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January 17

New Pompeii excavation reveals a large private thermal complex built 2,000 years ago

Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by ash and lava in 70 AD, has unearthed a new treasure: a private bathhouse built 2,000 years ago
January 17
A picture released by the Pompeii Archeological Park Press Office, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, showing a private bathhouse recently discovered in the Pompeii archeological site. (Archeological Park of Pompeii Press Office Via AP, HO)
January 17

Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright, widow of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95

Award-winning British stage actor Joan Plowright, the widow of Laurence Olivier, has died
January 17
FILE - Laurence Olivier and English actress Joan Plowright in a scene from John Osborne's play, 'The Entertainer' which opened on Broadway on Feb. 4, 1958. (AP Photo, File)
January 16

Sting, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at FireAid Benefit Concert

Sting, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the performers slated to take the stage at a benefit concert for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief called FireAid
January 16
This combination of photos shows Sting, from left posing for photographers upon arrival for the premiere of the film 'Emancipation' in London, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, Lady Gaga attending the Critics Choice Awards celebration at The Savoy Hotel on Sunday, March 13, 2022, in London, and Billie Eilish arriving at the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 in Los Angeles. (Photos by Vianney Le Caer/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
January 16

Steven Soderbergh, Questlove, Ron Howard and more pay tribute to David Lynch

Questlove, Ron Howard and Steven Soderbergh are among those mourning the death of movie director David Lynch
January 16
FILE - David Lynch appears at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 27, 2019. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
January 16

David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind 'Blue Velvet,' 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78

David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind 'Blue Velvet,' 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78
January 16
January 16

Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400M in new step in 'It Ends With Us' fight

“It Ends With Us” actor and director Justin Baldoni has sued his co-star Blake Lively and her husband, “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds, for defamation
January 16
This image released by Sony Pictures shows Justin Baldoni, left, and Blake Lively in a scene from "It Ends With Us." (Nicole Rivelli/Sony Pictures via AP)
January 16

'September 5' revisits the seminal Munich Olympics attack broadcast, with questions for today

Nearly all of the new film “September 5” takes place in the darkened, smokey control room from which ABC Sports broadcast the hostage crisis of the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich
January 16
This image released by Paramount Pictures shows John Magaro in a scene from "September 5." (Paramount Pictures via AP)
January 16

'Anora,' 'Dune: Part Two' and 'September 5' among nominees for Producers Guild's top award

The science-fiction sequel “Dune: Part Two,” the doomed fairy tale “Anora” and the Munich Olympics drama “September 5” are among the 10 films nominated by the Producers Guild for its top award, the Darryl F
January 16
This image released by Paramount Pictures shows John Magaro in a scene from "September 5." (Paramount Pictures via AP)
January 16

From ‘The Brutalist' to 'Wicked,' where to watch this year’s top awards movies

The 2025 movie awards season is in full swing but figuring out where to watch everything can be overwhelming
January 16
This image released by Mubi shows Demi Moore in a scene from "The Substance." (Mubi via AP)
January 16

Conan O'Brien will receive the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy

Comedian and host Conan O’Brien is the newest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy
January 16
FILE - Conan O'Brien arrives at a photo call for "Conan O'Brien Must Go", April 16, 2024, at Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
January 16

Japan YouTuber novelist woos global audience with visual, accessible horror

He wears a black bodysuit and a white mask, speaks in an electronically altered squeaky voice and makes creepiness his signature mode of art
January 16
Uketsu, a Japanese YouTuber and horror author poses at his media conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
January 15

2 men get prison time for crimes connected to the killing of actor Johnny Wactor

Two men convicted of lesser crimes connected to the killing of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor have been sentenced to prison
January 15
FILE - Johnny Wactor arrives at the world premiere of "The Mule" on Dec. 10, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, FILE)
January 15

Oregon Democrat offers advice for victory through persistence and bravery

Democrat Ron Wyden talks about his new book, "It Takes Chutzpah."
January 15
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., speaks during a rally for Paid Leave for All at the U.S. Capitol, July 10, 2024, in Washington.
January 15

Movie Review: A family is torn apart under Brazil’s dictatorship in ‘I’m Still Here’

Walter Salles' film “I'm Still Here” tells the story of Eunice Paiva after the disappearance of her husband
January 15
This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Fernanda Torres in a scene from "I'm Still Here." (Sony Pictures Classics via AP)
January 15

'SNL' show creator Lorne Michaels donates archive to University of Texas

“Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels has donated his career archive to the Harry Ransom Center cultural archive at the University of Texas
January 15
FILE - Producer and creator of "Saturday Night Live," Lorne Michaels, appears at the Paley Center for Media's 2024 Paley Honors on June 13, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)
January 15

