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TV's 'Homeland' feels challenge of competing with real world
Deb Riechmann, Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 11:33pm
Members of the cast of TV's "Homeland" call it "spy camp." It's when they travel to Washington to pick the brains of top U.S. intelligence officials.

At Tribeca, the night belongs to Patti Smith _ and Bruce
Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 9:48pm
The night belonged to Patti Smith at the Tribeca Film Festival — and to her friend Bruce Springsteen, who thrilled the crowd with a surprise visit to perform the hit they co-wrote, "Because the Night."

Prince heirs sue Illinois hospital over care during overdose
Amy Forliti, Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 8:49pm
Prince's heirs have sued Walgreens and the Illinois hospital that treated the music superstar after he suffered from an opioid overdose, alleging that a doctor and various pharmacists failed to provide Prince with reasonable care, contributing to his death.

At Tribeca, virtual reality tackles harsh real-world issues
Jake Coyle, Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 4:47pm
"Once you walk through that door, you will be in Syria."

Box Office Top 20: 'A Quiet Place' narrowly beats 'Rampage'
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 4:23pm
John Krasinski's thriller "A Quiet Place" rose to the top spot of the box office in its third weekend in theaters, just barely beating out last week's champ "Rampage" for the title.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson announces birth of third girl
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 3:19pm
The Rock has his third Rockette.

Avicii's family thanks fans for support after his death
Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 2:19pm
The family of Avicii is thanking his fans for their support days after the superstar DJ died.

Paris Hilton talks #MeToo, marriage and becoming a mom
Leanne Italie, Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 2:19pm
Paris Hilton "literally regrets" saying before the 2016 election that women who accused then-candidate Donald Trump of sexual misconduct were merely after fame and attention.

Qatari-American contemporary artist wins new $100,000 prize
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 2:05pm
A 35-year-old Qatari-American artist is the inaugural winner of a prize worth $100,000 that recognizes mid-career artists from the Middle East.

TV show host Wilkos could have drunken-driving charge erased
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 1:43pm
TV talk show host and Jerry Springer protege Steve Wilkos will have a drunken-driving charge erased from his record if he completes Connecticut's alcohol education program.

Prince charming: Kate gives birth to boy, home by suppertime
Jill Lawless and Sylvia Hui, Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 1:39pm
Third time's a charm. The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth Monday morning to a new prince who is fifth in line to the British throne — and she was home by suppertime.
Cynthia Nixon joins climate change march, rally
Chris Carola, Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 1:34pm
"Sex and the City" star and Democratic candidate for New York governor Cynthia Nixon joined hundreds of environmentalists Monday for a march and rally protesting incumbent Andrew Cuomo's climate change policies.

The Latest: White House spokeswoman can relate to Kate
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 1:29pm
The Latest on the royal baby birth (all times local):

Banderas plays Picasso, a complex hometown hero, in 'Genius'
Lynn Elber, Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 1:04pm
Antonio Banderas, who shares his birthplace with Pablo Picasso, decided it finally was time to portray his hometown hero. But he leaves it to viewers of National Geographic's drama series "Genius: Picasso" to reconcile the artist's revelatory work with his treatment of the women who helped inspire it.

Director Oliver Stone in Iran for movie festival
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 12:43pm
American movie director Oliver Stone was Iran on Monday attending an international film festival.

Ellen DeGeneres is critical of police shootings of black men
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 11:25am
Ellen DeGeneres says she's "furious" that so many black men have been shot by police and "nothing seems to change."
Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William leave hospital with newborn son in car seat and drive away
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 11:00am
Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William leave hospital with newborn son in car seat and drive away.
Duchess of Cambridge emerges from London hospital to show well-wishers newborn son, hours after giving birth
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 10:56am
Duchess of Cambridge emerges from London hospital to show well-wishers newborn son, hours after giving birth.

New film explores the best Broadway musicals you never saw
John Carucci, Associated Press | Posted Apr 23rd - 10:16am
If you've never heard of lavish musicals like "The Bathrooms Are Coming" or "Diesel Dazzle" you're not alone. Yet, these elaborate productions have borrowed the talents of some of Broadway's biggest names.
