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Official: Reality TV star sentenced for Ponzi scheme, fraud

Official: Reality TV star sentenced for Ponzi scheme, fraud

ATLANTA (AP) — A former cast member on the reality television show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison for conspiracy and wire fraud related to a Ponzi scheme and related charges involving a fraudule
Prosecutors play R. Kelly tapes as goverment case winds down

Prosecutors play R. Kelly tapes as goverment case winds down

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors, nearing the end of their case at the sex trafficking trial of R. Kelly, played recordings for a New York City jury Wednesday they say back up allegations the R&B singer abused women and girls.
FDA strikes cautious tone ahead of vaccine booster meeting

FDA strikes cautious tone ahead of vaccine booster meeting

WASHINGTON (AP) — Influential government advisers will debate Friday if there's enough proof that a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective — the first step toward deciding which Americans need one and when.
Van Zweden to leave New York Philharmonic after 2023-24

Van Zweden to leave New York Philharmonic after 2023-24

NEW YORK (AP) — Jaap van Zweden will leave the New York Philharmonic at the end of the 2023-24 season after six years as music director, the shortest tenure of anyone in a half-century.
Kristen Stewart says 'Spencer' doesn't 'profess to know anything' about Diana

Kristen Stewart says 'Spencer' doesn't 'profess to know anything' about Diana

TORONTO — Kristen Stewart says she doesn't presume to possess special insight into the reality of the late Princess of Wales after portraying her in the surreal royal drama "Spencer.
National Book Award longlists announced in 2 categories

National Book Award longlists announced in 2 categories

NEW YORK (AP) — Stories ranging from retellings of the myths of Paul Bunyan and of Hans Christian Andersen's “The Snow Queen” to a look back at the Black Panther Party are among the 10 nominees on the longlist for the National Book Award for young pe
Review: With empathy, Chastain plays Tammy Faye Bakker

Review: With empathy, Chastain plays Tammy Faye Bakker

Tammy Faye Bakker wore a lot of makeup. It was armor — a way for a person who didn’t consider herself beautiful to simply exist in the world.
Review: Chris Robley beautifully captures state of the union

Review: Chris Robley beautifully captures state of the union

“A Filament in the Wilderness of What Comes Next,” Chris Robley (Cutthroat Pop Records) Chris Robley’s music is beautiful when it’s angry.
Review: A man. A boy. And a chicken. 'Cry Macho' lays an egg

Review: A man. A boy. And a chicken. 'Cry Macho' lays an egg

Last year, Tom Hanks and George Clooney each took on movie parts in which they showed off their fatherly sides by taking care of a child. Apparently, there's something in the water over in Hollywood because this month, it's time for Clint Eastwood.
Review: 3 generations of women star in 'The Spectacular'

Review: 3 generations of women star in 'The Spectacular'

"The Spectacular" by Zoe Whittall (Ballantine) Zoe Whittall’s “The Spectacular” follows three generations of women as they navigate love, life, and motherhood. It’s 1997 and Missy is a 22-year-old rock star who struggles with drug addiction.
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