Movie Review: 'One of Them Days' will convince you Keke Palmer is a star

Horror, not comedy, has been the go-to movie genre in recent years, but a movie like “One of Them Days,” starring Keke Palmer and, in her big-screen debut, SZA, is a good reminder of what we’ve been missing
January 15
This image released by Sony Pictures shows Keke Palmer, left, and SZA in a scene from "One of them Days." (Anne Marie Fox/Sony Pictures via AP)
January 15

Kid Rock, Jason Aldean to perform during Trump's Inauguration weekend

A host of big-name performers including Kid Rock and country singer Jason Aldean will be making their way to Washington to perform at various presidential inauguration events over the weekend
January 15
FILE - Country music singer Jason Aldean speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a Turning Point Action campaign rally, Oct. 23, 2024, in Duluth, Ga. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
January 15

Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track

The leading hip-hop superstar beef has been cranked up another notch, with Drake suing Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”
January 15
FILE - Rapper Kendrick Lamar appears at the MTV Video Music Awards, on Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif., left, and Canadian rapper Drake appears at the premiere of the series "Euphoria," in Los Angeles on June 4, 2019. (AP Photo, File)
January 15

The 2025 Grammys will proceed with wildfire relief changes. Here's what to expect

The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Crypto
January 15
FILE - Grammy Awards are displayed at the Grammy Museum Experience at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
January 15

Movie Review: 'Wolf Man' is a toothless reboot that'll make you bark at the moon

Another classic cinematic monster has been dusted off in “Wolf Man,” an R-rated Blumhouse movie which hits theaters on Friday
January 15
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Julia Garner, left, and Matilda Firth in a scene from "Wolf Man." (Nicola Dove/Universal Pictures via AP)
January 15
Sabrina Carpenter appears at the Time100 Next event in New York on Oct. 9, 2024, left, Billie Eilish appears at the 66th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 4, 2024, center, and Taylor Swift appears at the MTV Video Music Awards in Elmont, N.Y., on Sept. 11, 2024. (AP Photo)
January 15

'Conclave' leads race for British BAFTA awards, one more than 'Emilia Perez'

Papal thriller “Conclave” leads the race for the British Academy Film Awards, with nominations in 12 categories
January 15
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Ariana Granda as Glinda in the film "Wicked." (Universal Pictures via AP)
January 15

How a city worker stole over $53M in 22-year deception

Rita Crundwell embezzled $53.7 million from the city of Dixon, Illinois.
January 15
Rita Crundwell, former comptroller for the City of Dixon, Ill., turns away as her attorney briefly speaks with the media after Crundwell plead guilty in federal court in Rockford, Ill., on Nov. 14, 2012. Crundwell stole $53 million in funds.
January 15

British author Neil Gaiman denies ever engaging in non-consensual sex as more accusers come forward

Best-selling British author Neil Gaiman has released a statement denying he has ever engaged in non-consensual sex after a magazine published allegations from several women, accusing him of sexual assault
January 15
FILE - Neil Gaiman arrives at the Art of Elysium Heaven Gala on Jan. 6, 2024, at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
January 15

As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood's Oscar season turns into a pledge drive

When the Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles, Hollywood’s awards season was in full swing
January 15
Water is dropped by helicopter on the Kenneth Fire in the West Hills section of Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
January 14

Village People defend decision to perform during Trump inauguration

"We believe music is to be performed without regard to politics," they said.
January 14
In this Sept. 8, 2024, file photo, Village People perform during the Boogietown Festival in Surrey, U.K.
January 14

Lucy Walker made a searing film about wildfires in 2021. Now, people may be more inclined to listen

When Lucy Walker debuted her harrowing documentary about California wildfires, “Bring Your Own Brigade,” at Sundance in 2021, it was during peak COVID
January 14
Kevin Marshall sifts through his mother's fire-ravaged property in the the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/John Locher)
January 14
January 13

Country star Carrie Underwood will perform at Trump's inauguration

Country music star Carrie Underwood will perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration next week
January 13
FILE - Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, center, and former first lady Melania Trump, right, listen to opera singer Christopher Macchio at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
January 13

Oscars push back nominations announcement amid California wildfires

The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfires
January 13
Homes along the Pacific coast are burned to the ground in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/John Locher)
January 13

'Big Brother is watching you': Collector's coin marks George Orwell's death 75 years ago

A commemorative coin featuring the image of an eye and the inscription “Big Brother is watching you” is being released to pay tribute to “Nineteen Eighty-four” author George Orwell and mark his death 75 years ago
January 13
This photo, provided by The Royal Mint on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, shows a portrait of George Orwell and a new £2 coin. (The Royal Mint/PinPep via AP)
January 13

Photographer Oliviero Toscani, famed for provocative Benetton campaigns, dies at 82

Oliviero Toscani, the photographer behind Benetton’s provocative ad campaigns of the 1980s and 1990s who later broke with the Italian knitwear brand under controversy, has died at age 82
January 13
Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani during a photo shoot  in Modena, Italy, May 8, 2013.
January 13

Ripples of Los Angeles fires continue as Meghan delays Netflix series launch, composer's works lost

