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Jussie Smollett testifies at his trial: 'There was no hoax'
December 06, 2021 - 4:50 PM

CHICAGO (AP) — Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett denied Monday that he staged an anti-gay, racist attack on himself, testifying at his trial that “there was no hoax" and that he was the victim of a hate crime in his downtown Chicago neighborhood.
Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack
December 06, 2021 - 10:44 AM

CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett is on trial on charges that he lied to Chicago police when the former “Empire” actor and R&B singer reported being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack nearly three years ago. Some key moments in the story:
Breonna Taylor honored by peaceful augmented-reality garden
December 03, 2021 - 1:41 PM

Say her name with flowers on your tongue — that's what Breonna Taylor's sister wants during Miami's art week from people visiting an augmented reality garden created to honor her late sister.
Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack
November 28, 2021 - 6:57 AM

CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett goes to trial Monday on charges that he lied to Chicago police when the former “Empire” actor and R&B singer reported being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack nearly three years ago. Some key moments in the story:
Bob Dylan artwork show opens in Miami, new cinema paintings
November 27, 2021 - 7:17 AM

MIAMI (AP) — Bob Dylan has been telling stories through songs for 60 years. But recently America’s master lyricist has also captured moments in a new series of paintings that, just like his songs, are intimate and a bit of a mystery.
Afghan girl from famous cover portrait is evacuated to Italy
November 25, 2021 - 8:32 AM

ROME (AP) — National Geographic magazine’s famed green-eyed “Afghan Girl” has arrived in Italy as part of the West’s evacuation of Afghans following the Taliban takeover of the country, the Italian government said Thursday.
Review: In ‘The Humans,’ a family’s bonds are sorely tested
November 23, 2021 - 1:21 PM

Laughter and tears. Fun and disappointment. Affection and insults. Anxieties, hostilities, too much food, too much alcohol.
Prominent poet Robert Bly, author of 'Iron John', dies at 94
November 22, 2021 - 12:51 PM

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Robert Bly, one of the most prominent American poets of the last half century and author of the best-selling men’s movement classic “Iron John,” has died. He was 94.
New this week: 'Becoming Cousteau,' Gaga and Tony Bennett
November 22, 2021 - 6:55 AM

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
12 to stand trial for Kardashian West jewel heist in Paris
November 19, 2021 - 6:50 PM

PARIS (AP) — Twelve people will stand trial in Paris over a $10 million jewelry heist targeting Kim Kardashian West in 2016, authorities said Friday.
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Entertainment News

Jussie Smollett testifies at his trial: 'There was no hoax'

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack

Breonna Taylor honored by peaceful augmented-reality garden

Key moments since Jussie Smollett reported Chicago attack

Bob Dylan artwork show opens in Miami, new cinema paintings

Afghan girl from famous cover portrait is evacuated to Italy

Review: In ‘The Humans,’ a family’s bonds are sorely tested

Prominent poet Robert Bly, author of 'Iron John', dies at 94

New this week: 'Becoming Cousteau,' Gaga and Tony Bennett

12 to stand trial for Kardashian West jewel heist in Paris

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