"Scooby-Doo: Origins" introduces the real-life dog playing Scooby
Netflix released a video Monday introducing the real-life dog playing Scooby in the upcoming live-action series "Scooby-Doo: Origins."
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Kennedy Center removes Trump's name from its website after judge's order
The Kennedy Center has removed President Donald Trump's name from its website, complying with a federal judge's order that the performing arts venue cannot be renamed without an act of Congress. The removal on Monday, June 8, came ahead of…
3 MIN READLithgow, Manville, Death of a Salesman win big at Tony Awards
John Lithgow, at age 80, became the oldest male actor to win a Tony Award on Sunday, taking home the trophy for his portrayal of Roald Dahl in "Giant." British actress Lesley Manville won her first Tony for her performance in "Oedipus,"…
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Schmigadoon, Ragtime, Death of a Salesman dominate Tony Awards
The 79th Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Sunday night awarded top honors to Schmigadoon for Best Musical, Ragtime for Best Revival of a Musical, and Death of a Salesman for Best Revival of a Play. Singer Pink hosted the…
3 MIN READMore young concertgoers embrace earplugs to prevent hearing loss
Kristin Shires was in the front row when the Misterwives took the stage, soaking in the blaring drums and saxophones. But on the way home, the show followed her in a different form: a persistent ringing in her ears.
3 MIN READ79th Tony Awards to honor Broadway's best Sunday with host Pink
The 79th Tony Awards will be held Sunday at Radio City Music Hall in New York, airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET, according to the ceremony's organizers. Pop singer Pink will host the broadcast. 'The Lost Boys'…
3 MIN READLioness Season 3 to premiere on Paramount+ in August
Paramount+ will premiere the third season of its spy thriller Lioness on Aug. 2, the streaming service announced Friday. The series, from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, stars Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman.
3 MIN READPrimavera Sound fans frustrated after weather cancels headline acts
Severe weather in Barcelona forced the last-minute cancellation of headline acts Doja Cat, Massive Attack, and Bad Gyal at the Primavera Sound festival on Thursday night, leaving fans frustrated over poor communication from organizers,…
3 MIN READMarilyn Monroe centennial auction draws bids on gowns, makeup, and intimate mementos
An auction of personal items that belonged to Marilyn Monroe, from a 1950s evening bag to her lip pomade, opened on the 100th anniversary of her birth and swiftly collected bids upwards of $70,000, Julien's Auctions said Thursday.
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Washington teen wins Doodle for Google contest with textured hair tribute
Google has named Kameirah, a Washington high school student, the winner of its 17th annual Doodle for Google contest for her illustration celebrating kinky hair and its cultural legacy, the company announced Thursday.
3 MIN READ'Office Romance' reminded Tony Hale of Vogue temp job
Tony Hale recalled his days as an office temp while discussing his role in the comedy "Office Romance," which premieres Friday on Netflix. The 55-year-old actor said he worked temp jobs in New York before landing the role that launched his…
3 MIN READMarcello Hernandez to host 2026 ESPY Awards
ABC announced Wednesday that Marcello Hernandez, the 28-year-old *Saturday Night Live* cast member and comedian, will host the 2026 ESPY Awards on July 15 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
3 MIN READTrump to headline June 250th-anniversary fair after artists withdraw
President Donald Trump will headline "The Great American State Fair," a June 250th-anniversary celebration on the National Mall, after several scheduled musical performers withdrew citing the event's ties to his administration, organizers…
3 MIN READPeabo Bryson, voice of classic Disney duets, dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer whose voice anchored the Oscar-winning Disney duets "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," died Tuesday at age 75 days after suffering a stroke, his family announced.
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Famous birthdays for June 2: Jo Koy, Awkwafina, and more
June 2 marks the birthdays of a wide range of entertainers, athletes, and historical figures, including comedian Jo Koy, actor and rapper Awkwafina, Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, and National Soccer Hall of Fame member Abby Wambach.
