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November 25

Judge in Alex Jones' bankruptcy to hear arguments on The Onion's bid for Infowars

A federal judge in Texas is set to hold a hearing on whether the satirical news outlet The Onion made a valid bid for the Infowars platforms of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones
November 25
FILE - Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones speaks to the media after arriving at the federal courthouse for a hearing in front of a bankruptcy judge, Friday, June 14, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
November 24

South African dissident writer, poet Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85

He was a staunch opponent of the South African government’s apartheid policy.
November 24
FILE - South African writer Breyten Breytenbach, right, and American actor and singer Harry Belafonte shake hands during a press conference in Paris, on June 18, 1986. (AP Photo, File)
November 24

South African dissident author and poet Breyten Breytenbach, opponent of apartheid, has died at 85, his family says

South African dissident author and poet Breyten Breytenbach, opponent of apartheid, has died at 85, his family says
November 24
November 24

'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' make gravity-defying theater debuts

“Wicked” and “Gladiator II” have debuted in theaters with a combined $270 million in ticket sales
November 24
Denzel Washington, from left, director Ridley Scott, left, and Paul Mescal pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Gladiator II' on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
November 24

Chuck Woolery, original host of 'Wheel of Fortune,' dies at 83

Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has died
November 24
FILE - Chuck Woolery hosts a special premiere of the "$250,000 Game Show Spectacular" at the Las Vegas Hilton Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, in Las Vegas. (Ronda Churchill/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, File)
November 24

Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Love Connection,' has died at 83

Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Love Connection,' has died at 83
November 24
November 23

Michael B. Jordan uses timeout at women's college basketball game to sign smoldering photo

Snoop Dogg strolled in wearing a jacket with JuJu Watkins’ name and number on the front and back
November 23
Actor Michael B. Jordan, center, sits on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Southern California and Notre Dame Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
November 23

Jason Kelce's wife announces she is pregnant with the couple's fourth child

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce's wife is announcing she's pregnant with the couple's fourth child
November 23
FILE- Jason Kelce and wife Kylie watch the women's field hockey match between the Argentina and United States, at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Colombes, France. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed, File)
November 23

Music Review: Kendrick Lamar's pride, anger and confidence drive 'GNX'

With his surprise-dropped “GNX,” Kendrick Lamar roars from zero to 60 faster than a turbocharged ’87 Buick
November 23
FILE - Kendrick Lamar performs at Coachella Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club, April 16, 2017, in Indio, Calif. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)
November 22

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' third bid to be released on bail won't be decided until next week

A judge says he’ll rule next week on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ third request to be released from jail on bail while he awaits his sex trafficking trial
November 22
In this courtroom sketch, Assistant United States Attorney Christy Slavic, standing center, speaks during a hearing for Sean "Diddy" Combs, left, as Judge Arun Subramanian, right, presides in federal Court, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in New York. Attorney Tony Riccio is shown standing background center. (Jane Rosenberg via AP)
November 22
November 22

Fox attorneys seek to dismiss shareholder lawsuit over reporting of vote rigging allegations in 2020

Attorneys for Fox Corp. are asking a Delaware judge to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to hold current and former company officials personally liable for the financial fallout from Fox News reports regarding alleged vote rigging in the 2020 election
November 22
FILE - The Fox News studios and headquarters in New York City, March 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
November 22

What to stream: Michael Fassbender spies, yacht rock doc, Ben Stiller, the Beatles and Lindsay Lohan

The Oscar-nominated animated charmer “Robot Dreams” and the romantic comedy “Sweethearts” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases
November 22
This combination of images shows promotional art for music documentaries "Beatles '64," left, and "Music Box: Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary." (Disney via AP, left, and Max via AP)
November 22

Man gets probation for helping Young Dolph's killers after Memphis rapper's shooting

A Tennessee man who helped two hired killers after they gunned down rapper Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery three years ago has been sentenced to six years probation
November 22
FILE - Young Dolph performs at The Parking Lot Concert in Atlanta on Aug. 23, 2020. (Photo by Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP, File)
November 22

Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX'

Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album
November 22
FILE - Kendrick Lamar performs during the Festival d'ete de Quebec in Quebec City, Canada on July 7, 2017. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)
November 22

Kirill Petrenko finds leading the Berlin Philharmonic means 100 opinions and 100 expectations

In his sixth season as chief conductor, Kirill Petrenko is leading the Berlin Philharmonic on its 25th U.S. tour and second in three years
November 22
This image released by Carnegie Hall shows Kirill Petrenko, chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic, leading the orchestra at Carnegie Hall on Nov. 17, 2024 in New York. (Stefan Cohen/Carnegie Hall via AP)
November 22

Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star

Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement
November 22
Jonathan Majors arrives at EBONY Power 100 on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at nya studios WEST in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
November 22

Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

AP Global Top 20 Pollstar Week of Nov. 25
November 22
November 22

Wing 'wizard' Harry Potter to play for Australia's rugby team. He knows the puns are coming

A rugby player called Harry Potter is set to make his debut for Australia on Sunday
November 22
Australia's Harry Potter during a team run at The Lensbury Resort, Teddington, Britain, Friday Nov. 8, 2024. (Zac Goodwin/PA via AP)
November 22

