That cool Tony Awards moment when Jay-Z joined Alicia Keys? Turns out it wasn't live
Jay-Z’s electrifying reunion with Alicia Keys on what appeared to be a live duet of “Empire State of Mind” at the Tony Awards was actually pre-taped, a show official who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly told The Associated Press.
The Washington Post's leaders are taking heat for journalism in Britain that wouldn't fly in the US
A trio of extraordinary stories are increasing the pressure on The Washington Post's new leadership, along with highlighting the differences in journalism practices in England and the United States.
What to stream this week: 'Kung Fu Panda 4' chops, PBS hits the disco and Kevin Hart chats
This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album from R&B-pop artist Kehlani, Kevin Hart’s interview show “Hart to Hart” returns for a fourth season on Peacock and Jack Black lends his voice to “Kung Fu Panda 4.”.
Cuban troubadour Silvio Rodríguez, icon of the revolution, dwells on island's troubles in new album
He was the poetic voice of the Cuban Revolution, an inspiration for millions of Latin Americans living under dictatorships throughout the 1960s and 1970s who dreamt of the ideal Cuba that he — and his guitar — helped evoke.
Texas-based Alamo Drafthouse Cinema acquired by Sony Pictures
“We are beyond thrilled to join forces with Sony Pictures Entertainment to expand our company vision to be the best damn cinema that has ever, or will ever, exist now in ways we could only ever dream of,” said Tim League, Founder Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
Joey Chestnut, Takeru Kobayashi to compete in Netflix competition
After organizers for Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest said Joey Chestnut wouldn’t compete this year due to a deal with a rival brand, Netflix swiftly announced a new hot dog-eating competition that will feature Chestnut and his “fiercest rival.”.
American investor Martin Shkreli accused of copying and sharing one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album
American investor Martin Shkreli is facing a new lawsuit for allegedly retaining and sharing recordings from a one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album that he was forced to sell following his 2017 conviction on fraud charges.
Griffin Dunne finds balance between madcap Hollywood adventures and family tragedy in new memoir
Griffin Dunne's new memoir, “The Friday Afternoon Club, A Family Memoir,” out Tuesday from Penguin Press, is filled with raucous tales of growing up in Hollywood — from sneaking into his parents’ dinner parties featuring Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra, to Sean Connery saving him from drowning in a pool.
What to stream this week: 'House of the Dragon,' 'Origin,' Snoopy and Paul McCartney
This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album from Paul McCartney & Wings, Jake Gyllenhaal starring in his first TV role as a prosecutor accused of murder in “Presumed Innocent," and actor Andrew McCarthy sets out to reconnect with some of this fellow Brat Pack alum.
Greece is buoyed by a Turkish official's comments about Parthenon sculptures taken by Britain
Greece’s culture minister says the comments made by a Turkish official at a UNESCO meeting last week, casting doubt on the existence of proof long cited by Britain that it had legally acquired the Parthenon Marbles, have bolstered Athens' stand in the dispute.
Now that the fight with DeSantis appointees has ended, Disney set to invest $17B in Florida parks
Months after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees agreed to end a protracted legal fight with each other, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing $17 billion into its Florida resort, It will also open the door for a fifth major theme park.
Former prosecutor settles lawsuit against Netflix over Central Park Five series
Former Manhattan prosecutor Linda Fairstein and Netflix have announced they’ve settled the defamation lawsuit she filed four years ago over her portrayal in the streaming service’s miniseries about the five Black and Latino teenagers known as the now-exonerated Central Park Five.