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Robert Carradine, 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Lizzie McGuire' star, dies at 71
Actor Robert Carradine has died at 71. His family says he died by suicide. In a statement shared on Tuesday, his f…
Beloved arts facility Poets House suspends operations
NEW YORK (AP) — One of the country's leading literary community and educational centers, Poets House, is suspending operations because of “challenges presented” by the coronavirus pandemic.
Mississippi road signs for Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash site
GILLSBURG, Miss. (AP) — Lynyrd Skynyrd, the rock band famous for “Sweet Home Alabama" and “Free Bird,” now has highway signs pointing to the site of the Mississippi plane crash that claimed the lives of some of its…
Family: Comedian Sinbad recovering from recent stroke
NEW YORK (AP) — The family of Sinbad says the comedian-actor is recovering from a recent stroke.
New this week: Megan Thee Stallion, 'Big Sky' & Dolly Parton
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Mexican border drama wins Greece's top film prize
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — “Identifying Features,” a drama about a mother’s harrowing journey through Mexico to find her teenage son who went missing while trying to reach the United States, won the top prize at G…
Police: Man accused of punching Rick Moranis attacked others
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors say the man accused of punching actor Rick Moranis is a suspect in multiple other unprovoked attacks on people in New York City.
In McQueen's 'Small Axe,' an epic of West Indian heritage
NEW YORK (AP) — For Steve McQueen, bringing back the London of his childhood began with remembering the scents of his youth.
Universal and Cinemark agree to shorten theatrical window
Universal Pictures has struck another deal with a major theater chain to shorten the theatrical window from three months to as little as 17 days in an effort to adapt to the new business realities of moviegoing.
Couple gets prison time for paying bribes in college scam
BOSTON (AP) — A California couple got prison time Tuesday for paying $250,000 to get their daughter into the University of Southern California as a volleyball recruit — the latest sentencing in the college admissio…
Review: A punk drummer's life upended in 'Sound of Metal'
The film “Sound of Metal” starts with the uncomfortably loud noises of guitar feedback and ends two hours later with absolute silence. The trip through those extremes is a worthy one, if sometimes exasperating.
McBride, Rankine among nominees for Carnegie literary medals
NEW YORK (AP) — James McBride's latest novel and nonfiction by poets Claudia Rankine and Natasha Trethewey are among the finalists for the Andrew Carnegie Medals for fiction and nonfiction.
Ancient Greek god's bust found during Athens sewage work
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A bust of the ancient god Hermes, in good condition, was discovered in central Athens during sewage work, authorities said Sunday.
Rapper Benny the Butcher shot in robbery attempt in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — New York rapper Benny the Butcher was shot during a robbery attempt outside of a store in Houston, authorities said Sunday.
'All Screwed Up' aims to untangle the legacy of DJ Screw
New York (AP) — When DJ Screw started trending in August, it wasn’t because of newly discovered music or a coordinated effort by his devoted fans. The chatter surrounded a
Donnie Wahlberg again leaves $2,020 tip to inspire giving
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Actor Donnie Wahlberg recently left a $2,020 tip at a Massachusetts restaurant, continuing his habit of leaving generous gratuities to brighten the days of wait staff.