Weaker winds and intense firefighting efforts over the weekend boosted containment of fires burning in and around Los Angeles, but the effects of the blazes on the entertainment world continue
January 13
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, right, speaks with Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo, center, and Doug Goodwin, who's home was destroyed by the Eaton Fire, in Altadena, Calif., Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
January 12

Reality star Chase Chrisley accused of slapping bar manager in Atlanta

Reality TV star Chase Chrisley is accused of slapping the manager of a popular sports bar in Atlanta after refusing to leave
January 12
FILE - "Chrisley Knows Best" cast members from left, Chase Chrisley, Savannah Crisley, Julie Crisley and Todd Chrisley attend the NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment 2014 Upfront at the Javits Center on Thursday, May 15, 2014, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
January 12

'Den of Thieves 2' opens at No. 1 as 'Better Man' flops

“Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” debuted atop the box office with $15.5 million.
January 12
This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Jonno Davies in a scene from "Better Man." (Paramount Pictures via AP)
January 11

'A miracle.' James Woods posts on X that his house survived Los Angeles wildfires

Actor James Woods says his house in Pacific Palisades has survived the Los Angeles wildfires that had devastated much of his neighborhood
January 11
FILE - Actor James Woods attends the premiere of the film "Bleed for This" in Beverly Hills, Calif., Nov. 2, 2016. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
January 11

Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89

Sam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era as “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin,’” has died
January 11
FILE - Sam Moore, right, with Justin Timberlakes attends the Memphis Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Oct. 17, 2015, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht, File)
January 09

Actor Steve Guttenberg returns to his once-lush LA neighborhood now charred by devastating wildfire

Steve Guttenberg awoke Thursday morning to a grim reality: The treacherous wildfire that tore through the Pacific Palisades had left his once-lush neighborhood charred and unrecognizable
January 09
FILE - Steve Guttenberg appears at Golden Gala: An Evening of Excellence on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
January 09

Alec Baldwin sues for malicious prosecution after judge dismissed case of fatal 'Rust' set shooting

Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.”
January 09
FILE - This aerial photo shows the movie set of "Rust," at Bonanza Creek Ranch, Oct. 23, 2021, in Santa Fe, N.M. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
January 09

Otto Schenk, director known for traditional opera productions, dies at 94

Otto Schenk, an actor who became a noted director praised for traditional opera productions and criticized by advocates of contemporary approaches, died Thursday
January 09
FILE - Otto Schenk performs in the role of Herr von Ledig performs during a dress rehearsal for Johann Nestroy's "Unverhofft" at the Theater in der Josefstadt in Vienna, on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008. (AP Photo/Stephan Trierenberg, File)
January 09

WWE's 'Monday Night RAW' Netflix debut averages 2.6M households in US, 4.9M globally

The first episode of World Wrestling Entertainment’s “Monday Night RAW” on Netflix averaged 4.9 million viewers globally and 2.6 million households in the U.S. That's according to VideoAmp
January 09
From left, Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria, WWE President Nick Khan and WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque discuss the World Wrestling Entertainment and Netflix during an event at Netflix's headquarters in Los Angeles on Dec. 3, 2024. (Meg Oliphant/WWE/Netflix via AP)
January 09

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

The Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand sent a jolt across the music world two decades ago
January 09
Alex Kapranos, left, and Bob Hardy of Franz Ferdinand pose, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
January 09
This image released by Sesame Workshop shows actor-singer Renee Rapp with muppet characters Cookie Monster, from left, Elmo and Abby Cadabby on the set of "Sesame Street." (Richard Termine/Sesame Workshop via AP)
January 09

Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore among those who lost homes in Los Angeles fires

Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton and led to sweeping disruptions of entertainment events
January 09
Beach front homes are destroyed by the Palisades Fire Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
January 08

Expected guilty plea for man in 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers case postponed

A hearing where a Minnesota man was expected to plead guilty to hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” has been postponed indefinitely because he's hospitalized
January 08
FILE - Jerry Hal Saliterman, of Crystal, Minn., is wheeled out of U.S. District Court in St. Paul, Minn., March 15, 2024, after he made his initial appearance on charges connected to the 2005 theft of a pair of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz." (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski, File)
January 08

Complete list of Screen Actors Guild Awards nominees

“Wicked” is the leading nominee for the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, with the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” following closely behind
January 08
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Ariana Granda as Glinda in the film "Wicked." (Universal Pictures via AP)
January 08

Screen Actors Guild Awards cancel live nominations announcement due to wildfires

The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations have canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area
January 08
This image released by Searchlight Pictures shows Kieran Culkin, left, and Jesse Eisenberg in a scene from "A Real Pain." (Searchlight Pictures via AP)
January 08

National Board of Review Awards hold space for ‘Wicked’

The National Board of Review Awards have held space for “Wicked.”
January 08
Nicole Kidman attends the National Board of Review Awards gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)