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Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary celebrity, has died at 81

Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary celebrity, has died at 81

NEW YORK (AP) — Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who rose from borrowing money to release her first book to decades as a literary celebrity sharing her blunt and conversational takes on everything from racism and love to

Auctioneer defends The Onion's bid for Infowars as Alex Jones tries stopping sale

An auction company executive involved in the liquidation of Alex Jones’ conspiracy theory platform Infowars testified for nearly five hours Monday, as a bankruptcy judge in Texas began a hearing into whether The Onion satirical news outlet was proper
Swift's daily impact on Vancouver may have exceeded 2010 Games, says industry figure

Swift's daily impact on Vancouver may have exceeded 2010 Games, says industry figure

VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift's three-night run at BC Place, closing out the pop star's global Eras Tour, generated daily economic impact for Vancouver that could rival the 2010 Olympics and smashed data streaming records, industry figures say.
'Looking for the Weinstein of Quebec': impresario Gilbert Rozon's civil trial begins

'Looking for the Weinstein of Quebec': impresario Gilbert Rozon's civil trial begins

MONTREAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon's civil trial for sexual assault opened Monday at the Montreal courthouse with his lawyer portraying him as the scapegoat in a hunt to find Quebec's Harvey Weinstein.
Jay-Z says lawsuit accusing him of raping a child at awards after-party is part of an extortion ploy

Jay-Z says lawsuit accusing him of raping a child at awards after-party is part of an extortion ploy

NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z says a rape allegation made against him is part of an extortion attempt.
'Emilia Pérez' leads Golden Globe nominations with 10, followed by 'The Brutalist' and 'Conclave'

'Emilia Pérez' leads Golden Globe nominations with 10, followed by 'The Brutalist' and 'Conclave'

Jacques Audiard’s audacious musical “Emilia Pérez,” about a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirming surgery, led nominations to the 82nd Golden Globes on Monday, scoring 10 nods to lead it over other contenders like the musical smash “Wicked
Pamela Anderson's Hollywood comeback nets Golden Globe nom for best drama actress

Pamela Anderson's Hollywood comeback nets Golden Globe nom for best drama actress

Pamela Anderson's Hollywood comeback hit a new high Monday when the Canadian actress picked up her first-ever Golden Globe nomination. The B.C.
Cynthia Erivo, Demi Moore, Colman Domingo, Jeremy Strong and more react to Golden Globe nominations

Cynthia Erivo, Demi Moore, Colman Domingo, Jeremy Strong and more react to Golden Globe nominations

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The nominations for the Golden Globe Awards are a starry collection of the biggest names from film and television.
Golden Globes 2025: Who's nominated, hosting, ceremony honorees, what they'll eat and more

Golden Globes 2025: Who's nominated, hosting, ceremony honorees, what they'll eat and more

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The Golden Globes will return in January with major star appeal thanks to a slew of big name nominees, including Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, Denzel Washington, Ariana Grande and more.
‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask.
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