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In ‘Dune: Part Two,’ filmmaker Denis Villeneuve realizes a lifetime dream

In ‘Dune: Part Two,’ filmmaker Denis Villeneuve realizes a lifetime dream

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Denis Villeneuve doesn’t feel like he came back to Arrakis for “Dune: Part Two.” In his mind, he never left.
Ed Dwight was to be the first Black astronaut. At 90, he's finally getting his due

Ed Dwight was to be the first Black astronaut. At 90, he's finally getting his due

NEW YORK (AP) — Ed Dwight grew up in segregated 1930s Kansas on a farm on the edge of town. An airfield was within walking distance, and, as a boy, he’d often go to marvel at the planes and gawk at the pilots.
Prince Harry settles a tabloid phone hacking claim and says his mission to tame the media continues

Prince Harry settles a tabloid phone hacking claim and says his mission to tame the media continues

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry said Friday that his “mission” to rein in the British media continues, after he accepted costs and damages from a tabloid publisher that invaded his privacy with phone hacking and other illegal snooping.
Ed Dwight was to be the first Black astronaut. At 90, he's finally getting his due

Ed Dwight was to be the first Black astronaut. At 90, he's finally getting his due

NEW YORK (AP) — Ed Dwight grew up in segregated 1930s Kansas on a farm on the edge of town. An airfield was within walking distance, and, as a boy, he’d often go to marvel at the planes and gawk at the pilots.
Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa, who led the Boston Symphony Orchestra, dies at age 88

Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa, who led the Boston Symphony Orchestra, dies at age 88

TOKYO (AP) — Seiji Ozawa, the Japanese conductor who amazed audiences with the lithe physicality of his performances during three decades at the helm of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has died, his management office said Friday. He was 88.
Ghana artifacts that were looted 150 years ago by British forces have been returned by a US museum

Ghana artifacts that were looted 150 years ago by British forces have been returned by a US museum

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Seven royal artifacts looted 150 years ago by British colonial forces from Ghana’s ancient Asante kingdom and kept by a United States museum have been returned and presented to the kingdom on Thursday, the latest of a series of st
Christian Siriano rolls out a gala-worthy world in the sand for New York Fashion Week

Christian Siriano rolls out a gala-worthy world in the sand for New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK (AP) — There was nary a sandworm in sight Thursday night on the runway of Christian Siriano , but he definitely had “Dune” on his mind as he kicked off New York Fashion Week .
Finding meaning in George Floyd’s death through protest art left at his murder site

Finding meaning in George Floyd’s death through protest art left at his murder site

PHOENIX (AP) — For months after George Floyd was killed by police in May 2020, people from around the world traveled to the site of his murder in Minneapolis and left signs, paintings and poems to memorialize the man whose death reignited a movement

Jon Stewart changed late-night comedy once. Can he have a second act in different times?

NEW YORK (AP) — As host of “The Daily Show” from 1999 to 2015, Jon Stewart changed comedy — and arguably journalism, too — with sharp, satirical takes on politics and current events. He became an essential part of the nation's conversation.
Dressing the high-society 'swans' in 'Feud' was an adventure in both authenticity and artistry

Dressing the high-society 'swans' in 'Feud' was an adventure in both authenticity and artistry

NEW YORK (AP) — Executive producer Ryan Murphy is known for creating vivid TV worlds where high drama feels completely normal.
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