Queen Camilla will skip Royal Variety Performance as she recovers from chest infection

Buckingham Palace says Queen Camilla will miss another engagement as she recovers from a chest infection
November 22
FILE - Queen Camilla applauds during a reception for winners of the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition, at Buckingham Palace in London, England, Thursday Nov. 21, 2024. (Aaron Chown/PA via AP, Pool, File)
November 22

How a slapstick movie idea about beavers went from the bar to one of 2024's biggest indie hits

The microbudget movie “Hundreds of Beavers” has turned into lo-fi legend
November 22
This image released by SRH shows Olivia Graves in a scene from the film "Hundreds of Beavers." (SRH via AP)
November 22

DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending a yearslong pursuit

DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company
November 22
FILE - Dish Network satellite dishes are shown at an apartment complex in Palo Alto, Calif., Feb. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
November 22

Christmas TV movies in their Taylor Swift era, with 2 Swift-inspired films this year

Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding
November 22
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs with the ball as Buffalo Bills cornerback Cam Lewis defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
November 22

What do hundreds of beavers have to do with the future of movies?

The low-budget movie “Hundreds of Beavers” has turned into a lo-fi legend
November 22
This image released by SRH shows Ryland Brickson Cole Tews, from left, Olivia Graves and Doug Mancheski in a scene from the film "Hundreds of Beavers." (SRH via AP)
November 22

Lawsuit against UK security agency by survivors of Ariana Grande concert bombing is rejected

A special tribunal has rejected a legal claim against Britain’s domestic intelligence agency by more than 300 survivors of a bombing that killed 22 people at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert in Manchester
November 22
FILE - A man stands next to flowers for the victims of a bombing at St. Ann's Square in central Manchester, England, May 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, File)
November 22

Iran's vast collection of Western art, much long hidden, re-emerges despite high tensions with US

As Iran faces increasing tensions with the West and turmoil at home, a new exhibition at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art is displaying Western artwork including pieces not seen by the public in at least a decade
November 22
Visitors look at a painting by the French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec while visiting an exhibition titled Eye to Eye which showcases over 120 works by modern world artists as well as Iranian painters at Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, in Tehran, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
November 22

Here's Jason: Kelce will host late-night show on ESPN beginning final week of NFL season

Jason Kelce will try his hand at late-night television early next year
November 22
FILE - Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce prepares for his ESPN debut as a Monday Night Football Analyst before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bill and the New York Jets, Oct. 14, 2024 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis, File)
November 21

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November 21
November 21

Simone Biles to join Snoop Dogg as a guest mentor for an episode on NBC's 'The Voice'

Snoop Dogg and Simone Biles turned their Olympic bond from this summer’s Paris Games into a new challenge: The superstar tandem will team up on NBC’s “The Voice.”
November 21
Snoop Dogg, right, and his wife Shante Broadus arrive at the premiere of the film "Gladiator II" on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
November 21

'Ernest Cole: Lost and Found' resurrects a once-forgotten anti-apartheid photographer

When the photographer Ernest Cole died in 1990 at the age of 49 from pancreatic cancer at a Manhattan hospital, his death was little noted
November 21
This image released by Magnolia pictures shows a photo of Ernest Cole from the film "Ernest Cole: Lost and Found." (Ernest Cole/Magnolia Pictures via AP)
November 21

Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters

“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture
November 21
Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Wicked' on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
November 21

AP PHOTOS: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande cut a 'Wicked' swath around the world

In “Wicked,” Elphaba and Glinda travel from Shiz University to the Emerald City on a glistening green train to meet the wizard. In real life, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have traveled much farther and wider and longer — and on airplanes — to promote their hotly anticipated film. The Oscars. The Met Gala. CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Premieres on both U.S. coasts and around the globe in London, Mexico City and Sydney. The two stars even appeared at the Paris Olympics, where they should really have won a gold medal for fashion. At the Oscars in March, Erivo channeled her green-skinned character with a Louis Vuitton gown in shiny green leather. Grande evoked spritely Glinda in a bubble-gum pink concoction. Onstage, the duo presented the awards for best song and score, and Erivo managed to get in some lines from “The Wizard of Oz.” Replied Grande: “How wickedly subtle of you.” At the Met Gala in May, the duo switched colors during a performance for the lucky dinner guests, with Grande...
November 21
FILE - Cynthia Erivo signs autographs for fans at a photo call for the film 'Wicked' in London, Nov. 20, 2024. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP File)
November 21

Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello to headline college football concert series in Atlanta

Lil Wayne, GloRilla and Camila Cabello are gearing up to make their presence felt in a festive concert series leading up to college football’s national championship game
November 21
This combination of photos shows GloRilla performing at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Texas on Oct. 13, 2023, Lil Wayne performing at the 2018 Firefly Music Festival in Dover, Del., on June 16, 2018, center, and Camila Cabello performs on NBC's "Today" show in New York on April 12, 2022. (AP Photo)
November 21

Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges that he staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lied to Chicago police
November 21
FILE - Jussie Smollett arrives at the BET Awards, June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
November 21

Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift

It turns out British pop star Ed Sheeran is also good at recruiting soccer players
November 21
English singer-songwrite Ed Sheeran, left, watches the Autumn Nations series rugby union match between England and Australia, at Twickenham stadium, London Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
November 21

What will happen to CNBC and MSNBC when they no longer have a corporate connection to NBC News?

