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Filmmaker Jennifer Holness explores power and Black beauty in latest documentary

Filmmaker Jennifer Holness explores power and Black beauty in latest documentary

TORONTO — When Jamaican-born filmmaker Jennifer Holness was growing up in Toronto, she says she never felt she had the kind of face that could "launch a thousand ships.
Stax Museum offering virtual events for Black History Month

Stax Museum offering virtual events for Black History Month

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Stax Museum of American Soul Music and its music academy in Tennessee are once again offering an online concert and a virtual tour in honor of Black History Month in February.
Hope and healing in Kosovo's Oscar entry 'Hive'

Hope and healing in Kosovo's Oscar entry 'Hive'

Last January, filmmaker Blerta Basholli was just happy she had gotten into the Sundance Film Festival with her debut feature “Hive.
Turkey orders TV programs to protect family values

Turkey orders TV programs to protect family values

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s president has ordered that steps be taken against media like TV programs that are deemed contrary to Turkey’s “fundamental values.
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Susan Collins, R-Maine; Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Durbin; Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio; Govs. Asa Hutchinson, R-Ark.
#MeToo protest in Amsterdam after allegations at TV show

#MeToo protest in Amsterdam after allegations at TV show

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Hundreds of people protested Saturday in Amsterdam in a #MeToo demonstration sparked by allegations of sexual impropriety linked to a popular Dutch TV talent show.
Joni Mitchell joining Neil Young in protest over Spotify

Joni Mitchell joining Neil Young in protest over Spotify

NEW YORK (AP) — Joni Mitchell said Friday she is seeking to remove all of her music from Spotify in solidarity with Neil Young, who ignited a protest against the streaming service for airing a podcast that featured a figure who has spread misinformat
First Arabic Netflix film tackles taboos, sparks controversy

First Arabic Netflix film tackles taboos, sparks controversy

CAIRO (AP) — A Lebanese father tells his teenage daughter she is free to choose whether to have sex with her boyfriend despite his reservations.
'I Stand With Neil Young!': Joni Mitchell to remove her music from Spotify

'I Stand With Neil Young!': Joni Mitchell to remove her music from Spotify

Joni Mitchell says she stands with Neil Young and has decided to remove all her music from streaming giant Spotify.
Willow Biden joins long and varied line of White House pets

Willow Biden joins long and varied line of White House pets

NEW YORK (AP) — Welcome, Willow, to a long line of presidential pets. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have added a green-eyed tabby from Pennsylvania to the White House family , the first feline tenant since President George W.
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