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The power of independent journalism: From her Brooklyn apartment, she 'scooped' the nation's media
Read full article: The power of independent journalism: From her Brooklyn apartment, she 'scooped' the nation's mediaIndependent journalists live outside the mainstream and their numbers are growing.
Inside A$AP Rocky’s trial, these are some of the extraordinary moments cameras didn't capture
Read full article: Inside A$AP Rocky’s trial, these are some of the extraordinary moments cameras didn't captureThere have been plenty of out-of-the-ordinary moments at the ongoing trial of rapper A$AP Rocky.
Tie-dye and dancing bears: Grammy weekend begins with Grateful Dead honored as Persons of the Year
Read full article: Tie-dye and dancing bears: Grammy weekend begins with Grateful Dead honored as Persons of the YearThe Grateful Dead kicked off Grammy weekend being honored as MusiCares Persons of the Year.
CBS agrees to hand over '60 Minutes' Harris interview transcripts to FCC
Read full article: CBS agrees to hand over '60 Minutes' Harris interview transcripts to FCCCBS says it will turn over unedited transcripts of its October interview with Kamala Harris to the Federal Communications Commission.
Former Fox Sports reporter Julie Stewart-Binks accuses a top executive of sexual assault
Read full article: Former Fox Sports reporter Julie Stewart-Binks accuses a top executive of sexual assaultA former Fox Sports reporter and anchor has filed a lawsuit against the network and executive vice president for content Charlie Dixon.
World’s most popular TikTok personality Khaby Lame joins UNICEF as goodwill ambassador
Read full article: World’s most popular TikTok personality Khaby Lame joins UNICEF as goodwill ambassadorKhaby Lame, the Senegalese-Italian influencer who ranks as world’s most popular TikTok personality, has been named as a goodwill ambassador by the U.N.'s children’s agency.
A fashion designer, Italian singer and Icelandic illustrator team up on Vatican exhibition
Read full article: A fashion designer, Italian singer and Icelandic illustrator team up on Vatican exhibitionThe Vatican Apostolic Library has tapped Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, Italian singer Jovanotti and Icelandic illustrator Kristjana S Williams for an exhibition exploring world tours of the late 19th Century.
‘Atropia' and ‘Twinless’ win top prizes at Sundance Film Festival
Read full article: ‘Atropia' and ‘Twinless’ win top prizes at Sundance Film FestivalThe war satire “Atropia” about actors in a military role-playing facility won the grand jury prize in the Sundance Film Festival’s U.S. dramatic competition, while the Dylan O’Brien movie “Twinless” got the coveted audience award.
'Mad Men' star Jon Hamm honored as Harvard's Hasty Pudding Man of the Year
Read full article: 'Mad Men' star Jon Hamm honored as Harvard's Hasty Pudding Man of the YearAward-winning actor Jon Hamm, best known for his roles in “Mad Men” and more recently “Fargo” and “Landman,” was honored as the 2025 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
Former 'Meet the Press' moderator Chuck Todd exits NBC News after nearly two decades
Read full article: Former 'Meet the Press' moderator Chuck Todd exits NBC News after nearly two decadesFormer “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd is leaving NBC News after nearly two decades at the network.
FireAid delivered loads of surprises. Here are some of the best moments from the musical benefit
Read full article: FireAid delivered loads of surprises. Here are some of the best moments from the musical benefitFireAid brought together artists from musical generations and genres to help raise money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.
A French journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in Mali
Read full article: A French journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in MaliOlivier Dubois, a French journalist, was kidnapped by JNIM, a branch of al-Qaida in Africa's Sahel region, while on his way to interview one of the group's leaders in northern Mali.
Rihanna attends the trial of her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, who is accused in a 2021 shooting
Read full article: Rihanna attends the trial of her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, who is accused in a 2021 shootingIn a stretch of questioning crucial to the defense of A$AP Rocky, his lawyer is challenging the account of his accuser, who says he suffered a hand injury when the hip-hop performer fired a gun at him on a Hollywood street in 2021.
