Entertainment
'Succession' tops Emmy nominations with 27 as 'Last of Us' and 'White Lotus' give HBO top 3 spots
HBO dominated Wednesday morning's Emmy nominations, with the elite trio of " Succession," "The White Lotus" and "The Last of Us" combining for a whopping 74.
Actors' union OKs emergency meeting with mediators ahead of strike
The Screen Actors Guild has agreed to a last-minute meeting with federal mediators ahead of a strike expected to start at midnight Wednesday.
MLB says teams have gotten 94% of money owed to them by Diamond Sports
Major League Baseball says teams have collected 94% of the money they have been owed by Diamond Sports.
Philippines lets 'Barbie' air in theaters, with map possibly blurred
The "Barbie" movie might blur a map of Chinese maritime claims and can be shown, the Philippine Movie and Television Review and Classification Board announced Wednesday.
Queen Camilla attends Wimbledon, a week after Princess Kate made an appearance
A week after Princess Kate graced Centre Court at Wimbledon by taking a seat in the Royal Box, Queen Camilla made an appearance at the Grand Slam tennis tournament on Wednesday.
Jury decides 2014 document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will
A document handwritten by singer Aretha Franklin and found in her couch after her 2018 death is a valid Michigan will, a jury said Tuesday, a critical turn in a dispute that has turned her sons against each other.
Lei draws first blood in tightly contested women's world chess title match
Women's world chess champion GM Ju Wenjun and GM Lei Tingje, her Chinese compatriot and challenger in the 12-game title match now underway in Shanghai, are well matched.
Judge rejects FTC block of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of video game publisher Activision Blizzard, dealing a blow to the regulator's antitrust efforts against Big Tech.
Toronto Zoo tells guests to stop showing videos to gorillas
The Toronto Zoo wants visitors to stop sharing videos with its curious and impressionable gorillas.
Taiwan's #MeToo movement is making a resurgence as accusations hit politics, TV and schools
Taiwan is facing a long-delayed reckoning with sexual harassment and sexual violence. In the past month, people have stepped forward with accusations, one after the other, leading to criminal investigations, resignations at different levels of government, and a society-wide discussion of the unspoken rules that govern gender norms in society.
Madonna says she's 'on the road to recovery' following ICU stay, postpones North American tour dates
Madonna says she is focused on her health and getting back on stage after a "serious bacterial infection" that led to her hospitalization in an intensive care unit for several days last month.
Harry Styles hit by thrown object during Vienna concert
Harry Styles was the latest pop star to be hit by an object onstage when the British singer was struck in the face Saturday during a concert in Vienna, Austria.
Broiled shrimp with garlic, lemon and herbs: How to boost browning on lemony shrimp skewers
Cooking shrimp until well-browned without overcooking can be a difficult needle to thread.
Hill Harper, an actor on 'CSI: NY' and 'The Good Doctor,' is running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan
Hill Harper, an actor known for his roles on "CSI: NY" and "The Good Doctor," announced on Monday that he is running for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat and challenging U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin for the Democratic nomination.
Iran sentences rapper to more than 6 years in prison over protests, supporters say
Iran has sentenced a popular rapper to six years and three months in prison over his participation in protests that rocked the country last year, his supporters said Monday.
'Time Bandits' 4K Ultra HD movie review
"Time Bandits," the first of director Terry Gilliam's trio of epic fantasy adventure films, finally debuts in the ultra-high definition format.
