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Mick Ralphs, founding member of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81
Read full article: Mick Ralphs, founding member of Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, dies at 81Mick Ralphs, the singer, songwriter, guitarist and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died.
Judge seeks more information about Trump administration's cuts to Voice of America
Read full article: Judge seeks more information about Trump administration's cuts to Voice of AmericaA federal judge who blocked the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America is seeking more information from the government about whether it is complying with his order preserving the 83-year-old international news service.
Jury sees more sex videos as prosecutors wind down case against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Read full article: Jury sees more sex videos as prosecutors wind down case against Sean 'Diddy' CombsA jury has watched nearly 20 minutes of recordings of marathon sex events that prosecutors and defense lawyers have both cited as important to the outcome of the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Q&A: Pulitzer Prize winner Robin Givhan chronicles Virgil Abloh's rise to fashion fame
Read full article: Q&A: Pulitzer Prize winner Robin Givhan chronicles Virgil Abloh's rise to fashion fameFor her latest book, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Robin Givhan takes a deep dive into the fame and legacy surrounding fashion disruptor Virgil Abloh.
Giorgio Armani misses Milan Fashion Week for the first time in 50 years, but his designs shine
Read full article: Giorgio Armani misses Milan Fashion Week for the first time in 50 years, but his designs shineGiorgio Armani’s menswear collection for the next warm weather season encoded the geography of summer in textures, geometrical designs and his signature relaxed silhouettes.
Pint-size pioneer 'Dora the Explorer' celebrates her 25th anniversary
Read full article: Pint-size pioneer 'Dora the Explorer' celebrates her 25th anniversaryTwenty-five years ago, a little girl with a bob haircut appeared on our TVs, speaking a mix of English and Spanish, with a spunky, can-do spirit.
Rebuilding Pac-12 reaches deal with CBS for its football and men's basketball games
Read full article: Rebuilding Pac-12 reaches deal with CBS for its football and men's basketball gamesThe Pac-12 struck a media-rights deal with CBS that sets up the network to broadcast a minimum of four football and men’s basketball games per season on its main network and provide a cable and streaming presence for the reconfigured league from 2026-31.
Comedy and crime fighting join forces for police learning leadership skills
Read full article: Comedy and crime fighting join forces for police learning leadership skillsThe University of Chicago Crime Lab's Policing Leadership Academy tackles some serious topics like how to make data-driven decisions or how to help officers handle on-the-job trauma.
London's secret tunnels that helped inspire James Bond will open to the public, complete with a bar
Read full article: London's secret tunnels that helped inspire James Bond will open to the public, complete with a barA long-secret network of tunnels 100 feet below the streets of London could be the city’s next big tourist destination.
Arnaldo Pomodoro, whose bronze spheres decorate prominent public spaces around the world, dies at 98
Read full article: Arnaldo Pomodoro, whose bronze spheres decorate prominent public spaces around the world, dies at 98Arnaldo Pomodoro, one of Italy’s most prominent contemporary artists, has died at age 98.
Taylor Mac's 'Prosperous Fools' skewers wealthy philanthropists in a biting satire
Read full article: Taylor Mac's 'Prosperous Fools' skewers wealthy philanthropists in a biting satireA new play by MacArthur “genius grant” recipient Taylor Mac invites questions about the moral value of philanthropy in a society denounced by the comedy as “feudal.”.
Dolce & Gabbana embrace wrinkled romance for spring-summer 2026
Read full article: Dolce & Gabbana embrace wrinkled romance for spring-summer 2026Dolce & Gabbana have welcomed the summer heat with a collection steeped in crumpled, take-me-anywhere ease, debuting their spring-Summer 2026 menswear line at Milan Fashion Week.
Key moments from the sixth week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial
Read full article: Key moments from the sixth week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trialA holiday and a juror's illness shortened the sixth week of the Sean “Diddy” Combs' sex trafficking trial as prosecutors nearly concluded their case, setting the stage for the defense presentation.
R. Kelly claims prison officials plotted to kill him. Judge denies his release
Read full article: R. Kelly claims prison officials plotted to kill him. Judge denies his releaseA judge has denied singer R. Kelly’s request for furlough from prison after the convicted sex offender accused federal prison officials of plotting to murder him.
Keke Palmer's 'Just Keke' album channels public relationship drama into reclamation
Read full article: Keke Palmer's 'Just Keke' album channels public relationship drama into reclamationKeke Palmer is giving her take on her 2023 public breakup with her ex Darius Jackson on her new album, ‘Just Keke.
