Skip to content

Entertainment News

'Conclave' leads race for British BAFTA awards, one more than 'Emilia Perez'

LONDON (AP) — Papal thriller “ Conclave ,” which stars Ralph Fiennes as a cardinal overseeing the election of a new pope, leads the race — just — for the British Academy Film Awards, with nominations in 12 categories, one more than the genre-busting
Read more >

'Conclave' leads race for British BAFTA awards, one more than 'Emilia Perez'

LONDON (AP) — Papal thriller “ Conclave ” leads the race — just — for the British Academy Film Awards, with nominations in 12 categories, one more than the genre-busting trans musical " Emilia Perez .
Read more >
Supreme Court will hear Texas anti-pornography law that challengers say violates free-speech rights

Supreme Court will hear Texas anti-pornography law that challengers say violates free-speech rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas anti-pornography law is going before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a collision of free speech rights , regulation of online content and the protection of children.
Read more >
British author Neil Gaiman denies ever engaging in non-consensual sex as more accusers come forward

British author Neil Gaiman denies ever engaging in non-consensual sex as more accusers come forward

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Best-selling British author Neil Gaiman released a statement Wednesday denying he had ever engaged in non-consensual sex after a magazine this week published allegations from several women, accusing him of sexual assault.
Read more >
Supreme Court will hear Texas anti-pornography law that challengers say violates free-speech rights

Supreme Court will hear Texas anti-pornography law that challengers say violates free-speech rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas anti-pornography law is going before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a collision of free speech rights , regulation of online content and the protection of children.
Read more >
CBC using Google compensation payout to boost local news coverage with 30 new hires

CBC using Google compensation payout to boost local news coverage with 30 new hires

CBC News is planning to boost coverage in nearly two dozen underserved communities across Canada by hiring up to 30 permanent journalists.
Read more >

British author Neil Gaiman denies ever engaging in non-consensual sex as more accusers come forward

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Best-selling British author Neil Gaiman released a statement Wednesday denying he had ever engaged in non-consensual sex after a magazine this week published allegations from several women, accusing him of sexual assault.
Read more >
As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood's Oscar season turns into a pledge drive

As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood's Oscar season turns into a pledge drive

When the Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles last Tuesday, Hollywood’s awards season was in full swing. The Golden Globes had transpired less than 48 hours earlier and a series of splashy awards banquets followed in the days after.
Read more >
Pope Francis is introspective and self-critical in his autobiography, at least about his youth

Pope Francis is introspective and self-critical in his autobiography, at least about his youth

ROME (AP) — An introspective Pope Francis has divulged some of the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the secret 2013 conclave that elected him pope and the resistance he has encountered ever since, in his autobiography being released Tuesday that also do
Read more >
Lucy Walker made a searing film about wildfires in 2021. Now, people may be more inclined to listen

Lucy Walker made a searing film about wildfires in 2021. Now, people may be more inclined to listen

NEW YORK (AP) — When Lucy Walker debuted her harrowing documentary about California wildfires, “Bring Your Own Brigade,” at Sundance in 2021, it was during peak COVID. Not the best time for a film on a wholly different scourge.
Read more >