORK (AP) — At just 7, Blue Ivy Carter is an award-winning songwriter. Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s daughter won the Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award...
Baltimore museum to acquire only works by women in 2020
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Museum of Art will add only artwork created by women to its permanent collection in 2020. Museum director Christopher Bedford...
Australian actor McLachlan faces court on assault charges
SYDNEY (AP) — Australian actor Craig McLachlan kissed a female co-star’s neck, stomach and buttocks more than 20 times during a scene in a stage...
Ginsburg back on bench after stomach bug
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is back on the Supreme Court bench after missing time last week with what the court described as...
Kylie Jenner sells stake in beauty empire to CoverGirl owner
NEW YORK (AP) — Reality TV star Kylie Jenner is selling a stake of her beauty business to CoverGirl owner Coty, in a deal that...
De Niro named Screen Actors Guild life achievement honoree
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert De Niro will receive the Screen Actors Guild’s life achievement award. The guild announced that De Niro will be the...
Marie Osmond reinjures knee ahead of big Las Vegas finale
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Marie Osmond says she’s ready to perform the final week of an 11-year run with her brother, Donny, at the Flamingo...
New baby and new music: Ricky Martin hosts the Latin Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — Between a household with four children, the release of a new single and his debut as host of the Latin Grammys,...
Rapper Eric B, jailed on 17-year-old warrant, released
HACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) — Rapper and actor Eric B. has been released from a New Jersey jail after spending two weeks behind bars on a...
LSU-Alabama game a big winner for CBS over the weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — Television viewers flocked to the showdown between LSU and Alabama over the weekend, making it the top-rated regular season college football...
People magazine names John Legend as 2019 Sexiest Man Alive
LOS ANGELES (AP) — R&B crooner John Legend has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. The Grammy-winning singer known for his silky-smooth...
Singer Andrea Bocelli: ‘Absurd’ to shun opera legend Domingo
MIAMI (AP) — Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli is staunchly defending opera legend Placido Domingo, calling it “absurd” that opera houses have canceled the star’s performances...
BMI honors Dwight Yoakam, top country songwriters
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music singer, songwriter and actor Dwight Yoakam was honored by performing rights organization BMI for his trailblazing and highly unique...
Domingo to sing at 100th anniversary Salzburg Festival
Plácido Domingo is scheduled to sing two concert performances in Verdi’s “I Vespri Siciliani (The Sicilian Vespers)” next summer as part of the 100th anniversary...
Chrissy Teigen honored at Baby2Baby gala
CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) — Chrissy Teigen said she felt honored to receive an award at the Baby2Baby Gala, but her acceptance speech wasn’t all...
AP sources: Former Trump adviser John Bolton has a book deal
NEW YORK (AP) — Former national security adviser John Bolton has a book deal, The Associated Press has learned. The hawkish Bolton departed in September...
Watergate redux? Trump impeachment inquiry heads for live TV
Back in 1973, tens of millions of Americans tuned in to what Variety called “the hottest daytime soap opera” — the Senate Watergate hearings that...
War epic ‘Midway’ bests ‘Doctor Sleep’ at the box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Despite a fresh injection of four big movies into the marketplace including a Stephen King adaptation, a World War II epic,...
Trump impeachment inquiry heads to live TV coverage
Back in 1973, tens of millions of Americans tuned in to what Variety called “the hottest daytime soap opera” — the Senate Watergate hearings that...
The Latest: Author grateful inmate didn’t face firing squad
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Latest on a Utah death-row inmate who died in prison (all times local): 3:55 p.m. Author Jon Krakauer says...
Pete Doherty arrested again in Paris, for violent behavior
PARIS (AP) — Paris authorities say British singer Pete Doherty has been arrested for the second time in the space of a week. The Paris...
Hockey commentator Don Cherry fired for rant over immigrants
TORONTO (AP) — Don Cherry, Canada’s most polarizing, flamboyant and opinionated hockey commentator, was fired Monday for calling immigrants “you people” in a television rant...
Singer Chris Brown holding high-end yard sale at his home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Brown says he’s having a high-end yard sale at his Los Angeles home, and a crowd has been gathering for...
Family: France’s Catherine Deneuve hospitalized with stroke
PARIS (AP) — French actress Catherine Deneuve has had a mild stroke while filming her latest movie, the screen star’s family said Wednesday. The 76-year-old...
‘Fifty Shades’ publisher Anne Messitte is leaving company
NEW YORK (AP) — The publisher who helped make E L James’ “Fifty Shades of Grey” a phenomenon is being forced out amid a company...
Met Opera to hold celebration of Jessye Norman on Nov. 24
NEW YORK (AP) — The Metropolitan Opera will hold a tribute to Jessye Norman on Nov. 24 that celebrates the life and career of the...
Halperin’s ‘How to Beat Trump’ sells 502 copies in 1st week
NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Halperin’s first book since his career was upended by allegations of sexual harassment is clearly no “Game Change.” “How to...
Chris Brown holds high-end yard sale at his Los Angeles home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Brown held a high-end yard sale Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, with hundreds of fans, gawkers and bargain-seekers waiting...
A CGI James Dean is cast in new film, sparking an outcry
NEW YORK (AP) — James Dean hasn’t been alive in 64 years, but the “Rebel Without a Cause” actor has been cast in a new...
Ginsburg, in book, questions confidential #MeToo agreements
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A new book on Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg explores her thoughts on the #MeToo movement and her hope that courts...
Theater owners: ‘The Irishman’ ‘deserved better’ release
NEW YORK (AP) — Martin Scorsese’s crime epic “The Irishman” landed in theaters Friday, but not nearly enough of them for theater owners. John Fithian,...
Trump may face fight over planned move from NYC to Florida
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump a Florida man? Not so fast. Despite a stinging “good riddance” tweet from New York’s governor, the president’s home...
Zac Posen, red carpet favorite, shuts down fashion label
NEW YORK (AP) — Designer Zac Posen is shutting down his namesake label. Posen has been a red carpet favorite for close to two decades,...