Author: The Associated Press

Woody Allen opens Cannes, as son resurrects sex abuse questions

The 69th Cannes Film Festival has opened amid stormy skies, heightened security and the premiere of a new Woody Allen film that prompted a letter from his son Ronan Farrow questioning the festival's and...

May 11, 2016 · by The Associated Press ·

Maestro Ricardo Muti to return to La Scala after nearly 12 years

Riccardo Muti is returning to La Scala next year for the first time since 2005, when he abruptly ended his 19-year tenure as musical director amid backstage turmoil.

May 11, 2016 · by The Associated Press ·

Man detained outside Taylor Swift’s NYC home

Authorities say the unidentified man was spotted on the street near the pop star's Tribeca apartment by her security guards.

May 11, 2016 · by The Associated Press ·

Eurovision Song Contest struggles to enforce politics ban

It didn't take long for someone to break the no-politics rule at this year's annual kitsch-fest in Stockholm.

May 11, 2016 · by The Associated Press ·

New record for a Basquiat painting set at Christie’s auction

A monumental self-portrait by Jean-Michael Basquiat set a world auction record for the artist at $57.3 million US Tuesday evening at a Christie's contemporary art sale.

May 10, 2016 · by The Associated Press ·

Search warrant reveals doctor who prescribed drugs saw Prince a day before he died

A search warrant reveals that a Minnesota doctor saw Prince twice in the month before his death, including the day before he died, and prescribed him medication.

May 10, 2016 · by The Associated Press ·

Disney axes Infinity video games line after poor quarterly earnings

Disney reported quarterly earnings Tuesday that fell short of forecasts, and announced it is discontinuing its Disney Infinity line of video games.

May 10, 2016 · by The Associated Press ·