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An Arkansas organist is playing 18 hours of Bach this year, one lunch break at a time
Read full article: An Arkansas organist is playing 18 hours of Bach this year, one lunch break at a timeAn Arkansas organist is marking the 275th anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach's death by playing all of the German composer's organ works, but he's doing it one lunch break at a time.
Huang Ruo’s `The Monkey King' to get world premiere at San Francisco Opera on Nov. 14
Read full article: Huang Ruo’s `The Monkey King' to get world premiere at San Francisco Opera on Nov. 14Huang Ruo’s “The Monkey King,” based on an episode from the 16th century Chinese novel “Journey to the West” in which a primate born from stone acquires supernatural powers and seeks immortality, will be given its world premiere by the San Francisco Opera on Nov. 14.
'Another Simple Favor,' with Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, to open SXSW
Read full article: 'Another Simple Favor,' with Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, to open SXSW“Another Simple Favor,” Paul Feig’s sequel to his 2018 noir comedy starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, will open the SXSW Film and TV Festival.
Kai Cenat, Druski, Mickey Guyton and coach 2 Chainz announced for NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Read full article: Kai Cenat, Druski, Mickey Guyton and coach 2 Chainz announced for NBA All-Star Celebrity GameStreamer Kai Cenat, comedian-creator Druski and musical artists Mickey Guyton and Shaboozey have been announced as participants in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, while multi-platinum rapper 2 Chainz was named a coach.
Despite Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar, ratings for the Grammys fall
Read full article: Despite Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar, ratings for the Grammys fallRatings for the Grammy Awards dipped from last year, despite the nail-biting tension of whether Beyoncé would win album of the year and a surprise appearance by The Weeknd.
FireAid benefit concert raised more than $100 million so far
Read full article: FireAid benefit concert raised more than $100 million so farThe stars came out for FireAid and so did wallets — the massive benefit concert last week to raise money for those affected by the devastating LA-area wildfires is expected to raise more than $100 million.
📱 Swipe left: How online dating has changed the search for love and what seekers are doing about it
Read full article: 📱 Swipe left: How online dating has changed the search for love and what seekers are doing about itIn the predigital age, meeting a romantic partner often required boldly approaching someone, initiating conversation, and exchanging phone numbers.
Japan game maker Nintendo reports lower profit as demand for Switch consoles wanes
Read full article: Japan game maker Nintendo reports lower profit as demand for Switch consoles wanesNintendo’s profits tumbled as sales of its Switch console lost momentum, prompting the Japanese video-game maker to lower its full-year forecasts.
A$AP Rocky accuser ends a long slog on the witness stand and lashes out at 'annoying' defense lawyer
Read full article: A$AP Rocky accuser ends a long slog on the witness stand and lashes out at 'annoying' defense lawyerA former friend who alleges rapper A$AP Rocky fired a gun at him in 2021 testified that no one involved in the incident gave him any indication the firearm might be fake until the day the trial started two weeks ago.
Woman's lawsuits say sci-fi author Neil Gaiman repeatedly sexually assaulted her
Read full article: Woman's lawsuits say sci-fi author Neil Gaiman repeatedly sexually assaulted herA woman from New Zealand says in lawsuits that British author Neil Gaiman sexually assaulted her repeatedly when she worked as a babysitter and nanny for him and his wife.
Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get a reality check from federal judge
Read full article: Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get a reality check from federal judgeA federal judge presiding over the public feud between “It Ends With Us” actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has warned lawyers to obey court rules meant to prevent contamination of a potential jury pool.
Book Review: Chris Hayes' 'Sirens' Call' is a thorough look at the fight for attention in modern age
Read full article: Book Review: Chris Hayes' 'Sirens' Call' is a thorough look at the fight for attention in modern ageMSNBC Host Chris Hayes explores the evolution of the attention economy in “The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource.”.
