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Director Roman Polanski is sued over more allegations of sexual assault of a minor

Director Roman Polanski is sued over more allegations of sexual assault of a minor

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman has sued director Roman Polanski , alleging he raped her in his home when she was a minor in 1973.
Karl Wallinger, member of The Waterboys and creative force of behind World Party, dies

Karl Wallinger, member of The Waterboys and creative force of behind World Party, dies

LONDON (AP) — Karl Wallinger, the multi-instrumentalist and solo force behind the band World Party and former member of The Waterboys, has died. Wallinger, 66, passed away Sunday, his publicist said. No cause of death was announced.
Films about Indigenous influences, declawing cats among Hot Docs world premieres

Films about Indigenous influences, declawing cats among Hot Docs world premieres

A documentary about the ways Indigenous people have shaped modern western culture and a closer look at the controversial practice of declawing cats are among the films headed to this year's Hot Docs festival.
As TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington

As TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats to visit Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers, meet your latest lobbyists: online influencers from TikTok.

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Nonfiction 1. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 2. The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaul, narrated by the author (HarperAudio) 3. The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, narrated by Chris Hill (Harriman House) 4.
Kate's been the reliable face of a modern monarchy. Now she's at the center of a media backlash

Kate's been the reliable face of a modern monarchy. Now she's at the center of a media backlash

LONDON (AP) — She’s one of the most photographed women in the world. But attention on Kate , the Princess of Wales, hasn’t reached this level since she married Prince William in a fairy-tale wedding in 2011.
Oscars' strikes tributes highlight solidarity, and the possible labor struggles to come

Oscars' strikes tributes highlight solidarity, and the possible labor struggles to come

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood has been able to put on a show of happiness and something akin to normalcy as it struggles to shake off the effects of the dual strikes and one of the most tumultuous years in industry history.
Kate's photo scandal shows how hard it is for the UK monarchy to control its narrative

Kate's photo scandal shows how hard it is for the UK monarchy to control its narrative

LONDON (AP) — The scandal over Kate, Princess of Wales’ family snapshot is a new chapter in the thorny relationship between the media and Britain’s royal family.
Beyoncé's new album will be called 'Act II: Cowboy Carter'

Beyoncé's new album will be called 'Act II: Cowboy Carter'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé is full of surprises — and on Tuesday, dropped yet another one. Her forthcoming album has a name: ‘Act II: Cowboy Carter.
Enrique Mazzola extends contract as music director of Lyric Opera of Chicago through 2030-31

Enrique Mazzola extends contract as music director of Lyric Opera of Chicago through 2030-31

CHICAGO (AP) — Enrique Mazzola extended his contract as music director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago through 2030-31, the company said Tuesday as it announced a 2024-25 season that opens with him conducting Verdi’s “Rigoletto” on Sept. 24.
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