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American who made social media threats against Taylor Swift detained ahead of German concert

American who made social media threats against Taylor Swift detained ahead of German concert

BERLIN (AP) — An American man who made threats against Taylor Swift on social media was detained ahead of her first concert in the German city of Gelsenkirchen and will be kept in custody until her shows there are over, police said Thursday.
Greek singer Despina Vandi refuses to take the stage at a concert in Turkey over a flag dispute

Greek singer Despina Vandi refuses to take the stage at a concert in Turkey over a flag dispute

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Greek pop star Despina Vandi refused to perform on a stage in Turkey adorned with its flag and portrait of the country's founding father, prompting the local mayor to ask her to leave her town, according to Turkish media reports
The Grateful Dead and Francis Ford Coppola are among the newest Kennedy Center Honors recipients

The Grateful Dead and Francis Ford Coppola are among the newest Kennedy Center Honors recipients

WASHINGTON (AP) — An iconoclastic filmmaking legend and one of the world's most enduring musical acts headline this year's crop of Kennedy Center Honors recipients.
Open-ended Toronto production of 'The Lion King' gets its cast

Open-ended Toronto production of 'The Lion King' gets its cast

TORONTO — Mirvish Productions has crowned its Lion King(s). The Toronto-based theatre company announced the cast for its sit-down production of "The Lion King" on Thursday morning.
Too soon for comedy? After attempted assassination of Trump, US politics feel anything but funny

Too soon for comedy? After attempted assassination of Trump, US politics feel anything but funny

Political jokes: too soon? The answer from many quarters at midweek was a resounding yes, days after an assassination attempt against Republican former president Donald Trump rattled the nation over political violence that has been brewing in the Uni
The uncertainty that plagues life in crisis-ridden Venezuela is also wreaking havoc on relationships

The uncertainty that plagues life in crisis-ridden Venezuela is also wreaking havoc on relationships

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Victoria Estevez finally met someone who saw past her shyness.
Historic utility AND high fashion. 80-year-old LL Bean staple finds a new audience as a trendy bag

Historic utility AND high fashion. 80-year-old LL Bean staple finds a new audience as a trendy bag

FREEPORT, Maine (AP) — L.L. Bean created it 80 years ago to haul heavy blocks of ice. Now it's a must-have summer fashion accessory.
Tyler James Williams, Nikki Glaser, Eric André and more react to their Emmy nominations

Tyler James Williams, Nikki Glaser, Eric André and more react to their Emmy nominations

Reactions from select nominees for the 2024 Emmy Awards , including some first-time nominees.
The last cards have been dealt as the iconic Mirage closes its doors on the Las Vegas Strip

The last cards have been dealt as the iconic Mirage closes its doors on the Las Vegas Strip

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A final blast from The Mirage's signature volcano marked the passage Wednesday of an aging Las Vegas resort that wowed crowds when it opened in 1989 and went on to revolutionize the casino resort industry and reshape Las Vegas as a t
Martin Short, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Ryan Gosling among Canadian Emmy nominees

Martin Short, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Ryan Gosling among Canadian Emmy nominees

After two decades as a composer in Hollywood, Jeff Toyne says it feels "surreal" to receive his first two Emmy nominations for his work on the Apple TV Plus dramedy "Palm Royale.
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