Entertainment News
Mario Batali to face assault charge on groping accusation
The Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 11:04pm
Celebrity chef Mario Batali is set to appear in court on a criminal charge that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017.
Big names headed to New Mexico to film 'The Comeback Trail'
The Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 10:08pm
Oscar winners Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones and Morgan Freeman soon will be on their way to New Mexico to start work on "The Comeback Trail."
Jenner, Banderas, turn out for glitzy amfAR gala near Cannes
Louise Dixon, Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 5:54pm
Kendall Jenner, Antonio Banderas and other stars attending the nearby Cannes Film Festival turned out Thursday for the 26th amfAR Gala to raise money for AIDS research.
Michael Jackson's estate and former manager settle lawsuit
Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 1:19pm
A years-long lawsuit between Michael Jackson's estate and one of the superstar's former managers has been settled, ending one of the final legal fights over the King of Pop's assets.
Batali accuser's attorneys: Chef must be held accountable
The Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 1:02pm
Lawyers for a woman who says Mario Batali forcibly kissed and groped her in a Boston restaurant in 2017 said Thursday the celebrity chef must be held accountable.
Charlottesville drama teacher to get special Tony Award
Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 12:09pm
The special Tony Award that honors educators this year will go to a drama teacher in Charlottesville, Virginia, who has encouraged her students to explore their differences and heal rifts, especially following a deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in the city.
'When They See Us' actors revisit the Central Park Five case
Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 11:39am
Actor Jharrel Jerome, perhaps best known for his role in "Moonlight," recalls walking to school a few years ago in his native New York City, worried about an upcoming test, when he was stopped by two police officers.
Britain's losing Eurovision song now lower-scoring than ever
The Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 10:43am
Britain's Eurovision song "Bigger Than Us" is an even bigger flop than previously thought after its last-place entry was stripped of five points to correct a math error.
Comedian Artie Lange awaits drug program violation hearing
The Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 10:28am
Authorities say a court hearing has not yet been scheduled for comedian Artie Lange following his arrest on a charge of having failed to comply with his court-ordered drug program.
A host of celebrities speak out on criminal justice reform
Marcela Isaza, Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 10:04am
Kim Kardashian West isn't the only celebrity speaking out for prison reform. It's a topic that was also very important to slain rapper Nipsey Hussle, and to Common, Kevin Hart and a host of others who consider the criminal justice system often unfair and dehumanizing.
'Real Housewives' husband wins reprieve in deportation fight
David Porter, Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 9:17am
A federal court has ruled that the husband of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member Teresa Giudice can stay in the U.S. as he appeals deportation to his native Italy.
Asian, Asian American heroes to power Marvel comics series
Terry Tang, Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 9:01am
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Kim Kardashian West locks arms with prison reform warriors
Leanne Italie, Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 8:31am
Brittany K. Barnett and MiAngel Cody are warrior attorneys with a mission: freeing drug offenders serving life in a federal system they're working to reform.
Museum apologizes to minority students told: 'No watermelon'
The Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 8:09am
Boston's venerable Museum of Fine Arts has apologized to a group of minority middle school students who say they were subjected to racism by staff and some other patrons during a field trip.
Rotten Tomatoes to link audience ratings to ticket purchases
The Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 8:03am
Rotten Tomatoes is taking another step to verify that users posting a rating of a movie have actually seen it.
Nik Wallenda and sister plan highwire walk over Times Square
The Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 5:38am
For his next trick, daredevil Nik Wallenda plans to cross New York's Times Square — without his feet touching the ground.
'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' author Judith Kerr dies at 95
Gregory Katz, Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 4:24am
Judith Kerr, a refugee from Nazi Germany who wrote and illustrated the bestselling "The Tiger Who Came to Tea" and other beloved children's books, has died at the age of 95.
Geoffrey Rush awarded $2 million in Sydney defamation case
The Associated Press | Posted May 23rd - 2:33am
Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush was awarded an Australian record of 2.9 million Australian dollars ($2 million) damages by a Sydney judge on Thursday in defamation case against a newspaper publisher and journalist over reports he had been accused of inappropriate behavior toward an actress.
Exhibits about Ali, nature, motorcycles opening at Graceland
Adrian Sainz, Associated Press | Posted May 22nd - 10:24pm
A massive new exhibition and entertainment hall is set to open at Elvis Presley's Graceland in Tennessee with three museum-style exhibits, including one focused on the life and career of late boxing great Muhammad Ali.
