Indigenous artists help skateboarding get a stamp of approval
by PHOENIX — Many years ago, skateboarding was labeled as a hobby for rebels or stoners in city streets, schoolyards and back alleys. Those days are …
Tag: Arts and entertainment
‘The Young and the Restless’ celebrates 50 years of drama
NEW YORK — It all started one late morning on a highway. A camera panned to the cab of a large semi-trailer. The driver wore …
Musicians fight Tennessee anti-LGBTQ threat, draws bills
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When Tennessee lawmakers passed legislation this month targeting drag acts and transgender youth, many musicians living and working in the state felt …
Review: Despair in Jersey in Zach Braff’s “A Good Person”
All filmmakers should be lucky enough to have Florence Pugh in their films. She so consistently delivers the best version of what she’s given—whether it’s …
New this week: ‘Top Gun’, Lana Del Rey and ‘Rabbit Hole’
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s coming to TV, streaming services and music and video game platforms this week. …
Anthony Fauci documentary on PBS covers a career of crises
NEW YORK — There’s a moment in the new PBS documentary about Dr. Anthony Fauci when a protester holds up a handmade sign that reads …
Book bans in school libraries are seen as targeting LGBTQ content
DES MOINES, Iowa — Teri Patrick bristles at the idea that she would ban books on LGBTQ issues from Iowa schools, arguing that her only …
In Israel, TV’s dystopian “Handmaids” is a protest party
TEL AVIV, Israel — It has become an ominous part of the mass anti-government protests raging in Israel: a spiral of women in crimson robes …
Paris Hilton is ready to reclaim her story, share highs, lows
Paris Hilton is adding her voice to the chorus of women speaking out to reclaim their narrative from the media and public. This week, she …
Chef Marcus Samuelsson raises diversity in the culinary world
NEW YORK — Marcus Samuelsson is concerned with leading with intention. That focus is baked into the delicious dishes prepared at his popular restaurants, but …