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Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77

Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio, known for her powerful voice and fierce defense of women, died at her home in Veracruz early Monday at the age of 77.
Shakira resumes world tour with concert in Peru after canceling show due to illness

Shakira resumes world tour with concert in Peru after canceling show due to illness

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Colombian superstar Shakira said Monday that she will resume her world tour and perform in Lima, Peru, on Monday evening, following the cancellation of a concert over the weekend due to a stomach illness.
'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary special watched by nearly 15 million people

'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary special watched by nearly 15 million people

NEW YORK (AP) — The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary celebration is NBC's most-watched prime-time entertainment telecast in five years, reaching nearly 15 million viewers.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 23-March 1

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 23-March 1

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 23-March 1: Feb. 23: Actor Patricia Richardson (“Strong Medicine,” ″Home Improvement”) is 74. Guitarist Brad Whitford of Aerosmith is 73. Singer Howard Jones is 70.
Tongolele, iconic dancer of the golden era of Mexican cinema, dies at 93

Tongolele, iconic dancer of the golden era of Mexican cinema, dies at 93

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tongolele, the iconic American dancer who transformed the nightlife scene in mid-20th century Mexico City with her hip movements to the sound of drums, has died at the age of 93.
Antonine Maillet, author and proud raconteur of the Acadian people, dead at 95

Antonine Maillet, author and proud raconteur of the Acadian people, dead at 95

MONTREAL — Antonine Maillet — novelist, playwright, and proud Acadian — has died at the age of 95. Her publisher, Leméac, announced the news Monday on social media, saying the author had died overnight at her home in Montreal.
‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and show’s many, many famous friends

‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates 50 years with comedy, music and show’s many, many famous friends

Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter duetted on Simon's “Homeward Bound” to open the show, five-decade “Saturday Night Live” luminary Steve Martin delivered the monologue, and Paul McCartney gave an epic closing to a 50th anniversary special celebrating
‘Anora’ breakout Yura Borisov is not sure what ‘Russian Ryan Gosling’ means. But he'll take it

‘Anora’ breakout Yura Borisov is not sure what ‘Russian Ryan Gosling’ means. But he'll take it

Yura Borisov does not have a flashy entrance in “Anora.” His character Igor isn’t even introduced until the movie’s nearly halfway through. He’s just the hired muscle, quietly observing and reacting to the quickly devolving situation around him.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Berlinale Film Festival

PHOTO COLLECTION: Berlinale Film Festival

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
Avan Jogia splays himself open with his poetry in 'Autopsy (of an ex-teen heartthrob)'

Avan Jogia splays himself open with his poetry in 'Autopsy (of an ex-teen heartthrob)'

TORONTO — Avan Jogia wants to show you his guts.
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