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Jury finds Ed Sheeran didn't copy Marvin Gaye classic

Jury finds Ed Sheeran didn't copy Marvin Gaye classic

NEW YORK (AP) — British singer Ed Sheeran didn't steal key components of Marvin Gaye’s classic 1970s tune “Let’s Get It On” to create his hit song “Thinking Out Loud,” a jury said with a trial verdict Thursday, prompting Sheeran to joke later that he
In ‘No Hard Feelings,’ a comedy made for Jennifer Lawrence

In ‘No Hard Feelings,’ a comedy made for Jennifer Lawrence

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jennifer Lawrence has wanted to do a big comedy for years. She has always been funny and vibrant in her television appearances. And while she has brought humor and physical comedy to many of her roles for David O.
Purple lanes: Minnesota highway signs to honor Prince

Purple lanes: Minnesota highway signs to honor Prince

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The late pop superstar Prince will have a highway named after him in his home state, following a vote by Minnesota lawmakers Thursday.

May the Fourth be 'I do': Ohio city has 'Star Wars' weddings

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — When Julia and Robert Jones discovered that a judge from the Akron Municipal Court in Ohio would be officiating “Star Wars”-themed weddings on May the Fourth, the couple felt the Force calling them to commit to the ceremony.
Carrie Fisher gets her Walk of Fame star, on May the Fourth

Carrie Fisher gets her Walk of Fame star, on May the Fourth

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carrie Fisher received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, a May the Fourth tribute to a beloved “Star Wars” actor that had a touch of stardust.
Fox opposes fellow journalists trying to uncover documents

Fox opposes fellow journalists trying to uncover documents

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News is opposing a renewed effort by three news organizations to unseal documents related to its recently settled defamation lawsuit, saying it would do nothing but “gratify private spite or promote public scandal.

Simon & Schuster again up for sale, executives confirm

NEW YORK (AP) — Simon & Schuster is again up for sale.

Russian authorities target play in latest sign of crackdown

Russian authorities demonstrated again Thursday that they are widening their crackdown on dissent by investigating and detaining artists involved in a play staged in Moscow.
Oklahoma inmate supported by 'Dead Man Walking' author, nun

Oklahoma inmate supported by 'Dead Man Walking' author, nun

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Prominent death penalty opponent Sister Helen Prejean, whose book “Dead Man Walking” was turned into a movie, on Wednesday joined others calling on Oklahoma Gov.
New Orleans music's old guard still star at Jazz Fest

New Orleans music's old guard still star at Jazz Fest

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bassist George Porter Jr. and drummer Zigaboo Modeliste played the very first New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival in 1970 with their groundbreaking funk band The Meters.