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Amazon MGM takes creative reins of James Bond, ending an era of family control of 007
NEW YORK (AP) - In a James Bond shakeup that stirred the film industry, Amazon MGM announced Thursday that the studio has taken the creative reins of the 007 franchise after decades of family control. Longtime Bond custodians Michael G. Wilson and Ba...
Feb 20, 2025
From 'The Brutalist' to 'Wicked,' where to watch this year's Oscar-nominated movies
The 2025 movie awards season is in full swing but figuring out where to watch everything can be overwhelming. Are they streaming? For free? In theaters? Take one of the big winners of the Golden Globes, "The Brutalist," a film that's been dominating ...
Feb 20, 2025
'Saturday Night Live' will next feature Lady Gaga, Shane Gillis and Tate McRae
NEW YORK (AP) - "Saturday Night Live" will follow up its 50th anniversary celebrations with new shows and some familiar faces - Lady Gaga doing double duty as musical guest and host, and an episode hosted by Shane Gillis with Tate McRae performing. O...
Feb 18, 2025
'History Matters,' a posthumous essay collection by David McCullough, will be published this fall
NEW YORK (AP) - A collection of essays by the late David McCullough, including some never published before, will be released this fall. "History Matters" is scheduled for Sept. 16, Simon & Schuster announced Tuesday. McCullough's daughter, Dorie...
Feb 18, 2025
'Hello, Eric, it's Oprah.' Author Eric Puchner is latest member of Winfrey book club
NEW YORK (AP) - Eric Puchner is a well-regarded fiction writer whose new novel, "Dream State," tells a story about life's unexpected and improbable twists. Weeks before the book's release, Puchner himself received some very surprising news, from Opra...
Feb 18, 2025
A treasured Banksy owned by a member of Blink-182 is up for auction. It could fetch $6 million
LONDON (AP) - A painting by street artist Banksy with an environmental message and an estimate of up to 5 million pounds ($6.3 million) is going up for auction, with some of the proceeds helping victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. Sotheby's auction...
Feb 18, 2025
Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet culture
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron's death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for changes to the way the country's celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media, which critics say can fost...
Feb 18, 2025
'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary special watched by nearly 15 million people
NEW YORK (AP) - The "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary celebration is NBC's most-watched prime-time entertainment telecast in five years, reaching nearly 15 million viewers. Sunday night's 3½ hour extravaganza packed with comedy sketches, superst...
Feb 18, 2025
Tongolele, iconic dancer of the golden era of Mexican cinema, dies at 93
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Tongolele, the iconic American dancer who transformed the nightlife scene in mid-20th century Mexico City with her hip movements to the sound of drums, has died at the age of 93. Mexico's secretary of culture announced her death Mo...
Feb 17, 2025
'Captain America: Brave New World' soars toward a $100 million holiday weekend
"Captain America: Brave New World" infused some blockbuster cash into the North American box office, bringing in $88.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Walt Disney Co. release is by far the biggest o...
Feb 16, 2025