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Entertainment Cyndi Lauper performs on the Pyramid Stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, in Pilton, Somerset, Britain, June 29, 2024. (Reuters)

Cyndi Lauper, Chubby Checker Chosen for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 

"The Twist" singer Chubby Checker, pop star Cyndi Lauper and grunge rock band Soundgarden were among the acts chosen for induction this year into the Rock &…

Entertainment This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows director-writer-producer Ryan Coogler, left, and cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw on the set of "Sinners." (Eli Adé/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

‘Sinners’ Bites Off Phenomenal 2nd Weekend as 20-year-old Star Wars Movie Takes 2nd Place

Horror movies are often one-week wonders at the box office, but Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” is defying the odds and proving to be true event cinema. In its second…

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Entertainment Kim Kardashian attends the 2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on September 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Trial Begins in Paris over 2016 Gunpoint Robbery of Kim Kardashian

Ten suspects go on trial in Paris on Monday over the 2016 robbery of the US celebrity Kim Kardashian, which saw some $10 million worth of jewelry stolen from…

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Entertainment Billy Idol performs during the Vive Latino music festival in Mexico City, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP)

Billy Idol on His First Album in over a Decade, the Rock Hall and More

When Billy Idol first entered American consciousness in the early '80s, leather-clad and bleached hair in tow, he not only brought a punk rock sound to the…

Entertainment This image released by Focus Features shows Ralph Fiennes, left, and Stanley Tucci in a scene from "Conclave." (Focus Features via AP)

So You Saw ‘Conclave’ the Movie. Here’s What It Got Right – And Wrong – About Real-Life Conclaves

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks…

Entertainment Charli XCX poses as she arrives for the BRIT Awards at the O2 Arena in London, Britain, March 1, 2025. (Reuters)

Charli XCX, Lola Young and Wham's 'Last Christmas' Get Ivor Awards Nods

Charli XCX's hit album "Brat" and Wham!'s perennial festive hit "Last Christmas" are among the musical works nominated at next month's Ivors, Britain's annual…

Entertainment Kendrick Lamar, winner of the Record Of The Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, Best Music Video, and Song Of The Year awards, poses in the press room during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, February 2, 2025. (Reuters)

Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone Lead American Music Awards Nominations

Rapper Kendrick Lamar earned a leading 10 nominations for the American Music Awards on Wednesday, including nods for artist of the year and song of the year…

Entertainment Oscar statuettes appear backstage at the Oscars in Los Angeles on Feb. 26, 2017. (AP)

Oscar Voters Required to View All Films Before Casting Ballots 

Oscar voters will be required to demonstrate that they have watched all the films in each category before they cast their final ballots, the Academy of Motion…

Entertainment A group of adult Emperor penguins travel along the sea ice on their bellies after exiting the water against, as the ice shelf is seen in the distance, on the Ekström Ice Shelf, Antarctica, in this undated handout image obtained by Reuters on April 17, 2025. (National Geographic/Bertie Gregory/Handout via Reuters)

‘Secrets of the Penguins’ to Be Premiered on Eve of Earth Day

Years of filming, often in extreme conditions, has provided new insights into the extraordinary challenges endured by penguins for a documentary series to be…

Entertainment In this Nov. 4, 2017, file photo, the logo of entertainment company Netflix is pictured in Paris. (AP)

Netflix Shares Rise as Rosy Outlook Calms Investors’ Nerves amid Tariff Fears

Netflix shares rose about 3% in premarket trading on Monday as the streaming giant's upbeat annual revenue outlook reassured investors that it could withstand…

Entertainment  Director Ryan Coogler, left, and Michael B. Jordan pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film "Sinners" on Monday, April 14, 2025, in London. (AP)

‘Sinners’ Surges Past ‘Minecraft’ to Lead Box Office

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…

Entertainment Mexican actor Diego Luna attends the launch event for the second season of Lucasfilm's "Andor" at El Capitan theater in Hollywood, California, on April 14, 2025. (AFP)

Star Wars Series ‘Andor’ Back for Final Season

If "Andor" -- which returns from Tuesday for its second and final season -- has been received as one of the very best "Star Wars" TV series, that is largely…

Entertainment Keri Hilson poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)

Keri Hilson's 'We Need to Talk' Marks Her Return to Music after a 15-Year Absence

The last time Keri Hilson put out an album, Barack Obama was in the second year of his first term as US president, the iPad was released and Instagram was…

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Entertainment American singer Katy Perry attends the 11th Breakthrough Prize ceremony at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, US, April 5, 2025. (AFP)

Katy Perry Gears up for Sci-Fi Inspired World Tour

In less than a year, Katy Perry has released an album, campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris and, just this week, flown to space. As she heads to Mexico…

Entertainment Cast member Ryan Gosling attends a premiere for the film "The Fall Guy" in Los Angeles, California, US, April 30, 2024. (Reuters)

New ‘Star Wars’ Movie with Ryan Gosling Set for 2027

Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling will star in a new "Star Wars" film that will reach movie theaters in May 2027, Walt Disney's Lucasfilm announced on…

Entertainment Nate Bargatze Will Host the 2025 Emmy Awards

Nate Bargatze Will Host the 2025 Emmy Awards

Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will host the 77th Emmy Awards, CBS announced Wednesday. One of the most popular stand-ups currently working, Bargatze will…

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Entertainment Kim Kardashian attends the 2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards on September 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Kim Kardashian Will Testify at Paris Jewellery Theft Trial, Says Lawyer 

US reality television star Kim Kardashian is to testify in person at an upcoming French trial over an armed robbery of her jewellery in Paris in 2016, her US…

Entertainment (FILES) US singer Katy Perry attends the Baby2Baby gala at Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, California, November 9, 2024. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP)

Katy Perry Launches into Space with All-Female Crew on Blue Origin Rocket

Pop star Katy Perry and five other women launched into space on a Blue Origin rocket and successfully returned to earth on Monday, marking the first all-female…

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Entertainment Alok performs during the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Indio, Calif. (AP) 

Brazilian DJ Alok Rocks Coachella, While Some Other International Artists Cancel 

Brazilian DJ Alok brought a beaming blend of electronic dance beats to the stage on Saturday at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival despite the…

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Spain Public Broadcaster Calls for ‘Debate’ over Israel’s Eurovision Participation

Spain's public broadcaster said on Friday it has called for a "debate" over Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland due to…

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Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone Primed to Headline Sweltering Coachella

Music fans were descending on California's Coachella Valley for the premier arts festival that begins Friday and features headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day and…

Entertainment Eric Dane arrives at a promotional event for the series "Euphoria" in Los Angeles on April 20, 2022. (AP)

Eric Dane, Star of ‘Euphoria’ and Grey’s Anatomy,’ Reveals He Has ALS

“Euphoria” actor and former “Grey’s Anatomy” veteran Eric Dane has announced that he has ALS but will continue working. Dane, 52, revealed his diagnosis of…

Entertainment There will be an Oscar for stunts handed out at the 100th edition of the ceremony in 2028. Handout / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

Oscars to Add New Award for Stunts

A new Oscar for stunts will be handed out when Hollywood's glitziest party celebrates its 100th birthday, awards officials said Thursday. The Board of…

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Entertainment Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech about the building in the UK of the first Universal theme park and resort in Europe by US media giant Comcast Corp during a visit to Bedford, north of London, on April 9, 2025. (AFP)

Universal to Open First European Theme Park Near London

US media giant Comcast Corp has chosen an area north of London for its first Universal theme park and resort in Europe, pledging to build rides and attractions…