Skip to content

Entertainment News

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabs

NEW YORK (AP) — A mural honoring ancient and modern figures in medicine that has hung in the lobby of Pfizer’s original New York City headquarters for more than 60 years could soon end up in pieces if conservationists can’t find a new home for it in
Read more >
Pamela Anderson takes a bow at TIFF for 'The Last Showgirl'

Pamela Anderson takes a bow at TIFF for 'The Last Showgirl'

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival has played host to many comeback stories over the years. Brendan Fraser was cheered here two years ago for his performance in “The Whale.
Read more >
Aaron Pierre is a star in the making. 'Rebel Ridge' shows you why

Aaron Pierre is a star in the making. 'Rebel Ridge' shows you why

NEW YORK (AP) — Before Aaron Pierre wanted to act, he wanted to be the fastest man in the world. Growing up in West Croydon in London, Pierre was drawn to track and field. He thought gold medalist sprinter Maurice Greene was the coolest man on Earth.
Read more >
Autopsy performed on rapper Rich Homie Quan, but cause not yet revealed

Autopsy performed on rapper Rich Homie Quan, but cause not yet revealed

ATLANTA (AP) — An autopsy was performed Friday on rapper Rich Homie Quan , but his cause of death won't be given until further tests are completed, officials said.
Read more >
Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83

Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sergio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician whose hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a global legend, has died after months battling the effects of long COVID. He was 83.
Read more >
K'naan got tired of the spotlight. So he stepped behind the camera for his debut film

K'naan got tired of the spotlight. So he stepped behind the camera for his debut film

TORONTO — K’naan Warsame shot to international stardom in the late aughts with his smash hit “Wavin’ Flag." Not long after, he waved goodbye to the limelight.
Read more >
Toronto film festival kicks off with star power, ticketing glitch and a brief protest

Toronto film festival kicks off with star power, ticketing glitch and a brief protest

TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival got off to a rocky start Thursday when ticketing glitches and a brief protest marred the first day of festivities that nevertheless drew throngs of cinephiles, music fans and celeb-watchers to the hea
Read more >

Sergio Mendes, Brazilian bossa nova legend, dies at 83

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sergio Mendes, the Brazilian Grammy-winning musician whose hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a global legend, has died after months battling the effects of long COVID. He was 83.
Read more >
Tragically Hip fans belt out band's classics en masse as TIFF gets underway

Tragically Hip fans belt out band's classics en masse as TIFF gets underway

Throngs of moviegoers and Tragically Hip fans gathered to sing their hearts out on the streets of Toronto as Canada's beloved rockers marked the premiere of a new career-spanning docuseries.
Read more >
It's not just Harris and Trump who have a lot at stake in next week's debate. ABC News does, too

It's not just Harris and Trump who have a lot at stake in next week's debate. ABC News does, too

NEW YORK (AP) — Hours after ABC News released the rules for next Tuesday's presidential debate, resolving a final dispute in Donald Trump's favor, the former president was on the attack — against ABC News.
Read more >