A rare Edith Wharton short story has just been published. It appears in the new issue of The Strand Magazine. The story is called “The Men Who Saved the World” and it's set near the end of World …
Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56. The French presidency announced her death on Thursday, highlighting her role as a leading figure in French culture …
The Kennedy Center is removing references to President Donald Trump after a federal judge ruled they were added illegally. A memo to staff Thursday from the Kennedy Center's Office of General Counsel …
Ewan McGregor says “Trainspotting” remains a defining moment in his career. The film about four heroin addicts in 1980s Scotland celebrates its 30th anniversary with a 4K digital re-release …
Dozens of artists at this year’s Venice Biennale are threatening legal action if their names aren't removed from a visitor voting ballot. The Biennale opened on May 9 without its usual jury awards …
Broadway's biggest night is approaching with the Tony Awards broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 7. Pink will host, marking her debut as MC. Viewers can watch on CBS or stream on …
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Niall Horan's fourth studio album, “Dinner Party,” centers love songs inspired by his longtime partner, whom he met at a dinner party. The 12-track collection makes long-term relationships sound …
Javier Bardem takes on the chilling role of Max Cady in a new "Cape Fear" series on Apple TV. The show debuts Friday with the first two episodes. Bardem plays a former inmate seeking revenge on the …
The Literary Arts Fund has announced $7.7 million in grants across 40 organizations in 19 states. The recipients include the National Book Foundation and the North Carolina Writers' Network. The fund …
The latest installment of the “Scary Movie” franchise, “Scary Movie 6,” features the Wayans family humor, blending cartoonish, topical and absurd elements, the AP's Mark Kennedy says. The …
The World Cup will feature star-studded opening ceremonies in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Italian producer Marco Balich, known for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, will create the shows. Each …
A judge in Amsterdam has rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by rapper Ye, finding the concerts are not a threat to public order. Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, …
A stunning week of revelations of discord at “60 Minutes” has raised a host of questions, and left people inside and outside the network wondering about the program's ultimate health. The turmoil …
The New York Knicks are auctioning two celebrity row seats for Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, when the NBA Finals return to New York for the first time since 1999. The seats for the game Monday …
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been announced Tuesday as EA Sports’ cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a body position similar to his …
From “Sing Street” to “Flora and Son,” writer-director John Carney has made unabashedly earnest tales where a song changes lives. Yet the song doesn’t quite remain the same in his latest, …
Actor Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery for punching people outside a New Orleans bar in February during Mardi Gras. He was sentenced to probation Wednesday. An …
Marcello Hernández of “Saturday Night Live” is hosting The ESPYS this year. The show honoring top athletes and sports moments returns to New York City. It airs live July 15 on ABC from the David …
Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to 3 counts of simple battery for punching bargoers during Mardi Gras.