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Kingsolver, O'Farrell among Women's Prize fiction finalists

Kingsolver, O'Farrell among Women's Prize fiction finalists

LONDON (AP) — An Appalachian update on Charles Dickens and a tale told by a dolphin are among the six finalists announced Wednesday for the prestigious Women’s Prize for Fiction.
Chita Rivera introduces us to her alter ego in new memoir

Chita Rivera introduces us to her alter ego in new memoir

It’s hard to imagine Anita, Rose Alvarez and Velma Kelly without Chita Rivera, who first breathed life into these beloved Broadway characters.
First reactions to ‘The Flash,’ starring Ezra Miller

First reactions to ‘The Flash,’ starring Ezra Miller

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The words “impressive” and “awesome” were common refrains from a group of entertainment reporters who were among the first to see the upcoming DC superhero movie “The Flash.” Warner Bros.
Harry Belafonte mourned by entertainment world, Biden, Obama

Harry Belafonte mourned by entertainment world, Biden, Obama

NEW YORK (AP) — Reaction poured in Tuesday from heads of state, civil-rights leaders and the entertainment world following the death of Harry Belafonte at age 96.
Ed Sheeran testifies in 'Let's Get It On' copyright suit

Ed Sheeran testifies in 'Let's Get It On' copyright suit

NEW YORK (AP) — Ed Sheeran took the witness stand in a New York courtroom Tuesday to deny allegations that his hit song “Thinking Out Loud” ripped off Marvin Gaye's soul classic “Let's Get It On.
At White House, 'L Word' cast praises Biden's LGBTQ record

At White House, 'L Word' cast praises Biden's LGBTQ record

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cast members and the creator of the Showtime series “The L Word” praised President Joe Biden on Tuesday for his support of LGBTQ rights.
Danny Masterson's ex says rape came years into relationship

Danny Masterson's ex says rape came years into relationship

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former girlfriend of actor Danny Masterson testified Tuesday that he had grown increasingly abusive and controlling during their five-year relationship when he raped her in their bed in November of 2001.
New footage from 'Dune 2,' 'Barbie' unveiled at CinemaCon

New footage from 'Dune 2,' 'Barbie' unveiled at CinemaCon

LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a starry presentation that included Timothée Chalamet, Oprah Winfrey, Zendaya and a first look at “Dune: Part Two,” “Barbie” was no doubt the brightest star of Warner Bros.' CinemaCon showcase.

Editor, Pulitzer administrator Mike Pride dead at 76

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Mike Pride, who cultivated excellence in journalism as a New Hampshire newspaper editor and later rewarded it as administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes , has died. He was 76.
'Almost authoritarian:' Hawaii's Cold War speech law may go

'Almost authoritarian:' Hawaii's Cold War speech law may go

HONOLULU (AP) — A Cold War-era law in Hawaii that allows authorities to impose sweeping restrictions on press freedoms and electronic communications during a state of emergency could soon be repealed by lawmakers over concerns about its constitutiona