Philadelphia honors Quinta Brunson with key, mural at alma mater that inspired 'Abbott Elementary'
Read full article: Philadelphia honors Quinta Brunson with key, mural at alma mater that inspired 'Abbott Elementary'Philadelphia's mayor has honored actor and producer Quinta Brunson with a key to the city in a ceremony dedicating a separate mural at Brunson’s alma mater, which was the inspiration for her award-winning show “Abbott Elementary.”.
Ex-WWE executive agrees to help accuser in sex abuse lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE
Read full article: Ex-WWE executive agrees to help accuser in sex abuse lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWEA former WWE executive who had been fighting sexual abuse allegations in a lawsuit by an ex-employee has agreed to a confidential settlement and will now help the accuser as she continues suing the company and former leader Vince McMahon.
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Kenyan author and dissident who became a giant of modern literature, dies at 87
Read full article: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Kenyan author and dissident who became a giant of modern literature, dies at 87One of the world’s most acclaimed writers, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, has died at 87.
R&B singer Cassie gives birth to third child as Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial continues
Read full article: R&B singer Cassie gives birth to third child as Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial continuesCasandra Ventura, the R&B singer and actor known simply as Cassie, has welcomed her third child.
Stunt performer sues Kevin Costner over his direction of a rape scene in his film series 'Horizon'
Read full article: Stunt performer sues Kevin Costner over his direction of a rape scene in his film series 'Horizon'A stunt performer is suing Kevin Costner, saying she was compelled to perform in an unscripted rape scene in a film he was directing that broke Hollywood production rules and left her traumatized.
Trump pardons Julie and Todd Chrisley, reality TV stars convicted in 2022 of fraud and tax evasion
Read full article: Trump pardons Julie and Todd Chrisley, reality TV stars convicted in 2022 of fraud and tax evasionPresident Donald Trump has pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley three years after they were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion.
Stylist says Cassie confided that Sean 'Diddy' Combs pressured her into sex marathons
Read full article: Stylist says Cassie confided that Sean 'Diddy' Combs pressured her into sex marathonsA friend and former stylist of the R&B singer Cassie is the latest witness to testify at Sean “Diddy” Combs federal sex trafficking trial.
Phineas and Ferb return this summer with zany new episodes and a small change
Read full article: Phineas and Ferb return this summer with zany new episodes and a small changeThe beloved cartoon duo Phineas and Ferb are returning for new episodes this summer after a decade away and pretty much nothing has changed.
Michael Cera and Wes Anderson were destined to make a movie together
Read full article: Michael Cera and Wes Anderson were destined to make a movie togetherWhen Michael Cera was announced as joining the cast of a Wes Anderson movie for the first time, the prevailing response was: Hadn’t he already been in a Wes Anderson movie.
Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictions
Read full article: Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of fraud and tax evasion convictionsPresident Donald Trump says he’s planning to pardon TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” a reality show that followed their tight-knit family and extravagant lifestyle.
Bills QB Josh Allen shows no signs of jitters with wedding to Hailee Steinfeld coming up fast
Read full article: Bills QB Josh Allen shows no signs of jitters with wedding to Hailee Steinfeld coming up fastBuffalo quarterback Josh Allen was voluntary practice sessions this week, showing no jitters ahead of his wedding to actor and singer Hailee Steinfeld.
A former aide says Sean 'Diddy' Combs kidnapped her in a plot to kill Kid Cudi
Read full article: A former aide says Sean 'Diddy' Combs kidnapped her in a plot to kill Kid CudiA former top aide to Sean “Diddy” Combs has testified at his sex trafficking trial that the music mogul threatened her with death on her first day on the job.
South African actor Presley Chweneyagae, who starred in Oscar-winning film 'Tsotsi', dies aged 40
Read full article: South African actor Presley Chweneyagae, who starred in Oscar-winning film 'Tsotsi', dies aged 40Presley Chweneyagae, the South African actor who gained international recognition for his leading role in the 2005 film Tsotsi,has died.
Marcel Ophuls, the Oscar-winning filmmaker who forced France to face its WWII past, is dead at 97
Read full article: Marcel Ophuls, the Oscar-winning filmmaker who forced France to face its WWII past, is dead at 97The Academy Award-winning German-born filmmaker Marcel Ophuls has died at age 97.
Iran summons French diplomat over praise of Palme d'Or-winning film
Read full article: Iran summons French diplomat over praise of Palme d'Or-winning filmIran has summoned France’s representative in protest after the French foreign minister praised a prize-winning Iranian film as “a gesture of resistance against the Iranian regime’s oppression.”.
Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes
Read full article: Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizesThe best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.
King Charles III arrives in Canada to underscore its sovereignty after Trump annexation threats
Read full article: King Charles III arrives in Canada to underscore its sovereignty after Trump annexation threatsKing Charles III has arrived in Ottawa on a visit that Canada’s leader says will underscore his nation’s sovereignty.
National Spelling Bee champions say it set them up for success: 'You attain a level of mastery'
Read full article: National Spelling Bee champions say it set them up for success: 'You attain a level of mastery'The Scripps National Spelling Bee celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, and former champions say the bee has changed their lives for the better because it taught them they can do hard things.
'Lilo & Stitch' teams with Tom Cruise and 'Mission Impossible' for a monster Memorial Day weekend
Read full article: 'Lilo & Stitch' teams with Tom Cruise and 'Mission Impossible' for a monster Memorial Day weekend“Lilo & Stitch” is teaming with Tom Cruise for what may be a record-breaking Memorial Day box office weekend.
Arson suspected as power outage in southeast France disrupts final day of Cannes Film Festival
Read full article: Arson suspected as power outage in southeast France disrupts final day of Cannes Film FestivalFrench authorities believe arson may have played a role in a major power outage that threatened to jeopardize the Cannes Film Festival’s closing celebrations.
San Diego plane crash is a devastating loss to the alternative rock music community
Read full article: San Diego plane crash is a devastating loss to the alternative rock music communityThe alternative music community is in mourning after a private jet hit a power line in foggy weather early Thursday and crashed into a San Diego neighborhood.
Cannes awards Palme d'Or to Iranian revenge drama 'It Was Just an Accident'
Read full article: Cannes awards Palme d'Or to Iranian revenge drama 'It Was Just an Accident'Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s revenge thriller “It Was Just an Accident” has won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday.
Defense Secretary Hegseth, bedeviled by leaks, orders more restrictions on press at Pentagon
Read full article: Defense Secretary Hegseth, bedeviled by leaks, orders more restrictions on press at PentagonDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered further restrictions on how the press operates at the Pentagon.
Bruce Springsteen's lyrical view of America has long included politics — even more so as he ages
Read full article: Bruce Springsteen's lyrical view of America has long included politics — even more so as he agesEven as his fame and wealth have soared over the decades, Bruce Springsteen has retained the voice of the working class’ balladeer.
Key moments from the second week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
Read full article: Key moments from the second week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trialThe second week of Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial featured a dozen witnesses who described the music mogul's physical attacks on others or who provided testimony addressing the government's charges.
Strauss' 'Blue Danube' waltz is launching into space to mark his 200th birthday
Read full article: Strauss' 'Blue Danube' waltz is launching into space to mark his 200th birthdayStrauss' “Blue Danube” waltz is heading into space this month to mark the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth.
Billy Joel cancels touring after being diagnosed with a brain disorder
Read full article: Billy Joel cancels touring after being diagnosed with a brain disorderBilly Joel has canceled all his upcoming concerts across North America and England after being diagnosed with fluid buildup in his brain that has affected his “hearing, vision and balance.”.