3 MIN READTom Hanks says Toy Story 5 tackles children's screen addiction
Tom Hanks said the latest Toy Story film highlights children's addiction to screens, calling the issue one that strikes "terror in the heart." The fifth installment of Pixar's animated franchise introduces a tablet antagonist that…
3 MIN READLively asks court to order Baldoni to pay her legal fees after settlement
Actress Blake Lively's lawyers asked a federal judge on Monday to force "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni to pay her legal fees and other penalties, arguing she is entitled to the costs under California law after a judge threw out…
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Euphoria concludes as cast members step into major studio and indie films
HBO’s drama series Euphoria aired its final episode June 1, concluding a three-season run created by Sam Levinson. The finale wrapped storylines for principal cast members including Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, and Jacob…
3 MIN READTrump cancels 250th anniversary concerts and proposes MAGA rally
US President Donald Trump said musical performances celebrating the country's 250th birthday should be called off after several artists dropped out, citing the event's affiliation with the White House.
3 MIN READInterior Secretary defends 250th concert donors as artists withdraw
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended the funding structure and stated purpose of a Washington concert series planned for the United States' 250th anniversary on Sunday, declining to commit to publicly naming the event's backers after…
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AP combat photographer Dang Van Phuoc, who lost an eye in Vietnam War, dies at 91
Dang Van Phuoc, a former Associated Press combat photographer who lost his eye to an explosion during the Vietnam War and returned to the frontlines, died Saturday in Southern California at age 91, his nephew said.
3 MIN READJim Henson’s Creature Shop begins offering tours in New York
Jim Henson’s Creature Shop has begun offering public tours of its Queens workshop, letting visitors meet puppet builders and see a puppetry demonstration. The 80-minute tours cost $150 per person and run on Saturdays, according to the…
3 MIN READJim Henson's Creature Shop opens Queens doors for first public tours
For the first time, Jim Henson's Creature Shop in Queens, New York, has opened its doors to public tours, offering fans a behind‑the‑scenes look at the workshop where artisans handcraft puppets and costumes for the Muppets and other iconic…
4 MIN READAnonymous Afghan cousins use photos to depict Taliban-era dreams and limits
A curator is presenting a series of black-and-white photographs by anonymous Afghan cousins that portray the constricted lives of women under Taliban rule alongside their hopes for change. The cousins, who use pseudonyms and say they fear…
3 MIN READFederal fine arts commission approves Trump’s proposed Washington triumphal arch
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved the design for a 250-foot triumphal arch President Donald Trump wants built at an entrance to Washington, a key step in the project that does not set a construction timeline, the…
3 MIN READDallas World Cup mural dispute: whale artwork replaced after decades downtown
Dallas has replaced a longtime downtown mural of swimming whales with World Cup-themed art, triggering an outcry from residents and the mural’s artist. The mural, created by Wyland and dedicated in 1999, had covered two walls of a parking…
3 MIN READTrump failed to stop Indigenous exhibit at Berkeley, opened Sunday
UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science opened its new mixed-reality exhibit, “Yuutka” (The Place of the Acorn), after a court fight over National Science Foundation grant cancellations tied to the Trump administration. The exhibit is…
3 MIN READ11 most endangered U.S. historic places include Stonewall and Women’s rights park
The National Trust for Historic Preservation on Wednesday released its annual list of 11 of the country’s most endangered historic places, themed around the principle that “everyone is created equal.” The list for America’s 250th…
3 MIN READUC Berkeley opens co-designed mixed-reality Ohlone exhibit after NSF fight
UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science opened a new mixed-reality exhibit, “Yuutka” (The Place of the Acorn), after researchers and Ohlone youth overcame an interruption in National Science Foundation funding that followed the Trump…
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Stone from Rome's travertine quarries adorns new temples worldwide
The same travertine quarries near Rome that built the Colosseum 2,000 years ago and St. Peter's Basilica centuries later continue to operate today, supplying distinctive pock-marked stone to churches, temples and mosques around the world.…
4 MIN READAustralian journalist Cheng Lei transforms China prison trauma into memoir, play
