Arts & Culture

From left, Emily Beecham, Sienna Miller, Kristin Scott Thomas and Scarlett Johansson in a scene from “My Mother’s Wedding.” Vertical Entertainment via AP (AP) — Before Kristin Scott Thomas turned 12, she lost her father and stepfather. Both were Royal Navy pilots who died in crashes. The first happ…

Waldog, a robotic dog used by Mexican Senator Waldo Fernandez as a tool to raise awareness about animal adoption and abuse, greets people during a street tour, in Guadalupe, Mexico, Aug. 8, 2025. REUTERS MONTERREY, Mexico (Reuters) — He walks, he talks, he runs and he plays. He’s “Waldog,” an…

Prague Zoo curator of birds Antonin Vaidl feeds a lesser yellow-headed vulture, which hatched three weeks ago, by using a puppet that imitates a parent bird, at the zoo, in Prague, Czech Republic, Aug. 8, 2025. REUTERS PRAGUE (Reuters) — Zookeepers feeding two baby vultures in Prague are using a ha…

Michelle Miller, a social media-based influencer known as The Farm Babe, poses at Walker Farms in North Fort Myers, Florida, July 9, 2025. REUTERS Influencer Vani Hari speaks during a press conference announcing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s intent to phase out the use of petroleum-…

Taylor Swift performs as her record-breaking The Eras Tour comes to an end with the first of her three concerts in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on Dec. 6, 2024. REUTERS (Reuters) — Superstar Taylor Swift on Tuesday announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Swift,…

Josh Brolin in a scene from “Weapons.” Quantrell Colbert/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP   LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s August, and horror and humor came to play. In a month that’s long been known to let edgier movies thrive, Zach Cregger’s highly anticipated horror film “Weapons” did not disappoint, toppi…

This photo provided by the Royal Mail on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 shows Monty Python stamps issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their Holy Grail film. LONDON (AP) — And now for something completely different: Britain’s Royal Mail has issued stamps celebrating the absurdist comedy of Monty Py…

Michelle Souliere, owner of the Green Hand Bookstore, carries a stack of books to the shelves in Portland, Maine on Aug. 7, 2025. AP   NEW YORK (AP) — With deep knowledge of Stephen King’s books and curiosity about their inspirations, writer Sharon Kitchens began a journey around Maine. As she lear…

Gina Carano attends the LA premiere of “The Mandalorian” at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, Nov. 13, 2019. AP LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Gina Carano has settled her federal lawsuit against Lucasfilm and its parent The Walt Disney Co. over her claim that she was fired from “The Mandalorian” in 2021…

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars perform during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, Feb. 2, 2025. REUTERS LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Pop singer Lady Gaga and her “Die with a Smile” collaborator Bruno Mars landed at the top of the list of nominees announced on Tuesday for this…