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Media drop Dilbert after creator's Black 'hate group' remark

Media drop Dilbert after creator's Black 'hate group' remark

The creator of the Dilbert comic strip faced a backlash of cancellations Saturday while defending remarks describing people who are Black as members of “a hate group” from which white people should “get away.” Various media publishers across the U.S.
Rights to 'Crying Indian' ad to go to Native American group

Rights to 'Crying Indian' ad to go to Native American group

Since its debut in 1971, an anti-pollution ad showing a man in Native American attire shed a single tear at the sight of smokestacks and litter taking over a once unblemished landscape has become an indelible piece of TV pop culture.
Diverse designers headline Milan Fashion Week Day 5

Diverse designers headline Milan Fashion Week Day 5

MILAN (AP) — Designers with diverse backgrounds figured prominently in shows on the fourth day of Milan Fashion Week, during a season when diversity in Italian fashion has become an every more pressing topic.

New Jersey park decoration fell from damaged rope, hurt 4

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — A damaged rope led to the plunge of a decorative helicopter into a swimming pool at a New Jersey water park last weekend, injuring four people, state investigators said.
French documentary 'On the Adamant' wins top Berlinale prize

French documentary 'On the Adamant' wins top Berlinale prize

BERLIN (AP) — The French documentary “On the Adamant” (Sur l'Adamant) directed by Nicolas Philibert was named best film Saturday at this year's Berlin International Film Festival.
Met Opera marks 1st year of Ukraine war with concert

Met Opera marks 1st year of Ukraine war with concert

NEW YORK (AP) — Emily D'Angelo made her point with attire before singing a single note at the Metropolitan Opera’s concert to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Seattle Opera puts story of Afghan women center stage

Seattle Opera puts story of Afghan women center stage

As the Taliban once again assert control of Afghanistan and push women further out of public view, a female Afghan filmmaker is working thousands of miles away to help bring to life a wildly popular tale of two heroines living in her homeland, includ
Slovak movie director Juraj Jakubisko dies at 84

Slovak movie director Juraj Jakubisko dies at 84

PRAGUE (AP) — Slovak filmmaker Juraj Jakubisko, who was named the best movie director of the 20th century in his country, has died. He was 84.
Africa's largest film festival offers hope in Burkina Faso

Africa's largest film festival offers hope in Burkina Faso

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Most film festivals can be counted on to provide entertainment, laced with some introspection.
Warner Bros. Discovery sues Paramount over 'South Park' deal

Warner Bros. Discovery sues Paramount over 'South Park' deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is suing Paramount Global, saying its competitor aired new episodes of the popular animated comedy series “South Park” after Warner paid for exclusive rights.
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