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Naomi Klein has new, more personal book out in September, 'Doppelganger'

Naomi Klein has new, more personal book out in September, 'Doppelganger'

NEW YORK (AP) — Activist and best-selling author Naomi Klein has a book coming out in September that will combine personal reflections with political reporting and cultural commentary.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, receives Ms. Foundation's Woman of Vision Award

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, receives Ms. Foundation's Woman of Vision Award

NEW YORK (AP) — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, encouraged women to find inspiration to fight for equity as she accepted the Ms. Foundation Women of Vision Award Tuesday night, with Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown.
Citytv announces $1-million cash prize for 'Canada’s Got Talent' Season 3

Citytv announces $1-million cash prize for 'Canada’s Got Talent' Season 3

TORONTO — “Canada’s Got Talent” is increasing its top prize to $1 million.
Review: Tom Hanks' novel shares inside look at moviemaking

Review: Tom Hanks' novel shares inside look at moviemaking

“The Making of Another Motion Picture Masterpiece," by Tom Hanks (Knopf) There may be no one better suited to tell the tale of how a movie gets made than Hollywood icon and master of the motion picture Tom Hanks.
Danny Masterson used drugging, Scientology to get away with rape, prosecutor says

Danny Masterson used drugging, Scientology to get away with rape, prosecutor says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Danny Masterson drugged women’s drinks so he could rape them, then relied on his prominence in the Church of Scientology to avoid consequences for years, a prosecutor told jurors Tuesday in closing arguments at the actor’s trial.
Biden speaks out against 'antisemitic bile' during Jewish American Heritage Month celebration

Biden speaks out against 'antisemitic bile' during Jewish American Heritage Month celebration

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden marked Jewish American Heritage Month on Tuesday by highlighting his administration's efforts to combat rising antisemitism , at a White House reception that featured performances from the stars of the Broadway r

Gessen resigns from PEN America board over canceled panel with Russian dissidents

NEW YORK (AP) — The author and journalist Masha Gessen has resigned as vice president of the board of PEN America, citing their unhappiness with the literary and free expression organization's cancellation of an event with Russian panelists.
Cannes Film Festival kicks off with Johnny Depp, 'Jeanne du Barry' and plenty to talk about

Cannes Film Festival kicks off with Johnny Depp, 'Jeanne du Barry' and plenty to talk about

CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival red carpet sprang to life Tuesday with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama “Jeanne du Barry," with Johnny Depp, as the French Riviera movie pageant launched a star-studded and potentially controver
YouTube’s recommendations send violent and graphic gun videos to 9-year-olds, study finds

YouTube’s recommendations send violent and graphic gun videos to 9-year-olds, study finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — When researchers at a nonprofit that studies social media wanted to understand the connection between YouTube videos and gun violence, they set up accounts on the platform that mimicked the behavior of typical boys living in the U.
Disney asks judge to dismiss DeSantis-appointed board's lawsuit in latest tit-for-tat

Disney asks judge to dismiss DeSantis-appointed board's lawsuit in latest tit-for-tat

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney on Tuesday asked a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a governing board appointed by Gov.
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