CHENG LEI, a 50-year-old Chinese-born Australian television journalist, spent 1,154 days in Chinese custody — much of it in a shared cell under constant surveillance — before being deported in October 2023. Now, in a new memoir and an…
5 MIN READBulgaria welcomes back Eurovision winner Dara
Sofia hosted a homecoming for Bulgaria’s Eurovision winner Dara on Sunday, with hundreds of fans cheering at Vasil Levski Airport. The 27-year-old singer arrived waving the Eurovision trophy after winning the 70th contest in Vienna on…
3 MIN READSpain’s Eurovision Boycott Over Israeli Participation Divides Contest Fans
MADRID — For the first time in seven years, Silvia Díaz won’t gather with friends to watch the Eurovision Song Contest finals Saturday night after Spain’s public broadcaster withdrew from the competition to protest Israel’s participation…
4 MIN READTrump to build National Garden of American Heroes near National Mall
President Donald Trump said he plans to build the National Garden of American Heroes, an exhibit of statues honoring 250 prominent Americans, in West Potomac Park near the National Mall. In a Friday social media post, Trump described the…
3 MIN READSpain boycott over Israel at Eurovision leaves fans split
The Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has withdrawn from this weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest finals in protest of Israel’s participation, prompting Spain to boycott the event for the first time in seven years. Fans in Madrid and elsewhere…
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Trump announces sculpture garden honoring 250 American heroes along National Mall
President Donald Trump announced Friday that his administration will build the National Garden of American Heroes, a sculpture park featuring 250 statues of notable Americans, in West Potomac Park along the Potomac River. The plan, posted…
3 MIN READAP photographer breaks down low-angle portrait of Jannik Sinner at Italian Open
Associated Press photographer Alessandra Tarantino has shared a behind-the-scenes look at how she captured a widely circulated portrait of Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner during the Italian Open in Rome. Tarantino detailed the specific…
4 MIN READBulgaria wins 70th Eurovision Song Contest with ‘Bangaranga’
Bulgaria won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday in Vienna, as singer Dara captured the grand final with her party anthem “Bangaranga.” The Israeli entry by Noam Bettan finished second after Eurovision’s Israel participation…
3 MIN READDelaware Latino grocery store turns produce aisle into a music stage
NEW CASTLE, Del. — A family-owned Latino grocery store in northern Delaware has turned its produce aisle into a concert stage for bilingual indie and Latin acts as part of its monthly “Mercadito” sessions, pulling small in-store crowds and…
4 MIN READVienna café embraces Israel amid protests and tight security at divided Eurovision
VIENNA — A Vienna café has become an unlikely focal point of the Eurovision Song Contest’s deep divisions over Israel’s participation, offering Israeli food and flags to fans while a police officer stands guard outside.
3 MIN READEurovision final lineup confirmed as boycott and protests shadow contest in Vienna
VIENNA (AP) — The lineup for the Eurovision Song Contest final was set Thursday after 10 acts advanced from the second semifinal in Vienna, but political tensions over Israel’s participation continued to cast a shadow, with five countries…
3 MIN READEurovision final lineup confirmed after second semifinal in Vienna
VIENNA (AP) — The Eurovision Song Contest final lineup was set after Thursday’s second semifinal, with 5 more countries qualifying and 5 eliminated ahead of Saturday’s show. Fifteen acts competed for 10 spots in the second semifinal, as…
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Vienna café adds Israeli flavors to its menu amid tensions at Eurovision
Vienna’s famed coffeehouses have leaned into the Eurovision Song Contest, including one café that added Israeli food and decorations as debate over Israel’s participation carries into the event. Organizers are also preparing for protests…
3 MIN READJewel-Draped Catacomb Saints in Bavarian Churches Echo Baroque Devotion
Four skeletons draped in silk, gold, and precious stones have been on display at a Bavarian monastery for more than 300 years, surprising visitors and recalling an era when Catholic churches sought to inspire faith with relics of early…
3 MIN READUSPS unveils special bald eagle stamps for America’s 250th birthday
The U.S. Postal Service on Thursday unveiled special edition stamps featuring the bald eagle as the nation marks its 250th birthday. The stamp designs, displayed at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota, depict the bird across…
3 MIN READUSPS unveils special bald eagle stamps for America’s 250th birthday
The U.S. Postal Service unveiled special edition bald eagle stamps for America’s 250th birthday Thursday at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota, and made them available for purchase across the United States. The stamps depict…
