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Review: New novel explores the life-changing power of art

Review: New novel explores the life-changing power of art

“Now Is Not the Time to Panic,” by Kevin Wilson (Ecco) For the past 25 years the bestselling author Kevin Wilson has repeated to himself a semi-poetical, semi-nonsensical phrase that evokes the self-mythologizing bravado of outlaw musicians: “The edg
Jimmy Kimmel to host Oscars again: 'Great honor or a trap'

Jimmy Kimmel to host Oscars again: 'Great honor or a trap'

Jimmy Kimmel is ready to host the Oscars again, completing a trilogy that started with him presiding over the chaotic “envelope-gate" ceremony. The late-night talk show host will preside over the ceremony in March, the show’s producers said Monday.
Filmmaker Haggis finishes testimony, denies claims by women

Filmmaker Haggis finishes testimony, denies claims by women

NEW YORK (AP) — Filmmaker Paul Haggis choked up and wiped away tears while finishing his defense Friday from the witness stand against a civil trial rape claim by a publicist.
Musk threatens to boot Twitter account impersonators

Musk threatens to boot Twitter account impersonators

BOSTON (AP) — Elon Musk tweeted Sunday that Twitter will permanently suspend any account on the social media platform that impersonates another.
'The Crown’ returns to blur the line between royals, fiction

'The Crown’ returns to blur the line between royals, fiction

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When “The Crown” returns Wednesday after a two-year absence, the splintering marriage of Charles and Diana and more woes for Queen Elizabeth II are in the drama’s elegant but intrusive spotlight.
Nick Carter remembers his 'baby brother' Aaron Carter

Nick Carter remembers his 'baby brother' Aaron Carter

NEW YORK (AP) — The day after 34-year-old singer Aaron Carter was found dead at his home in Southern California, Nick Carter, the Backstreet Boys member, remembered his younger brother In a posting Sunday on Instagram with photos of the two through t
'Black Adam' tops box office again on quiet weekend

'Black Adam' tops box office again on quiet weekend

NEW YORK (AP) — On a quiet weekend in movie theaters before the upcoming release of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Warner Bros.' “Black Adam” topped the box office for the third straight weekend with $18.
Duran Duran stumbles, Dolly Parton rolls into Rock Hall

Duran Duran stumbles, Dolly Parton rolls into Rock Hall

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lionel Richie soared. Pat Benatar roared. Duran Duran stumbled but stayed sophisticated. Eminem was Eminem.
Singer-rapper Aaron Carter dies in California at age 34

Singer-rapper Aaron Carter dies in California at age 34

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Carter, the singer-rapper who began performing as a child and had hit albums starting in his teen years, was found dead Saturday at his home in Southern California. He was 34.
UK to declare bank holiday May 8 to honor King Charles III

UK to declare bank holiday May 8 to honor King Charles III

LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom will have another reason to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III , for the government has declared a special public holiday to mark the occasion.