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for old posts and deactivates X account
Read full article: 'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for old posts and deactivates X accountKarla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar-nominated lead of the movie “Emilia Pérez,” is apologizing for her old social media posts that denigrated Islam and that called George Floyd “a drug addict.”.
ESPN exercises option extending media base-rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36
Read full article: ESPN exercises option extending media base-rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36ESPN has exercised its option to extend a base-rights media deal with the Atlantic Coast Conference through 2035-36, aligning the timeline with a second deal that covers their partnership for the ACC Network.
Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investors
Read full article: Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investorsThe chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and his wife want to bring the WNBA to Music City and have teamed up with a star-filled investor group including Candace Parker, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
Academy Museum sets Bong Joon Ho, ‘Barbie’ exhibits for spring 2025
Read full article: Academy Museum sets Bong Joon Ho, ‘Barbie’ exhibits for spring 2025This spring the Academy Museum will take movie fans inside the mind of “Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho and the world creation of Greta Gerwig’s candy-colored “Barbie.”.
Vance suggests some reporters covering the Trump White House are biased
Read full article: Vance suggests some reporters covering the Trump White House are biasedVice President JD Vance is suggesting that some reporters covering the Trump White House are biased — perhaps even Democratic “propagandists.”.
Patti Smith apologizes for canceling show after collapsing onstage in Brazil
Read full article: Patti Smith apologizes for canceling show after collapsing onstage in BrazilSinger Patti Smith told The Associated Press by phone that she was fine after collapsing during a presentation in Brazil.
A$AP Rocky's accuser says despite his inconsistent story, the truth is the rapper fired a gun at him
Read full article: A$AP Rocky's accuser says despite his inconsistent story, the truth is the rapper fired a gun at himA$AP Rocky's accuser testified at his trial that changes in his story and his memory in the three years since don't change the fact that the hip-hop star pulled a gun on him and fired it on a Hollywood street in 2021.
FireAid combines music’s biggest acts and stories of loss to raise money for LA wildfire relief
Read full article: FireAid combines music’s biggest acts and stories of loss to raise money for LA wildfire reliefGreen Day and Billie Eilish kicked off the massive FireAid benefit concert, a two-venue concert extravaganza that is raising money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.
Should Sundance stay in Utah? State leaders and locals rally to keep the independent film festival
Read full article: Should Sundance stay in Utah? State leaders and locals rally to keep the independent film festivalUtah leaders, locals and longtime attendees of the Sundance Film Festival are making their final push to keep the world-renowned independent film festival in the state as its directors consider uprooting it.
With leaked footage from the inside, Sundance doc shows horrifying conditions in Alabama prisons
Read full article: With leaked footage from the inside, Sundance doc shows horrifying conditions in Alabama prisonsIncarcerated men in the Alabama prison system risked their safety to feed shocking footage of their horrifying living conditions to a pair of documentary filmmakers.
AI-assisted works can get copyright with enough human creativity, says US copyright office
Read full article: AI-assisted works can get copyright with enough human creativity, says US copyright officeArtists can copyright works they made with the help of artificial intelligence, according to a new report by the U.S. Copyright Office that could help clear the way for the use of AI tools in Hollywood, the music industry and other creative fields.
'Remarkably poor judgment': Wall Street Journal takes a critical eye to start of Trump's 2nd term
Read full article: 'Remarkably poor judgment': Wall Street Journal takes a critical eye to start of Trump's 2nd termNot every outlet popular with conservative readers is cheerleading for President Donald Trump.
Some artists lost their life’s work in LA wildfires. Fellow artists are helping them recover
Read full article: Some artists lost their life’s work in LA wildfires. Fellow artists are helping them recoverLos Angeles area residents woke up earlier this month to the news that thousands of homes and entire neighborhoods had been burned to ash in massive wildfires.
FireAid, with Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga, is the latest in a long line of massive benefit concerts
Read full article: FireAid, with Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga, is the latest in a long line of massive benefit concertsFireAid, featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Sting, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others in a fundraiser for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts, is the latest event to combine music and philanthropy.
