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Attorneys spar over powers held by Britney Spears’ father

By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

Attorneys for Britney Spears and her father sparred at a court hearing over how he should share power with a financial company newly appointed as his partner in the conservatorship that controls his daughter's money.

Chick Corea, jazz great with 23 Grammy Awards, dies at 79

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

Corea is the artist with the most jazz Grammys in the show's 63-year history, and he has a chance to posthumously win at the March 14 show.

Gina Carano fired from ‘Mandalorian’ after social media post

By Associated Press

Carano played the recurring character Cara Dune on the "Star Wars" series. She deleted the post but it was widely shared online and spurred the #FireGinaCarano hashtag to trend.

Hustler publisher Larry Flynt dies at 78

By John Rogers, Associated Press

As the founder of one of the most explicit adult-oriented magazines, Larry Flynt constantly challenged the establishment and became a target for the religious right and feminist groups.

A leading playwright and a pioneering virologist marry science and art on stage

By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport

A new interactive theatrical production, "The Catastrophist," follows the story of a scientist thrilled by discovery and pained by loss. It was written by playwright Lauren Gunderson about her husband's life as a leading researcher into the causes and effects…

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Oscars will be broadcast from multiple locations

By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press

Specific plans have yet to be unveiled for the show, but the academy said it is “determined to present an Oscars like none other, while prioritizing the public health and safety of all those who will participate,” a spokesperson said.

Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and Tina Turner nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press

Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner and Iron Maiden lead this year’s nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a female-heavy list of 16 acts that includes for the first time The Go-Go’s, Mary J. Blige and Dionne Warwick.

NBC will air opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics live

By Joe Reedy, Associated Press

U.S. Olympic viewers who have long clamored to view the opening ceremony live when it hasn’t been in North America will finally get their wish. NBC will air the opening ceremony from the Tokyo Olympics live on Friday, July 23,…

‘Wizard of Oz’ remake planned with HBO’s ‘Watchmen’ director

By Jake Coyle, Associated Press

Baum's 1900 novel, now in the public domain, has spawned many adaptations over the years — most famously, of course, the 1939 MGM musical by Victor Fleming and starring Judy Garland.