Category Archives: Entertainment
Study finds more racial diversity in LGBTQ film characters
NEW YORK (AP) — The year 2020 saw welcome growth in racial diversity of LBGTQ characters in films released by major studios, according to a new study by the advocacy group GLAAD. But for the fourth year in a row
Judge orders NFL’s Richard Sherman released without bail
SEATTLE (AP) — A judge ordered former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers star Richard Sherman released from jail without bail Thursday following his arrest on suspicion of trying to break in to his in-laws’ home.
India internet law adds to fears over online speech, privacy
NEW DELHI (AP) — It began in February with a tweet by pop star Rihanna that sparked widespread condemnation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handling of massive farmer protests near the capital, souring an already troubled relationship between ...
Court orders shorter sentence for ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic
DENVER (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that “Tiger King” Joe Exotic should get a shorter prison sentence for his role in a murder-for-hire plot and violating federal wildlife laws.
Olivia Rodrigo boosts White House youth vaccine push
WASHINGTON (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo wants people to know that the COVID-19 vaccines are “good 4 u.” The 18-year-old pop star
Obama adapts ‘Dreams from My Father’ for young readers
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 25 years after its original publication, former President Barack Obama's memoir “Dreams from My Father” will be released in a young adult edition.
Feds charge 4 in Iran plot to kidnap activist in US, others
NEW YORK (AP) — An Iranian intelligence officer and three alleged members of an Iranian intelligence network have been charged in Manhattan with plotting to kidnap a prominent Iranian opposition activist and writer in exile and take her back to
Hong Kong book fair sees self-censorship and fewer books
HONG KONG (AP) — Booksellers at Hong Kong’s annual book fair are offering a reduced selection of books deemed politically sensitive, as they try to avoid violating a sweeping national security law imposed on the city last year.
Britney Spears allowed new lawyer in conservatorship case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge allowed Britney Spears to hire an attorney of her choosing at a hearing Wednesday in which she broke down in tears after describing the “cruelty" of her conservatorship.
Cosby DA: Chief judge’s TV interview ‘fuels’ misinformation
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The lead prosecutor in Bill Cosby’s sex assault case believes the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overstepped its power in reversing the comedian’s conviction and added “fuel on the fire" when the chief justice gave a weekend television ...