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‘Superman’ flexes its might in second weekend with $57.3 million

‘Superman’ flexes its might in second weekend with $57.3 million

NEW YORK (AP) — James Gunn’s “Superman” showed staying power in its second weekend at North American box offices, collecting $57.3 million in ticket sales and remaining the No. 1 movie in cinemas, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Paris unveils mural of Josephine Baker to honor her legacy

Paris unveils mural of Josephine Baker to honor her legacy

PARIS (AP) — Paris is reviving the spirit of U.S.-French entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker with a new mural.
Tech company CEO resigns after controversy over video captured at Coldplay concert

Tech company CEO resigns after controversy over video captured at Coldplay concert

The IT company CEO captured in a widely circulated video showing him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert has resigned. Andy Byron resigned from his job as CEO of Cincinnati-based Astronomer Inc.

Pro-Palestinian protest prompts scuffle onstage at Royal Opera House in London

LONDON (AP) — A performer holding a Palestinian flag touched off a brief scuffle on stage at the Royal Opera House in London as cast members were taking their bows following the season’s final performance of “Il Trovatore.
Norwegian author Ingvar Ambjørnsen dies at age 69

Norwegian author Ingvar Ambjørnsen dies at age 69

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Ingvar Ambjørnsen, a Norwegian author who mixed a sharp, even dark tone with humor and empathy in works that depicted the lives of the oppressed and vulnerable, has died, his publisher said. He was 69.
Stephen Colbert gets solidarity from fellow late-night hosts after cancellation news

Stephen Colbert gets solidarity from fellow late-night hosts after cancellation news

Stephen Colbert received messages of support and affection from his fellow late-night hosts after announcing that CBS was canceling his show, “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” next May.

Acclaimed conductor Roger Norrington dead at age 91

Roger Norrington, a conductor acclaimed for historically informed performances during more than a half-century leading orchestras in Europe and the United States, has died. He was 91. Norrington died Friday at his home, his son Tom said Saturday.
What does one do on their last day as a ballerina? Gillian Murphy jumped off a cliff (gracefully)

What does one do on their last day as a ballerina? Gillian Murphy jumped off a cliff (gracefully)

NEW YORK (AP) — In every career, there are plenty of consequential decisions to be made. And they tend to get more consequential as time goes on.
Lawyer argues Call of Duty maker can't be held responsible for actions of Uvalde, Texas, shooter

Lawyer argues Call of Duty maker can't be held responsible for actions of Uvalde, Texas, shooter

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawyer for the maker of the video game Call of Duty argued Friday that a judge should dismiss a lawsuit brought by families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School attack in Uvalde, Texas, saying the contents of the war game
Coldplay's jumbotron captures - what exactly? The internet has its theories

Coldplay's jumbotron captures - what exactly? The internet has its theories

LONDON (AP) — It started out as a routine bit of fun at a Coldplay concert: Lead singer Chris Martin asked the cameras to scan the crowd for his “Jumbotron Song,” when he sings a few lines about the people the camera lands on.