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Tricia Tuttle appointed as the next director of the annual Berlin film festival

BERLIN (AP) — Tricia Tuttle, a former director of the London Film Festival, will become the new director of the Berlin International Film Festival next year, the German culture minister announced Tuesday.

Dec 12, 2023 5:25 AM Read more >

Journalists tackle a political what-if: What might a second Trump presidency look like?

NEW YORK (AP) — Even before anyone has cast a vote in a 2024 presidential primary, the attention of many political journalists has shifted to Jan. 20, 2025.

Dec 11, 2023 10:07 PM Read more >

'Barbie' leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by 'Oppenheimer'

Greta Gerwig's “Barbie” dominated the Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine nods for the blockbuster film, including best picture musical or comedy as well as acting nominations for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and three of its original songs .

Dec 11, 2023 3:04 PM Read more >

Celine Song's 'Past Lives' rides critical wave to multiple Golden Globe nominations

Korean-Canadian indie darling Celine Song said she was "thrilled" after her debut feature "Past Lives" received five Golden Globe nominations Monday, riding a wave of critical acclaim to marquee races for best drama, best direction and best writing.

Dec 11, 2023 2:26 PM Read more >

Former Fox host Tucker Carlson is launching his own streaming network with interviews and commentary

NEW YORK (AP) — Ousted Fox News host Tucker Carlson is starting his own streaming service, promising to “tell the unadorned truth” to fans for $72 a year, he announced Monday.

Dec 11, 2023 2:11 PM Read more >

Sarah McLachlan maps 30-date tour to mark anniversary of 'Fumbling Towards Ecstasy'

Sarah McLachlan is making a trek across North America to mark 30 years of "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy.

Dec 11, 2023 1:26 PM Read more >

Young Thug trial delayed at least a day after co-defendant is stabbed in jail

ATLANTA (AP) — One of the five co-defendants on trial with rapper Young Thug has been stabbed at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, delaying the proceedings for at least a day, authorities said.

Dec 11, 2023 12:20 PM Read more >

Book Review: 'Soldier of Destiny' traces Ulysses S. Grant's complicated route before the White House

Ulysses S. Grant's standing among the presidents has improved in recent years, with critically acclaimed biographies by Ron Chernow and others offering a new perspective on his time in the White House.

Dec 11, 2023 12:06 PM Read more >

Celine Song's 'Past Lives' rides critical wave to multiple Golden Globe nominations

Korean-Canadian indie darling Celine Song captured five Golden Globe nominations Monday with her debut feature "Past Lives," a tender love story that has ridden a wave of critical acclaim to marquee races for best drama, best direction and best writi

Dec 11, 2023 11:35 AM Read more >

Kensington Palace releases video showing Princess of Wales and her kids packing gift bags for needy

LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales and her three children are shown packing gift bags for kids in need this holiday season in a new video highlighting the work of charities supporting young families during Britain’s cost-of-living crisis.

Dec 11, 2023 11:27 AM Read more >