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Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko petitions to protect their daughter's inheritance
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko has filed an urgent petition asking that he be allowed to act as their 11-year-old daughter's temporary representative in California court to protect her inheritance after the death of her mother.
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News organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban until case is resolved
Three news organizations banished from White House grounds have asked a court to block enforcement of the action until the case is resolved. They say the Trump administration has “persisted in unpredictably and inconsistently implementing its ban” despite a judge’s restraining order. That include...
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Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn is on trial in wife's killing. He says a burglar did it
A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on “American Idol” is on trial on charges that he killed his wife while having an affair more than a decade after gushing to TV viewers about how she encouraged him to chase his dreams on the singing competition.
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 4-10 include Bradley Whitford and Dakota Johnson
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 4-10:
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What to Stream: Quavo album, 'East of Eden' series and 'Minecraft Dungeons II'
The limited series adaptation of “East of Eden” and an album from Quavo are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Calypso icon Slinger Francisco, dubbed 'The Mighty Sparrow,' dies at 91, his family says
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Calypso music lost one of its most emblematic voices Sunday with the death of Slinger Francisco, who was known on stage as the Mighty Sparrow and dubbed the “Calypso King of the World.” He was 91.
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Photos show Baghdad Ballet Academy students taking the stage at Baghdad's Al-Sinbad Theater
BAGHDAD (AP) — Students from Baghdad’s Ballet Academy performed a production titled “Mermaid” before an audience at Al-Sinbad Theater on Friday.
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Explore the highlights of Milan Fashion Week in photos
MILAN (AP) — Milan Fashion Week balanced legacy and reinvention as Italy’s leading fashion houses used expressive silhouettes, refined craftsmanship and evolving creative leadership to chart a path forward toward spring and summer 2027. The week opened on Tuesday with Prada’s show and ran throug...
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'Avengers: Endgame' retakes box office crown; Robert Pattinson drives sales for 'Primetime'
NEW YORK (AP) — Seven years after becoming the second-highest grossing film ever, “Avengers: Endgame” returned to the No. 1 spot at the box office in a victory lap for Marvel and an appetizer for the upcoming blockbuster “Avengers: Doomsday.”
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Armani charts its future as Bottega Veneta sheds layers in Milan
MILAN (AP) — The future of Giorgio Armani ’s empire is coming into sharper focus a year after the designer’s death. On the runway in Milan, his signature elegance defined the latest collection previewed on Sunday, while behind the scenes talks are set to begin on the sale of a stake, as stipulate...
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Host Jalen Brunson brings the Knicks to premiere of 'SNL,' with many nods to team's NBA title run
Jalen Brunson brought four of his NBA champion teammates to “Saturday Night Live."
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Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, dedicates top prize to Dolly Parton
Taylor Swift made history and Nirvana was awarded the 2026 Video Vanguard Award at the starry MTV Video Music Awards. Swift received the inaugural Artist Director Honors, making her the most-awarded artist in VMA history. She was previously tied with Beyoncé for most wins. She also took home the ...
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New Orleans celebrates Dolly Parton Day, in photos
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Fans in New Orleans celebrated Dolly Parton Day, declared in honor of the late country music icon, on Sept. 25. There was music, colorful tributes and plenty of Dolly-inspired style, as they joined communities around the country in honoring the widely beloved Parton.
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Kennedy Center put off planned repairs despite known structural issues, former employees allege
Some former Kennedy Center employees are accusing officials at the performing arts venue of long knowing about structural issues they recently cited as new problems. The anonymous whistleblowers allege in a letter to Congress that top Kennedy Center official Matt Floca halted a funded plan to add...
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Jennifer Lopez brings diva wattage as Dolce & Gabbana refreshes its Sicilian inheritance
MILAN (AP) — Jennifer Lopez brought diva wattage to Dolce & Gabbana’s runway show for Spring Summer 2027 on Saturday, taking her front-row seat in a dark velvet suit with matching cap and equestrian boots while fans outside screamed to catch just a glimpse of her.
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Demna sells a new Gucci fantasy as Moschino’s new designers loosen up the joke
MILAN (AP) — Gucci creative director Demna moved beyond the strict archetypes of his debut collection and fixed his gaze on the fashion house’s luxe heritage for his all-important second collection, previewed Friday during Milan Fashion Week.
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U2 goes back to school to put on a show where it all began 50 years ago
LONDON (AP) — Irish band U2 returned to school Friday to put on a surprise class in rock and roll where they formed a half century ago.
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Ed Sheeran, Global Citizen, CBGB and All Things Go cancel concerts because of nor'easter
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Ed Sheeran can't be in love with the shape of this forecast.
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Taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ad campaign grows with new spot, wider reach
The Trump administration on Friday appeared to ramp up its use of U.S. government-funded political advertisements promoting President Donald Trump, airing its second TV ad in three days while expanding its spending on the first to at least $443,000.
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Roads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as major signs of nor'easter take shape
Thousands are without power on the U.S. Northeast, while roads are flooding in some coastal New Jersey communities. The events Friday night signaled the first major signs of a powerful nor’easter expected to create dangerous conditions through the weekend. Tens of millions of people are in the pa...
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Louise Erdrich wins the Gish Prize, a top arts honor
NEW YORK (AP) — Louise Erdrich's latest honor inspired in her a new appreciation of how the supposedly solitary art of writing depends on the help of others.
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Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth, Sombr, Raye and Katseye set for 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour
NEW YORK (AP) — iHeartRadio is loading its 2026 holiday tour with some starry acts, including performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth, Raye, Katseye, Jonas Brothers, Alex Warren, Hilary Duff, Sombr, OneRepublic, Ludacris, Teddy Swims and Sienna Spiro.
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Pope Leo XIV affirms need for media to cover public figures when asked about Trump ban
Pope Leo XIV told reporters they were welcome to cover him as he responded a question about the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House by affirming the importance of journalists covering public figures. Leo spoke to reporters on board the papal plane on Friday as he...
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Austrian yodelers take their voices underground, turning a parking garage into the Alps
GRAZ, Austria (AP) — No mountains to practice on? No problem. Yodeling fans in Austria have moved their practice sessions to an underground parking garage, since it produces echoes like those they can get in the landscapes of the Alps.
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It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives
Communities worldwide are dedicating Friday to honoring Dolly Parton. The day falls on Sept. 25, a wink at her hit song “9 to 5.” Parton, who died of cancer last month at age 80, left a legacy as a singer-songwriter, actor, philanthropist and entrepreneur. In the U.S., many states are establishin...
