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Terence Stamp, British actor who portrayed General Zod in early Superman films, dies at 87
Terence Stamp, the British actor who often played the role of a complex villain, including that of General Zod in the early Superman films, has died. He was 87. His death on Sunday was disclosed in a death notice published online. The…
‘Weapons’ maintains top spot in second weekend, scaring off newcomer ‘Nobody…
“Weapons” scared its way to the top during its debut last weekend and stayed there, beating out “Freakier Friday” for a second time and the newcomer action movie “Nobody 2.” Zach Cregger's horror earned $25 million in 3,450 North American…
Today in History: August 17, Clinton admits to Lewinsky affair
Today is Sunday, Aug. 17, the 229th day of 2025. There are 136 days left in the year.
Today in history: On August 17, 1998, President Bill Clinton gave grand jury testimony via closed-circuit television from the White House concerning his…
Meet the actor with Down syndrome who wants to run for president of Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Sebastián Solorza is already a familiar face to many Chileans, having starred in a popular Netflix series and won national acting awards. Now, the 43-year-old actor with Down syndrome wants to enter the race for…
Greg Iles, Mississippi author of ‘Natchez Burning’ trilogy, dies of cancer at 65
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Greg Iles, the Mississippi author of the “Natchez Burning” trilogy and other works, has died. He was 65.
Iles died Friday after a decades-long battle with the blood cancer multiple myeloma, his literary agent Dan…
Today in History: August 16, American music loses two legends
Today is Saturday, Aug. 16, the 228th day of 2025. There are 137 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On Aug. 16, 1977, Elvis Presley died at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 42; forty-one years later, in 2018,…
What to Stream: Offset, John Cena, John Grisham and legal fights by Jussie Smollett and Amanda Knox
Migos rapper Offset releasing his third solo album and Samara Weaving playing a reformed getaway driver in the heist thriller “Eenie Meanie” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Also among the…
Tristan Rogers, who played super spy Robert Scorpio on ‘General Hospital,’ has died at…
Tristan Rogers, known for his role as Robert Scorpio on “General Hospital,” has died. He was 79. Rogers first appeared on the show in 1980 and became a beloved character. Born in Melbourne, Australia, he initially pursued music before…
Bayreuth’s 2025 production of Wagner’s ‘Meistersinger’ features a…
BAYREUTH, Germany (AP) — In Wagner's home theater, a twist has been added to the classic opera “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.”
Instead of Walther joining the guild of master singers and preparing to marry Eva after he wins the song…
Movie Review: A lyrical ode to the real cowgirls of the new West in ‘East of Wall’
Filmmaker Kate Beecroft points her lens toward the real cowgirls of the Badlands in the lyrical new film “East of Wall.”
The film blends fact and fiction to tell a story about the working women of South Dakota, skilled riders and trainers…
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and…
Michelle Yeoh brings Chinese blockbuster ‘Ne Zha 2’ to life in English dub
When Michelle Yeoh first saw “Ne Zha 2” in Hong Kong, she walked away dreaming about a dubbed version.
The Chinese blockbuster, which this year became the highest-grossing animated film of all time with over $2.2 billion in ticket sales,…
Music Review: Conan Gray’s ‘Wishbone’ further confirms his place as a tastemaker…
NEW YORK (AP) — Rejection serves as inspiration for angst and contemplation on pop singer Conan Gray’s wistful fourth album, “Wishbone,” out Friday. It is a return to form for Gray with 12 diaristic tracks that oscillate between bold…
Today in History: August 15, Woodstock music festival begins
Today is Friday, Aug. 15, the 227th day of 2025. There are 138 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On Aug. 15, 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened in upstate New York; more than 460,000 people attended the three-day…
Puerto Rico cashes in on Bad Bunny as thousands flock to the island for his concerts
Thousands of tourists are descending on Puerto Rico this summer for one of Bad Bunny’s concerts as part of the rapper's residency that has boosted the U.S. territory’s fragile economy. Visitors are not only coming to see him, but to explore…
‘Sesame Street’ stars Elmo and Abby Cadabby sing and host in their Grand Ole Opry debut
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For a 3 1/2-year-old, Elmo sure has sung a lot on “Sesame Street” with some of the best musicians in the world.
But it wasn't until Thursday that the friendly red monster made his Grand Ole Opry debut, a country…
Tristan Rogers, who played super spy Robert Scorpio on ‘General Hospital,’ has died at…
Tristan Rogers, known for his role as Robert Scorpio on “General Hospital,” has died. He was 79. Rogers first appeared on the show in 1980 and became a beloved character. Born in Melbourne, Australia, he initially pursued music before…
Bayreuth’s 2025 production of Wagner’s ‘Meistersinger’ features a…
BAYREUTH, Germany (AP) — In Wagner's home theater, a twist has been added to the classic opera “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.”
Instead of Walther joining the guild of master singers and preparing to marry Eva after he wins the song…
Music Review: Conan Gray’s ‘Wishbone’ further confirms his place as a tastemaker…
NEW YORK (AP) — Rejection serves as inspiration for angst and contemplation on pop singer Conan Gray’s wistful fourth album, “Wishbone,” out Friday. It is a return to form for Gray with 12 diaristic tracks that oscillate between bold…
LL Cool J takes the mic for the 2025 MTV VMAs, where Lady Gaga rules nominations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LL Cool J has snagged wins, co-hosted and performed atop the MTV Video Music Awards stage. Now, the Grammy-winning rapper-actor-author is going solo to host the 2025 awards ceremony.
He's retaking the stage, this time…
The end is near: Megadeth to release final album and embark on farewell tour
NEW YORK (AP) — Call it a symphony for dissolution. American thrash metal giants Megadeth have announced their forthcoming album will be their last. They will also embark on a farewell tour in 2026.
“There’s so many musicians that have come…
Robert A. Caro named first-ever Founders Historian Laureate by The New York Historical
NEW YORK (AP) — Robert A. Caro's latest literary honor is very close to home.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian has been named the first-ever Founders Historian Laureate by The New York Historical, the venerable museum and cultural…
Movie Review: Spike Lee’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ finds its groove in New York’s…
Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” takes some time to find its groove. But once it does, when the film leaves the high rises and puts its feet on the New York pavement, it really sings.
A reimagining of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller…
Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky had a rap battle. One is claiming victory
NEW YORK (AP) — A$AP Rocky had no idea Denzel Washington was going to throw Nas at him.
Midway through Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” a New York riff on Akira Kurosawa’s “High to Low,” wealthy music executive David King (Washington) has…