3 MIN READAlternative events seek to counter Eurovision amid protests over Israel
Palestinian songwriter Bashar Murad performed in Brussels as activists organized “United for Palestine” ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, which features Israel amid criticism tied to the war in Gaza. Protest organizers and…
3 MIN READAlternative concerts counter Eurovision as five nations boycott over Israel's participation
Alternative concerts sprang up across Europe this week to counter the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, as organizers and boycotting nations protested Israel's continued participation in the 70-year-old competition amid the military…
3 MIN READHBO docuseries explores Asian American and Pacific Islander identities
A new HBO documentary, "The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas," explores the experiences of prominent AAPI figures, including Sandra Oh and Kumail Nanjiani, alongside everyday individuals. The film, directed by Eugene Yi,…
3 MIN READAmy Grant says accident recovery reshaped her new album, faith, and songwriting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amy Grant, 65, discussed her new album, “The Me That Remains,” saying it reflects a recovery after a serious bicycle accident in 2022 that left her with a traumatic brain injury. In an interview with The Associated…
3 MIN READDavid Attenborough marks 100th birthday as voice of the natural world
LONDON — David Attenborough, the BBC natural history presenter whose hushed, excited voice has narrated the lives of gorillas, whales and tiny frogs for more than seven decades, marked his 100th birthday on Friday with a celebration that…
5 MIN READAmy Grant Reflects on Recovery, Faith, and Defying Labels on New Album 'The Me That Remains'
In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, singer-songwriter Amy Grant, 65, opened up about her new album "The Me That Remains," the lingering effects of a 2022 bicycle accident, and why she continues to resist the labels…
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David Attenborough to celebrate 100th birthday with BBC party at Royal Albert Hall
David Attenborough, the longtime BBC wildlife presenter, is turning 100 on Friday and will be celebrated by the BBC with a party at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the broadcaster said. Associated Press reported that filmmakers are also…
3 MIN READGeopolitical tensions disrupt Venice Biennale over Russia, Israel
Venice Biennale opened Saturday in Venice, Italy, without a jury after jury members quit in protest over Russia’s and Israel’s participation, and amid protests outside their pavilions. The Biennale said visitors will vote anonymously by…
3 MIN READTehran museum opens rare exhibit of American anti-war Pop art amid ongoing US-Iran conflict
In a striking juxtaposition against Tehran’s streets lined with anti-American posters, the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art opened an exhibition this week featuring six works by American Pop artists Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Indiana, and…
4 MIN READIranian museum stages rare exhibit of American anti-war pop art
TEHRAN, Iran — The Museum of Contemporary Art in Tehran has opened an exhibit called “Art and War” featuring six works by three American Pop artists, chosen for their anti-war themes, according to the museum’s director. The show runs…
3 MIN READUSPS releases Route 66 centennial stamps built from photographer David Schwartz’s trips
The U.S. Postal Service is releasing eight Route 66 centennial postage stamps, drawn from the work of photographer David J. Schwartz, who has documented the highway on 42 trips. USPS unveiled the stamp series Tuesday in Springfield,…
3 MIN READBlake Lively's lawyers claim 'resounding victory' after settlement with Justin Baldoni
Three days after announcing a settlement of her lawsuit over the 2024 film "It Ends With Us," Blake Lively's lawyers called the deal a "resounding victory" on Thursday, asserting that Justin Baldoni and other defendants now face potential…
4 MIN READUSPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps made from photographer’s 42 trips
The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday released eight Route 66 centennial stamps, with each stamp highlighting a state the highway passes through. The project is based on photographs taken by David J. Schwartz, who said he has made 42 trips…
3 MIN READCinco de Mayo 2026: US restaurants emphasize Mexican heritage, history
Mexican American business owners and Latino cultural leaders are leaning into history and community this Cinco de Mayo, as restaurants across the United States prepare festivities that go beyond mariachi, tacos and tequila. In Los Angeles,…
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Macron sings Charles Aznavour classic at state dinner in Armenia
French President Emmanuel Macron sang the Charles Aznavour standard “La Bohème” at a state dinner in Yerevan on Monday, joined by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on drums and celebrated jazz pianist Vahagn Hayrapetyan.