WWE continues to expand its social media reach with Royal Rumble
Read full article: WWE continues to expand its social media reach with Royal RumbleWWE continues to expand its social media reach as its successful blend of wrestling and celebrities took center stage at its Royal Rumble premium live event over the weekend.
Film director found guilty of sexual assault in France’s first big #MeToo trial
Read full article: Film director found guilty of sexual assault in France’s first big #MeToo trialA Paris court has found a filmmaker guilty of sexual assault on French actor Adèle Haenel when she was between 12 and 15 in the early 2000s, in the country’s first big #MeToo trial.
The Grammys had a few surprises up their sleeves. Here are some key moments from the show
Read full article: The Grammys had a few surprises up their sleeves. Here are some key moments from the showBeyoncé winning the trophy for album of the year was the highlight of the Grammy Awards on Sunday, but there were plenty of other key moments.
Chappell Roan wins best new artist Grammy Award
Read full article: Chappell Roan wins best new artist Grammy AwardChappell Roan nudged aside Sabrina Carpenter to win the Grammy for best new artist Sunday, capping a remarkably explosive rise to fame for an artist dropped by her last record label.
Fay Vincent, baseball commissioner during three years of turmoil, dies at 86
Read full article: Fay Vincent, baseball commissioner during three years of turmoil, dies at 86Fay Vincent, who became baseball commissioner in 1989 and then was forced out three years later by owners intent on a labor confrontation with players, has died.
How to watch and stream the Grammy Awards ceremony, red carpet arrivals and interviews
Read full article: How to watch and stream the Grammy Awards ceremony, red carpet arrivals and interviewsThe 67th annual Grammy Awards are set to recognize some of the most talented performers and biggest hits in pop music, with different ways to watch the festivities.
Fire relief, Quincy Jones tributes and new talent energize the 50th annual pre-Grammy benefit gala
Read full article: Fire relief, Quincy Jones tributes and new talent energize the 50th annual pre-Grammy benefit galaMusic mogul Clive Davis has held his annual, star-studded pre-Grammys gala at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, handlers say, predicting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
Read full article: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, handlers say, predicting 6 more weeks of wintry weatherPunxsutawney Phil’s team of top-hatted associates says he has seen his shadow and is predicting six more weeks of wintry weather.
The power of independent journalism: From her Brooklyn apartment, she 'scooped' the nation's media
Read full article: The power of independent journalism: From her Brooklyn apartment, she 'scooped' the nation's mediaIndependent journalists live outside the mainstream and their numbers are growing.
Inside A$AP Rocky’s trial, these are some of the extraordinary moments cameras didn't capture
Read full article: Inside A$AP Rocky’s trial, these are some of the extraordinary moments cameras didn't captureThere have been plenty of out-of-the-ordinary moments at the ongoing trial of rapper A$AP Rocky.
Tie-dye and dancing bears: Grammy weekend begins with Grateful Dead honored as Persons of the Year
Read full article: Tie-dye and dancing bears: Grammy weekend begins with Grateful Dead honored as Persons of the YearThe Grateful Dead kicked off Grammy weekend being honored as MusiCares Persons of the Year.
Former Fox Sports reporter Julie Stewart-Binks accuses a top executive of sexual assault
Read full article: Former Fox Sports reporter Julie Stewart-Binks accuses a top executive of sexual assaultA former Fox Sports reporter and anchor has filed a lawsuit against the network and executive vice president for content Charlie Dixon.
World’s most popular TikTok personality Khaby Lame joins UNICEF as goodwill ambassador
Read full article: World’s most popular TikTok personality Khaby Lame joins UNICEF as goodwill ambassadorKhaby Lame, the Senegalese-Italian influencer who ranks as world’s most popular TikTok personality, has been named as a goodwill ambassador by the U.N.'s children’s agency.
A fashion designer, Italian singer and Icelandic illustrator team up on Vatican exhibition
Read full article: A fashion designer, Italian singer and Icelandic illustrator team up on Vatican exhibitionThe Vatican Apostolic Library has tapped Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, Italian singer Jovanotti and Icelandic illustrator Kristjana S Williams for an exhibition exploring world tours of the late 19th century.
