Billie Jean King became the first woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the new sports entertainment category. She was joined by friends Magic Johnson and Oscar-winning actor Jamie …
Comic Amber Ruffin has a new spring gig. PEN America told The Associated Press on Monday that Ruffin will host the free expression organization’s gala fundraiser on May 15. The comic had been …
Praise be! The sixth and final season of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale' is upon us. And though the Hulu drama is still a dark show — “Gilead’s gonna Gilead,” as Commander Lawrence says — this …
“SABLE, fABLE” is the first album in six years from Justin Vernon’s project Bon Iver. It is an epilogue to his three-song EP “SABLE" released last fall. Those tunes open the album with Vernon …
In “No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson,” veteran reporter Gardiner Harris scrutinizes the legacy of health care giant Johnson & Johnson. The Associated Press' Andrew DeMillo …
Their names are legend: Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, Norman Mailer, Leonard Bernstein. In his new book, “Eminent Jews,” David Denby profiles the rich, messy lives of four immensely talented …
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of April 13-19 include actor Adrien Brody, country singer Chris Stapleton and rapper Ty Dolla $ign. Actor Seth Rogen turns 43, actor Jennifer Garner hits …
The American Library Association has unveiled the 10 most “challenged books” of 2024. It's led by George M. Johnson’s “All Boys Aren’t Blue” and also features Maia Kobabe's “Gender …
Regional Mexican music is crossing borders and going global. Corridos, a musical sub-genre often linked to drug cartel violence, are sparking controversy as famed artists pay homage to cartel bosses, …
Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” returning for its sixth and final season and Viola Davis playing a U.S. president in the action movie “G20” are some of this week’s new streaming …
Jay North, who starred as the towheaded mischief maker on TV’s “Dennis the Menace” for four seasons starting in 1959, has died. He was 73. North died Sunday at his home in Florida after …
American actor John Lithgow has won the best actor trophy at the London stage Olivier Awards for exploring the dark side of children’s writer Roald Dahl in “Giant.” Backwards-biographical story …
Winners of the 2024 Olivier Awards, handed out Sunday for achievement in London theater, opera and dance include “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” The musical about a man who ages in reverse …
“A Minecraft Movie” is smashing all box office projections. According to studio estimates Sunday, the video game adaptation earned $157 million domestically and $144 million internationally for a …
Hollywood megastar Tom Hardy has reunited with director Guy Ritchie 17 years after “RocknRolla” for a new TV series, “MobLand.” The Paramount+ original series follows Harry Da Souza (Hardy), …
Renowned guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of Mali’s music duo Amadou & Mariam has died. He was 70. Mali’s Minister of Culture Mamou Daffé paid tribute to the blind musician in a televised …
Paul Schrader, the writer of “Taxi Driver” and director of “American Gigolo,” has been accused in a lawsuit of sexually assaulting his former personal assistant, firing her when she …
Federal prosecutors have added two charges to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ indictment, expanding on allegations that the jailed hip-hop mogul engaged in sex trafficking as recently as last year. A …
Nick Jonas was only 9 and portraying a teacup on Broadway when he first heard about a buzzy new musical playing way downtown. He went with his dad to a record store, picked up a copy of the cast …
British police have charged comedian Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault after an investigation sparked by complaints from several women. London’s Metropolitan Police force said the comedian …