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February 28, 2020

Meet the family onboard Thomas The Tank Engine

It’s 75 years since “The Railway Series” was published by “Thomas The Tank Engine” author, Reverend Wilbert Awdry. AP speaks ...

February 28, 2020

ShowBiz Minute: BTS, Polanski, Domingo

Virus fears lead K-pop superstars BTS to cancel Seoul shows; Top nominee Roman Polanski to skip French Oscars after rape ...

February 28, 2020

Luke Bryan: 'Everyone should get a fair opportunity'

Country music star Luke Bryan talks about how he's seen Nashville change in terms of gender equality.

February 28, 2020

Coogan goes cheap on the teeth in 'Greed'

Actor Steve Coogan and director Michael Winterbottom admit they wouldn't pay out for the billionaire teeth donned by Coogan's ...

February 28, 2020

'Spenser Confidential' cast voice coronavirus concerns

The cast of "Spenser Confidential" explain their plans for trying to avoid the coronavirus at the premiere in LA.

February 28, 2020

Powell on Cruise's 'magical' suiting up for new 'Top Gun'

Actor Glen Powell and the crew of the upcoming "Top Gun: Maverick" couldn't help but hum the theme song as Tom Cruise suited ...

February 28, 2020

Zellweger's low-key Oscar celebration

Actress Renee Zellweger reveals how she celebrated her Oscar win for "Judy." (Feb.

February 28, 2020

Helen Mirren's unique casting decisions

While Helen Mirren picked up a Lifetime Achievement Award in Berlin, she revealed a unique and interesting take on how to ...

February 28, 2020

Website aims to highlight hidden figures in black history

A few years back, Matthew Delmont felt his teaching about African American history had gotten a little stale so he starting ...

February 28, 2020

‘Into the Wild’ lures the unprepared to Alaska wilderness

For more than a quarter-century, the old bus abandoned in Alaska’s punishing wilderness has drawn adventurers seeking to ...

February 28, 2020

Guests evacuated after boat at Disney World takes on water

A boat filled with guests at Walt Disney World had to be evacuated Thursday after it took on water. No one was hurt, and the ...

February 28, 2020

Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for ...

February 27, 2020

Yo Gotti on new album, owning his music and Mississippi prison controversy

February 27, 2020

2 top Chicago Tribune editors leaving as part of shakeup

A managing editor and the publisher and editor-in-chief are leaving the Chicago Tribune, joining a growing number of ...

February 27, 2020

Chloe sparkles as giant Paris fashion exhibit space opens

Chloe teemed with sparkling detailing at Paris Fashion Week Thursday. The lofty Grand Palais, decorated with giant gold ...

February 27, 2020

Best-Sellers-Books-USAToday

1. “The Mamba Mentality” by Kobe Bryant (MCD) 2. “Chasing Cassandra” by Lisa Kleypas (Avon) 3. “One Minute Out” by Mark ...

February 27, 2020

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS

Best-Selling Books Week Ended February 22nd HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins (Flatiron Books) 2.

February 27, 2020

Review: Author Anne Kim writes about America's `lost youth'

"Abandoned: America’s Lost Youth and the Crisis of Disconnection,” The New Press, by Anne Kim In 2017, the Social Science ...

February 27, 2020

Review: `Strung Out' is a window into world of addiction

“Strung Out: One Last Hit and Other Lies That Nearly Killed Me: A Memoir,” Park Row, by Erin Khar A 13-year-old girl in Los ...

February 27, 2020

David Ortiz selling baseball mementos, household items

Former Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz is cleaning house, and you might be surprised by what he's selling.