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Kevin Spacey asks judge to axe Anthony Rapp's sex abuse suit

Kevin Spacey asks judge to axe Anthony Rapp's sex abuse suit

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Kevin Spacey asked a judge Friday to throw out actor Anthony Rapp's sex abuse lawsuit, saying through his lawyers that allegations that he abused the then-teenage Rapp at a 1980s party are false.
Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap

Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards .
Celebrities go online to voice support for Ukraine

Celebrities go online to voice support for Ukraine

NEW YORK (AP) — A group of inter-generational stars from film, TV, sports and music — including Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Jackman, Elton John, Jon Bon Jovi, Jonas Brothers and Billie Eilish — have signed up for a social media campaign to show support f
Red Hot Chili Peppers added to New Orleans Jazz Fest lineup

Red Hot Chili Peppers added to New Orleans Jazz Fest lineup

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The group Red Hot Chili Peppers has been added to the lineup of the 2022 New Orleans Jazz Fest, organizers announced Friday. The rock band's appearance is set for Sunday, May 1, and will be its first at the event since 2016.
'Get used to it': Outbreaks give taste of living with virus

'Get used to it': Outbreaks give taste of living with virus

The U.S. is getting a first glimpse of what it’s like to experience COVID-19 outbreaks during this new phase of living with the virus, and the roster of the newly infected is studded with stars.
Sixth wave prompts renewed labour crunch in restaurants, retail and food processing

Sixth wave prompts renewed labour crunch in restaurants, retail and food processing

After two years of on-and-off lockdowns, Rachel Reinders felt a renewed sense of hope last month as pandemic restrictions eased and spring dawned on the cusp of a new patio season.
Black film orgs call out director for saying who tells Black stories 'doesn't matter'

Black film orgs call out director for saying who tells Black stories 'doesn't matter'

TORONTO — Several organizations dedicated to advancing Black talent onscreen say comments from documentarian Barry Avrich at the Canadian Screen Awards devalued the importance of Black creators telling Black stories.
'Dancing With the Stars' moves from ABC to sibling Disney+

'Dancing With the Stars' moves from ABC to sibling Disney+

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Dancing With the Stars” will waltz away from its longtime ABC home and over to streaming service Disney+, the network's corporate sibling.
Camila Cabello finds joy in her roots for new studio album

Camila Cabello finds joy in her roots for new studio album

NEW YORK (AP) — Camila Cabello says she found joy in her roots while working on “Familia,” her new studio album.
David Letterman thanks hospital for the way it treated him

David Letterman thanks hospital for the way it treated him

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — If David Letterman put together a Top Ten list of hospitals, Rhode Island Hospital would probably be No. 1.
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