‘Atropia' and ‘Twinless’ win top prizes at Sundance Film Festival
Read full article: ‘Atropia' and ‘Twinless’ win top prizes at Sundance Film FestivalThe war satire “Atropia” about actors in a military role-playing facility won the grand jury prize in the Sundance Film Festival’s U.S. dramatic competition, while the Dylan O’Brien movie “Twinless” got the coveted audience award.
'Mad Men' star Jon Hamm honored as Harvard's Hasty Pudding Man of the Year
Read full article: 'Mad Men' star Jon Hamm honored as Harvard's Hasty Pudding Man of the YearAward-winning actor Jon Hamm, best known for his roles in “Mad Men” and more recently “Fargo” and “Landman,” was honored as the 2025 Man of the Year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
What to stream: Amy Schumer expecting, Kevin Costner celebrates a park and Pharrell is made of Lego
Read full article: What to stream: Amy Schumer expecting, Kevin Costner celebrates a park and Pharrell is made of LegoAmy Schumer leading the R-rated comedy “Kinda Pregnant” and “Yellowstone” star Kevin Costner narrating a docuseries celebrating Yosemite National Park are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
FireAid delivered loads of surprises. Here are some of the best moments from the musical benefit
Read full article: FireAid delivered loads of surprises. Here are some of the best moments from the musical benefitFireAid brought together artists from musical generations and genres to help raise money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.
A French journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in Mali
Read full article: A French journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in MaliOlivier Dubois, a French journalist, was kidnapped by JNIM, a branch of al-Qaida in Africa's Sahel region, while on his way to interview one of the group's leaders in northern Mali.
Rihanna attends the trial of her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, who is accused in a 2021 shooting
Read full article: Rihanna attends the trial of her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, who is accused in a 2021 shootingIn a stretch of questioning crucial to the defense of A$AP Rocky, his lawyer is challenging the account of his accuser, who says he suffered a hand injury when the hip-hop performer fired a gun at him on a Hollywood street in 2021.
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for old posts and deactivates X account
Read full article: 'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for old posts and deactivates X accountKarla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar-nominated lead of the movie “Emilia Pérez,” is apologizing for her old social media posts that denigrated Islam and that called George Floyd “a drug addict.”.
ESPN exercises option extending media base-rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36
Read full article: ESPN exercises option extending media base-rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36ESPN has exercised its option to extend a base-rights media deal with the Atlantic Coast Conference through 2035-36, aligning the timeline with a second deal that covers their partnership for the ACC Network.
Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investors
Read full article: Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investorsThe chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and his wife want to bring the WNBA to Music City and have teamed up with a star-filled investor group including Candace Parker, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
Academy Museum sets Bong Joon Ho, ‘Barbie’ exhibits for spring 2025
Read full article: Academy Museum sets Bong Joon Ho, ‘Barbie’ exhibits for spring 2025This spring the Academy Museum will take movie fans inside the mind of “Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho and the world creation of Greta Gerwig’s candy-colored “Barbie.”.
Vance suggests some reporters covering the Trump White House are biased
Read full article: Vance suggests some reporters covering the Trump White House are biasedVice President JD Vance is suggesting that some reporters covering the Trump White House are biased — perhaps even Democratic “propagandists.”.
A$AP Rocky's accuser says despite his inconsistent story, the truth is the rapper fired a gun at him
Read full article: A$AP Rocky's accuser says despite his inconsistent story, the truth is the rapper fired a gun at himA$AP Rocky's accuser testified at his trial that changes in his story and his memory in the three years since don't change the fact that the hip-hop star pulled a gun on him and fired it on a Hollywood street in 2021.
