Entertainment News
Motown legend has Alabama lawmakers 'Dancing in the Street'
The Associated Press | Posted May 22nd - 3:53pm
When Motown legend Martha Reeves sings her 1964 hit "Dancing in the Street" in the Alabama House of Representatives, let the record show that lawmakers feel compelled to sing along.
Sciamma's 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' sends Cannes swooning
Jake Coyle, Associated Press | Posted May 22nd - 2:54pm
Since her shimmering, shattering period romance "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" premiered to rapturous acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival, its director Céline Sciamma has had some time to consider the passionate response.
Daniel Craig to undergo minor ankle surgery for Bond injury
The Associated Press | Posted May 22nd - 2:10pm
James Bond is out of commission for a few weeks. Star Daniel Craig is undergoing minor ankle surgery after sustaining an injury while filming the 25th installment in the franchise in Jamaica.
District attorney says Meek Mill should get new trial, judge
The Associated Press | Posted May 22nd - 1:38pm
Philadelphia's top prosecutor called for a new trial and judge for rapper Meek Mill on Wednesday, saying the former judge who sentenced him "abused its discretion" and has been biased against him.
MTV star's girlfriend gets new lawyer in Las Vegas case
The Associated Press | Posted May 22nd - 1:08pm
"Jersey Shore" star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro's on-again-off-again girlfriend got a new lawyer to defend her on a misdemeanor allegation that she attacked Ortiz-Magro at a Las Vegas club on New Year's Eve.
Garcia Bernal finds Cannes more relaxing as a director
Adam Egan, Associated Press | Posted May 22nd - 12:58pm
Gael Garcia Bernal is finding it's a lot more relaxing being at the Cannes Film Festival as a director than as an actor.
Christopher Nolan's new espionage film gets a title: 'Tenet'
The Associated Press | Posted May 22nd - 10:27am
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan's upcoming international espionage film has a title. Warner Bros. on Wednesday says the action epic is called "Tenet."
Jake Black, of Alabama 3 and 'Sopranos' theme fame, dies
The Associated Press | Posted May 22nd - 9:53am
Jake Black, co-writer of the song that opened "The Sopranos" and co-founder of the English electronic band Alabama 3, has died.
1990s drama 'Party of Five' reboot involves deported parents
Russell Contreras, Associated Press | Posted May 22nd - 9:32am
"Party of Five," a 1990s teen drama that focused on a family grappling with life after the death of their parents, is getting a reboot with a Mexican American family whose parents are deported.
Adam Driver credits the military for the courage to act
John Carucci, Associated Press | Posted May 22nd - 9:24am
Adam Driver was home alone doing the dishes when his agent called with the news that he'd just received a Tony Award nomination. But since his wife was out of town, there was no one to share the news. So he just finished the dishes.
Hank Williams Jr. offering reward for grandfather's shotgun
The Associated Press | Posted May 22nd - 7:08am
Country music star Hank Williams Jr. is offering a $6,000 reward for his grandfather's missing shotgun.
Hilary Mantel ready to complete trilogy of Cromwell novels
The Associated Press | Posted May 22nd - 6:04am
British author Hilary Mantel is ready to complete her million-selling trilogy of Thomas Cromwell novels.
Political critic ordered to pay $170K in child support case
The Associated Press | Posted May 22nd - 5:28am
Political commentator and former congressional candidate Steve Gill has been ordered to pay his ex-wife $170,000 by June, or spend 10 days in jail.
YouTuber's viral video puts Merkel's party on defensive
The Associated Press | Posted May 22nd - 5:20am
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right Christian Democrats are hitting back at a YouTube star's viral video attacking the party's stance on climate change and social inequality.
Pitt, DiCaprio talk Tarantino's love letter to Hollywood
Jake Coyle, Associated Press | Posted May 22nd - 5:18am
Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio said they forged a "cinematic bond" making Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time a Time ... in Hollywood," while Tarantino bristled at the suggestion at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday that Margot Robbie's Sharon Tate isn't primary enough in the film.
US author Siri Hustvedt receives prestigious Spanish award
Associated Press | Posted May 22nd - 4:24am
American writer Siri Hustvedt, author of international bestsellers including "What I Loved" and "The Summer Without Men," has won this year's Princess of Asturias award for literature.
Anita Hill, Bob Woodward honored at annual PEN American gala
Hillel Italie, Associated Press | Posted May 21st - 11:51pm
The featured speakers at the annual benefit gala for PEN America shared stories about truth and the determination to learn it.
Tough act to follow: Young maestro leads Israel Philharmonic
Josef Federman, Associated Press | Posted May 21st - 11:51pm
When Zubin Mehta joined the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in 1969, it would be 20 years before Lahav Shani was even born. Now, at the age of 30, the Israeli wunderkind is poised to succeed his mentor at the helm of the acclaimed orchestra.
Former judge files new motions in Jussie Smollett case
The Associated Press | Posted May 21st - 9:15pm
A former judge who wants a special prosecutor appointed in the Jussie Smollett case is back in court with new motions to obtain her goal.
