Singer R. Kelly seeks appeals court relief from 30-year prison term
R. Kelly's lawyer says all kinds of legitimate organizations — even college fraternities — could be deemed racketeering organizations under a law used to convict the R&B superstar at his trial of using his fame to sexually abuse young fans.
TikTok creators warn of economic impact if app sees ban, call it a vital space for the marginalized
TikTok creators across the country are expressing frustration over a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that would lead to a nationwide ban of the app if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake.
Vice President Harris, rapper Fat Joe team up for discussion on easing marijuana penalties
Vice President Kamala Harris says it's “absurd” that the federal government classifies marijuana as more dangerous than fentanyl, the synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of deaths in the United States.
What to stream this week: Shakira, Paul Simon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kristen Wiig and Princess Peach
This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Shakira's first album in seven years, Jake Gyllenhaal starring in an update of the pulpy cult classic “Road House” and “Law & Order” creator Dick Wolf dips into the true crime world with a new docuseries on Netflix.
'The Fall Guy,' a love letter to stunt performers, premieres at SXSW
Coming nearly straight from the Oscars with a truck full of Kenergy, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt rolled into South By Southwest to premiere “The Fall Guy,” an affectionate, action-fueled ode to stunt work and the dedicated professionals that throw their bodies into filmmaking.
Oscars international broadcast cuts '20 Days in Mariupol' win, sparking criticism in Ukraine
The shortened version of the international broadcast of the 96th Oscars has faced harsh criticism in Ukraine for omitting the segment announcing the documentary feature category, which went to Mstyslav Chernov’s “20 Days in Mariupol.”.
Why the AP retracted the first official photo of the Princess of Wales since her abdominal surgery
The first official photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, since she underwent abdominal surgery nearly two months ago was pulled from circulation by The Associated Press and other news organizations because it appeared to have been manipulated.
'The Zone of Interest' director condemns war in Gaza as he accepts Oscar for best international film
The harrowing Holocaust drama “The Zone of Interest,” which explores questions of complicity while depicting the mundane lives of a Nazi family in their home adjacent to the Auschwitz death camp, won the Academy Award for best international film.
La Scala performers and workers call for Gaza cease-fire before opera-ballet set in conflict
Just before an opera-ballet set in conflict, La Scala’s principal dancer Roberto Bolle, general manager Dominique Meyer and other members of the dance company, orchestra and stage crew faced the audience as the curtain rose.