Entertainment News

Lawyers say they have others hurt in Copperfield illusion
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 12:29pm
Lawyers for a British tourist who says he was badly hurt taking part in an illusion by Las Vegas Strip headliner David Copperfield in 2013 say they've found three other people who were injured in shows over the years.

'Imposters' star Inbar Lavi gets real about playing pretend
Alicia Rancilio, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 11:59am
On the Bravo series "Imposters," Inbar Lavi plays a young woman named Maddie who is constantly reinventing herself, creating new identities to marry men and women and then steal their money. Off-screen, Lavi is no con artist but she says she can relate to the desire to hide behind different personas.
A new George RR Martin book planned _ but not THAT book
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 11:55am
As the world awaits his next "A Song of Ice and Fire," George RR Martin has begun a new project.

Weddings are stress factories for many a bride and groom
Leanne Italie, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 11:43am
Weddings are festive, but they're often mega-stressful for bride and groom. Multiply that by about a million and it's a wonder Meghan Markle is still upright as her May 19 royal nuptials crawl ever closer.

Royal wedding recording to be available on streaming sites
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 11:39am
If you miss the royal wedding or want to relive it, you'll be able to stream it on Spotify or Apple Music hours after the event takes place next month.

Fats, food and fun: 1st weekend of Jazz Fest kicks off
Rebecca Santana, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 10:47am
Thousands of people are converging on the Crescent City this week for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The festival takes place over two weekends at the city's Fair Grounds Race Course and features out-of-town artists such as Rod Stewart as well as performers from across New Orleans and Louisiana. It's also a celebration of Louisiana culture and food with vendors selling everything from cochon de lait po-boys to praline-stuffed beignets. Here's a look at some things to expect during the festival:

Time magazine honors sex assault survivors and women at gala
John Carucci, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 10:09am
Fresh from winning a Pulitzer Prize for helping to expose the Harvey Weinstein scandal, Ronan Farrow was honored as one of this year's 100 most influential people at the annual Time 100 Gala.

Jake Tapper turns to fiction for 'The Hellfire Club'
Hillel Italie, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 9:37am
Jake Tapper, veteran newsman and debut novelist, isn't quite used to being on the receiving end of questions.

Martha Stewart's studio props up for auction
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 9:27am
The pots and pans that once appeared on home decor and food expert Martha Stewart's television shows may soon find a place in someone's home.

Hank Azaria willing to stop voicing Apu on 'The Simpsons'
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 9:27am
Hank Azaria is ready to stop voicing Kwik-E-Mart owner Apu on "The Simpsons" in the wake of criticism that it's a stereotype.

Melania Trump takes her moment to sparkle in the spotlight
Darlene Superville and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 8:59am
There were no celebrity guests, Hollywood entertainers or superstar chefs. But as she stepped out of the background to host her first state dinner, Melania Trump sought to sparkle in her moment in the spotlight.

Summer Movie Preview: 'Deadpool 2' is about kindness (truly)
Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 8:29am
After being stuck in development for over a decade, "Deadpool" broke box-office records and shattered preconceived notions about what an R-rated superhero movie could do when it debuted in February 2016. Now the foul-mouthed mercenary is back with a sequel that's gearing up to play in the big leagues — the summer movie season.

Oliver Stone, visiting Iran, calls US a global 'outlaw'
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 6:53am
Oliver Stone, making his first-ever visit to Iran, says the United States is a global "outlaw" that has made a mess of the Middle East.

Eric Idle looks at the bright side of (his own) life
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 5:49am
Eric Idle is writing a memoir, and Monty Python fans can guess the title: "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life."
US filmmaker Martin Scorsese wins Spain's Asturias art prize
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 4:09am
American filmmaker Martin Scorsese has been awarded Spain's Princess of Astorias award for the arts, with the jury describing him as an uncontested major figure of contemporary cinema.

'A Star is Born' steals show in starry Warner Bros. slate
Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press | Posted Apr 25th - 1:14am
Warner Bros. Pictures brought out the big names for its CinemaCon presentation Tuesday, from stars like Sandra Bullock to movies like "Wonder Woman 2," but it was Bradley Cooper's "A Star is Born" that stole the show.

3 murdered Mexican film students caught in gang turf battle
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 9:50pm
Three vanished film students whose case had become emblematic of Mexico's 30,000 missing people were killed after being caught unaware in the midst of a drug gang turf battle, officials say.

First lady steps into spotlight for state visit with France
Darlene Superville and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 8:43pm
There were no celebrity guests, Hollywood entertainers or superstar chefs. But as she stepped out of the background to host her first state dinner, Melania Trump sought to sparkle in her moment in the spotlight.
Wa Wa Nee lead singer Paul Gray dies of cancer at age 54
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 24th - 8:24pm
Paul Gray, lead singer of the 1980s Australian pop band Wa Wa Nee, has died of cancer, his brother said on Wednesday. He was 54 years old.
