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Actress arrested in sex trafficking in 'guru to stars' case
Colleen Long and Deepti Hajela, Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 4:13pm
A television actress best known for playing a young Superman's close friend pleaded not guilty Friday to sex trafficking after federal prosecutors said she worked as a slave "master" recruiting unsuspecting women to a cult-like group led by a man who sold himself as a self-improvement guru to the stars.
Investigation says Prince was isolated, addicted and in pain
Amy Forliti, Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 4:09pm
After Prince had to be revived from a drug overdose a week before his death, one friend told the musical superstar that he needed to stop taking painkillers. But Prince said he couldn't — his hands hurt so much that if he quit, he'd have to stop performing.
The Latest: Actress pleads not guilty in sex slave case
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 3:55pm
The Latest on the actress charged with helping to recruit women into a cult-like organization. (all times local):
AP PHOTOS: Prince Charles' life as a man and future monarch
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 3:39pm
It may not be his crowning achievement yet, but Prince Charles received recognition for his future role as Britain's king when leaders of the 53-nation Commonwealth confirmed Friday that Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son would succeed her as the group's chief.
Avicii, DJ-producer who performed around the world, dies
Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 2:43pm
Avicii, the Grammy-nominated electronic dance DJ who performed sold-out concerts for feverish fans around the world and also had massive success on U.S. pop radio, died Friday. He was 28.
Sarah Jessica Parker calls Cynthia Nixon's run 'exciting'
John Carucci, Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 2:14pm
Cynthia Nixon's quest for the governorship of New York state has at least one high-profile fan excited — Sarah Jessica Parker.
From far and wide, Beyonce brings excitement to HBCU culture
Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 1:45pm
When Beyonce paid tribute to historically black colleges at Coachella, the singer's grand performance reignited interest in the marching band culture and created shockwaves of excitement to students attending those schools.
Springsteen 'Born to Run' manuscript heads to summer auction
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 1:22pm
Bruce Springsteen's songwriting scrawl is born to make bucks.
Doc series revisits death of Trayvon and birth of a movement
Jake Coyle, Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 12:09pm
Six years after his death, Trayvon Martin's name is known throughout the country as a symbol of social injustice and a rallying cry for the Black Lives Matter movement his killing helped forge.
Natalie Portman snubs 'Jewish Nobel,' triggers backlash
Ian Deitch, Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 11:43am
Actress Natalie Portman has snubbed a prestigious prize known as the "Jewish Nobel" because of "extreme distress" over recent events in Israel, triggering an angry backlash Friday from some in the country's political establishment.
Rep: EDM star Avicii has died in Muscat, Oman at age 28.
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 11:25am
Rep: EDM star Avicii has died in Muscat, Oman at age 28. .
'Scandal' cast participates in live reading of final episode
Michael Cidoni Lennox, Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 10:37am
Kerry Washington hopes that when people look back on "Scandal," they remember the show as courageous and bold.
The Latest: Prince's sister troubled by death investigation
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 8:49am
The Latest on the investigation into the death of Prince, who was found unresponsive on April 21, 2016, after a fentanyl overdose (all times local):
Julian Lennon's environmental books hope to 'empower' kids
Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 8:39am
For Earth Day, Julian Lennon hopes to lay the foundation for a whole new crop of environmentalists. He just has to wait a decade or two before they bloom.
The Go-Go's going to Broadway with a merry, musical mashup
Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 8:29am
When the idea first came up, the Go-Go's found it so improbable and off-beat that they instantly fell in love with it.
Nobel body: 'unacceptable behavior' not widely known
Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 6:59am
An investigation into sexual misconduct allegations at the Swedish body that hands out the coveted Nobel Prize in Literature found Friday that "unacceptable behavior in the form of unwanted intimacy" has taken place within the ranks of the prestigious institution.
German theater asks guests to wear swastikas for Hitler play
David Rising, Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 5:36am
A theater in southern Germany is proceeding with plans to open a satirical play Friday about Adolf Hitler's youth in which some patrons will be wearing swastika armbands, despite objections and legal complaints.
Ariana Grande releases new song, first since 2017 bombing
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 4:48am
Ariana Grande has released her first song since a 2017 terrorist attack during her concert in the United Kingdom.
Pacino, De Palma remember 'Scarface' at Tribeca reunion
Jake Coyle, Associated Press | Posted Apr 20th - 12:01am
Old "Scarface" friends said hello again at a 35th anniversary screening Thursday that reunited stars Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer and Steven Bauer and filmmaker Brian De Palma for an evening full of reflection on how the ferocious and garish gangster epic — like Tony Montana's rise from dishwasher to drug lord — has grown in stature.
