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Skid Row’s first talent show puts local voices in the spotlight, in photos
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Skid Row held its first talent show, giving local homeless and formerly homeless residents a chance to share their talents and personal stories through music, rap and Scripture readings.
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At a talent show on Los Angeles' Skid Row, the performers are all part of the homeless community
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wearing shiny heels, a thrifted dress and a red rose in her hair, Deoujahne Darc belted out an original song on a small, makeshift stage in the heart of Los Angeles’ Skid Row.
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Dolly Parton’s estate accuses her nephew of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt’s legacy
Dolly Parton 's estate accused the country music icon’s nephew of threatening to commit violence and destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire in court filings submitted Tuesday and asked a judge to keep him away from its employees and business dealings.
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Harvey Weinstein set to be sentenced for sexual assault after 6-year legal odyssey
NEW YORK (AP) — The first time Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to prison, reporters, advocates and the curious public crammed the courtroom to witness the disgraced Hollywood honcho’s #MeToo reckoning.
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Glenn Martens exits Diesel with moans, headbanging and barely-there looks
MILAN (AP) — Diesel creative director Glenn Martens went out with a racy, body-positive collection during Milan Fashion Week on Tuesday, ending a tenure that revitalized and revolutionized the brand.
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‘You should not be here,' Trump tells CNN at UN as standoff with media outlets persists
A tense moment between President Donald Trump and CNN's Kaitlan Collins is a stark reminder of how the conflict between the administration and some news outlets has escalated in just a few days. Trump began his United Nations visit Tuesday by telling Collins: “You should not be here.” CNN is one ...
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‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer known as 'Clavicular' is charged with rape in Massachusetts
The social media influencer known online as “Clavicular” has been charged with raping a 17-year-old girl at his family’s Cape Cod home. The girl told police in Massachusetts that he knew she was 17, gave her vodka and instructed her to tell his livestream viewers that she was 18 and drinking wate...
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Marlon James and Douglas Stuart have chance to become 5th multiple winner of Booker Prize book award
LONDON (AP) — Marlon James and Douglas Stuart have a chance to become only the fifth author to win the Booker Prize twice after both were named Tuesday on the shortlist for arguably the U.K.’s most prestigious fiction accolade.
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Marlon James and Douglas Stuart have chance to become 5th multiple winner of Booker Prize book award
LONDON (AP) — Marlon James and Douglas Stuart have a chance to become only the fifth author to win the Booker Prize twice after both were named Tuesday on the shortlist for arguably the U.K.’s most prestigious fiction accolade.
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In a concrete-covered culture, John Wilson carves out a micro-movie revolution
NEW YORK (AP) — Years ago, John Wilson began just walking out into New York with his camera.
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How Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
Ella Langley’s song “Choosin’ Texas” is officially the longest-running No. 1 single in the U.S., spending 23 weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100. It is also 2026's biggest hit. Since its release in October, the song has achieved 911 million on-demand streams in the U.S. and 1.26 billio...
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Hayden Panettiere died from an overdose involving fentanyl. She had just gone to rehab, coroner says
A coroner has determined that actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs including fentanyl. A report later released Tuesday to The Associated Press says the 36-year-old actor had been to drug rehab in Malibu, California, a few weeks before her death. Panettiere was...
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Amateur archaeologist finds Germany’s biggest hoard of ancient Roman silver coins
An amateur archaeologist has discovered a significant hoard of Roman silver coins in western Germany. Oliver Riedl found 934 Roman silver denarii in a field near Wesseling, south of Cologne. The local archaeological office confirmed Tuesday that it's the largest coin treasure from the time of Rom...
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Movie Review: In ‘Heart of the Beast,’ Brad Pitt and a dog try to survive in the wild
Brad Pitt loves a lone wolf character. Even in ensembles, he’s often the quiet one just to the left (but, you know, still the focus). The guy who sees everything and says little, drawing people, when there are any, into his orbit with sheer charisma. Small talk is for the strivers, not the stars,...
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New book by Princess Diana's brother prompts war of words with King Charles III
A new book by the late Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, has made headlines with damning allegations about King Charles III. In “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” Spencer claims he argued with Charles over plans for Prince William and Prince Harry to walk behind Diana's coffin in 1997. Spenc...
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The centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm
TOKYO (AP) — Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression that dates back more than 500 years. It continues to blossom, quietly, not only with traditionalists but also with newcomers who find its blend of creativity and mindfulness to be restorative.
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What to know about Paramount's settlement and its impact on movies
NEW YORK (AP) — Movie studio Paramount on Monday agreed to settle an antitrust lawsuit filed by 12 states, the last big obstacle blocking the company's $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal that would transform the movie industry landscape.
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What is the White House pool? These days, it's a battleground between Trump and free press rights
The White House press pool, a rotating cast of news outlets that covers the president, is now a battleground over free speech rights between President Donald Trump and the media.
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States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal
Twelve states and Hollywood writers challenging Paramount’s buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery have agreed to settle their lawsuits against the mega merger. Monday's announcement effectively paves the way for the $81 billion deal to cross the finish line, with some new commitments. The blockbuster ...
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Taylor Swift will become the most awarded artist in MTV VMAs history: A guide to the 2026 show
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift will once again break records. At the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, she will receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors, becoming the most awarded artist in VMA history.
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3 include Naomi Watts and Tommy Lee
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3:
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Louisa Proske’s Met debut will be ‘Macbeth,’ ‘a terrifying tale for terrifying times’
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s less than a 40-minute walk uptown to the Metropolitan Opera House from where Heartbeat Opera got its humble start in a yoga studio. But for Louisa Proske, it’s been an artistic journey years in the making.
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News outlets sue Trump over lost White House access, citing 'blatant violation' of First Amendment
CNN, MS NOW and Politico have filed a lawsuit over being denied White House access. The lawsuit calls the administration's actions barring reporters from the three news organizations a “blatant violation” of the First Amendment. Trump said last week he was barring them because of reporting he dee...
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Can 'A Different World' sequel change lives like the original series? Hillman is back in session
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix’s new “A Different World” arrives with a burden few television comedies have to carry: The original entertained millions while helping some viewers decide where they went to college, what careers to pursue and even how they saw themselves.
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Rebel Wilson appears in Sydney court over 'The Deb' producers' sabotage allegations
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Australian actor Rebel Wilson returned to a court in Sydney on Monday over her directorial debut, “The Deb,” with producers accusing her of sabotaging the 2024 musical comedy.
