USA Today's editor in chief, Caren Bohan, is out of the job she's held for a little more than a year. No reason was given for the exit, confirmed by Monica Richardson, senior vice president of USA …
Sophie Kinsella, the author of "Confessions of a Shopaholic," has died from complications of brain cancer. Her family confirmed the news on Monday. Kinsella, also published books under her real name …
Charli XCX is heading to the Sundance Film Festival in January 2026. She stars in three films, including a mockumentary she produced. Sundance programmers have announced a lineup of 90 feature films …
Anyone would grant that a Japanese anime that transplants “Hamlet” to a surreal netherworld is a touch more ambitious than your average animated movie. Unlike the wide majority of cartoons, or …
For his first original feature in some 15 years, James L. Brooks has assembled an impressive supporting cast and an appealing lead in Emma Mackey. Unfortunately, in “Ella McCay” he gives them a …
Casting directors have long been the unsung heroes behind films like “Wicked.” Bernard Telsey and Tiffany Little Canfield are among those who helped populate the two-part movie. Casting directors …
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy describes his time behind bars in a book released Wednesday. In "Diary of a Prisoner," he recounts his time in prison after being found guilty of criminal …
Paramount is making a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery just days after Netflix reached a $72 billion deal with the company. Paramount said Monday that it is offering $30 per share in cash for …
The New York Times and President Donald Trump are fighting again. The news outlet said Wednesday it won't be deterred by Trump's “false and inflammatory language” from writing about the …
CBS says Tony Dokoupil will take over at the beginning of next year as anchor of its flagship “CBS Evening News” broadcast. He moves from the mornings, where he has been part of the anchor team …
Composer Jake Heggie is set to premiere his opera “The Judgment of Paris,” inspired by the famous 1976 wine tasting where California wines triumphed over French selections. The opera will debut …
Iceland's national broadcaster has announced it will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's participation. This decision follows similar moves by Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland …
Jennifer Shah, a former star on “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” has been moved from a federal prison into a community confinement program after serving less than half of her sentence for …
Author James Patterson has surprised hundreds of booksellers with $500 checks for the holidays. Melanie Moore, who runs the Ohio-based Cincy Book Bus, says this is her first paycheck, as all profits …
The next Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the starry event next May. …
Few authors made readers laugh harder than did author Sophie Kinsella. The British author died Wednesday at age 55. Her first novel came out 30 years ago. “The Tennis Party” was the debut and …
The language of politicians has become more vulgar in recent years. Leaders in both parties are openly using vulgarities. President Trump recently referred to alleged drug smugglers with an expletive …
Three years ago, Arden Cho was ready to walk away from acting. She’d landed her first lead role in the Netflix series “Partner Track” only to see it canceled after one season. Now, Cho is one …
Owen Cooper has been named one of The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers for 2025. Cooper was just 15 when he won an Emmy for best supporting actor for his astonishing performance as a …
Diana Ross has been named the headliner for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” The pop icon will perform a medley of hits, including “I’m Coming Out” and “Upside Down.” The …