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Pipes, punk and tradition
MOSES LAKE — The pipes will skirl and the fiddles will ring out at the Cascade Celtic Festival in Leavenworth May …
Hollywood-backed Quibi thinks you'll pay for its video bites
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A startup heavily backed by Hollywood is wagering that you're ready to set aside YouTube and TikTok to watch star-studded short videos on your phone — for a price.
Pitt, Sandler and 'The Irishman' celebrated at NBR Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Board of Review toasted Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” as the year’s best film in an awards ceremony Wednesday night that included Brad Pitt crediting Bradley Cooper for his sobriety,…
Justin Bieber says he's battling Lyme disease
NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Bieber says that he has been battling Lyme disease.
With 'Megxit,' Harry and Meghan aim to control media image
The relationship between Britain’s royals and the media is awkward, mistrustful — and seemingly inescapable. But now Meghan and Harry want out.
Actor Jeremy Irons to head jury at Berlin film festival
BERLIN (AP) — British actor Jeremy Irons will head the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival next month, organizers said Thursday.
Oscars to go hostless for 2nd straight year on ABC
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Oscars are going without a host again this year.
HarperCollins snubs Romance Writers of America's conference
NEW YORK (AP) — Two HarperCollins divisions that focus on romance novels have decided not to sponsor or participate in the Romance Writers of America's national conference this year, the latest blow to an organizat…
Prince Harry and Meghan to 'step back' as senior UK royals
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, say they plan “to step back” as senior members of Britain's royal family, a stunning announcement that underscores the couple's wish to forge a new path for royals i…
Weinstein judge won't step aside as jury selection resumes
NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial declined the defense's request that he step aside as jury selection dipped into a third day Thursday.
Bill Cosby asks Pennsylvania high court to review conviction
Comedian Bill Cosby filed an appeal Thursday of a court decision last month that upheld his conviction for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home.
Stars will compete on ABC's 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire'
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel is going to help celebrities help their favorite charities. He’s hosting a prime-time edition of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” with stars as the contestants and winnings earma…
'Modern Family' to bid farewell in April series finale
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — “Modern Family” will air its finale after 11 seasons on April 8, and there are no spin-offs in the works involving its large cast.
Jazz legend Ellis Marsalis retiring from regular gig
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ellis Marsalis, a New Orleans musical legend and patriarch of one of the most famous jazz families, is taking a retirement — of sorts.
Three finalists announced Thursday for $20,000 Story Prize
NEW YORK (AP) — Short-story collections by Zadie Smith, Edwidge Danticat and Kali Fajardo-Anstine are finalists for the Story Prize, a $20,000 award for outstanding short fiction.
Leslie Jones to host ABC revival of 'Supermarket Sweep'
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Leslie Jones is joining the ranks of television game-show hosts.