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Cacá Diegues, renowned Brazilian filmmaker and leading figure in Cinema Novo, dies at 84

Cacá Diegues, renowned Brazilian filmmaker and leading figure in Cinema Novo, dies at 84

SAO PAULO (AP) — Carlos Diegues, the renowned Brazilian filmmaker, died Friday in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian Academy of Letters said. He was 84.
Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored this spring by PEN America

Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored this spring by PEN America

NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Jessica Parker will be this year's recipient of PEN America's “Literary Service Award.
White House blocks AP reporter from Trump-Modi news conference because of Gulf of Mexico fight

White House blocks AP reporter from Trump-Modi news conference because of Gulf of Mexico fight

The White House blocked an Associated Press journalist from covering a news conference with two major world leaders Thursday, upping the stakes in a disagreement between the news agency and the Trump administration over AP's style decision to stick w
The Wayans family to be inducted into the NAACP Awards' Hall of Fame

The Wayans family to be inducted into the NAACP Awards' Hall of Fame

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Wayans family, who through film, TV, sketch and stand-up comedy, have both entertained and created countless jobs both on and off camera in Hollywood, will be feted at this year's NAACP Image Awards.
Movie Review: 'Universal Language' needs to be seen to be believed

Movie Review: 'Universal Language' needs to be seen to be believed

It’s not unusual for a city to double for another metropolis in movies. New Yorkers have long been able to spot when Toronto has been substituted for the Big Apple. Matthew Rankin, though, has gone more than a step, or maybe 85 steps, further.
A$AP Rocky trial brings clashing closing arguments over gun as Rihanna brings tiny sons to court

A$AP Rocky trial brings clashing closing arguments over gun as Rihanna brings tiny sons to court

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With Rihanna and two toddlers looking on from the audience, a prosecutor at the trial of A$AP Rocky told jurors during his closing argument Thursday that they have “one critical question” to answer.
A$AP Rocky trial brings clashing closing arguments over gun as Rihanna brings tiny sons to court

A$AP Rocky trial brings clashing closing arguments over gun as Rihanna brings tiny sons to court

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With Rihanna and two toddlers looking on from the audience, a prosecutor at the trial of A$AP Rocky told jurors during his closing argument Thursday that they have “one critical question” to answer.
Man injured alongside Salman Rushdie in 2022 stabbing attack says he thought it was a prank at first

Man injured alongside Salman Rushdie in 2022 stabbing attack says he thought it was a prank at first

MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A man injured alongside author Salman Rushdie in a knife attack on a New York lecture stage said Thursday that he tried to stop the assault once he realized it wasn't a prank and was left with a gash above his eye.
Man injured alongside Salman Rushdie in 2022 stabbing attack says he thought it was a prank at first

Man injured alongside Salman Rushdie in 2022 stabbing attack says he thought it was a prank at first

MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A man injured alongside author Salman Rushdie in a knife attack on a New York lecture stage said Thursday that he tried to stop the assault once he realized it wasn't a prank and was left with a gash above his eye.
The 75th Berlin Film Festival kicks off with 'The Light' shining on politics

The 75th Berlin Film Festival kicks off with 'The Light' shining on politics

BERLIN (AP) — The Berlin International Film Festival is kicking off on Thursday with the world premiere of Tom Tykwer’s “The Light,” a timely tale of a dysfunctional German family and a Syrian refugee.