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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs files motion to dismiss some claims in a sexual assault lawsuit
Sean “Diddy” Combs has pushed back against a woman’s lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault. Combs’ lawyers filed a motion Friday to dismiss some claims that were not under law when the alleged incident occurred. The motion claims he…
Retrial of Harvey Weinstein unlikely to occur soon, if ever, experts say
Legal experts say the retrial in New York of Harvey Weinstein won't be coming to a courtroom anytime soon, if ever. The ruling Thursday by the New York Court of Appeals voided the 2020 conviction of the onetime movie powerbroker.…
Today in History: April 27, Magellan killed in the Philippines
Today in History
Today is Saturday, April 27, the 118th day of 2024. There are 248 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On April 27, 1521, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was killed by natives in the Philippines.…
Mexican film wins top prize at Moscow International Film Festival while major studios boycott Russia
A Mexican film has won the top prize at the Moscow International Film Festival which took place as major Western studios boycott the Russian market and as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds into its third year. The film “Shame,” by Mexican…
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…
Chasing ‘Twisters’ and collaborating with ‘tornado fanatic’ Steven Spielberg
Growing up in the Midwest, filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung developed both a healthy fear of tornadoes and a reverence for Jan de Bont’s 1996 disaster film “Twister.” When he was hired to direct “Twisters,” storming theaters on July 19, he knew…
Jerry Seinfeld’s commitment to the bit
Nearly three decades after Jerry Seinfeld was, in one episode of “Seinfeld,” cajoled into bootlegging the movie “Death Blow,” he has finally made his first film. Seinfeld directed, co-wrote and stars in “Unfrosted,” a star-studded comedy…
‘There’s Still Tomorrow’ director Paola Cortellesi talks success, toxic relationships and hope
Actor Paola Cortellesi has long been a staple on the Italian pop culture scene, mostly known for her work as a comedian. Then she turned to directing and her first feature movie, “There’s Still Tomorrow,” took Italy by storm. The…
Today in History: April 26, Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster
Today in History
Today is Friday, April 26, the 117th day of 2024. There are 249 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On April 26, 1986, an explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine caused…
With ‘Alien’ back in theaters, ‘Alien: Romulus’ director teases how the new film connects
Ridley Scott’s “Alien” is back in theaters Friday for its 45th anniversary and to get audiences excited about the new installment coming in August. The Alien franchise has sunk its teeth into different genres over the years, but “Alien:…
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is (almost) ready to shake up the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Shawn Levy is no novice when it comes to rumors around his projects. Years on “Stranger Things” taught him how to tune out the noise. Yet even he’s found himself astonished by the sheer amount of speculation around “Deadpool &…
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 kicks off Thursday and The Rolling Stones to headline next week
It looks like the third time will be the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares for The Rolling Stones. The festival spans two weekends and opened Thursday with dozens of acts on 14 stages. The Stones play next…
Today in History: April 25, Athens surrenders to Sparta, Peloponnesian War ends
Today in History
Today is Thursday, April 25, the 116th day of 2024. There are 250 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlights in History:
In 404 B.C., the Peloponnesian War ended as Athens surrendered to Sparta.
On this date:
In 1507, a…
Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concert
A judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge. State District Judge Kristen Hawkins issued a…
Review: ‘The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’ announces an exciting new voice
In writer-director-star Joanna Arnow’s “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed,” Ann (Arnow), a 30-something New Yorker, lies naked in bed with an older man, Allen (Scott Cohen), with whom she has a yearslong BDSM…