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Denmark's recently abdicated Queen Margrethe designs the costumes and set for a ballet

Denmark's recently abdicated Queen Margrethe designs the costumes and set for a ballet

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish Queen Margrethe, who surprised her country by abdicating earlier this year , is back as a ballet costume designer for Denmark’s famed Tivoli amusement park, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, the garde
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 17-23

Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 17-23

Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 17-23: March 17: Singer-songwriter John Sebastian of the Lovin’ Spoonful is 80. Percussionist Harold Brown of War is 78. Actor Patrick Duffy is 75. Actor Kurt Russell is 73.

James Patterson looks back through history in new 'Time Travel Twins' series

NEW YORK (AP) — James Patterson never seems to run out of ideas. The ultraprolific author is launching a new middle grade series, “The Time Travel Twins,” about a boy and girl who witness key moments in U.S.
The Vatican unveils its project for the Venice Biennale of Art: inside a women's prison

The Vatican unveils its project for the Venice Biennale of Art: inside a women's prison

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Monday unveiled its groundbreaking project for the upcoming Venice Biennale of Art: A multimedia installation located inside Venice’s women’s prison, created with the active participation of inmates and artists and
'Absolutely incredible': Nova Scotia's Ben Proudfoot wins Oscar for short documentary

'Absolutely incredible': Nova Scotia's Ben Proudfoot wins Oscar for short documentary

Halifax-born filmmaker Ben Proudfoot says it's "hard to believe" he's now a two-time Oscar winner.
First photo of Princess of Wales since her surgery is retracted because image appeared manipulated

First photo of Princess of Wales since her surgery is retracted because image appeared manipulated

LONDON (AP) — The first official photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, since her abdominal surgery nearly two months ago was issued after weeks of speculation about her whereabouts.
'Barbie' ballad 'What Was I Made For?' makes Billie Eilish the youngest person to win 2 Oscars

'Barbie' ballad 'What Was I Made For?' makes Billie Eilish the youngest person to win 2 Oscars

LOS ANGELES (AP) — What were Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell made for? Winning awards, apparently. The sibling duo’s “Barbie” blockbuster ballad “What Was I Made For?” won the Academy Award for best original song on Sunday night.
'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war

'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowned best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as a coronation for Christopher Nolan.
Behind the Scenes: What you didn't see at the 2024 Oscars

Behind the Scenes: What you didn't see at the 2024 Oscars

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There is a whole other show that happens offscreen at the Oscars that the home audience doesn't see on television. Here’s what The Associated Press saw that the cameras did not capture.
America Ferrera stuns in sparkly Barbie pink, Rita Moreno waves in statement black on Oscars carpet

America Ferrera stuns in sparkly Barbie pink, Rita Moreno waves in statement black on Oscars carpet

NEW YORK (AP) — America Ferrera bid a fond awards season farewell to “Barbie” on the Oscars red carpet Sunday in a stunning, sparkly Atelier Versace gown in the film's signature pink, while Rita Moreno wore a huge smile and a statement black gown fro
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