Nov 10 Britney Spears seeks freedom from father in court move By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press In a recent series of court maneuvers, Spears has sought greater say over her life and affairs, which for 12 years have been under the control of a court conservatorship run mostly by her father, James Spears. Continue reading
Nov 09 Watch 2:28 Remembering ‘Jeopardy!’ legend Alex Trebek By Jeffrey Brown, Ryan Connelly Holmes Alex Trebek was known to millions the world over for hosting the TV game show “Jeopardy!” Diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, he continued taping programs until recently, with the final episode of “Jeopardy!” due to air on Christmas. The Canadian-born… Continue watching
Nov 09 Why you can expect new books about Trump for years to come By Hillel Italie, Associated Press It's been one of publishing's most thriving genres of the past four years: books about President Donald Trump. And it's not going to end when he leaves office. Continue reading
Nov 08 Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy!’ host, dies at 80 By Lynn Elber, Associated Press Alex Trebek, who presided over the beloved quiz show “Jeopardy!” for more than 30 years with dapper charm and a touch of schoolmaster strictness, died Sunday. He was 80. Continue reading
Nov 07 Whitney Houston, Nine Inch Nails set for Rock Hall induction By Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press Years after their deaths, Whitney Houston, the Notorious B.I.G. and T. Rex's Marc Bolan will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Continue reading
Nov 06 Virus-hit Paris bookshop Shakespeare and Co appeals for help By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press The English-language bookshop on the Seine River sent an email to customers last week to inform them that it was facing "hard times" and to encourage them to buy a book. Continue reading
Nov 06 Museums face calls to better represent people of color By Christine Fernando, Associated Press Museums already were struggling with questions of inclusivity when the coronavirus pandemic forced a lot of them to shutter in March. Following this year's protests against racial injustice, some art professionals are calling on museums to better represent communities and… Continue reading
Nov 05 Jenga, pioneering Black doll Baby Nancy enter Toy Hall of Fame By Associated Press The new inductees will be on permanent display at the National Toy Hall of Fame. Continue reading
Nov 04 With performers infected, La Scala season premiere canceled By Associated Press The Dec. 7 season premiere at Milan’s La Scala opera house is being scrapped after a rash of COVID-19 infections among musicians and chorus members. Continue reading
Nov 04 Mississippi approves flag with magnolia, ‘In God We Trust’ By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press It replaces a Confederate-themed flag that state lawmakers retired months ago as part of the national reckoning over racial injustice. Continue reading