A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie.

Four women have accused Jared Leto of sexual misconduct when they were teenagers, to which the actor and musician responded that he has “never sexually assaulted anyone.”.

Stephen Colbert has received an “anti-censorship” award from the Before Columbus Foundation.

K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming Grammys.

Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.

The St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus in Los Angeles was built in 1856 and has been closed since 2020.

A quarter of a century is a long time for mustache rides and syrup binges, but “Super Troopers” has gotten a lot of mileage out of the simple joys of friends goofing around.

More progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media.

CBS's "60 Minutes" has announced a slate of new correspondents and contributors for its 59th season.

Members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association have sued Penske Media and others, claiming they engaged in fraud to acquire the Golden Globe Awards.

A judge is allowing a police interview of the man charged in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur to be used in his upcoming trial.

Justin Herbert has his first ring, and it's not on the football field.

The man on trial in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie has chosen not to testify or call any witnesses in the federal terrorism case.

Booker Prize winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are in the running for the 2026 edition of the prestigious fiction award.

Lawyers are making closing addresses in the Australian trial of British entertainer Yung Filly on charges that he raped and choked a fan following a music performance two years ago.

In a story published July 27, 2026, about Betye Saar’s death, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of a company.

Savannah Guthrie says her family is living a nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance.

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is drawing moviegoers to Prague for its rare 70 mm IMAX experience.

A judge has ruled there’s enough evidence to send singer D4vd to trial for the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Carly Simon, the singer known for “Nobody Does It Better” and other hits, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist who generated both fascination and revulsion around the globe with his “Body Worlds” exhibits of preserved human corpses, has died.

Bill Oddie, a British comic actor who had a second career as as a bird expert and wildlife presenter, died on Saturday, his agent said, He was 85.

“The Odyssey” continues to captivate audiences in its second weekend, raking in $87 million in North American theaters.

In 1984, the Skynet of "The Terminator" films were science fiction.

David Jonsson is the new Black Panther — the son of Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa.

Rick Moranis has finally answered fans' questions about a "Spaceballs" sequel.

Skydance-owned Paramount has agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros.

President Donald Trump has returned to the stage of the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

With swords, axes and shields, competitors from 30 countries are going head-to-head in the grounds of a Danish fortress in a modern version of old-fashioned battle.

Singer Ariana Grande has launched the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation to support causes like LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive health, and mental health.

Text messages between singer D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez shown in court indicate she had gotten pregnant and had an abortion more than a year before she was killed.

A police DNA specialist testifies that DNA evidence from a Hollywood garage strongly matches 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

The government has withdrawn subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet.

Salman Rushdie has testified for the second time about being stabbed nearly to death four years ago in a western New York amphitheater.

The passionate fandom Ghibli tends to inspire is well-documented.

The Venice Film Festival's lineup includes a four-hour documentary about Elon Musk and Martin McDonagh's dark CIA comedy.

An Australian court has cleared Rebel Wilson of defaming the star of her directorial debut, “The Deb,” in social media posts.

The European Union has approved Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros.

Industry data and analytics company Luminate has found that the 2026 World Cup halftime performers experienced considerable jumps in the streams of the songs they performed live at the final on Sunday.

Prosecutors are presenting forensic evidence to persuade a judge that singer D4vd, legally known as David Burke, should face trial in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Rei Ami, known for her singing voice in “KPop Demon Hunters,” recently faced real sharks during a dive.

Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose have been revealed as the cover athletes for NBA 2K27.

The iconic Cinerama Dome in Hollywood is set to be restored and reopened.

In a story published on July 22, 2026, about spicy cocktails, The Associated Press gave erroneous or unclear measurements for ingredients in three recipes.

South Korean singer Lim Kim has released her second full-length album, “Exit to Nowhere,” 13 years after her debut album, “A Voice.”.

Shania Twain's new album, “Little Miss Twain,” explores her early life in Northern Ontario, Canada, a chapter she says most of her fans don't know much about.

Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor known for her roles in two “Godzilla” films, has died in a car crash in Maryland.

A federal judge has approved a $1.5 billion copyright settlement involving AI company Anthropic.

Joe Biden disagrees with an appeals court's rejection of his effort to block the release of audio recordings of his interviews with a memoir ghostwriter.

A hearing has begun to determine whether singer D4vd, legally known as David Burke, should go on trial in the killing and dismembering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand prop from “The Empire Strikes Back” has sold for $3.75 million at auction.

