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Five top dance companies give NY fans a treat at free outdoor festival founded during pandemic

Five top dance companies give NY fans a treat at free outdoor festival founded during pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — Occasionally, the best things in life really are free — especially if you’re a dance fan this week anywhere near New York, where some of the world’s best dancers are performing at a free festival under the stars.
Michael Jackson's employees were not legally obligated to prevent sex abuse, lawyer argues in court

Michael Jackson's employees were not legally obligated to prevent sex abuse, lawyer argues in court

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Workers for corporations owned by Michael Jackson had no legal obligation to protect children from the pop star, an attorney told an appeals court Wednesday.
Q&A: John Wilson exploits what other filmmakers try to hide in final season of 'How To'

Q&A: John Wilson exploits what other filmmakers try to hide in final season of 'How To'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As John Wilson gears up to premiere the third and final season of his cult documentary series, “How To With John Wilson,” the filmmaker reflected on how a video camera changes people’s behavior — and how he exploits that for his sh
Film review: 'The Beanie Bubble,' with Zach Galifianakis, plunges into a plush toy '90s craze

Film review: 'The Beanie Bubble,' with Zach Galifianakis, plunges into a plush toy '90s craze

` (AP) — Who knew so many movie ideas could be found while rummaging through your attic? This year we've had movies on Tetris ( "Tetris" ), Nike ( "Air" ), Blackberry ( "Blackberry" ) and Cheetos ( "Flamin' Hot" ).
UK jury acquits Kevin Spacey of sexual assault charges based on allegations by 4 men over 20 years

UK jury acquits Kevin Spacey of sexual assault charges based on allegations by 4 men over 20 years

LONDON (AP) — A jury in London acquitted Kevin Spacey of sexual assault Wednesday after the Oscar winner's star turn as a witness in his own defense spared him a possible prison term and offered him hope of a career comeback after six years without a
Partial settlement reached in lawsuit against Calgary Stampede over abuse of boys

Partial settlement reached in lawsuit against Calgary Stampede over abuse of boys

CALGARY — A partial settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit against the Calgary Stampede that alleged the organization allowed a performance school staffer to sexually abuse young boys.
'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown added to the Fan Expo Canada lineup

'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown added to the Fan Expo Canada lineup

TORONTO — “Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown has been added to the Fan Expo Canada lineup. The four-day pop culture convention says the actress will be on hand for autographs, photos and a panel.
Canadian contestants question 'Jeopardy' decision to film during strike

Canadian contestants question 'Jeopardy' decision to film during strike

TORONTO — Canadian "Jeopardy" contestants are questioning the decision to continue filming new episodes using old questions while the show's writers are on strike.
DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World's firefighters, capping years of negotiations

DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World's firefighters, capping years of negotiations

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After years of contentious negotiations, the board of Walt Disney World's governing district now made up of Gov.
A new millipede species is crawling under LA. It's blind, glassy and has 486 legs

A new millipede species is crawling under LA. It's blind, glassy and has 486 legs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The City of Angels, a metropolis of freeways and traffic, has a newly discovered species named in its honor: The Los Angeles Thread Millipede.
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