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Mad magazine illustrator Mort Drucker dies at 91

NEW YORK — Mort Drucker, the Mad Magazine cartoonist who for decades lovingly spoofed politicians, celebrities and popular culture, died Thursday at 91.
Issa Rae balances busy, booked career as 'Insecure' returns

Issa Rae balances busy, booked career as 'Insecure' returns

NEW YORK — The HBO hit “Insecure” typically airs during the summer, but series creator Issa Rae has been moving like the Energizer Bunny with a schedule so booked and busy, the show’s return had to be delayed. But for good reason.

Former Fox execs stay free on $15M bond each in soccer case

NEW YORK — Two former 21st Century Fox Inc. executives were allowed to remain free on $15 million appearance bonds, three days after they were indicted as part of the U.S. government’s investigation of soccer corruption.

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers

Bestselling Books Week Ended April 4th. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Texas Outlaw” by Patterson/Bourelle (Little, Brown) 2. “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse? by Charlie Mackesy (Harperone) 3.

Bestsellers-Books-USAToday

1. “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng (Penguin) 2. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens (G. P. Putnam’s Sons) 3. “Little Blue Truck’s Springtime” by Alice Schertle (HMH Books for Young Readers) 4.
Feds deny claims of misconduct in college admissions case

Feds deny claims of misconduct in college admissions case

BOSTON — Federal prosecutors denied allegations that investigators deliberately withheld and fabricated evidence to entrap actress Lori Loughlin, her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, and other prominent parents charged with cheating the c
CBC launches $2 million fund to support Canadian creators during COVID-19

CBC launches $2 million fund to support Canadian creators during COVID-19

TORONTO — CBC is launching a $2 million fund to support Canadian creators during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How do Broadway stars cope with silent theatres? They sing

How do Broadway stars cope with silent theatres? They sing

NEW YORK — The coronavirus silenced Broadway. It could not silence two of its rising stars.
How do Broadway stars cope with silent theatres? They sing

How do Broadway stars cope with silent theatres? They sing

NEW YORK — The coronavirus silenced Broadway. It could not silence two of its rising stars.
Jim Nantz adjusting to not calling Final Four, Masters

Jim Nantz adjusting to not calling Final Four, Masters

Jim Nantz couldn't figure out why he was getting text messages from friends about the 1986 Masters, unaware it was the first of eight Masters being shown during a second week in April unlike any other. That was his first Masters for CBS Sports.
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