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Kate, Princess of Wales, apologizes for altering family photo that fueled rumors about her health
By Brian Melley And Jill Lawless, The Associated Press on March 11th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – Kate, Princess of Wales, apologized Monday for “confusion” caused by her altering of a family photo released by the palace – an image of Kate and her children that was intended to calm concern and speculation about the British royal’s health, but had the opposite effect. Several news agencies that initially published ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emma Stone won, but Lily Gladstone didn’t lose
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on March 11th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Academy Awards were full of sure-things, long-awaited anointments and easy predictions. The “Oppenheimer” romp. Ryan Gosling’s Ken stealing the show. That put even more focus on the category that was hardest to call: best actress. When Emma Stone was announced as the winner, a ceremony light on surprise got a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oscar Moments: Talk of war and peace, a coronation for Nolan, a naked John Cena and Ken-demonium!
By Jocelyn Noveck, The Associated Press on March 11th, 2024
There was talk of war – past conflicts, and current ones – and pleas for peace. There was a painful reminder of the recent death of Alexei Navalny. There were protests outside the Dolby Theatre, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. And there was a bit of election-year politics, too, from host Jimmy Kimmel. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A family is shaken in Peacock’s ‘Apples Never Fall,’ starring Annette Bening
By Alicia Rancilio, The Associated Press on March 11th, 2024
There’s a scene in the new Peacock drama ” Apples Never Fall “ in which Annette Bening ‘s character weeps after having too much to drink at a family party. “Nobody can break your heart like your own children,” she laments. Bening, a mother of four with husband Warren Beatty, understands something about parent-child relationships. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Where to watch this year’s Oscar-winning films online
By Leanne Italie, The Associated Press on March 11th, 2024
The Oscars are over and the winners are now on the books, but you’re still behind on watching? No worries. Here’s a guide on where to watch Sunday’s triumphant, though nominees that missed out on a statuette are worthy, too. Think “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Rustin,” “Past Lives,” “Nyad” and more. Also look ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing
By Mike Schneider, The Associated Press on March 11th, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – The court fight between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over control of Walt Disney World’s government won’t be decided until at least this summer, provided the two sides don’t reach a settlement beforehand. A hearing over whether the state court case should move forward or be decided without the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denmark’s recently abdicated Queen Margrethe designs the costumes and set for a ballet
By The Associated Press on March 11th, 2024
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 gardens said Monday. The 83-year-old-queen, who has designed costumes and stage sets more than a dozen of times ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Vatican unveils its project for the Venice Biennale of Art: inside a women’s prison
By Nicole Winfield, The Associated Press on March 11th, 2024
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 open to the public under strict security conditions. Pope Francis himself is expected to visit the Holy See ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ukraine’s first Oscar hailed as reminder of war’s horrors as Russian drones strike buildings
By Hanna Arhirova And Susie Blann, The Associated Press on March 11th, 2024
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukraine awoke Monday to another day of war – Russian drones blasted buildings in the Kharkiv and Odesa regions – but also the news it had won its first Oscar. The best documentary victory for Mstyslav Chernov’s “20 Days in Mariupol,” a harrowing first-person account by The Associated Press journalist of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colman Domingo, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Lily Gladstone were among the awards season’s fashion MVPs
By Leanne Italie, The Associated Press on March 11th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – This year’s red carpet season failed to disappoint, fashion-wise, with plenty of drama, personal style and new takes on Old Hollywood. Sometimes, in the case of Margot Robbie and her all-Barbie, all-the-time looks, it was about nostalgia. For others, including Jeremy Allen White, it was a color that made the statement: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!James Patterson looks back through history in new ‘Time Travel Twins’ series
By The Associated Press on March 11th, 2024
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 two boys who witness key moments in U.S. history, starting with the era of the Revolutionary War. Released by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, and co-written ... Read More »
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