Arts & Lifestyle News

February 19, 2020

'Good Times' Ja'Net DuBois dies; co-wrote 'Jeffersons' theme

Ja’Net DuBois, who played the vivacious neighbor Willona Woods on “Good Times” and composed and sang the theme song for “The ...

February 19, 2020

Actress Zoe Caldwell, Tony winner for 'Medea,' dies at 86

Zoe Caldwell, a four-time Tony Award winner who brought humanity to larger-than-life characters, whether it be the dotty ...

February 19, 2020

Understanding Weinstein’s charges and potential punishment

A look at the charges against Harvey Weinstein, 67, and the punishment the once-revered Hollywood titan could face if ...

February 18, 2020

Jury ends 1st day of deliberations in Weinstein's rape trial

Jurors in Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial ended their first day of deliberations Tuesday with lots of questions and no verdict ...

February 18, 2020

In Disney version of 'Extreme Makeover,' castle gets updated

Even Cinderella needs an “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." Disney officials said Monday that the iconic Cinderella Castle at ...

February 18, 2020

Trump says he knows identity of 'Anonymous' tell-all writer

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he knows the identity of the author known as “Anonymous,” the senior administration ...

February 18, 2020

White House correspondents' dinner returns to comedic roots

Comedians are making their return to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after last year's hiatus. Kenan Thompson of ...

February 18, 2020

Review: Author keeps tension high in `The Sun Down Motel'

“The Sun Down Motel,” Berkley, by Simone St. James Author Simone St. James knows that true terror, as she effectively ...

February 18, 2020

The top 10 Apple Books on the iTunes Store

Apple Book charts for week ending February 16, 2020: (Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher) 1. Summer of '79 by ...

February 18, 2020

Review: `No Bad Deed' is assured debut by Heather Chavez

“No Bad Deed,” William Morrow, by Heather Chavez Heather Chavez’s debut begins with an explosive beginning that quickly ...

February 18, 2020

Portman, Copeland to speak at booksellers convention

Actress Natalie Portman and dancer Misty Copeland will be sharing a stage this spring as they discuss a common identity — ...

February 18, 2020

Review: `The Second Chance Club' is a compelling story

“The Second Chance Club: Hardship and Hope After Prison,” Simon & Schuster, by Jason Hardy “The Second Chance Club: Hardship ...

February 18, 2020

Carnival revelers poke fun at world leaders in Germany

The heads and bodies are gigantic, the subjects are world leaders, and the creations are irresistible to look at. All of ...

February 18, 2020

Sarcophagus dedicated to Romulus discovered in Roman forum

Archaeologists excavating the Roman Forum have discovered an underground shrine dedicated to Romulus, the founder of the ...

February 18, 2020

Gigi and Kendall walk Burberry show

Supermodels including Bella and Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner and Irina Shayk walk the Burberry runway at London Fashion Week.

February 18, 2020

On This Day: 18 February 1969

Bee Gee Maurice Gibb married Scottish singer Lulu.

February 18, 2020

Stop swiping, start dating

Leaders in the dating app field reveal trends and tips to help those looking for love online.

February 18, 2020

Taylor Swift's father safe after fight with burglar

Taylor Swift's father recently fought a burglar who broke into his $4 million Florida penthouse, a newspaper is reporting.

February 17, 2020

Museum's Rembrandt knockoff turns out to be the real thing

Thanks to modern technology and some expert detective work, a nearly 400-year-old painting that had long been attributed to ...

February 17, 2020

ShowBiz Minute: John, Bong Joon-ho, US Box Office

He's still standing: Elton John to finish Down Under tour; "Parasite" director Bong greeted by applause in South Korea; ...