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‘ER’ creator Michael Crichton’s estate sues Warner Bros. over upcoming hospital drama ‘The Pitt’

‘ER’ creator Michael Crichton’s estate sues Warner Bros. over upcoming hospital drama ‘The Pitt’

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The estate of Michael Crichton , who wrote the screenplay for what became the pilot episode of “ER,” has sued Warner Bros.
Judge says she suspects a cover-up of the true source of bail funds for man charged in Tupac killing

Judge says she suspects a cover-up of the true source of bail funds for man charged in Tupac killing

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge on Tuesday again rejected a request to free an ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader ahead of his murder trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur, saying she suspects a cover-up related to the source of the
Opera Philadelphia cuts all tickets to $11 in 'pick your price' model, hoping to widen audience

Opera Philadelphia cuts all tickets to $11 in 'pick your price' model, hoping to widen audience

Opera Philadelphia is lowering all tickets to $11 under new general director Anthony Roth Costanzo, establishing a “pick your price” model aimed at widening the company’s audience.
Disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi found guilty of stealing millions from his clients

Disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi found guilty of stealing millions from his clients

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Disbarred celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi was convicted Tuesday of embezzling tens of millions of dollars from his clients, including several with severe physical injuries and families of people killed in accidents.
Oasis reunites for tour, ending a 15-year hiatus driven by Gallagher brothers' feud

Oasis reunites for tour, ending a 15-year hiatus driven by Gallagher brothers' feud

LONDON (AP) — Oasis, the Britpop band known for timeless hits like “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” is reuniting for a tour of the British Isles next summer, ending a 15-year hiatus and, presumably, the long-held feud between brothers Lia
Rapper Lil Baby arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of concealed weapon violation

Rapper Lil Baby arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of concealed weapon violation

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rapper Lil Baby was arrested in Las Vegas after police accused him of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit.
Leonard Riggio, who forged a bookselling empire at Barnes & Noble, dead at 83

Leonard Riggio, who forged a bookselling empire at Barnes & Noble, dead at 83

NEW YORK (AP) — Leonard Riggio, a brash, self-styled underdog who transformed the publishing industry by building Barnes & Noble into the country’s most powerful bookseller before his company was overtaken by the rise of Amazon.
Matthew Rankin's 'Universal Language' named Canada's official entry for Oscar bid

Matthew Rankin's 'Universal Language' named Canada's official entry for Oscar bid

MONTREAL — The surreal comedy "Universal Language" is Canada's official entry for best international feature film consideration at the 97th Academy Awards.
Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states - and around the world

Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states - and around the world

Dolly Parton's father grew up poor and never got the chance to learn to read.
Leonard Riggio, who forged a bookselling empire at Barnes & Noble, dead at 83

Leonard Riggio, who forged a bookselling empire at Barnes & Noble, dead at 83

NEW YORK (AP) — Leonard Riggio, a brash, self-styled underdog who transformed the publishing industry by building Barnes & Noble into the country’s most powerful bookseller before his company was overtaken by the rise of Amazon.
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