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Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ star, dies at 66
Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill” made him a standout in Quentin Tarantino’s films, has died. He was 66. Madsen’s manager says the actor was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California on…
Lewis Hamilton warns against rushing an ‘F1’ movie sequel after box-office success
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Lewis Hamilton says he just wants to enjoy the “F1” movie's success as he warned Thursday that rushing a sequel would be "the worst thing we probably could do."
The seven-time Formula 1 champion was an executive…
Italian film industry rocked by ‘fantasy film’ linked to American director sought in…
The head of the Italian Culture Ministry’s film department has resigned. The resignation followed revelations that an American film director accused in a double homicide had secured nearly $1 million in tax credits from the ministry for a…
A timeline of the rise of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and his legal troubles
For more than two decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of hip-hop's most nimble entrepreneurs, spinning his hitmaking talents into a broad business empire that included a record label, a fashion brand, a TV network, deals with liquor…
10 songs to celebrate Oasis’ reunion, from top hits to B-sides
The reunion to end all reunions is set to take place this Friday. That's when the Britpop band Oasis gets together for a five-month world tour kicking off in Cardiff, Wales, officially marking the end of the yearslong feud between bandmates…
Today in History: July 3, Union wins Battle of Gettysburg
Today in History
Today is Thursday, July 3, the 184th day of 2025. There are 181 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On July 3, 1863, the pivotal three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a major…
For Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, could a lesser conviction mean a greater public rehabilitation?
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been acquitted of the most serious sex trafficking charges against him and convicted of lesser ones. Now the question remains whether a partial conviction could mean a partial public rehabilitation for the 55-year-old…
Judge denies bid by the suspect in Tupac Shakur’s killing for a new trial in a jailhouse fight
Duane Davis, while awaiting trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, has lost a bid for a new trial in a separate battery case. A Nevada judge on Wednesday rejected claims that juror misconduct affected Davis' April conviction in a…
Noteworthy and influential people who’ve died this year
June saw the loss of several influential figures in music, sports, and beyond. Brian Wilson was the creative force behind The Beach Boys and passed away at 82. His work turned the band into an icon of surf culture with hits like "Good…
50 Cent, Aubrey O’Day and more react to the verdict in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex…
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted Wednesday of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted of more serious counts that could have put him behind bars for life, drawing divided reactions by his fellow celebrities.
The jury…
Movie Review: In ‘The Old Guard 2,’ Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman get half a movie
About 80 minutes into “The Old Guard 2,” I found myself wondering how the filmmakers were going to wrap things up. There were a lot of threads dangling with Charlize Theron’sgang of immortal warriors, split up and facing extinction, and she…
Ahead of Oasis’ tour, a look at famous and brief band reunions: Nirvana, Outkast and more
NEW YORK (AP) — “Don't Look Back in Anger” is good advice for the Britpop band Oasis, who launch their surprising reunion tour this week in Cardiff, Wales.
Led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, the reunion marks the end of the siblings'…
Today in History: July 2, Civil Rights Act signed into law
Today in History
Today is Wednesday, July 2, the 183rd day of 2025. There are 182 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law a sweeping civil rights bill passed by…
After Diddy’s conviction, here’s where his business ventures stand
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has been acquitted of the most serious charges in his federal sex trafficking trial, but that doesn't mean the once-celebrated music mogul will see his business empire restored.
Combs, 55, who is one of…
Movie Review: In ‘Heads of State,’ a buddy comedy with statesmen
Say what you will about the Idris Elba-John Cena vehicle “Heads of State,” but it’s surely the first buddy comedy about the fraying bonds of NATO.
The potential collapse of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization plays a surprisingly pivotal…
Jennifer Aniston will star in series inspired by Jennette McCurdy’s memoir ‘I’m…
Jennifer Aniston will star in a new Apple TV+ original series inspired by Jennette McCurdy's bestselling memoir “I'm Glad My Mom Died.” McCurdy rose to fame as a co-star on Nickelodeon shows “iCarly” with Miranda Cosgrove and its spinoff “…
10 songs to celebrate Oasis’ reunion, from top hits to B-sides
The reunion to end all reunions is set to take place this Friday. That's when the Britpop band Oasis gets together for a five-month world tour kicking off in Cardiff, Wales, officially marking the end of the yearslong feud between bandmates…
BTS will return in spring 2026 with a new album and world tour
NEW YORK (AP) — Their reunion? It's smooth like butter. The K-pop septet BTS will return in spring 2026 with a new album and world tour.
Members Jin, RM, V, Jimin, J-Hope, Jung Kook and Suga made the announcement Tuesday during a livestream…
Rap-punk duo Bob Vylan says it’s being targeted for speaking up about Gaza at Glastonbury
LONDON (AP) — Rap-punk duo Bob Vylan on Tuesday rejected claims of antisemitism over onstage comments at the Glastonbury Festival that triggered a police investigation and sparked criticism from politicians, the BBC and festival organizers.…
Slander or ‘trash-talking’? Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud has a day in court
A federal judge is pondering the nature of rap battles and the cutting wordplay in Kendrick Lamar’s megahit diss track “Not Like Us.” It all came up Monday at a lively hearing in Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over…
Apple Music marks 10 years with new studio for artists, fans and the future of sound
As Apple Music turns 10 this year, the popular streaming service is celebrating a major power move: Apple Music Studios. The new studio, set to open in mid August, is a three-story, 15,000-square-foot creative playground in the Los Angeles…
Irish rap group Kneecap plays for a big Glastonbury crowd despite criticism
PILTON, England (AP) — Irish-language rap group Kneecap gave an impassioned performance for tens of thousands of fans on Saturday at the Glastonbury Festival despite criticism by British politicians and a terror charge for one of the trio.…
Glastonbury 2025, by the numbers, from the cows to toilets to pints to, yes, the music
LONDON (AP) — This week, thousands of music lovers from across the U.K. and beyond will flock to a farm in the southwest of England for the legendary Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts. But just how many?
Find out in this…
Stephen Sondheim’s papers go to Library of Congress, offering a look into a Broadway genius
NEW YORK (AP) — Manuscripts, music and lyric drafts, recordings, notebooks and scrapbooks from Stephen Sondheim have been donated to the Library of Congress, offering the public a chance to see firsthand the creativity of one of musical…