A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.

A court document says President Donald Trump's administration sought New York Times journalists’ phone records and even those of some of their relatives in an attempt to unmask the confidential sources of reporters who wrote about Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet.

A federal judge has ordered Paramount and Warner Bros.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has performed autopsies in many high-profile cases, including that of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who singer D4vd is charged with killing, and the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry.

Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.

A lawyer says social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom.

Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” launched with an estimated $124.5 million in domestic ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, even better than the filmmaker's “Oppenheimer” debut.

Greek translator Emily Wilson finds the release of Christopher Nolan's film “The Odyssey” both gratifying and unsatisfying.

Indie artist Alex Cameron has sparked curiosity with a song about Jesus, blending humor and sincerity.

Utah revoked another campus license on Friday for the boarding school where Paris Hilton said she was abused as a teenager.

A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with “Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC’s studio in Manhattan.

Nicholas Brownlee has risen to the top of the opera world with his powerful bass-baritone voice.

Brenda Fricker, who became the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film “My Left Foot,’’ has died.

To get in the spirit for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, The Associated Press has made a themed playlist.

To air or not to air.

The Trump administration is drastically shortening visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. The new rule announced by the Department of Homeland Security limits visas to 240 days, down from up to five years.

Netflix said Thursday its second-quarter profit grew thanks to new membership signups and price increases.

Patricia Lockwood wins this year's Gabe Hudson Prize for her novel “Will There Ever Be Another You.”.

Danny Boyle’s new film about Rupert Murdoch and Larry Lamb is set to open the Venice International Film Festival.

Ava DuVernay has announced a documentary for Netflix on the 14th Amendment, which gave liberty and rights to formerly enslaved people following the Civil War, and which has come under legal attack from President Donald Trump.

Hong Kong’s top security official has urged booksellers to ensure their titles do not harm national security.

The agent for Sam Neill says the actor died from pneumonia.

President Donald Trump has used a primetime address to question the legitimacy of U.S. elections and push for more restrictive voting laws.

The New York Times has filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight over press freedom and the government’s ability to force reporters to identify sources.

George Santos has worn many hats: Serial swindler, congressman, expelled congressman, federal prison inmate, clemency recipient, podcast host, online betting influencer under investigation by the federal government.

Visitors to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s hometown can see the composer — and his dog — in miniature as Salzburg celebrates the 270th anniversary of his birth.

Local media are reporting that authorities in Hong Kong have raided two bookstores and arrested five people for allegedly selling seditious publications.

Luminate’s 2026 Midyear Report reveals key streaming trends in music, film and TV.

A lead U.S. negotiator for the release of hostages captured by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel will have a book out this fall.

Former President Joe Biden plans to publish his memoir, "Promise Me, America," this fall.

The Writers Guild of America has become the latest group to challenge Paramount’s $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for her Netflix show.

Tom Cruise has launched an early promotional tour — and preview of a potential Hollywood awards campaign — for his next film.

FIFA has announced a star-studded lineup for the closing ceremony of the World Cup.

Media advocates have reacted with alarm to subpoenas issued to five New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about the new Air Force One.

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.

Anya Taylor-Joy stars in “Lucky,” a new Apple TV crime thriller set in the California desert.

Fans and fellow actors are mourning the passing of Sam Neill, who died after being diagnosed with a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Sam Neill, the elegant and versatile actor who moved from art films to blockbusters like “Jurassic Park” and “The Hunt for Red October,” has died at 78.

Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” opens July 17 amid international anticipation and controversy over its casting.

Disney's live-action “Moana” may be the top movie at the box office, but it didn't make a big splash in its first weekend.

Lionel Messi and Argentina are playing for a World Cup semifinal spot in Kansas City, Missouri, and Jason Sudeikis is paying attention.

The Guggenheim Museum was among a number of Manhattan buildings that recently tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease amid the city’s latest outbreak.

Erling Haaland has become a social media sensation during the World Cup.

A week after Taylor Swift’s star-studded wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, fans still have not seen verified photos of the ceremony, Swift’s dress or the celebration inside.

Suki Waterhouse started working on “Loveland,” her third record, immediately after she released her 2024 sophomore album, “Memoir of A Sparklemuffin.”.

King Charles III has hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years.

American actor Dustin Hoffman and cricket great Sachin Tendulkar were among the celebrities at Wimbledon on Friday to watch defending champion Jannik Sinner play Novak Djokovic on Centre Court.