Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in terrorism trial

Artist Betye Saar, whose work reflected Black identity, has died at 99

Artist Betye Saar has died in Los Angeles at 99. Saar’s death on Sunday was confirmed by relatives Monday. She would have turned 100 this week. Saar's work explored Black identity, culture and spirituality, and she was a central figure in the 1960's Black Art Movement. She began her art career at.

Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

A judge has ruled there’s enough evidence to send singer D4vd to trial for the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The Los Angeles judge on Monday decided the evidence presented during a preliminary hearing provided probable cause for charges of murder, continuous sexual abuse of a ch.

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother's kidnappers

Savannah Guthrie says her family is living a nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance. In a video released Monday, she pleads with her mother's kidnappers to reveal her location. Eighty-four-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on February 1. Aut...

Prague’s rare 70 mm IMAX draws thousands of Europeans for Nolan’s 'The Odyssey'

PRAGUE (AP) — With Christopher Nolan ’s highly anticipated “The Odyssey” recording impressive sales around the globe, thousands of Europeans have used it as a new and unexpected reason to visit Prague.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 2-8 includes Michelle Yeoh and Charli xcx

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 2-8: Aug. 2: Singer Kathy L...

Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for skin cancer

Carly Simon, the singer known for “Nobody Does It Better” and other hits, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. In a statement to The Associated Press on Monday, the eighty-three-year-old Simon shared her journey of learning to live with the condition. She had experienced arthritis and un

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist behind the 'Body Worlds' exhibition, dies at 81

BERLIN (AP) — Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist who generated both fascination and revulsion around the globe with his “Body Worlds” exhibits of preserved human corpses, has died. He was 81.

Bill Oddie, wildlife presenter and star of British comedy series 'The Goodies,' dies at 85

LONDON (AP) — Bill Oddie, a British comic actor who had a second career as as a bird expert and wildlife presenter, died on Saturday, his agent said. He was 85.

What to Stream: 'Devil Wears Prada 2,' Ariana Grande, 'Super Mario Galaxy' and 'Diarra from Detroit'

The “Devil Wears Prada 2" and Ariana Grande's new album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet

“The Odyssey” continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. That’s only a 30% drop from its first weekend, an incredibly modest slide for a blockbuster. It’s also filmma

AI might be watching you, but here are some ways you can watch AI — in movies and on TV

As AI takes over the world in the metaphorical sense — for now, at least — it’s the perfect time to turn to the movies and TV shows that have shown AI actually taking over the world, and more. From “Avengers: Age of Ultron” to “Westworld” to various iterations of “Star Trek,” AI ha

For some, so-called 'Skynet Day' came too close to sci-fi after a rogue agent hacked into a startup

To be fair, James Cameron did warn us. Long before OpenAI broke out ...

Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Marvel Studios used its Comic-Con International presentation Saturday to announce David Jonsson as the new Black Panther — the son of Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa — and reveal that Ryan Gosling will be playing Ghost Rider, both in films set for release in 2028.

Trump returns to correspondents' dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting

President Donald Trump has returned to the stage of the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. He delivered a rambling speech that praised some journalists, took potshots at others, made jokes about public figures’ weight and intellect, and quipped about a third presidential

Pompeii archaeologists reconstruct frescoed ceiling of a banquet hall, with more fragments to come

Archaeologists in the ancient city of Pompeii have unveiled the partially reconstructed frescoed ceiling vault of a banquet hall featuring detailed images of Greek mythology. The curved vault was presented late Thursday. The archaeological park said Friday that it used an innovative method to rec...

Kaepernick, Springsteen receive new ACLU award for activism in arts, business, science and sports

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has received a new award from the American Civil Liberties Union recognizing contributions to American thought and culture. Kaepernick and rock star Bruce Springsteen were honored Friday night with the ACLU Ralph Ellison Award for Defenders of Civil Rights ...

Rick Moranis met with standing ovation at 'Spaceballs' sequel Comic-Con panel

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rick Moranis says he finally has an answer for all of the times that “Spaceballs” fans have stopped him to ask, “When are you guys going to finally make a sequel to that thing?”

