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British poet and political activist Benjamin Zephaniah dies at age 65

LONDON (AP) — Benjamin Zephaniah, a British dub poet and political activist who drew huge inspiration...

An appreciation: How Norman Lear changed television — and with it American life — in the 1970s

NEW YORK (AP) — In many American living rooms, the 1960s didn't really begin until Jan. 12, 1971. Tha...

From SZA to the Stone of Scone, the words that help tell the story of 2023 were often mispronounced

Some of the words tied to this year's hottest topics were also among the most mangled when it came t...

J Balvin returns to his reggaeton roots on the romantic 'Amigos' — and no, it is not about Bad Bunny

LAS VEGAS (AP) — At a Frank Sinatra-themed restaurant in the lobby of Encore, a luxury hotel and casino...

'Killers of the Flower Moon' named best film of 2023 by National Board of Review

NEW YORK (AP) — “Killers of the Flower Moon” was named the best film of the year by the National Boar...

Lawsuit accuses Sean Combs, 2 others of raping 17-year-old girl in 2003; Combs denies allegations

NEW YORK (AP) — A woman sued the hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs on Wednesday, claiming he and two...

Sundance lineup for 40th edition features Kristen Stewart, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Steven Soderbergh

Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun co-star in a love story about a satellite and a buoy, Chiwetel Ejiofor...

It Used to Be Hers: Sara Bareilles dons her apron once more with ‘Waitress’ live-capture film

NEW YORK (AP) — She was an admired pop star with a voice like butter. But writing a musical about a...

2024 Salzburg festival lineup includes new productions of 'Der Idiot' and 'The Gambler'

New productions of Mieczyslaw' Weinberg’s “Der Idiot” and Sergei Prokofiev’s “The Gambler" will highlight...

2023 (Taylor's Version): The year in pop culture

In weather terminology, they call it “rapid intensification” — the process by which a storm strengthens...

Michael Urie keeps the laughter going as he stars in a revival of Broadway 'Spamalot'

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Urie has a very hard job this winter: Not cracking up when he's not supposed...

'Know My Name' author Chanel Miller has written a children's book, 'Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All'

NEW YORK (AP) — Chanel Miller's next book after her prize-winning memoir “Know My Name” will help fulfill...

Denny Laine, founding member of the Moody Blues and Paul McCartney's Wings, dead at 79

NEW YORK (AP) — Denny Laine, a British singer, songwriter and guitarist who performed in an early, pop-oriente...

Top TV of 2023: AP’s selections include ‘Succession,’ ‘Jury Duty,’ ‘Shrinking,’ ‘Swarm’

With so many shows on TV and streaming services , it's impossible not to miss a gem or two. This...

Tom Hanks draws on his love of space for immersive documentary 'The Moonwalkers'

LONDON (AP) — You won’t see Tom Hanks on one of those space tourism flights that whisk celebrities...

'Past Lives,' 'May December' and 'American Fiction' lead Spirit Award nominations

Celine Song’s “Past Lives,” Todd Haynes’ “May December” and Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction”...

In ‘Wonka,’ Timothée Chalamet finds a world of pure imagination

Hugh Grant learned some years ago that if a filmmaker doesn’t make something from the heart, it shows....

Streisand talks acting, music and destiny after release of her memoir 'My Name is Barbra'

NEW YORK (AP) — Before she's ready to talk about her memoir, Barbra Streisand needs to pull herself...

Biography of the late Rep. John Lewis that draws upon 100s of interviews will be published next fall

NEW YORK (AP) — An upcoming biography of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis will draw upon hundreds of...

British Museum loan to Greece coincides with dispute over demand to return Parthenon Marbles

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s Acropolis Museum launched an exhibition Tuesday that includes a renowned...

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