FireAid combines music’s biggest acts and stories of loss to raise money for LA wildfire relief
Read full article: FireAid combines music’s biggest acts and stories of loss to raise money for LA wildfire reliefGreen Day and Billie Eilish kicked off the massive FireAid benefit concert, a two-venue concert extravaganza that is raising money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.
Should Sundance stay in Utah? State leaders and locals rally to keep the independent film festival
Read full article: Should Sundance stay in Utah? State leaders and locals rally to keep the independent film festivalUtah leaders, locals and longtime attendees of the Sundance Film Festival are making their final push to keep the world-renowned independent film festival in the state as its directors consider uprooting it.
With leaked footage from the inside, Sundance doc shows horrifying conditions in Alabama prisons
Read full article: With leaked footage from the inside, Sundance doc shows horrifying conditions in Alabama prisonsIncarcerated men in the Alabama prison system risked their safety to feed shocking footage of their horrifying living conditions to a pair of documentary filmmakers.
AI-assisted works can get copyright with enough human creativity, says US copyright office
Read full article: AI-assisted works can get copyright with enough human creativity, says US copyright officeArtists can copyright works they made with the help of artificial intelligence, according to a new report by the U.S. Copyright Office that could help clear the way for the use of AI tools in Hollywood, the music industry and other creative fields.
'Remarkably poor judgment': Wall Street Journal takes a critical eye to start of Trump's 2nd term
Read full article: 'Remarkably poor judgment': Wall Street Journal takes a critical eye to start of Trump's 2nd termNot every outlet popular with conservative readers is cheerleading for President Donald Trump.
Some artists lost their life’s work in LA wildfires. Fellow artists are helping them recover
Read full article: Some artists lost their life’s work in LA wildfires. Fellow artists are helping them recoverLos Angeles area residents woke up earlier this month to the news that thousands of homes and entire neighborhoods had been burned to ash in massive wildfires.
FireAid, with Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga, is the latest in a long line of massive benefit concerts
Read full article: FireAid, with Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga, is the latest in a long line of massive benefit concertsFireAid, featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Sting, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others in a fundraiser for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts, is the latest event to combine music and philanthropy.
Save the Music Foundation looks to expand its school education support by going independent
Read full article: Save the Music Foundation looks to expand its school education support by going independentThe VH1 Save the Music Foundation never had any problem getting attention in the late ’90s when it launched with a party featuring Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey.
Dan Brown's next thriller, 'The Secret of Secrets,' to be published Sept. 9
Read full article: Dan Brown's next thriller, 'The Secret of Secrets,' to be published Sept. 9Dan Brown’s next multi-tiered thriller finds protagonist Robert Langdon journeying from Prague to New York to London as he evades a would-be assassin and ponders the depths of human consciousness.
Rihanna makes first court appearance at the trial of her partner A$AP Rocky, as accuser testifies
Read full article: Rihanna makes first court appearance at the trial of her partner A$AP Rocky, as accuser testifiesSuperstar singer Rihanna has made her first appearance at the trial of her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky.
A$AP Rocky's accuser says he was stunned and furious when his old friend pulled a gun on him
Read full article: A$AP Rocky's accuser says he was stunned and furious when his old friend pulled a gun on himA$AP Rocky’s accuser, former friend and the key witness testified that the hip-hop star pulled a gun on him on the streets of Hollywood in 2021.
This year's hottest Super Bowl ticket? Advertising space, Fox says
Read full article: This year's hottest Super Bowl ticket? Advertising space, Fox saysGet ready for an onslaught of ads full of celebrities, cute animals and snack brands during breaks in the action at Super Bowl 59 on Feb. 9, when the Philadelphia Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs.
Armani Privé turns 20. The Italian maestro, 90, celebrates with Paris couture and celebrities
Read full article: Armani Privé turns 20. The Italian maestro, 90, celebrates with Paris couture and celebritiesFashion maestro Giorgio Armani marked 20 years of his haute couture line Armani Privé with an elegant and emotionally charged show in Paris’s chic 8th arrondissement.
