What to Stream: 'Moana,' 'Modern Warfare 4,' Dolly Parton tribute, 'Lupin' and John Legend

New Mexico judge tosses charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing prosecutor misconduct

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge has dismissed an indictment against “West Wing” and “Field of Dreams” actor Timothy Busfield that accused him of criminal sexual contact with a child, citing prosecutorial misconduct and errors that undermined the grand jury process.

Movie Review: In Spain’s ‘La Bola Negra,’ a gay drama with historical sweep

“La Bola Negra” has a classical core and a modern spirit. Directed by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, this sweeping epic glides back and forth between 1932, 1937 and 2017 to tell a story about gay men living in Spain in times of upheaval, suppression and reckoning.

Can DC blend horror with a superhero movie? 'Clayface' wants to blur genres

NEW YORK (AP) — The dominant movie genres of the past decade, superhero films and horror, have usually stayed, like bashful teenagers on the dance floor, on separate sides of the multiplex.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life and was injured in a fight at his New Jersey lockup, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday.

Berlin Philharmonic planning to vacate Philharmonie for renovation from 2032-40

NEW YORK (AP) — Kirill Petrenko and the Berlin Philharmonic will be on the move.

Prince Harry and Meghan cheered as they make first joint appearance since returning to UK

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan appeared together Thursday in front of cheering children in what is their joint public appearance since moving back to England, as the couple seek to rebuild their brand in Britain after walking away from royal duties six years ago

Blondie to return with the new album 'High Noon' next year and you can have a taste of it now

NEW YORK (AP) — One way or another, we're getting a new Blondie album.

Prince Harry and Meghan to make first joint appearances since returning to UK

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are conducting their first joint public appearances since moving back to England, as the couple who walked away from royal duties six years ago seek to rebuild their brand in Britain.

Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia faces scrutiny over claims she’s a lawyer

The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration. Katie Zacharia has long described herself as a lawyer. But so far, she and the White House have offered no evidence tha...

Blockbuster-era law governing privacy of video rentals gets a fresh look from the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — In 1988, Congress enacted a law to protect the privacy of video rentals after a journalist published details of Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork’s movie rental history during his Senate hearings. Nearly four decades later, the court is weighing how the Blockbuster-era statute

Movie Review: ‘You Can See Everything’ shows Elizabeth Holmes through Nathan Fielder’s singular lens

Thirty-four days before the disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was due in federal prison to serve an 11-year sentence for conspiracy and fraud, she and her partner, Billy Evans, welcomed a film crew into their beachside cottage.

Movie Review: Rom-com or sib-com? Sisterhood rules in a 21st-century take on ‘Sense and Sensibility’

It is a truth universally acknowledged, as somebody once wrote, that a Jane Austen novel is a precursor to the modern rom-com.

Sally Rooney’s publisher withdraws her books from UK sale over support for Palestine Action

LONDON (AP) — Irish novelist Sally Rooney said on Wednesday that her books are being withdrawn from sale in the U.K. because of her support for Palestine Action, a protest group the British government has outlawed as a terrorist organization.

Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, in biggest round of job cuts at streaming giant in years

CHICAGO (AP) — Netflix plans to lay off about 6% of its workforce, amounting to nearly 1,000 positions, as the streaming giant makes wider “organizational changes.”

The building housing London's oldest restaurant has been donated to a conservation charity

The building that houses London’s oldest restaurant has been donated to Europe’s biggest conservation charity. It's a move that will hopefully secure one of the U.K. capital’s go-to eateries for centuries to come. Rules was established in 1798 by Thomas Rule as an oyster bar when Europe was in

Katie Zacharia's debut shows the pitfalls and possibilities of White House press secretary's role

The new press secretary for Donald Trump’s White House stepped to the podium. The eyes of a packed room of journalists — and many in their audiences — were upon her. Like her predecessor, she smiled broadly at the sea of faces both probing and friendly. With that, Katie Zacharia went live and

Katie Zacharia's White House debut raises new questions about the press secretary's job

Prosecution labels Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator at opening of his sex assault trial

LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand behaved as a “ruthless” sexual predator when he assaulted six women over the course of a decade, a prosecutor said Wednesday as she opened the rape and sexual assault case against the actor-comedian.