Save the Music Foundation looks to expand its school education support by going independent
Read full article: Save the Music Foundation looks to expand its school education support by going independentThe VH1 Save the Music Foundation never had any problem getting attention in the late ’90s when it launched with a party featuring Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey.
The Sundance Film Festival goes online this week. Here’s how to watch the films
Read full article: The Sundance Film Festival goes online this week. Here’s how to watch the filmsAccess to the Sundance Film Festival doesn’t require a trip to Park City, Utah anymore; Just an internet connection.
Dan Brown's next thriller, 'The Secret of Secrets,' to be published Sept. 9
Read full article: Dan Brown's next thriller, 'The Secret of Secrets,' to be published Sept. 9Dan Brown’s next multi-tiered thriller finds protagonist Robert Langdon journeying from Prague to New York to London as he evades a would-be assassin and ponders the depths of human consciousness.
Rihanna makes first court appearance at the trial of her partner A$AP Rocky, as accuser testifies
Read full article: Rihanna makes first court appearance at the trial of her partner A$AP Rocky, as accuser testifiesSuperstar singer Rihanna has made her first appearance at the trial of her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky.
A$AP Rocky's accuser says he was stunned and furious when his old friend pulled a gun on him
Read full article: A$AP Rocky's accuser says he was stunned and furious when his old friend pulled a gun on himA$AP Rocky’s accuser, former friend and the key witness testified that the hip-hop star pulled a gun on him on the streets of Hollywood in 2021.
This year's hottest Super Bowl ticket? Advertising space, Fox says
Read full article: This year's hottest Super Bowl ticket? Advertising space, Fox saysGet ready for an onslaught of ads full of celebrities, cute animals and snack brands during breaks in the action at Super Bowl 59 on Feb. 9, when the Philadelphia Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs.
Armani Privé turns 20. The Italian maestro, 90, celebrates with Paris couture and celebrities
Read full article: Armani Privé turns 20. The Italian maestro, 90, celebrates with Paris couture and celebritiesFashion maestro Giorgio Armani marked 20 years of his haute couture line Armani Privé with an elegant and emotionally charged show in Paris’s chic 8th arrondissement.
CNN's Jim Acosta, an irritant to Trump, says he's quitting rather than take a late-night time slot
Read full article: CNN's Jim Acosta, an irritant to Trump, says he's quitting rather than take a late-night time slotCNN anchor Jim Acosta says he's quitting after nearly two decades rather than accept a move from a morning time slot to a less visible midnight at the East Coast.
FireAid, the massive benefit concert to help LA fire victims, came together quickly. Here’s how
Read full article: FireAid, the massive benefit concert to help LA fire victims, came together quickly. Here’s howWithin days of the devastating Los Angeles-area fires breaking out, a benefit concert was in the works.
Algeria blasts European Parliament for condemning a French-Algerian author's arrest
Read full article: Algeria blasts European Parliament for condemning a French-Algerian author's arrestAlgerian lawmakers have condemned the European Parliament for a resolution criticizing the arrest of French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal.
Antony Blinken has a deal for a book about his years as Joe Biden's secretary of state
Read full article: Antony Blinken has a deal for a book about his years as Joe Biden's secretary of stateAntony Blinken has a book deal, billed by his publisher as a “rare glimpse” into the “challenging and often controversial” responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the war in Gaza and other crises that broke out during his four years as secretary of state.
Chanel stuns with color, and Kylie Jenner, in Paris couture show
Read full article: Chanel stuns with color, and Kylie Jenner, in Paris couture showSnaking traffic, screaming crowds, and a crush of photographers descended on the Grand Palais on Tuesday as Chanel unveiled its latest show before Matthieu Blazy’s debut as creative director in fall.
