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Former teen performers accuse an agent of sexual assault. They're hoping it's Japan's #MeToo moment

Former teen performers accuse an agent of sexual assault. They're hoping it's Japan's #MeToo moment

TOKYO (AP) — Kazuya Nakamura says he was 15 when one of the most powerful men in Japanese entertainment history forced him to have sex while he was part of a troupe of backup dancers managed by the legendary talent agent.
Police say there's no sign of crime by BBC anchor who allegedly paid teen for sexual photos

Police say there's no sign of crime by BBC anchor who allegedly paid teen for sexual photos

LONDON (AP) — There’s no evidence a BBC presenter who allegedly paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos committed a crime, London police said Wednesday as the broadcaster's wife publicly identified him for the first time as veteran news anchor H
'A puddle of emotions': Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sarah Snook, Jessica Chastain react to Emmy nominations

'A puddle of emotions': Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sarah Snook, Jessica Chastain react to Emmy nominations

Reactions from select nominees for the 2023 Emmy Awards . SHERYL LEE RALPH “I am a puddle of emotions! It is just absolutely crazy. It, I mean, I am living one spectacular year. ...
‘Succession’ tops Emmy nominations with 27 as ‘Last of Us’ and ‘White Lotus’ give HBO top 3 spots

‘Succession’ tops Emmy nominations with 27 as ‘Last of Us’ and ‘White Lotus’ give HBO top 3 spots

LOS ANGELES (AP) — HBO dominated Wednesday morning’s Emmy nominations, with the elite trio of “ Succession ,” “The White Lotus” and “The Last of Us” combining for a whopping 74, but the dominant theme darkening the scene is the ongoing writers strike
Expensive court fight over Aretha Franklin's will provides cautionary tale

Expensive court fight over Aretha Franklin's will provides cautionary tale

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The long, expensive court fight over the will of soul singer Aretha Franklin provides a cautionary tale for people who want to make sure their wishes are carried out after their death — and for their families.
Movie Review: Cheap thrills in tedious Netflix spinoff ‘Bird Box Barcelona’

Movie Review: Cheap thrills in tedious Netflix spinoff ‘Bird Box Barcelona’

It’s funny to think back to December 2018, that pre-pandemic world, when everyone decided that they wanted to spend their holiday breaks watching a terrified, blindfolded Sandra Bullock try to escape a mysterious force that compels people to suicide.
The friendship behind summer’s most charming comedy ‘Theater Camp’

The friendship behind summer’s most charming comedy ‘Theater Camp’

There is quite a bit of history between the team behind “Theater Camp,” a loving satire of musical theater kids and their teachers that opens in theaters Friday.
Actors Martin Short, Lamar Johnson and Luke Kirby among Canadian Emmy nominees

Actors Martin Short, Lamar Johnson and Luke Kirby among Canadian Emmy nominees

Actors Martin Short, Luke Kirby and Lamar Johnson are among the Canadians heading to this year's Emmy Awards. Hamilton-born Short is nominated once again or his leading role in the murder-mystery comedy “Only Murders in the Building.
Film review: Musical theater meets mockumentary in 'Theater Camp'

Film review: Musical theater meets mockumentary in 'Theater Camp'

Among the low-hanging fruits of satire, sleepaway theater camps would dangle about as low as social-media influencers and Def Leppard cover bands.
‘Scream’ stars Campbell, Lillard, Ulrich, Kennedy added to Fan Expo Canada lineup

‘Scream’ stars Campbell, Lillard, Ulrich, Kennedy added to Fan Expo Canada lineup

TORONTO — Fan Expo Canada is gearing up to be a scream, with horror stars Neve Campbell, Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich and Jamie Kennedy booked for the four-day pop culture convention.
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