June 15th, 2025

Entertainment News

Q&A: Franz Ferdinand discuss their new album, the resurgence of 2000s indie and Charli XCX

By Sian Watson, The Associated Press on January 9th, 2025

LONDON (AP) – Two decades ago, the Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand sent a jolt across the music world. They waltzed in stripped-shirts and quickly became global icons for their deliriously hooky songs, hitting a critical mass in the chant-along singles “Take Me Out” and “Do You Want To.” A lot has changed in that ... Read More »

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Elmo tells all: ‘Sesame Street’ 55th season features SZA, Chris Stapleton, Reneé Rapp and more

By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on January 9th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) – Appearing on “Sesame Street”? That’s the best idea. The 55th season of the acclaimed family program features a star-studded lineup of musicians that would be the envy of any summer festival: SZA, Chris Stapleton, Noah Kahan, Reneé Rapp and Samara Joy. The upcoming season will focus on lessons in emotional well-being. ... Read More »

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Participate or keep it quiet? Recent sing-alongs tap into larger discussion on moviegoing etiquette

By Curtis Yee, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) – As movie theaters worked to entice Americans back into seats after COVID-19 lockdowns and labor strikes, the industry marketed blockbuster films like ” Wicked “ and the dueling releases of ” Barbie “ and ” Oppenheimer “ as no less than cultural events. But when certain movies become “events” unto themselves, sometimes ... Read More »

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