Young Japanese artists turn school blackboards into a hit medium for creativity

KUMAGAYA, Japan (AP) — The humble blackboard is serving as the canvas, and colorful chalk the paint, for young Japanese artists.

Texts reveal teen who singer D4vd is accused of killing was pregnant, had abortion year before death

Text messages between singer D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez shown in court indicate she had gotten pregnant and had an abortion more than a year before she was killed. The testimony came Friday during a hearing to determine if the singer, whose legal name is David Burke, should go on trial in t...

Paramount delays closing Warner buyout while judge considers states' challenge

Skydance-owned Paramount has agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery well into next year. The move comes as a judge continues to consider a challenge from 12 states seeking to block the deal altogether. In a court filing, Paramount said it wouldn’t close the merge.

Raleigh native shines in FIFA World Cup halftime performance with Madonna

The excitement of the recently concluded FIFA World Cup lingers, especially following an electrifying halftime show featuring Raleigh native Tobias Jacobs. Jacobs describes the experience as incredibly iconic, showcasing the hard work and creativity that went into the performance.

A child humanoid leads Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda’s latest film

TOKYO (AP) — In acclaimed Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda's latest film, a grieving couple turns to technology to recreate what they have lost.

With swords, axes and shields, fighters go head-to-head in medieval combat world championship

SPØTTRUP, Denmark (AP) — With swords, axes and shields, competitors from 30 countries are going head-to-head in the grounds of a Danish fortress in a modern version of old-fashioned battle.

Celebrity giving is evolving: Ariana Grande’s foundation shows how

For years, pop star Ariana Grande gave away money, mostly quietly and without much structure. There were annual gifts to England’s Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. Sometimes a night’s performance proceeds were handed to nonprofit groups. She anonymously funded a holiday gift drive for tra

Comic-Con 2026: Johnny Depp promotes 'Ebenezer' and ENHYPEN members meet 'Twilight' cast

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Johnny Depp scolded Comic-Con International attendees in character as Ebenezer Scrooge as the nation's biggest pop culture convention opened Thursday.

DNA expert ties 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to blood stains found in D4vd's garage

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A DNA expert testified Thursday that evidence recovered from apparent blood stains in the garage of D4vd's Hollywood home was a strong DNA match for 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the girl he is charged with stabbing to death.

Autopsy doctor to testify at hearing on whether D4vd faces trial in 14-year-old's killing

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The doctor who performed the autopsy on 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez is set to give the difficult details of her death Friday at a hearing to determine whether singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, should go on trial in her killing.

Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors

The government has withdrawn subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet. The withdrawals in U.S. District Court followed a remarkable back and forth between a visibly.

Movie Review: In '72 Hours,' the bachelor party has an unlikely plus-one

As a movie about getting older and still having to cater to younger demographics, the Kevin Hart comedy “72 Hours” has a meta synergy to it.

King Charles emerges from Doctor Who's TARDIS to open Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — King Charles III took his time before officially opening the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after emerging Thursday from the TARDIS of intergalactic adventurer “Doctor Who.”

Music Review: Charli xcx remains one of pop's great contrarians on 'Music, Fashion, Film'

NEW YORK (AP) — When Charli xcx released the barely two-minute, glitched-out “Rock Music,” the first single from “Music, Fashion, Film,” she was almost immediately labeled a provocateur.

Rebel Wilson cleared of defaming an actor who starred in her directorial debut

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An Australian court has cleared Rebel Wilson of defaming the star of her directorial debut, “The Deb,” in social media posts.

Rei Ami from 'KPop Demon Hunters' and comedian Ken Jeong take a bite out of 'Shark Week'

NEW YORK (AP) — Rei Ami, whose voice helped fuel the hit movie “KPop Demon Hunters,” recently found herself facing plenty of real hunters — watching from the ocean floor as about 16 reef sharks went on a feeding frenzy.