Stanley Cup Final averaged 2.5M US viewers, a drop from last year's Cup and the 4 Nations final
Read full article: Stanley Cup Final averaged 2.5M US viewers, a drop from last year's Cup and the 4 Nations finalU.S. television ratings for the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers declined from their first matchup a year ago.
An ex-college basketball player testifies that Sean 'Diddy' Combs got 'extremely creative' on drugs
Read full article: An ex-college basketball player testifies that Sean 'Diddy' Combs got 'extremely creative' on drugsA former Syracuse University basketball player has told the jury at Sean “Diddy” Combs' sex trafficking trial that the music mogul got “extremely creative” when he was on drugs.
Giorgio Armani, 90, will not attend runway shows during Milan Fashion Week
Read full article: Giorgio Armani, 90, will not attend runway shows during Milan Fashion WeekGiorgio Armani will not be present to take his bows after the Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani runway shows at the upcoming Milan Fashion Week.
What to Stream: 'The Bear,' Lorde, 'Smoke,' 'A Minecraft Movie,' 'Nosferatu' and Nelly and Ashanti
Read full article: What to Stream: 'The Bear,' Lorde, 'Smoke,' 'A Minecraft Movie,' 'Nosferatu' and Nelly and AshantiThe Jack Black-led movie phenomenon “A Minecraft Movie” and Lorde’s fourth studio album, “Virgin,” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Sean Baker reflects on becoming a 'weird spokesperson' for theatergoing
Read full article: Sean Baker reflects on becoming a 'weird spokesperson' for theatergoingSean Baker used his acceptance speech for best director at this year's Academy Awards to make a pitch for seeing movies in cinemas.
Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in London nightclub assault case
Read full article: Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in London nightclub assault caseGrammy-winning singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
All 7 BTS members are now done with mandatory service
Read full article: All 7 BTS members are now done with mandatory serviceSuga, a rapper and songwriter in the global K-pop sensation BTS, has been discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service, marking the official return of all seven members from their enlistment duties.
Voice of America and Radio Farda's Persian services cover the Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacks
Read full article: Voice of America and Radio Farda's Persian services cover the Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacksDespite the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle or sharply cut back on U.S. government-run news outlets like Voice of America, two Persian-language services have been called into duty to report on Israel's war with Iran to Iranian audiences.
Nezza's Spanish anthem at Dodger Stadium ignites debate over team's immigrant support
Read full article: Nezza's Spanish anthem at Dodger Stadium ignites debate over team's immigrant supportAfter Latin pop and R&B singer Nezza's viral controversial performance at Dodger Stadium, Dodgers fans have grown frustrated over the team’s lack of vocal support for local immigrant communities impacted by the rise of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests and raids.
From the Greek mountains to Manhattan: folk music icon Petroloukas Chalkias honored after death
Read full article: From the Greek mountains to Manhattan: folk music icon Petroloukas Chalkias honored after deathFans in Greece are paying their respects to clarinetist Petroloukas Chalkias, whose hypnotic, note-bending performances over the course of seven decades made him a hero of mountain folk music.
Jeff Ross to make his Broadway debut this summer in one-man show that's far from a roast
Read full article: Jeff Ross to make his Broadway debut this summer in one-man show that's far from a roastJeff Ross, the comedian known for hosting brutal roasts of celebrities, is coming to Broadway this summer with a one-man autobiographical show that will offer fans a softer side.
Francesco Risso leaves Marni after a decade as creative director in another fashion world shakeup
Read full article: Francesco Risso leaves Marni after a decade as creative director in another fashion world shakeupFrancesco Risso is stepping down as Marni creative director after a decade, the OTB Group announced Tuesday, marking yet another high-level creative shift in the fashion world.
Tyler Perry sued by actor on 'The Oval' for sexual assault and harassment
Read full article: Tyler Perry sued by actor on 'The Oval' for sexual assault and harassmentAn actor who worked on the Tyler Perry-created TV drama “The Oval” has filed a lawsuit alleging Perry leveraged his power in the entertainment industry to sexually assault and harass him.
Alfred Brendel, pianist renowned for refined playing of Beethoven, dies at age 94
Read full article: Alfred Brendel, pianist renowned for refined playing of Beethoven, dies at age 94Alfred Brendel, a pianist and poet renowned for his refined playing of Beethoven over a six-decade career, died Tuesday at his home in London.