CNN's Jim Acosta, an irritant to Trump, says he's quitting rather than take a late-night time slot
Read full article: CNN's Jim Acosta, an irritant to Trump, says he's quitting rather than take a late-night time slotCNN anchor Jim Acosta says he's quitting after nearly two decades rather than accept a move from a morning time slot to a less visible midnight at the East Coast.
FireAid, the massive benefit concert to help LA fire victims, came together quickly. Here’s how
Read full article: FireAid, the massive benefit concert to help LA fire victims, came together quickly. Here’s howWithin days of the devastating Los Angeles-area fires breaking out, a benefit concert was in the works.
Algeria blasts European Parliament for condemning a French-Algerian author's arrest
Read full article: Algeria blasts European Parliament for condemning a French-Algerian author's arrestAlgerian lawmakers have condemned the European Parliament for a resolution criticizing the arrest of French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal.
Antony Blinken has a deal for a book about his years as Joe Biden's secretary of state
Read full article: Antony Blinken has a deal for a book about his years as Joe Biden's secretary of stateAntony Blinken has a book deal, billed by his publisher as a “rare glimpse” into the “challenging and often controversial” responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the war in Gaza and other crises that broke out during his four years as secretary of state.
Chanel stuns with color, and Kylie Jenner, in Paris couture show
Read full article: Chanel stuns with color, and Kylie Jenner, in Paris couture showSnaking traffic, screaming crowds, and a crush of photographers descended on the Grand Palais on Tuesday as Chanel unveiled its latest show before Matthieu Blazy’s debut as creative director in fall.
Norfolk Southern and East Palestine announce $22 million settlement after 2023 derailment
Read full article: Norfolk Southern and East Palestine announce $22 million settlement after 2023 derailmentEast Palestine and Norfolk Southern have announced a $22 million settlement resolving all of the village’s claims arising from the disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border that prompted nationwide concerns about railroad safety.
In ‘2000 Meters to Andriivka,’ Oscar winner takes viewers back to Ukraine’s front lines
Read full article: In ‘2000 Meters to Andriivka,’ Oscar winner takes viewers back to Ukraine’s front linesTwo years after “20 Days in Mariupol” debuted in Park City, Utah, Oscar and Pulitzer Prize winner Mstyslav Chernov is back at the Sundance Film Festival with a new dispatch from Ukraine.
Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok
Read full article: Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTokPresident Donald Trump says Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get March 2026 trial date for her 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit
Read full article: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get March 2026 trial date for her 'It Ends With Us' lawsuitA federal judge has set a March 2026 trial date for actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to resolve their claims stemming from their work on the movie “It Ends With Us.”.
Neil Gaiman, facing multiple allegations of sexual abuse, is dropped by Dark Horse Comics
Read full article: Neil Gaiman, facing multiple allegations of sexual abuse, is dropped by Dark Horse ComicsOne of Neil Gaiman’s publishers has dropped him as the British author faces multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment.
Beyoncé, Kendrick, Sabrina and more: AP predicts who will win at the 2025 Grammys
Read full article: Beyoncé, Kendrick, Sabrina and more: AP predicts who will win at the 2025 GrammysBeyoncé leads the 2025 Grammys nominee pack, but Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Charli xcx are vying for their moment in the spotlight.
Lanvin: A return to elegance in Peter Copping’s highly anticipated Paris debut
Read full article: Lanvin: A return to elegance in Peter Copping’s highly anticipated Paris debutLanvin, the world’s oldest continually operating couture house, founded in 1889, has unveiled a new chapter in its storied history with Peter Copping’s debut as artistic director.
Executives at Japan`s Fuji TV and parent firm resign over a sex scandal linked to a former star
Read full article: Executives at Japan`s Fuji TV and parent firm resign over a sex scandal linked to a former starThe Japanese network Fuji Television and its parent company say its president and chairperson have resigned over a widening sex assault scandal involving one of Japan’s top TV celebrities.