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Dafoe's 'Inside' asks how art helps us escape isolation

Dafoe's 'Inside' asks how art helps us escape isolation

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Willem Dafoe has said that, for him, the process of making a movie always eclipses the finished product.
Stephen Sondheim's last musical finds a New York City stage

Stephen Sondheim's last musical finds a New York City stage

NEW YORK (AP) — The late Stephen Sondheim's last stage musical — an adaptation of two films by Spanish surrealist director Luis Buñuel — will be given an off-Broadway stage this year, offering theatergoers a chance to see a new work by musical theate
Comedian Trevor Noah wins prestigious Dutch Erasmus Prize

Comedian Trevor Noah wins prestigious Dutch Erasmus Prize

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Comedian Trevor Noah , the former host of “The Daily Show,” has won the prestigious Dutch Erasmus Prize, becoming the first humorist awarded the honor since Charlie Chaplin in 1965, the foundation that selects the winner
Ringgold, Unterberg, Vendler to be honored by arts academy

Ringgold, Unterberg, Vendler to be honored by arts academy

NEW YORK (AP) — Author-visual artist Faith Ringgold, poetry critic Helen Hennessy Vendler and photographer Susan Unterberg will be honored this spring at the American Academy of Arts and Letters ' annual awards and induction ceremony.
Jen Psaki enters TV's weekend fray with show starting Sunday

Jen Psaki enters TV's weekend fray with show starting Sunday

NEW YORK (AP) — Seven months into her new television career , it's clear that Jen Psaki didn't sign with MSNBC to just dabble in the media. The former White House press secretary was up early Monday to appear on the 6 a.m.
‘Star Trek’, swear words and TV characters’ changing mores

‘Star Trek’, swear words and TV characters’ changing mores

For nearly four decades, Jean-Luc Picard of “Star Trek” has largely been presented as genteel, erudite and — at times — quite buttoned up. Yes, he loses his temper. Yes, he was reckless as a callow cadet many years ago.

Ling Ma's 'Bliss Montage' wins $20,000 Story Prize

NEW YORK (AP) — Ling Ma's “Bliss Montage,” a collection which blends the real and the surreal, has won the Story Prize for best short fiction. Ma will receive $20,000 for “Bliss Montage,” her first book since her acclaimed debut novel “Severance.
'What You Won't Do for Love' singer Bobby Caldwell dies

'What You Won't Do for Love' singer Bobby Caldwell dies

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Review: New ‘Shazam!' has more everything, but less charm

Review: New ‘Shazam!' has more everything, but less charm

Sequels, by nature, are more. Whatever the original had, just add more, the rule seems to be.
'Just tell Avril I'm not mad,' says topless Junos protester after being charged

'Just tell Avril I'm not mad,' says topless Junos protester after being charged

EDMONTON — A woman facing a criminal charge after a topless protest at the Juno Awards said she isn't upset about Avril Lavigne swearing at her and demanding she get off stage.