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Another delay granted for Harvey Weinstein extradition

Another delay granted for Harvey Weinstein extradition

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Convicted former movie producer Harvey Weinstein will remain in a New York prison for now after his lawyers and prosecutors agreed Friday to postpone efforts to send him to California to face sexual assault charges.
Music Review: Chris Cornell shines on an album of covers

Music Review: Chris Cornell shines on an album of covers

Chris Cornell, “No One Sings Like You Anymore" (UMe) No disrespect to Sinead O’Connor, but there's another version of “Nothing Compares 2 U” that might be even better than the one the Irish singer delivered.
Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, films

Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, films

NEW YORK — The Walt Disney Co.’s streaming plans shifted into hyper speed Thursday, as the studio unveiled a galaxy’s worth of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 “Star Wars” series spinoffs and 10 Marvel series that will debut on Disney+.
Award-winning SKorean director Kim Ki-duk dies in Latvia

Award-winning SKorean director Kim Ki-duk dies in Latvia

COPENHAGEN — South Korean director Kim Ki-duk, who won the top award at the Venice Film Festival in 2012 but later faced allegations at home of hitting an actress and trying to force her into shooting off-script sexual scenes while making another mov
Time magazine names BTS its Entertainer of the Year

Time magazine names BTS its Entertainer of the Year

NEW YORK — BTS has had more than just a “Dynamite” year — they've become such a global phenomenon that Time magazine named the South Korean group its 2020 Entertainer of the Year.
Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, who played Deebo in 'Friday,' dies

Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, who played Deebo in 'Friday,' dies

LOS ANGELES — Tommy “Tiny” Lister, a former professional wrestler who was known for his bullying Deebo character in the “Friday” films, has died. He was 62.
Anthony Veasna So, acclaimed fiction writer, dead at age 28

Anthony Veasna So, acclaimed fiction writer, dead at age 28

NEW YORK — The author of a highly anticipated debut story collection has died. Anthony Veasna So was 28. His death was announced Thursday by his publisher, Ecco, which did not immediately provide additional details.
'Carry On' and 'EastEnders' star Barbara Windsor dies at 83

'Carry On' and 'EastEnders' star Barbara Windsor dies at 83

LONDON — British actress Barbara Windsor, whose seven-decade career ranged from cheeky film comedies to the soap opera “EastEnders,” has died, her husband said. She was 83.
Sweden's Prince Carl Phillip and wife expecting 3rd child

Sweden's Prince Carl Phillip and wife expecting 3rd child

STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia said Friday they are expecting their third child.
Stephen Lang weaves tale of bonding amid Gettysburg horrors

Stephen Lang weaves tale of bonding amid Gettysburg horrors

NEW YORK — For a guy who has made a career out of playing villains, Stephen Lang certainly has a knack for turning a dark period in American history into a children’s book with a message. Whether playing Col.