Ms. Lauryn Hill is bringing her Diaspora Calling.

It’s a hallmark of our increasingly connected world — there’s seemingly always something to say, an opinion or feeling or critique to express.

The New York Film Festival has unveiled the main slate of films to its 64th edition, including films from James Gray, Ava DuVernay and Tony Gilroy.

Disney’s solid third quarter was driven by a $1 billion box office haul from “Toy Story 5” and the draw of its U.S. theme parks that helped to offset continued weakness from international tourism.

When CBS ended “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” earlier this year, it also shuttered the program’s robust music offerings.

A small organ in eastern Germany is the headliner of the world’s slowest concert.

Duane “Keffe D” Davis is the last living suspect in one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries — the 1996 death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.

Nearly 30 years after his death, Tupac Shakur will be front and center as a man who prosecutors say orchestrated his killing goes to trial.

Princess Eugenie has given birth to her third child and first daughter.

Ariana Grande addressed fans during her Chicago concert Monday night, clarifying her upcoming break from the public eye.

Irish musicians and entertainers were among mourners who packed into a Dublin cathedral for the funeral of Glen Hansard, the Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter killed last week in a motorcycle crash, aged 56.

Artificial intelligence sparked boos at the 150th anniversary performance of Wagner’s Ring Cycle.

Foundations funded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched a $200 million initiative to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species.

Comic Jenny Yang has turned cultural grocery stores into comedy clubs for her summer tour.

Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, two correspondents recently ousted from "60 Minutes," will be moving from the newsroom to the classroom.

Benjamin Alire Sáenz, the first Latino to win the PEN/Faulkner prize, has died at 71.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has broken the “Avengers: Endgame” record for the biggest North American opening weekend.

Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has made box office history in its first weekend, becoming the second-biggest North American opening ever with $355 million in ticket sales.

Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for portraying Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on “The Sopranos,” has died.

The next Met Gala fashion exhibit will focus on John Galliano.

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is defending the agency's actions against ABC, saying broadcasters have a duty to operate in the public interest.

Authorities have released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in hopes that someone will recognize the writing style.

Tony Romo has been placed on leave from his role as the lead analyst on CBS’ NFL coverage following his arrest last week on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

Tom Holland returns five years later in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," a more emotionally driven installment that balances inventive action sequences with a heartfelt story about sacrifice and loss.

An Australian jury has convicted the British social media celebrity and rapper Yung Filly of assaulting a fan following a music performance two years ago.

Storm Reid wants people to see a different side of her through her new music.

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that BTS will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.

George Clooney says his family has been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France due to a nearby wildfire.

Too $hort, the Oakland hip-hop legend, is defying age norms in the music industry.

Film producer Jason Cloth, known for financing movies like “Joker” and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” has been indicted on wire fraud charges.

A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie.

Four women have accused Jared Leto of sexual misconduct when they were teenagers, to which the actor and musician responded that he has “never sexually assaulted anyone.”.

Stephen Colbert has received an “anti-censorship” award from the Before Columbus Foundation.

K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming Grammys.

Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.

The former hospital at St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus in Los Angeles was built in 1856 and has been closed since 2020.

A quarter of a century is a long time for mustache rides and syrup binges, but “Super Troopers” has gotten a lot of mileage out of the simple joys of friends goofing around.

More progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media.

CBS's "60 Minutes" has announced a slate of new correspondents and contributors for its 59th season.

Members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association have sued Penske Media and others, claiming they engaged in fraud to acquire the Golden Globe Awards.

A judge is allowing a police interview of the man charged in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur to be used in his upcoming trial.

Justin Herbert has his first ring, and it's not on the football field.

The man on trial in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie has chosen not to testify or call any witnesses in the federal terrorism case.

Booker Prize winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are in the running for the 2026 edition of the prestigious fiction award.

Lawyers are making closing addresses in the Australian trial of British entertainer Yung Filly on charges that he raped and choked a fan following a music performance two years ago.

Artist Betye Saar has died in Los Angeles at 99.

Savannah Guthrie says her family is living a nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance.

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is drawing moviegoers to Prague for its rare 70 mm IMAX experience.