Berliners jump into the Spree River to show it's clean enough for swimming
Read full article: Berliners jump into the Spree River to show it's clean enough for swimmingSwimmers have jumped back into a Berlin waterway where swimming was banned a century ago because its pollution could make people ill.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is unlikely to testify as judge says jury could get case next week
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs is unlikely to testify as judge says jury could get case next weekHopes that Sean “Diddy” Combs might testify at his federal sex trafficking trial have faded after his lawyer predicted a defense presentation lasting two to five days.
LeBron stars in Amazon ad, credits family for historic 23rd season return while nursing knee injury
Read full article: LeBron stars in Amazon ad, credits family for historic 23rd season return while nursing knee injuryLeBron James may be daydreaming about Prime Day deals in his new Amazon commercial, but there’s no fantasy when it comes to his real-life focus: getting his knee healthy in time for training camp.
Doctor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry and called him a ‘moron’ will plead guilty
Read full article: Doctor who supplied ketamine to Matthew Perry and called him a ‘moron’ will plead guiltyA doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the “Friends” star’s overdose death has agreed to plead guilty.
Jurors see clips of 'freak-off' sex marathons central to Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking charges
Read full article: Jurors see clips of 'freak-off' sex marathons central to Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking chargesJurors at Sean “Diddy” Combs' sex trafficking trial have viewed videos of the “freak-off” sex marathons at the heart of the case.
How the humble water gun became the symbol of Barcelona's anti-tourism movement
Read full article: How the humble water gun became the symbol of Barcelona's anti-tourism movementThe humble water gun — the cheap, squirt-squirt variety — has become the weapon of choice and symbol of Spain's anti-tourism protests.
The world’s most-visited museum shuts down with staff sounding the alarm on mass tourism
Read full article: The world’s most-visited museum shuts down with staff sounding the alarm on mass tourismThe Louvre Museum has failed to open on time Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stuck in long, unmoving lines.
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ soars in box office debut with $83.7 million, beating ‘Lilo & Stitch’
Read full article: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ soars in box office debut with $83.7 million, beating ‘Lilo & Stitch’“How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the box office this weekend, proving that some remakes still have teeth.
Key moments from the fifth week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial
Read full article: Key moments from the fifth week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trialThe fifth week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial featured a courthouse appearance by one of his famous friends: Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez to spotlight Venice's artisanal heritage during upcoming nuptials
Read full article: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez to spotlight Venice's artisanal heritage during upcoming nuptialsJeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have invited celebrity friends like fellow space traveler Katy Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger and Ivanka Trump for their Venice nuptials later this month, but the couple hopes to put a spotlight on Venice’s own traditions during the celebrations.
And the Emmy goes to ... Phillies star Trea Turner? Documentary on Turner's ovation wins Emmy Award
Read full article: And the Emmy goes to ... Phillies star Trea Turner? Documentary on Turner's ovation wins Emmy AwardPhiladelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner already won an NL batting title and a World Series championship ring in his 11-year MLB career.
Met Opera attendance dropped in spring as tourism fell, coinciding with immigration crackdown
Read full article: Met Opera attendance dropped in spring as tourism fell, coinciding with immigration crackdownMetropolitan Opera season attendance dropped slightly following the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown that coincided with a decrease in tourists to New York.
Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, shows up for Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial but can't get in
Read full article: Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, shows up for Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial but can't get inYe, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, says he came to the New York sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs to support him but couldn't enter the packed courtroom.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final between Panthers and Oilers
Read full article: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final between Panthers and OilersPop superstar Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce were among the celebrities that flocked to Amerant Bank Arena to watch Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.
Ananda Lewis, former MTV and BET host who publicly shared breast cancer journey, dies
Read full article: Ananda Lewis, former MTV and BET host who publicly shared breast cancer journey, diesAnanda Lewis, the former MTV and BET host who became a beloved television personality in the 1990s with her warmth and authenticity, has died.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer complains about trial secrecy as a famous rapper's name goes unmentioned
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer complains about trial secrecy as a famous rapper's name goes unmentionedA lawyer for Sean “Diddy” Combs is protesting the rising tide of secrecy at the hip-hop icon's sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial after Combs and the public were excluded from lengthy legal arguments.
A Grammy category is created for album covers just as Sabrina Carpenter's takes the spotlight
Read full article: A Grammy category is created for album covers just as Sabrina Carpenter's takes the spotlightThe Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including carving out a stand-alone category for best album cover.
