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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,…
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…
After uproar, documentary on Hamas 2023 attack will screen at Toronto Film Festival
NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival will screen a documentary on the 2023 Hamas attack, after all, following an uproar over the film's disinvitation from the upcoming festival.
Earlier this week, TIFF withdrew its…
‘The Traitors’ is opening its doors to everyday people. Here’s how you can join the TV competition
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. version of “ The Traitors ” has brought a group of public figures to a castle in the Scottish Highlands for a game of deceit, with hundreds of thousands of dollars up for grabs. Now, the Emmy award-winning…
Taylor Swift’s chat with the Kelces on ‘New Heights’ marks a milestone moment for podcasts
Since nothing Taylor Swift ever does is small, her two-hour conversation with boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce on their “New Heights” podcast is a watershed moment for a media format that has already outlived the device it…
USA Network is bringing back scripted TV. First up? John Grisham’s ‘The Rainmaker’
Since 2021, the USA Network had stacked its lineup with reality shows and sports, entirely forgoing original, scripted programming. Fans of "Suits”, “White Collar” and “Monk” were left with only memories of those shows' case-of-the-week…
Bob Odenkirk isn’t an action newbie anymore
NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Odenkirk ducks into a West Village coffee shop wearing sunglasses and a Chicago Cubs cap.
Some degree of subterfuge might have been necessary for Odenkirk years ago. Surely fans of “Mr. Show” or “The Larry Sanders Show”…
Taylor Swift’s new album has everyone seeing orange: An exploration of the color
NEW YORK (AP) — Orange you ready for it?
Taylor Swift swathed her bombshell album announcement in a shade she's calling Portofino Orange Glitter after donning the color onstage during the latter part of her latest tour.
So now, will “The…
Taylor Swift’s economic pull makes orange the new green for big brands
Taylor Swift’s upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn’t lost on her fans - or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action. The reason? Swift’s ability to generate buzz and draw dollars. Two years ago, the singer’s…
‘Mamma Mia!’ returns to Broadway after a decade away, bringing the dance party back to New York
NEW YORK (AP) — When the musical “Mamma Mia!” said goodbye to Broadway a decade ago, there were tears and hugs and tons of applause. In the audience of its last show, one woman wasn't entirely buying it.
“I felt then that it wasn’t goodbye…
Today in History: August 14, FDR signs Social Security Act
Today is Thursday, Aug. 14, the 226th day of 2025. There are 139 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On Aug. 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, ensuring income for elderly Americans and…