A judge has ruled there’s enough evidence to send singer D4vd to trial for the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Carly Simon, the singer known for “Nobody Does It Better” and other hits, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist who generated both fascination and revulsion around the globe with his “Body Worlds” exhibits of preserved human corpses, has died.

Bill Oddie, a British comic actor who had a second career as as a bird expert and wildlife presenter, died on Saturday, his agent said, He was 85.

“The Odyssey” continues to captivate audiences in its second weekend, raking in $87 million in North American theaters.

In 1984, the Skynet of "The Terminator" films were science fiction.

David Jonsson is the new Black Panther — the son of Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa.

Rick Moranis has finally answered fans' questions about a "Spaceballs" sequel.

Skydance-owned Paramount has agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros.

President Donald Trump has returned to the stage of the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

Film festival celebrates 10 years of laughing out loud and loving our locals

Local musician Alyse Dione performs her newest single "Strawberry Moon"

With swords, axes and shields, competitors from 30 countries are going head-to-head in the grounds of a Danish fortress in a modern version of old-fashioned battle.

Singer Ariana Grande has launched the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation to support causes like LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive health, and mental health.

Text messages between singer D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez shown in court indicate she had gotten pregnant and had an abortion more than a year before she was killed.

A police DNA specialist testifies that DNA evidence from a Hollywood garage strongly matches 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

The government has withdrawn subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet.

Salman Rushdie has testified for the second time about being stabbed nearly to death four years ago in a western New York amphitheater.

The passionate fandom Ghibli tends to inspire is well-documented.

The Venice Film Festival's lineup includes a four-hour documentary about Elon Musk and Martin McDonagh's dark CIA comedy.

An Australian court has cleared Rebel Wilson of defaming the star of her directorial debut, “The Deb,” in social media posts.

The European Union has approved Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros.

Industry data and analytics company Luminate has found that the 2026 World Cup halftime performers experienced considerable jumps in the streams of the songs they performed live at the final on Sunday.

A money manager for D4vd testified that he had heard only the first name of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl the singer is charged with killing, before her dismembered body was found in the trunk of a car.

Rei Ami, known for her singing voice in “KPop Demon Hunters,” recently faced real sharks during a dive.

Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose have been revealed as the cover athletes for NBA 2K27.

The iconic Cinerama Dome in Hollywood is set to be restored and reopened.

In a story published on July 22, 2026, about spicy cocktails, The Associated Press gave erroneous or unclear measurements for ingredients in three recipes.

South Korean singer Lim Kim has released her second full-length album, “Exit to Nowhere,” 13 years after her debut album, “A Voice.”.

Shania Twain's new album, “Little Miss Twain,” explores her early life in Northern Ontario, Canada, a chapter she says most of her fans don't know much about.

Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor known for her roles in two “Godzilla” films, has died in a car crash in Maryland.

A federal judge has approved a $1.5 billion copyright settlement involving AI company Anthropic.

Joe Biden disagrees with an appeals court's rejection of his effort to block the release of audio recordings of his interviews with a memoir ghostwriter.

A hearing has begun to determine whether singer D4vd, legally known as David Burke, should go on trial in the killing and dismembering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand prop from “The Empire Strikes Back” has sold for $3.75 million at auction.

A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.

A court document says President Donald Trump's administration sought New York Times journalists’ phone records and even those of some of their relatives in an attempt to unmask the confidential sources of reporters who wrote about Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet.

A federal judge has ordered Paramount and Warner Bros.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has performed autopsies in many high-profile cases, including that of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who singer D4vd is charged with killing, and the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry.

Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.

A lawyer says social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom.

Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” launched with an estimated $124.5 million in domestic ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, even better than the filmmaker's “Oppenheimer” debut.

Greek translator Emily Wilson finds the release of Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey" both gratifying and unsatisfying.

Indie artist Alex Cameron has sparked curiosity with a song about Jesus, blending humor and sincerity.

Utah revoked another campus license on Friday for the boarding school where Paris Hilton said she was abused as a teenager.

A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with “Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC’s studio in Manhattan.

Nicholas Brownlee has risen to the top of the opera world with his powerful bass-baritone voice.

Brenda Fricker, who became the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film “My Left Foot,’’ has died.

To get in the spirit for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, The Associated Press has made a themed playlist.

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