The highspeed bullet train takes center stage in Shinji Higuchi’s new film, “Bullet Train Explosion,” premiering on Netflix Wednesday. Higuchi, the director of the 2016 “Shin Godzilla” (or …
Five years after Harvey Weinstein’s original #MeToo trial delivered a searing reckoning for one of Hollywood’s most powerful figures, the ex-studio boss is on trial again after an appeals court …
After winning one of the top literary prizes last year for his children’s book “The Eyes & The Impossible,” Dave Eggers has a sequel set for this fall. Eggers’ publisher announced Tuesday …
Oprah Winfrey’s new book club pick is a memoir by an old friend and personal hero, Tina Knowles. Winfrey announced Tuesday that she had selected Knowles’ “Matriarch,” which was published this …
On the heels of tax season arrives “The Accountant 2,” Gavin O’Connor’s sequel to the 2016 film that did not, exactly, leave audiences clamoring for another. But in a movie world where …
The 2025 Latin Grammys are headed back to Las Vegas. The 26th annual award show will take place on Nov. 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It marks the 15th time the show has taken place …
Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Travis Kelce, Simone Biles and Gracie Abrams all won honors at the Webby Awards, which recognize the best internet content and creators. The International …
Demure, submissive and erotic — Suzie Wong is that bigger-than-life stereotype, that caricature that Asian women grew up with in the U.S., writes Associated Press reviewer Yuri Kageyama. But over …
Oscar voters will no longer be able to skip watching some of the nominated films. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Monday announced that members will now be required to watch all …
Willie Nelson’s new album, “Oh What A Beautiful World," is his latest devoted to the songs of a specific composer. In this case, it’s Rodney Crowell. He's a kindred spirit. Both Texans have a …
“Andor” is returning to Disney+. The second season of the streaming “Star Wars” series created by Tony Gilroy and starring Diego Luna begins with a three-episode drop on Tuesday. It tells the …
What would Joan Didion think about the new book “Notes to John?” The fresh release from Knopf is a collection of Didion’s therapy session notes that were discovered in a filing cabinet after …
“Hope Dies Last” publishes on Earth Day this week and author Alan Weisman deserves applause for finding some truly inspirational people around the world pursuing projects combating pollution and …
Sara Jafari’s “Things Left Unsaid” is a love-craving, tumbling tale of two Iranian British friends who first meet in high school — Shirin Bayat and Kian Rahimi. In high school, they develop …
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of April 27-May 3 include actor Jessica Alba, wrestler-actor Dwayne Johnson and Cheryl Burke from “Dancing With the Stars.” Singer Willie Nelson turns …
NEW YORK (AP) — Revelers wearing decorated hats and costumes participated in the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival in New York City on Sunday. This gallery, curated by Associated Press …
The second season of the Star Wars series “Andor” and the streaming release of the Wu Tang Clan’s latest album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near …
Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved a bloody exception to modern movie rules, …
From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros. to Frankenstein, Universal Orlando Resort is pulling out all the pop culture stops at its newest theme park. There are five separate worlds within Epic …
The year Keri Hilson released her second album Barack Obama was in his first term as U.S. president, the first iPad was released and Instagram was launched. On Friday, the two-time Grammy-nominated …