Italian populists dither over support for Draghi government
<p>The populist 5-Star Movement, the largest party in the Italian Parliament, put on hold Wednesday its commitment to back the new government that former...
From rom-coms to murder: Hugh Grant is enjoying the darkness
When Hugh Grant accepted his Golden Globe in 1995 for “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” you could say he slayed the room — with...
A subdued year for Germany’s Carnival, thanks to the virus
BERLIN — Germany’s renowned Carnival celebrations got underway Thursday but without any of their usual raucous revelry.
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Review: Writer explores gay bars as revolutionary spaces
<p>Jeremy Atherton Lin’s “Gay Bar” (Little, Brown & Co.)</p>
<p>Part memoir...
Folk activist Judy Collins revisits her first live album
NEW YORK — When she was 24, folk singer Judy Collins went onstage in New York City to record her first live concert and...
Ashley Judd describes how she ‘nearly lost’ her leg in Congo
NEW YORK — Ashley Judd has recounted a painful ordeal she believes almost cost her leg after tripping in a Congolese rainforest and having...
Blart Your Engines: James stars in new Netflix NASCAR comedy
<p>DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Kevin James fancies himself an everyman in his comedic roles. He’s worked as a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo0KBFhChFU">mall cop</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlzuFtFRtYU">delivery...
Sen. Warren’s ‘Pinkie Promises’ to be published this fall
NEW YORK — Sen. Elizabeth Warren has not forgotten the many young people she befriended during her 2020 presidential run.
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Singer Ricky Martin joins efforts to build Pulse memorial
<p>ORLANDO, Fla. — Singer Ricky Martin will be a spokesman for a foundation that is building a memorial and museum to honor the 49...
Burt Reynolds’ remains find home at Hollywood cemetery
LOS ANGELES — Burt Reynolds finally reached his final resting place Thursday at a storied Hollywood cemetery.
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