Meet the new Dashwoods: Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles star in ‘Sense and Sensibility’

Daisy Edgar-Jones just wanted to know who her Marianne was going to be.

Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed

NEW YORK (AP) — It was something most people have likely done at one time or another: complain to others about feeling judged or dismissed during an interaction, maybe even take to social media to post about it.

New White House press secretary's debut: Brief, limited questions and some harsh reviews

President Donald Trump's new press secretary stepped to the podium, the eyes of a packed room of journalists — and many in their audiences — upon her. She smiled broadly at the sea of faces both probing and friendly. With that, Katie Zacharia went live and became the official voice of the world'

Dolly Parton's nephew denies threatening to harm her estate, pushes back against restraining order

Dolly Parton’s nephew and longtime head of security said in a Tennessee court filing Tuesday that he was a close friend and ally of Parton's longtime manager Danny Nozell before Nozell took out a restraining order accusing him of threatening to do violence and destroy Parton’s legacy and busines

Six Flags closes 9 North American roller coasters after families watch man fall to his death

Witnesses watched in horror as a man riding a roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia was ejected from his seat and fell to his death. The nightmarish death prompted Six Flags to temporarily close nine similar coasters across North America. The man was killed Monday while riding Goliath, the par...

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur

Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur. Jurors convicted Davis of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon in late August. A Nevada judge handed down the sentence Tuesday. Shakur was struck in a drive-by shooting off the Las

Greta Gerwig debuts first look at an epic, full-hearted 'Narnia' for Netflix — and the big screen

NEW YORK (AP) — Greta Gerwig debuted a first look at “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” on Tuesday, previewing a full-hearted adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ allegorical adventure and an IMAX-sized spectacle made for Netflix but designed for the big screen.

A list of US roller coaster fatalities dating back to 2003

A man who fell to his death from a roller coaster at an Atlanta-area amusement park was not the first to die on such a ride in recent years.

Man killed on a Six Flags roller coaster was thrown from the ride and hit other patrons, police say

Police say an Atlanta man killed on a roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia was thrown from the ride and struck other patrons before landing below. Cobb County police say man who died was 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem. Visitors at the theme park near Atlanta described watching the man be...

Israel returns 22 artifacts as Greece pushes to bring antiquities home

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Israel on Tuesday returned 22 ancient artifacts that had been illegally removed from Greece, as Athens steps up an international repatriation campaign ultimately aimed at securing the return of sculptures taken from the Acropolis.

Netflix buys 2030 World Cup broadcast rights in co-host and defending champion Spain

MADRID (AP) — Netflix bought exclusive rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in co-host Spain on Tuesday in a deal that lets a free-to-air public broadcaster show games each day including the defending champion’s.

A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride. Officials have not confirmed how the man died Monday at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, about 15 miles n...

Q&A: Brian Eno on relaunching Opal Records, 'Music for Airports,' AI and Palestine

LONDON (AP) — Brian Eno, the multi-hyphenate artist, producer and political activist best known for pioneering ambient music, will relaunch his transformative Opal Records on Friday. Founded in 1988 and put on hiatus in 1991, the label released works by formative names in experimental music: Jon .

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis faces life in prison for orchestrating murder of rapper Tupac Shakur

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Duane “Keffe D” Davis is set to be sentenced Tuesday for orchestrating the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur, who was gunned down off the Las Vegas Strip over 30 years ago.

Selma Blair arrested after alleged assault on flight, charged with kicking officer and nurse after

Actor Selma Blair was arrested after she was accused of injuring two flight attendants on a trip from Los Angeles to New York. She was also charged with two counts of assault for allegedly kicking a police officer and a nurse after the flight. Authorities said Monday that Blair was detained late ...

RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34

"Breaking Bad" actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte has died at age 34. According to authorities and his representatives, Mitte was declared dead Monday in Brownsville, Texas. Authorities did not share his cause of death, but an autopsy will be performed. Mitte was known for his role as ...

Selma Blair arrested in New York after an alleged assault on a Delta flight

Actor Selma Blair was arrested and taken to a hospital after she was accused of injuring to flight attendants on a plane from Los Angeles to New York. Authorities said Monday that Blair was detained late Sunday after the Delta Air Lines jet landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The FBI...

Actor Selma Blair taken into custody by police responding to physically abusive passenger on plane

Authorities say actor Selma Blair was taken into custody after a flight from Los Angeles to New York for being physically abusive and injuring two flight attendants. The 54-year-old Blair was taken into custody late Sunday night when the Delta Air Lines plane was parked at the gate at New York’s .

'Wildwood' premieres at the London Film Festival. Here's what to know

LONDON (AP) — Hot on the heels of Cannes and Venice, it’s London’s turn to shine and roll out the red carpet for this year’s crop of buzzy films and international stars.

DNA and vehicle-tracking help French investigators recover stolen Renoirs and makes arrests

NANTERRE, France (AP) — DNA left on a protective painting cover helped investigators recover two stolen Renoirs and uncover what they suspected were preparations for another art heist, a French prosecutor said Monday.

Russell Brand appears in a London court for trial on rape and sexual assault charges

LONDON (AP) — British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in a London court on Monday for the start of his trial on rape and sexual assault charges.

Weekend best bets: NC State Fair, wine and beer festival, and more

There's a lot happening this weekend in the Triangle!

A Spanish-language radio show overflows with voters' frustration in Pennsylvania battleground

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Una sola cosa. Just one thing. That's all Victor Martinez wanted from listeners of his Spanish-language radio station — tell him one positive thing about President Donald Trump.

What to Stream: Katseye, 'VisionQuest,' 'Tenzing' and a new 'Castlevania' game

A new album from Katseye and the Marvel series “VisionQuest” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Quentin Tarantino's first stage play will debut in London with Sacha Baron Cohen as star

LONDON (AP) — The latest project from Quentin Tarantino is a swashbuckling stage comedy featuring “Borat” star Sacha Baron Cohen.

CFP and ESPN extend discussion of media rights for possible expansion from 12 to 24 playoff teams

IRVING, Texas (AP) — The College Football Playoff announced Saturday that discussions continue with broadcast partner ESPN after the end of an exclusive negotiating window over media rights for a potential doubling in size of the playoff field from 12 to 24 teams.

Trump names commentator Katie Zacharia of his media company as next White House press secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser for his media company, will succeed Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary.

Music Review: Pitbull's 'Pitcoin' keeps the party going but is short on standouts

New York (AP) — At any given moment, it is hard to imagine anyone on earth having as much fun as Pitbull.

Foodie News: New owners at Bida Manda, new Halal-friendly spots, plus fall food festivals

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the latest on several new restaurants coming to the Triangle. Plus, several foodie events coming this month.

Who’s afraid of a 6-hour documentary about exiled Russian journalists?

Julia Loktev’s new documentary begins almost like a tense Hollywood spy thriller. The journalists she’s filming on her iPhone scramble to get out of Russia, many without a plan or lodging and with only a carry-on suitcase full of hastily packed things, hoping they’re not held up at the border.

Wynonna Judd faces 'The Hard Truth' on vulnerable new album, the first since her mother Naomi died

NEW YORK (AP) — Wynonna Judd's first album in 10 years, “The Hard Truth,” could come with a warning — but the title works just as well.

Lightsaber Darth Vader used in 'I am your father' duel in 'Empire Strikes Back' goes up for auction

A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in “The Empire Strikes Back” is set to be auctioned on Nov. 12. Heritage Auctions will host the event, featuring this iconic prop from the famous duel where Vader reveals he is Luke Skywalker's father. The saber, also used in “Return of the Jedi,” is expected