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Jury deliberations begin in trial of man accused of organizing rapper Young Dolph’s killing
A jury has begun deliberating in the trial of a man charged with organizing the daytime ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery in November 2021. The trial of 45-year-old Hernandez Govan began Monday in a Memphis courtroom.…
Movie Review: Ron Howard’s ‘Eden’ brings 1920s chaos on a Galápagos island to life
Ron Howard’s “Eden” opens with a bold statement: “Fascism is spreading.”
It'll surely carry weight in modern society, but the phrase is referencing events from nearly a century ago. Based on a true story, “Eden” retraces what happened when…
Movie Review: In ‘Splitsville,’ a screwball comedy of infidelity with some cinematic…
You can say this: Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin know how to start a movie.
Their 2020 breakout film, “The Climb,” begins with two best friends on a bike ride just before Kyle (Marvin) is to be wed. Mid-climb, Mike (Covino) confesses…
The guy who wrote the best episode of ‘The Bear’ made a movie about celebrity. It’s great
“Lurker,” a breakout film from the Sundance Film Festival, explores the dark side of celebrity and fandom. Archie Madekwe stars as Oliver, a rising music star who gets entangled with Matthew, played by Théodore Pellerin, an employee who…
Music Review: Jon Batiste opts for chill vibe on stripped-down album, ‘Big Money’
On “Big Money,” Super Bowl-sized singer Jon Batiste opts for a surprisingly intimate sound.
The just over 32-minute, nine-song set will be released Friday, and it’s not nearly as loud as the New Orleans' jazzman's eye-popping wardrobe. The…
Black Cowboy joy is spread by ‘Boots on the Ground’ viral line dance
The “Boots on the Ground” line dance has quickly become an anticipated moment at African American gatherings, like family reunions, weddings, graduations, parties and cookouts. Released in December, the viral hit song, created by Southern…
Aubrey Plaza describes grief over husband Jeff Baena’s death, likens it to an ‘ocean of…
Aubrey Plaza has described her grief over husband Jeff Baena’s death, likening it to “a giant ocean of awfulness.”
The actor spoke on the podcast ‘’Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” telling her former “Parks and Recreation” costar in her most…
Today in History: August 20, Soviets invade Czechoslovakia
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 20, the 232nd day of 2025. There are 133 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On Aug. 20, 1968, the Soviet Union and other Warsaw Pact nations invaded Czechoslovakia to crush the “Prague Spring” liberalization…
Eurovision, the world’s largest live music event, will take place in Vienna next year
VIENNA (AP) — The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place in Vienna.
Austria's public broadcaster ORF, which will organize the world's largest live music event, announced the location Wednesday morning.
Following Austrian singer JJ’s…
Dave Koz and his band were in flight delay hell. So they picked up their instruments
Passengers plagued by delays on a flight from St. Louis to Seattle got an unexpected pick-me-up when jazz saxophonist Dave Koz and bandmates held an impromptu jam session on the plane. It happened last week when the plane was stuck on the…
Singer Tamar Braxton says she ‘almost died’ in weekend accident
Singer and actor Tamar Braxton says she “almost died” in a weekend accident she doesn't remember. On Tuesday, Braxton shared on Instagram that a friend found her in a pool of blood with a face injury. She says she fractured her nose, lost…
Laufey’s new album, ‘A Matter of Time,’ explores anger, love and more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Long before the Icelandic Chinese artist Laufey became recognized the world over for her neoclassical jazz-meets-pop music, she was a student, answering a familiar yearbook prompt: “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?”…
Today in History: August 19, last U.S. combat troops leave Iraq
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2025. There are 134 days left in the year.
Today in History:
On Aug. 19, 2010, the last American combat brigade exited Iraq, seven years and five months after a U.S.-led invasion marked the…
Movie Review: Margaret Qualley shines in fun, gory neo-noir ‘Honey Don’t!’
Margaret Qualley plays a Bakersfield, California, private investigator in Ethan Coen's “Honey Don't.” Coen cowrote the film with Tricia Cooke. They say it is the second in their unofficial lesbian B-movie trilogy following “Drive Away…
Book Review: A gang of hatchet-wielding women try to take over the meth business in rural Texas
A poor country woman and her kids are being terrorized by Porky, a rampaging hog that keeps breaking out of a neighbor’s pen. For help, she turns to Hap Collins and Leonard Pine in Joel R. Lansdale’s 14th darkly comic novel about the duo,…
Book Review: Writers craft stories set in the world created by Stephen King’s ‘The…
Stephen King’s “The Stand,” originally published in 1978, is beloved by his “Constant Readers,” but has never really made a leap off the page. Two TV miniseries in 1994 and 2020 both flopped, but while fans wait to see what happens with a…
Music Review: Jon Batiste opts for chill vibe on stripped-down album, ‘Big Money’
On “Big Money,” Super Bowl-sized singer Jon Batiste opts for a surprisingly intimate sound.
The just over 32-minute, nine-song set will be released Friday, and it’s not nearly as loud as the New Orleans' jazzman's eye-popping wardrobe. The…
Laufey’s new album, ‘A Matter of Time,’ explores anger, love and more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Long before the Icelandic Chinese artist Laufey became recognized the world over for her neoclassical jazz-meets-pop music, she was a student, answering a familiar yearbook prompt: “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?”…
The story behind Devo’s ‘Whip It’ and their misunderstood legacy
The new Netflix documentary “Devo” explores the Ohio-born art-rock band known for their quirky style and misunderstood message. The film debuts on Tuesday and features archival footage and interviews, including appearances by fans like…
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…
Busta Rhymes and Ricky Martin will make history at 2025 MTV VMAs. Here’s who is taking the…
Rapper Busta Rhymes will receive the first ever MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award and Ricky Martin will be honored with the inaugural Latin Icon Award. The MTV Video Music Awards announced the additions Monday. The two artists have a…
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…
