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'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan and wife Emma Thomas to get British knighthood and damehood

'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan and wife Emma Thomas to get British knighthood and damehood

LONDON (AP) — The Oscar-winning director of “Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan, and his wife and producer Emma Thomas, will receive a knighthood and damehood for their services to film, according to a statement on Thursday from the U.K. government.

Rio de Janeiro declares a dengue health emergency days ahead of Carnival

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro on Monday has declared a public health emergency because of an outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever, the city announced Monday, just days before Carnival celebrations kick off across Brazil.
Movie Review: 'Godzilla x Kong' has scales and scale but not much else

Movie Review: 'Godzilla x Kong' has scales and scale but not much else

As the old saying goes, there are two kinds of people on this Earth: Those who like their movies with a giant evil ape swinging a vertebrae like a lasso while riding a kaiju controlled by a crystal, and those who don’t.
A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression

A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504.
Owning Wrexham is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Club owes its celebrity owners more than $11M

Owning Wrexham is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Club owes its celebrity owners more than $11M

Owning a soccer club is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet.
Spouses McGregor, Winstead on their 'incredible connection' in 'Gentleman in Moscow'

Spouses McGregor, Winstead on their 'incredible connection' in 'Gentleman in Moscow'

When Ewan McGregor first met Mary Elizabeth Winstead on the set of the FX series “Fargo” in 2016, he couldn’t deny the chemistry that crackled between them. “We didn't know each other but there was an incredible connection in our work instinct.
The British Museum names Nicholas Cullinan its new director as it tries to get over a rocky patch

The British Museum names Nicholas Cullinan its new director as it tries to get over a rocky patch

LONDON (AP) — The British Museum on Thursday appointed National Portrait Gallery chief Nicholas Cullinan as its new director, as the 265-year-old institution grapples with the apparent theft of hundreds of artifacts and growing international scrutiny
Michelle Yeoh to join business and political leaders at Global Citizen NOW summit to fight poverty

Michelle Yeoh to join business and political leaders at Global Citizen NOW summit to fight poverty

NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg are among the diverse group of political, business and philanthropic leaders Global Citizen will convene in New York on May 1 and 2, the n
No joke: UK comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food ban

No joke: UK comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food ban

LONDON (AP) — On the London Underground, hot dogs are no joking matter.
No police charges for Taylor Swift's dad over paparazzi incident in Sydney

No police charges for Taylor Swift's dad over paparazzi incident in Sydney

SYDNEY (AP) — Taylor Swift’s father will not be charged over a paparazzi photographer's claim that Scott Swift assaulted him on the Sydney waterfront hours after the pop star’s Australian tour ended last month.
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