Top films were more diverse than ever before, study finds
NEW YORK — Hollywood's awards season may not show it, but the most popular films are increasingly diverse, a new study finds.
Celebrated book editor Alice Mayhew dies at age 87
NEW YORK — Alice Mayhew, the celebrated and influential editor of political and historical works whose authors ranged from Bob Woodward and Carl Berns...
Indicted K-pop star Seungri may face military court
SEOUL, South Korea — A K-pop star charged with violating South Korea’s anti-prostitution law may have to join the country’s army and face trial in a m...
Miami sees a return to Cold War cultural hard line on Cuba
MIAMI — Platinum-selling reggaeton act Gente de Zona were barred from a New Year’s Eve concert in a Miami park. The mayor of Miami declared another Cu...
After Oprah’s exit, Russell Simmons doc acquired by HBO Max
NEW YORK — The documentary about several women who have accused Russell Simmons of sexual abuse has found a distributor after Oprah Winfrey’s exit fro...
Rush Limbaugh says he’s been diagnosed with lung cancer
LOS ANGELES — Conservative radio host and Republican kingmaker Rush Limbaugh said he’s been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer.
Cross-examination drives key Weinstein accuser to tears
NEW YORK — A key accuser in the New York City rape trial of Harvey Weinstein broke down in tears on the witness stand on Monday during an exhaustive c...
8 films from the Sundance Film Festival you’ll want to see
PARK CITY, Utah — When the 36th annual edition of the Sundance Film Festival wrapped Sunday after 11 days of snow and cinema, it had ushered in an ava...
Gift or keep: The afterlives of red carpet looks is a dance
NEW YORK — Remember the ethereal pale blue Prada dress Lupita Nyong'o wore the night she won an Oscar in 2014? How about Glenn Close's moment in gold ...
Pakistan delays decision on movie that offended Islamists
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's government on Monday postponed its decision on whether to lift a ban on a movie that had offended hard-line Islamists in this M...
Lopez, Shakira in joyful, exuberant halftime show
NEW YORK — Seizing their opportunity to make a cultural statement, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira infused the Super Bowl halftime show with an exuberance ...
Super Bowl Ads: Buy a beer for ... a tiny organic farm?
Here's the latest on what's happening with ads during the Super Bowl. All times EST.
Best picture ’1917′ is big winner at British Academy Awards
LONDON — Gut-wrenching World War I epic “1917” was the big winner at Sunday’s British Academy Film Awards, winning seven awards including best picture...
‘Bad Boys’ tops box office for third straight week
LOS ANGELES — “Bad Boys of Life” went for a three-peat at the box office during Super Bowl weekend.
‘Minari,’ ‘Boys State’ win top honors at Sundance
NEW YORK — The Korean-American family drama “Minari,” Lee Isaac Chung's tender autobiographical tale about his upbringing in rural Arkansas, won two t...
Lady Gaga: ‘I better hear no lip-syncing’ at halftime show
MIAMI — Descending from the air, Lady Gaga kicked off a pre-Super Bowl concert by mimicking her entrance to her Super Bowl halftime performance three ...
Jamie Foxx tricks pre-Super Bowl gala crowd with ‘Beyoncé’
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Jamie Foxx tricked an A-list crowd at a pre-Super Bowl show Saturday, telling them Beyoncé was about to perform.
Mississippi inmate tries to hang self in cell, attorney says
JACKSON, Miss. — An inmate tried to hang himself at a troubled Mississippi prison and was taken down by a state trooper, an attorney said in court pap...
Sundance Film Festival names Tabitha Jackson new director
NEW YORK — The Sundance Film Festival has found its new leader from within, promoting Sundance Institute documentary program director Tabitha Jackson ...
Week 2 at Weinstein trial: Four accusers and a chihuahua
NEW YORK — The second week of testimony at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial ended on a bit of a cliffhanger.
For ‘Fast and Furious’ cast, Walker’s memory remains strong
MIAMI — Vin Diesel says it’s the spirit of Paul Walker that motivates him to continue starring in the “Fast and Furious” saga.
Shaquille O’Neal on Kobe Bryant: ‘We love you, brother’
MIAMI — Shaquille O’Neal paid tribute to his friend and former teammate, Kobe Bryant, with one of their shared favorite hobbies: music.
Terry Crews says sorry to Gabrielle Union for his remarks
LOS ANGELES — Terry Crews apologized for his comments about Gabrielle Union’s claims of mistreatment on “America’s Got Talent,” saying he didn’t mean ...
Woman says Weinstein yelled, ‘You owe me!’ before raping her
NEW YORK — A key accuser in Harvey Weinstein’s trial testified Friday that he raped her twice, once bellowing, “You owe me!” as he dragged her into a ...
Rapper Mase calls out Diddy over publishing rights
NEW YORK — Nearly a week after honoring Sean “Diddy” Combs at the Clive Davis pre-Grammys gala, rapper Mase lashed out at the Bad Boy Records founder ...
Chesney’s “Boys of Fall” has extra meaning at Super Bowl
MIAMI — Through his song “Boys of Fall,” Kenny Chesney has a direct connection to this Super Bowl.
Southern band takes on Trump as impeachment vote nears
NEW YORK — For the rock band Drive-By Truckers, it's demoralizing to release angry songs about Donald Trump's America just as the president's impeachm...
How to binge on Oscar movies in cinemas for cheap
NEW YORK — At $15 a pop in major cities — and sometimes more — going to the cinema can easily break the bank.
Netflix hit series ‘The Crown’ taps its new and last queen
NEW YORK — “The Crown,” Netflix's hit drama series about the British royal family, will end earlier than expected and has revealed its next and last q...