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Cannes Film Festival readies a blockbuster edition, with Indy, 'Flower Moon,' Depp and more

Cannes Film Festival readies a blockbuster edition, with Indy, 'Flower Moon,' Depp and more

The Cannes Film Festival, which will kick off Tuesday, is such a colossal extravaganza that taking measure of its ups and downs is notoriously difficult. It’s a showcase of the world’s best cinema. It’s a red-carpet spectacular.
Willie Nelson's 90th birthday concerts getting a theatrical release

Willie Nelson's 90th birthday concerts getting a theatrical release

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — If you missed out on Willie Nelson's 90th birthday concerts last month in Los Angeles, you can see all the special performances honoring the 12-time Grammy winner in a limited theatrical run.
Millennial Money: What’s concierge medicine? Is it worth it?

Millennial Money: What’s concierge medicine? Is it worth it?

My primary care doctor recently left her practice and invited me to join her at her new gig — a concierge medicine group.
Salman Rushdie makes rare public address after attack, warns free expression under threat

Salman Rushdie makes rare public address after attack, warns free expression under threat

LONDON (AP) — Writer Salman Rushdie has made a public speech, nine months after being stabbed and seriously injured onstage, warning that freedom of expression in the West is under its most severe threat in his lifetime.
South Korean court orders agency to compensate adoptee over his mishandled adoption to US

South Korean court orders agency to compensate adoptee over his mishandled adoption to US

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean court on Tuesday ordered the country's biggest adoption agency to pay 100 million won ($74,700) in damages to a 48-year-old man for mishandling his adoption as a child to the United States, where he faced lega
Striking Hollywood writers vow not to picket Tony Awards, opening the door to some kind of show

Striking Hollywood writers vow not to picket Tony Awards, opening the door to some kind of show

NEW YORK (AP) — Striking members of the Writers Guild of America have said they will not picket next month's Tony Awards telecast, clearing a thorny issue facing show organizers and opening the door for some sort of Broadway razzle-dazzle on TV.
More dogs could show up in outdoor dining spaces. Not everyone is happy about it

More dogs could show up in outdoor dining spaces. Not everyone is happy about it

Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces.
Montreal restaurants dominate Canada’s 100 Best list, including top pick

Montreal restaurants dominate Canada’s 100 Best list, including top pick

TORONTO — Montreal restaurants dominate Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants List with 27 eateries on the annual ranking, led by Mon Lapin in the No. 1 spot.
At 81, Martha Stewart becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model

At 81, Martha Stewart becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model

NEW YORK (AP) — At 81, Martha Stewart isn't slowing down and some might say she's heating up. Stewart has been chosen as one of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit cover models, the magazine announced Monday.
Nigerian chef cooks nonstop for 100 hours to set new global record

Nigerian chef cooks nonstop for 100 hours to set new global record

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian chef on Monday set a new global record for the longest hours nonstop cooking as she cooked for 100 hours, surpassing the current record.
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