White shirts. Black ties. Bald caps. Pitbull’s fans party like clones worldwide
Read full article: White shirts. Black ties. Bald caps. Pitbull’s fans party like clones worldwideThousands and thousands of Pitbull fans dressed up for his London shows this week wearing bald caps, a white shirt, black tie and drawn-on facial hair, before swarming to the city’s O2 Arena.
Macy’s Fourth of July show to feature Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz and Trisha Yearwood
Read full article: Macy’s Fourth of July show to feature Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz and Trisha YearwoodMacy’s will celebrate America’s independence with a 4th of July fireworks show live on NBC featuring Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer and Trisha Yearwood.
House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
Read full article: House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aidThe House has voted to cut about $9.4 billion in spending as President Donald Trump’s administration looks to follow through on work done by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk.
Vance made a brief trip to Montana to speak to Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, AP sources say
Read full article: Vance made a brief trip to Montana to speak to Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, AP sources sayVice President JD Vance has made a brief trip to Montana to meet with media mogul Rupert Murdoch, his son Lachlan and a group of other Fox News executives.
Meet the charitable foundation carrying the little-known legacy of 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game'
Read full article: Meet the charitable foundation carrying the little-known legacy of 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game'“Take Me out to the Ball Game” is more than just a song sung every summer in baseball stadiums around the United States.
Nintendo says sales of its Switch 2 hit a record within four days
Read full article: Nintendo says sales of its Switch 2 hit a record within four daysNintendo says it sold more than 3.5 million of its new Switch 2 gaming consoles within the first four days since its release — breaking a record for the company.
Bruce Springsteen's Berlin concert echoes with history and a stark warning
Read full article: Bruce Springsteen's Berlin concert echoes with history and a stark warningVeteran rock star Bruce Springsteen, a high-profile celebrity critic of President Donald Trump, slammed the U.S. administration as “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous” during a concert Wednesday in Berlin.
Atlanta rapper Silentó gets 30 years after pleading guilty to killing his cousin
Read full article: Atlanta rapper Silentó gets 30 years after pleading guilty to killing his cousinAtlanta rapper Silentó has pleaded guilty but mentally ill Wednesday to voluntary manslaughter and other charges in the 2021 shooting death of his 34-year-old cousin.
Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Mike Love and Elton John react to the death of Brian Wilson
Read full article: Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Mike Love and Elton John react to the death of Brian WilsonPaul McCartney, Mike Love, Carnie Wilson, Elton John and more celebrities are sharing their sorrow on the death of Brian Wilson.
Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement
Read full article: Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringementDisney and Universal sued popular artificial intelligence image-generator Midjourney on Wednesday, marking the first time major Hollywood companies have taken legal action against a maker of generative AI technology that could upend the entertainment industry.
Dutch Princess Amalia undergoes surgery after breaking arm in horse riding fall
Read full article: Dutch Princess Amalia undergoes surgery after breaking arm in horse riding fallThe heir to the Dutch throne Princess Amalia is recovering at a hospital after undergoing surgery to one of her arms that she broke a day earlier in a fall from her horse.
Corinne Bailey Rae's first children's book, 'Put Your Records On,' draws upon her musical past
Read full article: Corinne Bailey Rae's first children's book, 'Put Your Records On,' draws upon her musical pastCorinne Bailey Rae is working on a children’s picture book that draws upon her early memories of learning about music.
Trump booed and cheered at the Kennedy Center while attending 'Les Misérables'
Read full article: Trump booed and cheered at the Kennedy Center while attending 'Les Misérables'The audience at the Kennedy Center's opening-night performance of “Les Misérables” greeted President Donald Trump's arrival with a mix of cheers and boos.
The world's oldest restaurant faces a challenge from another Madrid tavern that says its even older
Read full article: The world's oldest restaurant faces a challenge from another Madrid tavern that says its even olderIn the heart of Spain’s capital, the famous Sobrino de Botín restaurant proudly holds the title of being the world’s oldest restaurant.
Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in split verdict at #MeToo sex crimes retrial
Read full article: Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in split verdict at #MeToo sex crimes retrialFormer movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of one of the top charges in his sex crimes retrial.
Fans greet K-pop stars Jimin and Jung Kook of BTS discharged from military service
Read full article: Fans greet K-pop stars Jimin and Jung Kook of BTS discharged from military serviceHundreds of fans gathered in the early morning hours to catch a glimpse of K-pop superstars Jimin and Jung Kook, the latest and final members of BTS to be discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service.
World’s most popular TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves the US after being detained by ICE
Read full article: World’s most popular TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves the US after being detained by ICEThe world's most popular TikTok personality has left the U.S. after being detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas.