LOS ANGELES (AP) — Snoop Dogg heard the call of the wild, and he responded. The rapper is providing commentary for nature and other videos on “Planet Snoop,” a new series on his Merry Jane website. The world learned of Snoop Dogg’s skill as nature host when his parodies of the “Plant Earth” documentary series … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — He’s been a rapper, actor, singer, entrepreneur, record producer and clothing designer. Now Sean “Diddy” Combs has taken on a new job as the founder of a charter school in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood. Combs announced Monday that the Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School will open in the fall. The … Continue reading
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Entertainer Katt Williams and a teenager have each been charged with disorderly conduct after fighting each other at an apartment complex, police in metro Atlanta said Monday. Williams, 44, and Luke Wash, 17, were both charged in connection with the fight last week, Gainesville Police Sgt. Kevin Holbrook said Monday. He … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Redskins have released Robert Griffin III, four years after trading a bevy of draft picks to take the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback with the No. 2 overall choice. The NFC East champions announced the move Monday. They had made clear it was coming. The Redskins had until Wednesday to part ways with … Continue reading
“Off the Grid” (G.P. Putnam’s Sons), by C.J. Box After the events of the previous novel “Endangered,” Nate Romanowksi has been living off the grid. He uses his survival skills to stay off the radar to protect both himself and the people he cares about. One morning, men from a top-secret government agency arrive to … Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The key questions jurors are deliberating in Erin Andrews’ $75 million lawsuit are whether two hotel companies bear any responsibility for a stalker renting a room next to the sportscaster and taking a nude video of her, and if so, how much they should pay. Jurors started their deliberations Monday after … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off his Grammy triumph, Kendrick Lamar has released a new batch of old music. The eight-song collection titled “untitled unmastered.” was made available Friday on iTunes, Apple Music, Tidal, Spotify and GooglePlay. None of the songs has a title, just what seem to be dates, ranging from 2013 to 2016. … Continue reading
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland marked the 90th birthday of the country’s leading filmmaker, Andrzej Wajda, with special showings of his films and exhibitions honoring his life. Wajda, whose movies focus on key moments in Poland’s history and draw from Polish literature, is still active. He is currently working on a movie about Polish avant-garde … Continue reading
Here’s how U.S. and world political leaders are reacting to the death of former U.S. first lady Nancy Reagan: ___ “Nancy Reagan once wrote that nothing could prepare you for living in the White House. She was right, of course. But we had a head start, because we were fortunate to benefit from her proud … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Ack! There’s a picture book coming about Bill the Cat. Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, told The Associated Press on Monday that it was publishing Berkeley Breathed’s “The Bill the Cat Story: A Bloom County Epic.” Philomel is calling the book the “origin story of fan-favorite Bill the … Continue reading
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif vowed Monday to act against the “despicable” practice known as honor killing after viewing an Oscar-nominated documentary about the issue. “A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness,” by Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, was screened at the premier’s office. The 2015 film is about a girl … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Harper Lee, the elusive novelist whose child’s-eye view of racial injustice in a small Southern town, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” became standard reading for millions of young people and an Oscar-winning film, has died. She was 89. Lee died peacefully Friday, publisher HarperCollins said in a statement. It did not give … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Watching tearfully from a courtroom audience, pop star Kesha lost a bid Friday to be freed from her contract with a top record producer she says drugged, sexually abused and psychologically tormented her. But the ruling doesn’t end the platinum-selling singer’s clash with hitmaker Dr. Luke, who denies her claims and … Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A prosecutor pursuing criminal charges against Bill Cosby in a Pennsylvania sexual-assault case is opposing Cosby’s latest efforts to have the case dismissed before trial. Cosby’s defense has appealed a judge’s decision that upholds the charges until a March 8 preliminary hearing. Cosby argues he had an agreement from authorities that he … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Angela “Big Ang” Raiola, the raspy-voiced bar owner who gained fame on the reality TV series “Mob Wives,” died early Thursday, nearly a year after being diagnosed with throat cancer. She was 55. Raiola died at a New York City hospital while surrounded by friends and family, said series producer Jennifer Graziano. … Continue reading
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