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Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he was banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatened that more such prohibitions of media outlets could follow.
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FCC grants Paramount's indirect ownership request for Gulf funds in Warner Bros. Discovery buyout
CHICAGO (AP) — As Paramount looks to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, it’s racked up billions of dollars in financial backing from three Gulf countries. And the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has now approved the company's ask for sizeable indirect ownership from those foreign investors.
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Peter de Caluwe to become Salzburg Festival artistic director in October 2027
Peter de Caluwe will become artistic director of the Salzburg Festival in October 2027, assuming one of the arts world's most influential jobs after an innovative tenure at Brussels’ La Monnaie known for world premieres and provocative programming.
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In 'If I Go Will They Miss Me,' a family seeks healing under the LAX flight path
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Six years ago, jet fuel was dumped from the sky onto a working-class city near Los Angeles International Airport, spattering onto children at an elementary school. For writer and director Walter Thompson-Hernández, who grew up nearby, the incident sparked a coming-of-age story ...
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Duncan Sheik, Tony- and Grammy-winning 'Spring Awakening' composer and pop star, dies at 56
Tony- and Grammy-winning musician Duncan Sheik has died at 56. The “Barely Breathing” singer-songwriter composed the music for “Spring Awakening.” The groundbreaking Broadway musical that explored teenage angst ran for more than 860 performances and won eight Tony Awards. The show is beloved in t...
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A new stage for '¡GOOOOL!': Andrés Cantor’s next move is to Netflix for Women's World Cup
Andrés Cantor and his iconic “¡GOOOOL!” call will be part of Netflix’s coverage of next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
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Princess Diana's famous 'revenge dress' goes on show ahead of Sotheby's auction
A striking black dress worn by Princess Diana on the day her estranged husband admitted adultery is going up for auction at Sotheby’s. Known as the “revenge dress,” it has a presale estimate of up to $300,000. Diana wore the off-the-shoulder silk dress, designed by Christina Stambolian, to a gala...
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A truck driver built a model of NYC with over 800,000 structures for fun. Now it's a museum exhibit
A truck driver who spent two decades building a massive scale model of his native New York City was delighted when it went viral on TikTok. Now, Joe Macken’s sprawling balsa wood and foam board creation is on display at the Museum of the City of New York. The immense model is 50 feet long and nea...
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Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders
Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened.
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They're not playing our song! North Korean anthem played at South Korean field hockey match
NAGOYA, Japan (AP) — South Korean field hockey players were perplexed Friday when the national anthem of North Korea was played — instead of their own — before a men’s field hockey match against Bangladesh at the Asian Games.
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Prize-winning author Phil Klay takes over at PEN America amid Israel-Hamas war rifts
NEW YORK (AP) — Prize-winning author Phil Klay has been named the new president of PEN America, taking on the role as the literary and free expression organization continues to be torn by disagreements stemming from the Israel-Hamas war.
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New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson to make an appearance on 'Law & Order: SVU' this fall
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will make a guest-starring appearance on “Law & Order: SVU” this fall.
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National Book Awards: Marlon James, Louise Erdrich and Karl Ove Knausgaard make long lists
NEW YORK (AP) — Marlon James' “The Disappearers,” his deeply personal novel about the persecution and perseverance of gay men in Jamaica in the 1980s, is among the nominees on the long lists for the National Book Awards.
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After gaining acclaim in Los Angeles, conductor Gustavo Dudamel takes on New York
NEW YORK (AP) — Gustavo Dudamel jumped up and down on FAO Schwarz’s giant keyboard during his first trip to New York as a 14-year-old.
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Judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes
A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolishing it as President Donald Trump has threatened. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said Thursday his ruling would “avoid any confusion on that...
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Chef David Chang hits the road across the US in new food-centric CNN travel series
NEW YORK (AP) — In an episode of his new CNN travel series, chef David Chang is cruising down the highway on his way to Las Vegas when he stops at a humble truck stop off Interstate 15.
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Martin McDonagh on being scared of John Malkovich, the CIA and 'Wild Horse Nine'
TORONTO (AP) — Stop me if you've heard this before. Martin McDonagh has unveiled a dark comedy of mischievous wit and melancholy soulfulness, and it's immediately been hailed as one of the best movies of the year.
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Spying scandal is still haunting Southampton as Wrexham's celebrity owners have a dig
Another week, another taunt as Southampton continues to be dogged by its conduct in the “Spygate” soccer scandal.
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Kim Stanley Robinson won't read aloud his climate disaster scene from 'The Ministry for the Future'
NEW YORK (AP) — Kim Stanley Robinson, author of one of the most famous novels on climate change, says he has done more than 600 speaking events since “The Ministry for the Future” was published in 2020 — but he won't read the first chapter out loud.
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Burna Boy to headline halftime at the NFL's first regular-season game in Paris
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Burna Boy is returning to Stade de France for another historic moment, headlining halftime at the NFL’s first regular-season game in Paris.
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Ireland’s national broadcaster will boycott 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation
LONDON (AP) — Ireland will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for a second year over Israel’s participation, the country’s national broadcaster said Thursday.
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After 'Educated,' Tara Westover revisits a family split in memoir 'Brothers and Sisters'
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 10 years after the publication of the million-selling “Educated,” Tara Westover is returning with a second memoir in which she reflects on the fallout from her celebrated and controversial debut.
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Dayton Literary Peace Prizes honor wartime Ukraine novel and book on history of Charleston church
The Dayton Literary Peace Prizes have announced this year's winners. Sam Wachman's debut novel, “The Sunflower Boys,” set in wartime Ukraine, wins the fiction prize. Kevin Sack's “Mother Emanuel,” a history of a Black church in South Carolina, wins for nonfiction. Each winner receives $10,000. Th...
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Buckingham Palace hits back at claims in a book by Princess Diana's brother
Buckingham Palace is denying a claim by Princess Diana's brother that King Charles III said she would soon be forgotten after her death. In a new book, Charles Spencer recounts arguing with the then-Prince Charles over plans for Prince William and Prince Harry to walk behind Diana's coffin in 199...
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Artists, promoters and venues have their own kind of power on troubled tours like Ed Sheeran's
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Concert promoters wield great power. Venue owners can too but they rarely choose to. And artists capable of filling stadiums like Ed Sheeran usually have approval over everything that happens under their name.
