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Sidney Poitier changed movies, and changed lives

NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Poitier made history — on the screen and off. He opened up possibilities for generations of Black actors and for generations of Black audiences. Associated Press National Writer Hillel Italie writes in an appreciation that…

Meghan to receive 1 pound for tabloid's privacy invasion

LONDON (AP) — A British newspaper is reporting that the Duchess of Sussex will receive the nominal sum of 1 pound after a court found that another newspaper invaded her privacy. The Guardian reported the figure on Wednesday. The 1-pound…

Reigning ‘Jeopardy!’ champion robbed at gunpoint

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Reigning “Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider was robbed at gunpoint over New Year’s weekend in Oakland, California. Schneider tweeted about the robbery to her 52,000 followers, saying she was shaken up but otherwise OK. The Oakland resident…

Judge tosses lawsuit of man who was nude baby on 'Nevermind'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit of a 30-year-old man who alleged that the image of him nude as a baby on the 1991 cover of Nirvana’s “Nevermind" is child pornography. Judge Fernando Olguin granted…

Judge sets resentencing trial for 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A federal judge in Oklahoma has set a Jan. 28 date for the resentencing of “Tiger King" Joe Exotic. A federal appeals court in July ruled that Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, should…

Cut! Popcorn, candy ban hits french cinemas' virus recovery

MARLY-LE-ROI, France (AP) - The increasingly fraught fight in France against an unprecedented surge in coronavirus infections is putting a stop to eating and drinking in entertainment venues. That means no more munching, crunching and slurping while watching a movie.…

Kardashians' business manager killed, boyfriend charged

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say a Los Angeles business manager whose clients had included Nicki Minaj and the Kardashians has been killed, and her boyfriend has been charged with murder and torture. Police say they found 55-year-old Angela Kukawski…

Kwanzaa celebrations take off as new year closes in

JACKSON, Tenn. -- While many are finishing off their Christmas celebrations, another holiday is being celebrated until the new year. Kwanzaa is a non-religious holiday started in 1966 by Africana Studies Professor Dr.…