Norfolk Southern and East Palestine announce $22 million settlement after 2023 derailment
Read full article: Norfolk Southern and East Palestine announce $22 million settlement after 2023 derailmentThe Village of East Palestine and Norfolk Southern have announced a $22 million settlement resolving all of the village’s claims arising from a disastrous train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border in 2023.
In ‘2000 Meters to Andriivka,’ Oscar winner takes viewers back to Ukraine’s front lines
Read full article: In ‘2000 Meters to Andriivka,’ Oscar winner takes viewers back to Ukraine’s front linesTwo years after “20 Days in Mariupol” debuted in Park City, Utah, Oscar and Pulitzer Prize winner Mstyslav Chernov is back at the Sundance Film Festival with a new dispatch from Ukraine.
Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok
Read full article: Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTokPresident Donald Trump says Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get March 2026 trial date for her 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit
Read full article: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get March 2026 trial date for her 'It Ends With Us' lawsuitA federal judge has set a March 2026 trial date for actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to resolve their claims stemming from their work on the movie “It Ends With Us.”.
Neil Gaiman, facing multiple allegations of sexual abuse, is dropped by Dark Horse Comics
Read full article: Neil Gaiman, facing multiple allegations of sexual abuse, is dropped by Dark Horse ComicsOne of Neil Gaiman’s publishers has dropped him as the British author faces multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment.
Beyoncé, Kendrick, Sabrina and more: AP predicts who will win at the 2025 Grammys
Read full article: Beyoncé, Kendrick, Sabrina and more: AP predicts who will win at the 2025 GrammysBeyoncé leads the 2025 Grammys nominee pack, but Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Charli xcx are vying for their moment in the spotlight.
Lanvin: A return to elegance in Peter Copping’s highly anticipated Paris debut
Read full article: Lanvin: A return to elegance in Peter Copping’s highly anticipated Paris debutLanvin, the world’s oldest continually operating couture house, founded in 1889, has unveiled a new chapter in its storied history with Peter Copping’s debut as artistic director.
Executives at Japan`s Fuji TV and parent firm resign over a sex scandal linked to a former star
Read full article: Executives at Japan`s Fuji TV and parent firm resign over a sex scandal linked to a former starThe Japanese network Fuji Television and its parent company say its president and chairperson have resigned over a widening sex assault scandal involving one of Japan’s top TV celebrities.
A Sundance documentary called ‘The Stringer’ disputes who took AP’s 'napalm girl' photo in Vietnam
Read full article: A Sundance documentary called ‘The Stringer’ disputes who took AP’s 'napalm girl' photo in VietnamThe authorship of The Associated Press’s renowned “napalm girl” photograph is being called into question in the new documentary “The Stringer,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
At Paris Fashion Week, Hermes menswear has a dash of jockey-style boldness
Read full article: At Paris Fashion Week, Hermes menswear has a dash of jockey-style boldnessHermes illuminated a gloomy Paris afternoon with its fall 2025 men’s collection, as Veronique Nichanian turned to the racetrack for inspiration.
At Sundance, the hottest ticket in town was a Rose Byrne and Conan O’Brien psychological thriller
Read full article: At Sundance, the hottest ticket in town was a Rose Byrne and Conan O’Brien psychological thrillerRose Byrne plays a mother in the midst of a breakdown in the experiential psychological thriller “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.”.
The British Museum says it is partly closed after a fired employee shut down IT systems
Read full article: The British Museum says it is partly closed after a fired employee shut down IT systemsThe British Museum is partially closed to the public after an employee who had been fired broke in and shut down computer systems.
What does Mexico really think of ‘Emilia Pérez?'
Read full article: What does Mexico really think of ‘Emilia Pérez?'It may have been embraced by the Academy, but just a day after its debut in Mexico, the acclaimed “narco-musical” Emilia Pérez was already drawing sharp rebukes for superficial portrayals of sensitive subjects.
South Koreans turn funeral wreaths and K-pop light sticks into political protest tools
Read full article: South Koreans turn funeral wreaths and K-pop light sticks into political protest toolsSouth Korean protesters are repurposing traditional flower wreaths and K-pop light sticks as political protest tools amid President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial, with both supporters and opponents sending hundreds of wreaths to government buildings since his December martial law declaration.
