Man who killed O’Shae Sibley after he danced at a Brooklyn gas station is convicted of manslaughter

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 14-20 includes Paul McCartney, Paula Abdul and Ice Cube

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 14-20: June 14: Actor Marla Gibbs is 95. Singer Rod Argent of The Zombies and Argent is 81. Singer J...

Pop-up art show takes over German president's residence before yearslong renovation

BERLIN (AP) — A pop-up art show featuring contemporary art, including video and audio installations, photography and traditional oil paintings, is set to open at Germany's Bellevue Palace this week before the German presidential residence closes for renovation.

Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns 'Schmigadoon!'

NEW YORK (AP) — The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.

Broadway revivals and 'Liberation' win big at the Tony Awards, hosted by Pink

“Schmigadoon!,” won best new musical at the Tony Awards. The play is an adaptation of an Apple TV series that gently mocks big, brassy Broadway shows. The award on Sunday night for the best new play went to “Liberation,” about a consciousness-raising women’s group in 1970s Ohio, which earl

What to Stream: 'Michael,' Olivia Rodrigo and Keith Urban albums and Bonnaroo

The streaming service debut of “Michael” and new albums from Olivia Rodrigo and Keith Urban are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

A select list of winners at the 2026 Tony Awards

“Schmigadoon!” and “Liberation” were the best musical and best play winners, respectively, at the Tony Awards on Sunday. John Lithgow won the Tony Award for best lead actor in a play for his work in “Giant” and Laurie Metcalf won her third acting Tony for “Arthur Miller’s Death of a

'Scary Movie' tops box office, slaying 'Masters of the Universe' and adding to low-budget streak

The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof “Scary Movie” topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, easily besting the far-from-mighty “Masters of the Universe.” The

Psychiatrist Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author who championed needs of children, dies

Harvard University professor Robert Coles, the psychiatrist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author who championed the cause of children grappling with poverty and segregation, has died at 97, his son said Sunday.

Photos of the Tony Awards celebrating Broadway's best

NEW YORK (AP) — The Tony Awards celebrate Broadway’s best, with Grammy winner Pink hosting Sunday’s telecast.

A raucous Copenhagen crowd cheers Denmark’s 2026 Mullet Championship

COPENHAGEN (AP) — Business in the front, party in the back.

Vampires, literary monsters and a cake: The Tony Awards offer a number of intriguing, possible wins

NEW YORK (AP) — Flying vampires. A musical spoof of the megahit movie “Titanic.” Another spoof, this time of golden-age Broadway musicals. And a new “Death of Salesman,” one of America's most decorated and mournful plays. It's Tony Awards time.

Pearl Jam bassist Ament highlights skateboarding's impact in Indigenous communities in Tribeca film

Raised in the rural Montana community of Big Sandy, Jeff Ament got hooked as a teenager on skateboarding at a time when not much more than only a handful of ramps were available in the state.

What to know about Pope Leo's trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona's architectural gem

Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain has brought him to a once-staunchly Catholic country that has long been in the throes of waning religious practice. Leo is expected to double down on his messages of unity amid polarization, peace as war rages, welcome for migrants and hope for young Spaniar.

Pope Leo XIV acknowledges stiff competition with Bad Bunny in Spain and weighs in on soccer rivalry

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Leo XIV ackowledged Saturday he is competing for attention with another VIP in Madrid this weekend, and the pontiff declared his preference in Spain's biggest soccer rivalry.

Judge tosses Kennedy Center suit against musician who canceled Christmas Eve show

Attorneys for musician Chuck Redd say a D.C. Superior Court judge dismissed a breach of contract lawsuit filed against Redd after he canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center in protest of President Donald Trump's influence over the venue.

Senior British royals gather as King Charles' nephew marries nurse Harriet Sperling

King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla were among senior members of Britain's royal family who donned elegant hats, tailcoats and dresses to attend the wedding of Charles' nephew Peter Phillips on Saturday.

‘Ragtime’ is still resonating with audiences 30 years since its Broadway debut

New York (AP) — It's been nearly 30 years since Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens wrote the music and lyrics for the musical “Ragtime,” an American epic tracking the intertwining lives of three families in New York at the turn of the 20th century.

Accessorize with earplugs at this summer's concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future

NEW YORK (AP) — When her favorite band took the stage, Kristin Shires was in the front row.

After actor James Handy's stabbing death, his girlfriend's son is charged with murder

Actor James Handy has been stabbed to death, and police have charged the son of his girlfriend in the killing. Michael Gledhill was charged after police say officers found the 81-year-old Handy stabbed in the chest and unconscious outside a home in Los Angeles on Wednesday. They say Gledhill was ...

Carlos 'Indio' Solari, a legend of Argentina's rock scene, dies at 77

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Carlos Alberto Solari, the Argentine singer-songwriter known as “the Indio” who led Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, one of the country's most popular and influential rock groups, died Friday. He was 77.

Remaining three '60 Minutes' stars say they're staying at CBS show, don't want to see it die

NEW YORK (AP) — Saying “We don’t want to see ‘60 Minutes’ die,” the three remaining correspondents at the turmoil-plagued CBS News show have decided to stay – for now.

Star power: Viewership for Game 1 of NBA Finals up 90% over last year's series opener

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The star power of Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson helped this year's NBA Finals get off to a huge start in terms of viewership, the likes of which hadn't been seen since the last finals matchup between LeBron James and Stephen Curry eight years ago.

Foodie News: National Donut Day, upcoming restaurants, summer food trucks and more

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the lastest food news: What's new, who's closing and more.

Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' song is a return to pop country

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift's new song for the Disney and Pixar's forthcoming “Toy Story 5” film is here. On Friday, Swift released “I Knew It, I Knew You,” a bit of a return to country music for the performer who first made a name for herself in the Nashville music scene before taking ov

Former supermodel Carré Otis files Paris rape complaint against ex-Elite boss

PARIS (AP) — Former American supermodel Carré Otis filed a complaint Friday at a Paris court alleging she was raped and trafficked by Gérald Marie, the former European head of Elite Model agency, in a move her lawyer said is meant to encourage other potential victims to come forward.

Here's where to watch the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin, and hype for local watch parties and events has reached a fever pitch.

Actors' union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers

Television and movie actors have voted to ratify a four-year contract with studios and streaming services. This comes after union leaders negotiated protections against synthetic actors created by artificial intelligence. The ratification was widely expected, and a strike like the one in 2023 nev...

Former Prince Andrew made money subletting cottages on his rent-free estate, report shows

LONDON (AP) — The former Prince Andrew made money by subletting three cottages on the estate where he lived rent-free for two decades, according to a report on the royal family’s properties released Friday by the U.K. public spending watchdog.

A rare Edith Wharton story is unearthed about the gap between everyday life and the horrors of WWI

NEW YORK (AP) — When World War I broke out in 1914, Edith Wharton's initial response was less as a storyteller in search of material than as a citizen and intrepid witness.

Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added

The Kennedy Center is removing references to President Donald Trump after a federal judge ruled they were added illegally. A memo to staff Thursday from the Kennedy Center's Office of General Counsel said email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as “The John F. Kenne.

Whither ‘60 Minutes’? As turmoil unspools in public, CBS News show’s ultimate health is debated

NEW YORK (AP) — “This is ‘60 Minutes,’” Harry Reasoner announced on Sept. 24, 1968, introducing his new CBS News show alongside fellow correspondent Mike Wallace. “It’s kind of a magazine for television.”

Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction

The New York Knicks are auctioning two celebrity row seats for Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, when the NBA Finals return to New York for the first time since 1999. The seats for the game Monday night are located in section VIP 10; row AA; seats 25 and 26, which the Knicks say is right off cente...

Movie Review: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas hit the right notes in 'Power Ballad'

Let’s just say that the wedding band has never occupied the most exalted rung of the ladder in music.

Shia LaBeouf gets probation after pleading guilty to punching bargoers during Mardi Gras

Shia LaBeouf has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to punching people outside a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras. An attorney for LaBeouf says the actor will also be required to attend an alcohol treatment program under the sentence handed down Wednesday by an Orleans Parish judg...

Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands

AMSTERDAM (AP) — A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.

Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film over nude scene with then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski

German filmmaker Wim Wenders on Wednesday said he has pulled his 1975 movie “The Wrong Move” over a nude scene featuring a then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski.

Steven Spielberg on his faith in alien life, the future of the movies and the power of empathy

NEW YORK (AP) — A moment early on in “Disclosure Day” will instinctively feel familiar to anyone who grew up with Steven Spielberg films. A TV weather report predicts hail. The camera pans downward, from television set to kitchen table. Plinking sounds begin. Cereal falls into a bowl.

Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations

When musical acts pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary, fearing it might be too closely tied to Donald Trump, the president decided to formally make himself the headlining act. The announcement put to rest any possible scenario that a president who has built his pers...

Nas and Nicholas Britell help tell the story of the NBA Finals with spot debuting Wednesday

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The NBA brought in Grammy-winning rapper Nas and three-time Emmy-winning composer Nicholas Britell to help tell the tale of this season's NBA Finals.

The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026

He was a brash and outspoken media mogul who gave the world the 24-hour news cycle when he launched CNN.

Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes,' deepening turmoil at CBS News

CBS News has fired longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley. It came a day after he reportedly said Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss was “murdering the show” and accused its new producer of having “slender qualifications” for the job. The move deepened the turmoil at the nation’s mos

Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction

NEW YORK (AP) — Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about her son Hunter’s drug addiction during her time in the White House, explaining that she now realizes that being open about his substance abuse and his recovery can offer hope to others in the same situation.

DirecTV-Scripps blackout hits 54 stations, leaving some without the Stanley Cup Final

Many DirecTV viewers hoping to watch Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes received a message saying the contract with Scripps has expired. The message also directed viewers interested in the Stanley Cup Final or NBA Finals to th...

Peabo Bryson, known for duets from Disney's 'Aladdin' and 'Beauty and the Beast,' has died at 75

Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died at 75. He was known for his Disney duets "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World." He died Tuesday after having a stroke. His family shared the news in a statement, expressing comfort in the love and impact he left behind. Bryson was bor...

Knicks in the NBA Finals won't change Mike Breen's approach to his call on ABC

If there were any doubts that Mike Breen can be a neutral announcer during the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks facing the San Antonio Spurs, Joe Davis can put those at ease.

The show will go on: White House correspondents' dinner rescheduled for July, with Trump attending

NEW YORK (AP) — And now, Take Two: The White House Correspondents' Association dinner has been rescheduled — with President Donald Trump apparently in attendance.

Movie Review: ‘Masters of the Universe’ does not have the power

“Masters of the Universe” might not know who its audience is. Sure, yes, perhaps “everyone” is the goal. Modern blockbusters are usually aiming for those golden four quadrants that might justify spending hundreds of millions of dollars to make a movie about an old toy. But as far as beautifu