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Netflix cancels SXSW screenings, events amid virus concerns

Netflix cancels SXSW screenings, events amid virus concerns

LOS ANGELES — Netflix is cancelling its South by Southwest screenings and events amid concerns about the outbreak of the new coronavirus.
Returning to acting, Jagger plays a man of wealth and taste

Returning to acting, Jagger plays a man of wealth and taste

NEW YORK — It’s been nearly 20 years since Mick Jagger last acted, but as the new film “The Burnt Orange Heresy” shows, his chops have gathered no moss.
Sarah Polley named ACTRA National Woman of the Year

Sarah Polley named ACTRA National Woman of the Year

TORONTO — Canada's performers' union has named Oscar-nominated filmmaker and actress Sarah Polley its National Woman of the Year.

Coach in trouble for letting twerking tour film video in gym

MIAMI — A high school basketball coach is in some hot water over letting a celebrity twerker use the Miami Beach Senior High gym to make a video during her Feb. 22 “Twerk Tour” stop. In the Feb. 22 video, Nastya Nass, who has 6.
Met Opera institutes 14-day quarantine for some due to virus

Met Opera institutes 14-day quarantine for some due to virus

NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Opera has instituted quarantines for artists and employees travelling to New York from areas affected by the new coronavirus.
Met Opera institutes 14-day quarantine for some due to virus

Met Opera institutes 14-day quarantine for some due to virus

NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Opera has instituted quarantines for artists and employees travelling to New York from areas affected by the new coronavirus.
Dave Matthews was inspired by his daughters to write a novel

Dave Matthews was inspired by his daughters to write a novel

NEW YORK — For his debut novel, Dave Matthews found inspiration close to home. He was recording music in New Orleans years ago when he started imaging the story of “If We Were Giants.” His twin daughters were 6.
Review: In 'Onward,' a weird but worthy Pixar magic act

Review: In 'Onward,' a weird but worthy Pixar magic act

For a revolutionary animation studio, Pixar has been surprisingly wary of advancing technology. The company may be at the forefront of digital animation, but for 25 years, its spiritual DNA has been decidedly nostalgic.
Kim Kardashian West, former prisoners visit White House

Kim Kardashian West, former prisoners visit White House

WASHINGTON — Kim Kardashian West visited the White House on Wednesday along with three women who had their sentences commuted by President Donald Trump last month, allowing them early release from federal prison.
Raphael fever hits Italy but art isn't immune from virus

Raphael fever hits Italy but art isn't immune from virus

ROME — The paintings, drawings, tapestries and sketches in the most ambitious exhibition of Renaissance superstar Raphael's works are collectively insured for 4 billion euros ($4.4 billion) against theft, vandalism or other damages.
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