Oscars host Conan O'Brien, still displaced by wildfires, says the show is being planned sensitively
Read full article: Oscars host Conan O'Brien, still displaced by wildfires, says the show is being planned sensitivelyOscars host Conan O’Brien says he’s still unable to live in his home due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and that the show’s organizers “want to be sensitive to what’s happened” to residents.
For documentaries at Sundance, Oscar nominations (and wins) often follow
Read full article: For documentaries at Sundance, Oscar nominations (and wins) often followThe Sundance Film Festival welcomed back three Oscar-winning documentary filmmakers to help kick off the annual independent film showcase in Park City, Utah.
Rocker Marilyn Manson won't be charged after long investigation of sexual assault allegations
Read full article: Rocker Marilyn Manson won't be charged after long investigation of sexual assault allegationsProsecutors say they won’t charge rocker Marilyn Manson after a years-long investigation into sexual assault and domestic violence allegations.
What to stream: The Weeknd album, Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, 'SNL' music and 'Babygirl'
Read full article: What to stream: The Weeknd album, Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, 'SNL' music and 'Babygirl'Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell starring in the wedding comedy “You’re Cordially Invited” and The Weeknd's album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
Hamburger Mary’s Jacksonville announces soft opening with shows, events at new location
Read full article: Hamburger Mary’s Jacksonville announces soft opening with shows, events at new locationHamburger Mary’s Jacksonville is preparing to welcome back guests to its well-known restaurant and entertainment venue under new management and location in February.
Kim Jones sharpens VIP-filled Dior men's fashion with a structured, masculine recalibration
Read full article: Kim Jones sharpens VIP-filled Dior men's fashion with a structured, masculine recalibrationThe Dior's men's fashion show happened inside the historic Ecole Militaire with the Eiffel Tower looming above.
Soprano Lise Davidsen pregnant with twins, cancels performances from mid-March through December
Read full article: Soprano Lise Davidsen pregnant with twins, cancels performances from mid-March through DecemberSoprano Lise Davidsen is pregnant with twins and is canceling her performances from mid-March through the end of the year.
Junya Watanabe puts a twist on classic Americana at Paris Fashion Week menswear show
Read full article: Junya Watanabe puts a twist on classic Americana at Paris Fashion Week menswear showJunya Watanabe has opened his latest menswear show at Paris Fashion Week with beige hunting jackets paired with discreet shirts and ties.
A$AP Rocky's lawyers cast the man he's accused of shooting at as a jealous, money-seeking rival
Read full article: A$AP Rocky's lawyers cast the man he's accused of shooting at as a jealous, money-seeking rivalOpening statements have begun at the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who is accused of firing a handgun at a former friend.
Marlee Matlin, a trailblazer for deaf actors, opens up in a new documentary
Read full article: Marlee Matlin, a trailblazer for deaf actors, opens up in a new documentaryMarlee Matlin gives an unflinchingly honest account of her experiences as a deaf actor in the funny and revelatory documentary “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore.”.
A$AP Rocky assault trial heads to opening statements as a jury is seated
Read full article: A$AP Rocky assault trial heads to opening statements as a jury is seatedA jury of five men and seven women has been seated for the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who is charged with firing a gun at a former friend.
Mikey Madison, Zoe Saldaña, Jeremy Strong and others react to Oscar nominations
Read full article: Mikey Madison, Zoe Saldaña, Jeremy Strong and others react to Oscar nominationsMikey Madison of “Anora” watched the Oscar nominations from her hotel room bed, screaming along with her mother on FaceTime.
Newman’s Own invites more companies to donate 100% of their profits to charities
Read full article: Newman’s Own invites more companies to donate 100% of their profits to charitiesThe promise is not new but it’s still hard to believe: 100% of profits from the sale of Newman’s Own foods, like salad dressings and popcorn, are donated to charity.