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'First of its kind' Illinois law will penalize libraries that ban books

'First of its kind' Illinois law will penalize libraries that ban books

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed into law a bill that he says will make Illinois the first state in the nation to outlaw book bans.
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Tom Holland describes 'The Crowded Room' as his 'hardest' and 'most rewarding' job so far

Tom Holland describes 'The Crowded Room' as his 'hardest' and 'most rewarding' job so far

The words “Tom Holland” and “spoilers” can immediately illicit snickering. There are compilation videos on YouTube of the “Spider-Man ” star accidentally revealing too much about the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Country singer Jimmie Allen accused in second sexual assault lawsuit, dropped by label

Country singer Jimmie Allen accused in second sexual assault lawsuit, dropped by label

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country singer Jimmie Allen has been dropped by his record label as he faces a second sexual assault allegation.
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Washington Post publisher Fred Ryan leaves paper after 9 years at helm

Washington Post publisher Fred Ryan leaves paper after 9 years at helm

Washington Post publisher and chief executive Fred Ryan, who presided over explosive growth during the Trump years but couldn't avert the effects of the industry's downturn over the past two years, said Monday he's leaving the publication after nearl
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Songwriter Cynthia Weil, who had hits with husband Barry Mann, honored at California memorial

Songwriter Cynthia Weil, who had hits with husband Barry Mann, honored at California memorial

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.
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Bryan Adams extends tour with dates in British Columbia and Alberta

Bryan Adams extends tour with dates in British Columbia and Alberta

Bryan Adams has added more Canadian dates to his So Happy It Hurts tour. The “Run To You” rocker announced shows across British Columbia and Alberta that will follow a string of summer dates in the United States. Live Nation says a B.C.
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BTS is 10 years old: Seoul landmarks to be lit up in purple to celebrate K-pop band's anniversary

BTS is 10 years old: Seoul landmarks to be lit up in purple to celebrate K-pop band's anniversary

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Skyscrapers, bridges and other landmarks in South Korea’s capital will be lit up in purple on Monday as the country begins celebrating the 10th anniversary of K-pop band BTS, whose global popularity is a source of national p
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Marlon Wayans cited after luggage dispute with United worker at Denver airport

Marlon Wayans cited after luggage dispute with United worker at Denver airport

DENVER (AP) — Comedian and actor Marlon Wayans was cited for disturbing the peace after a dispute he said he had with a United Airlines employee over carry-on luggage at the Denver airport last week, police said Monday.
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Elizabeth Gilbert delays release of novel set in Russia, citing objections from Ukrainian readers

Elizabeth Gilbert delays release of novel set in Russia, citing objections from Ukrainian readers

NEW YORK (AP) — Author Elizabeth Gilbert is delaying publication of a novel she had set in Russia, saying she had received an outpouring of “anger, sorrow, disappointment and pain” from Ukrainian readers.
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Oscar-winning director-producer Ed Zwick writing memoir 'Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions'

Oscar-winning director-producer Ed Zwick writing memoir 'Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions'

NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar-winning director-producer Ed Zwick is working on a memoir, with all the highs and the lows and in-betweens. Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster Inc.
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