3 MIN READFrance opens first Musée d'Orsay gallery dedicated to Nazi-looted art
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris opened its first permanent gallery on Tuesday dedicated to artwork looted during the Nazi era, placing 13 orphaned masterpieces on public display with their verso histories — stamps, labels and inventory marks —…
3 MIN READPope Leo XIV to inaugurate Sagrada Familia tower in Spain visit
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain for a June 6-12 visit that includes inaugurating the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia and meeting with migrants at reception centers in the Canary Islands, the Vatican said May 6. The trip will…
3 MIN READFrench President Macron croons ballads at Armenia state dinner
In Yerevan on Monday night, French President Emmanuel Macron sang classic ballads at a state dinner honoring him during a French state visit, as Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan played drums and a local musician performed on piano.…
3 MIN READFrance opens Musée d’Orsay gallery for unclaimed Nazi-era looted artworks
France on Tuesday opened a new permanent gallery at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris dedicated to artworks looted during the Nazi era that were never claimed after World War II. The museum is also displaying the paintings with records showing…
3 MIN READDisney profits jump as streaming and U.S. parks offset weaker overseas travel
Disney reported second-quarter profit and revenue above expectations, citing strength in streaming and spending at its U.S. theme parks that helped offset weaker overseas tourism. The Walt Disney Co. also said domestic parks are doing well…
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WKRP comes to life: Real radio station revives sitcom call letters in Cincinnati
WKRP is no longer just a TV punchline. The call letters of the fictional radio station from the 1978–1982 CBS sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati" went live on the air Monday as a real adult-hits station, delighting fans and flooding the phone…
3 MIN READBlake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle ‘It Ends With Us’ lawsuit ahead of trial
Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their legal feud over the acrimonious production of the 2024 film “It Ends With Us,” agreeing to a settlement on Monday, two weeks before a trial was to begin on her sexual harassment…
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Real-life WKRP returns in Cincinnati, bringing “The Oasis” on air
WKRP fans in Cincinnati can tune in Monday to a real radio station that uses the call letters from the CBS sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati.” The station is simulcast across three outlets in Cincinnati, northern Kentucky and Dayton, Ohio, and…
3 MIN READBlake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle “It Ends With Us” legal battle
Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni agreed Monday to end their legal feud over the 2024 film “It Ends With Us,” avoiding a trial in New York. The parties settled a civil case brought by Lively and involving Baldoni’s countersuit, which…
3 MIN READPope Leo XIV will inaugurate Sagrada Familia tower on Spain trip
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain for a June visit that includes inaugurating the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica and meeting migrants at reception centers in the Canary Islands, the Vatican said Wednesday. The…
3 MIN READVillage celebrates with Bavarian tunes and beer as maypole rises
Kühbach, Germany, marked May Day on Friday with the erection of a new maypole in the village center, drawing people from across Bavaria to watch the pole rise. Beer, brass-band music and chants of “Hau-Ruck” accompanied the festivities as…
3 MIN READKing Charles III attends charity gala for his youth trust, helping raise $3 million
King Charles III made his first appearance at The King’s Trust Global Gala in New York on Wednesday, delivering a brief speech and helping the charity raise a record $3 million. The event, attended by celebrities including Lionel Richie,…
4 MIN READKing Charles III’s charity gala raises $3 million with Lionel Richie
King Charles III made his first appearance at the five-year-old King’s Trust Global Gala in New York, helping boost fundraising to more than $3 million, according to organizers. The event was held Wednesday at Christie’s New York and drew…
3 MIN READFather-daughter duo pleads guilty in fake Warhols, Banksys scheme
NEW YORK — A father and daughter pleaded guilty in federal court in New York after prosecutors said they used fake artworks of major artists, including Andy Warhol and Banksy, to defraud art dealers and auction houses out of at least $2…
3 MIN READLa Fenice cuts ties with music director Beatrice Venezi amid protests
The La Fenice opera house in Venice has canceled its planned collaboration with incoming music director Beatrice Venezi after months of protests by musicians. The theater said general manager Nicola Colabianchi made the decision following…
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Workers resume construction of stage for Shakira’s Copacabana concert
Workers in Rio de Janeiro resumed construction of the stage for Shakira’s free concert next weekend at Copacabana Beach after a worker’s death halted the work the day before. Police said a 28-year-old locksmith, Gabriel de Jesus Firmino,…
3 MIN READOprah’s podcast expands to 2 episodes a week as Amazon adds her TV library
Oprah Winfrey’s podcast is moving deeper into Amazon, after Harpo Entertainment struck a multiyear deal giving Amazon-owned Wondery exclusive distributing and advertising rights to “The Oprah Podcast.” Under the agreement announced Monday,…
3 MIN READTMZ DC taps Washington with paparazzi-style ambush interviews
TMZ is expanding its celebrity-gossip brand into Washington with a new “TMZ DC” team that aims to capture candid images of lawmakers “paparazzi-style,” and has already produced viral moments. The effort comes as Congress faces heightened…
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