Prosecutors zoom in on blood stains to show singer D4vd should be tried in killing of 14-year-old

Prosecutors are presenting forensic evidence to persuade a judge that singer D4vd, legally known as David Burke, should face trial in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. On Tuesday, Los Angeles police described finding possible blood and DNA samples in Burke's garage and Tesla. Burk...

Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The man convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie spent years researching the writer's whereabouts before stabbing him on a lecture stage, federal prosecutors said Wednesday at the opening of his federal terrorism trial.

European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warner's mega merger with some conditions

NEW YORK (AP) — The European Union approved Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery this week, effectively clearing another regulatory hurdle for a mega merger that could vastly reshape the entertainment and media landscape worldwide.

Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%

NEW YORK (AP) — It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.

Comic-Con 2026: Marvel returns to Hall H and 'Spaceballs' sequel hype begins

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Avengers appear set to return to Hall H as Marvel Studios uses Comic-Con International to build hype for the December release of “Avengers: Doomsday” — and chart a path forward as audience interest in superhero films has waned.

Cinerama Dome, an iconic Hollywood theater shuttered by COVID pandemic, will reopen

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Cinerama Dome, a landmark Hollywood theater shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic, will be restored and reopen.

Author Charles Gaines, who popularized the world of bodybuilding with 'Pumping Iron,' dies at 84

NEW YORK (AP) — Charles Gaines, the author whose book and documentary “Pumping Iron” helped bring professional bodybuilding into the mainstream and introduce Arnold Schwarzenegger to the world, has died. He was 84.

Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose tabbed as NBA 2K cover athletes

NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and former NBA MVP Derrick Rose were revealed Wednesday as the cover athletes for NBA 2K27.

The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders

LONDON (AP) — Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it’s no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.

South Korean singer Lim Kim traces a decade of self-discovery on new album ‘Exit to Nowhere’

SEOUL (AP) — Lim Kim has spent the past decade figuring out where she fits — in the music industry, in adulthood, in the rooms she found herself in. Her new album, “Exit to Nowhere,” traces that search across seven tracks.

On 'Little Miss Twain,' Shania Twain reflects on her humble beginnings and her late mother

NEW YORK (AP) — Before Shania Twain became Shania Twain, she was a child performing in Canadian bars, singing to miners, lumberjacks, fishermen and hunters drinking the night away.

Detective says D4vd ordered chain saws, body bags in hearing to decide if singer should go to trial

A hearing has begun to determine whether singer D4vd, legally known as David Burke, should go on trial in the killing and dismembering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. A homicide detective testified that Burke ordered items like a body bag and chain saws after her death. Prosecutors showed ph...

NHL to produce and distribute local game telecasts for Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wild and Blues

The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are one of four teams that will have their game telecasts produced and distributed by the NHL for the upcoming season. The league announced Tuesday that the Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues will also have local broadcasts done ...

Kaylee Hottle, deaf 'Godzilla' actor, killed in car crash at 18

Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor known for her roles in two “Godzilla” films, has died in a car crash in Maryland. She was 18. The Frederick County Sheriff's Office reports the crash happened early Tuesday morning. Hottle was one of two passengers when the car went off the road. The driver was hospit

ESPN starts layoffs tied to NFL Network acquisition, memo says

ESPN is undergoing a significant round of layoffs for the first time in three years after taking over NFL Network in April. Chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in a memo to employees Tuesday morning, obtained by The Associated Press, that most moves are the result of ESPN’s acquisition of NFL Network and .

Movie Review: Pickleball is the star of the sports comedy ‘The Dink’

It’s the tennis establishment versus pickleball enthusiasts at an uptight club in “The Dink,” a kind of spiritual descendant of “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story.” The story itself is very by the books: A once promising tennis prodigy learns to get over himself and his disdain for the “l

Judge approves a $1.5B Anthropic settlement over pirated books used to train the Claude chatbot

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge has approved a $1.5 billion copyright settlement in which artificial intelligence company Anthropic will pay thousands of authors about $3,000 per book after using pirated copies of their works to train its Claude chatbot.