Tag: Arts and entertainment
‘Plus-size’ boy band in China seeks to inspire fans
BEIJING — Gathered in a practice room, five generously proportioned young men in baggy black sweaters are patting their bellies and waggling their arms....
Newsmax apologizes to Dominion worker for false allegations
NEW YORK — Newsmax apologized on Friday for airing false allegations that an employee for Dominion Voting Systems manipulated machines or tallies on Election...
Germany to return Benin Bronzes looted during colonial era
BERLIN — Germany is returning hundreds of artifacts known as Benin Bronzes that were mostly looted from western Africa by a British colonial expedition...
Leipzig beats Bremen 2-1 late to reach German Cup final
BERLIN — Leipzig substitute Emil Forsberg scored in injury time of extra time to send his team into the final of the German Cup...
Culture venues in Belgium defy ban, reopen illegally
BRUSSELS — Dozens of cinemas, theaters and culture venues in Belgium are defying government orders and reopening their doors to protest the country’s ongoing...
First night of NFL draft outdraws Oscars by over 2 million
CLEVELAND — And the winner is ... the NFL draft.
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On a Scottish isle, ‘Limbo’ breaks the refugee movie mold
LONDON — Egyptian actor Amir El-Masry was reluctant to read the script of “Limbo.”
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Trial of other cops charged in Floyd’s death to be broadcast
MINNEAPOLIS — Derek Chauvin's murder trial was the first Minnesota criminal trial to be broadcast live on television. It won't be the last.
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Return to acting proved cathartic for grieving Lauren London
NEW YORK — A gentle check-in from longtime friend Michael B. Jordan helped pave the way for Lauren London’s return to work after the...
AP Source: Grammys may cut nomination review committees
NEW YORK — The Grammy Awards are in discussion to remove its nomination review committees — groups that determine the contenders for key awards...