Two television networks with “NBC” in their names — MSNBC and CNBC — will no longer have any corporate connection to NBC News once a spinoff formally takes effect in about a year
November 21
FILE - The logo for CNBC appears on the CNBC studio on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
November 21

Has a waltz written by composer Frederic Chopin been discovered in an NYC museum?

A previously unknown musical work written by composer Frederic Chopin appears to have been found in a library in New York City
November 21
A previously unknown musical manuscript, possibly by Frederic Chopin, rests in a display case after it was discovered at The Morgan Library & Museum, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in New York. It's discovery marks the first such find since 1930, though its authenticity remains debated. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
November 20

Percival Everett and Jason De León win National Book Awards

Percival Everett’s “James” has won the National Book Award for fiction
November 20
Actor Kate McKinnon attends the 75th National Book Awards ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
November 20

Pamela Hayden, longtime 'Simpsons' voice actor, including Bart's friend Milhouse, hangs up her mic

The longtime voice actor behind Milhouse Van Houten — Bart Simpson’s very uncool friend — is stepping away after 35 years of whining
November 20
FILE - Pamela Hayden, who voices the character Milhouse Van Houten, participates in Fox's "The Simpsons" 30th anniversary celebration at the Empire State Building in New York on Dec. 17, 2018. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
November 20

Jonas Kaufmann cancels appearance on opening night of season at Milan's La Scala

Tenor Jonas Kaufmann canceled his appearance in the new production of Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino” opening the season at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala on Dec. 7
November 20
FILE - Tenor Jonas Kaufmann performs during the draw for the UEFA Euro 2024 soccer tournament finals in Hamburg, Germany on Dec. 2, 2023. Kaufmann has canceled his appearance in the production of Verdi's “La Forza del Destino” opening the season at Milan's Teatro alla Scala on Dec. 7. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)
November 20

How to watch and stream the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The holiday season really kicks off when the massive helium balloons start floating through New York
November 20
FILE - Parade performers lead the Tom Turkey float down Central Park West at the start of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on Nov. 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Jeenah Moon, File)
November 20

The right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books to YA novels

It’s holiday season, but that doesn’t have to mean waiting in long lines for big sales to buy the hottest toy or newest game system for the kids in your life
November 20
This cover image released by First Second shows "Plain Jane and the Mermaid" by Vera Brosgol. (First Second via AP)
November 20

From fashion to sports, coffee table books are great holiday options

Hollywood to fashion, dogs to sports
November 20
This cover image shows “Black in Fashion: 100 Years of Style, Influence & Culture.” Sometimes pricey, often large-format coffee table books make good holiday gift options. (Union Square & Co.)
November 20

Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote

The Associated Press has gathered up some of the best items out there to keep any movie lover stylish and informed
November 20
This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Matthew McConaughey in a scene from the film "Interstellar." (Paramount Pictures via AP)
November 20

10 holiday gifts to hit the right note for music lovers

Music fans should be easy to shop for this holiday season, right
November 20
This product image released by Uncommon Goods shows Major Scale Musical Wine Glasses. (Uncommon Goods via AP)
November 20

Duct-taped banana sells for $6.2 million at art auction

A piece of conceptual art consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall has sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York
November 20
File - A woman looks at artist Maurizio Cattelan's piece of art "Comedian" during an auction preview at Sotheby's in New York, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, File)
November 20

Movie Review: Netflix's 'Joy' is a loud cheer for fertility, for never giving up — and science

Toward the end of Netflix’s “Joy,” the muffled cry of a newborn baby prompts a man and woman in a hospital to embrace
November 20
This image released by Netflix shows Thomasin McKenzie in a scene from "Joy." (Kerry Brown/Netflix via AP)
November 20

Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates among the mourners at singer's funeral

The former members of One Direction have reunited for the funeral of bandmate Liam Payne, who died in a fall from a hotel window in Argentina on Oct. 16
November 20
Nicola Roberts arrives for the funeral service of One Direction singer Liam Payne at St Mary's Church in Amersham, England, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (Andrew Matthews/PA via AP)
November 20

Viola Davis to receive Golden Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award

Viola Davis became one of Hollywood’s most revered actors through an array of powerful roles, from “Fences” to “The Woman King,” and now, her decorated career has earned one of the Golden Globes' highest honors
November 20
FILE - Viola Davis attends The Albies in New York on Sept. 28, 2023. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
November 20

Comcast to spin off cable networks that were once the entertainment giant's star performers

Comcast is spinning off into a new company many of its cable television networks that were once at the heart of the entertainment giant, as consumers increasingly swap out their cable TV subscriptions for streaming platforms
November 20
FILE- A Comcast truck is shown on Jan. 24, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
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