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George Carlin estate sues over fake comedy special purportedly generated by AI

George Carlin estate sues over fake comedy special purportedly generated by AI

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The estate of George Carlin is suing the media company behind a fake hourlong comedy special that purportedly uses artificial intelligence to recreate the late standup comic’s style and material.
Regional Mexican music is crossing borders and going global. Here's how it happened

Regional Mexican music is crossing borders and going global. Here's how it happened

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Regional Mexican music — a catchall term that encompasses mariachi, banda, corridos, norteño, sierreño and other genres — has become a global phenomenon, topping music charts and reaching new audiences as it crosses borders.
The Associated Press wins duPont-Columbia award for Ukraine war documentary '20 Days in Mariupol'

The Associated Press wins duPont-Columbia award for Ukraine war documentary '20 Days in Mariupol'

NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press has won a prestigious broadcast journalism award for “20 Days in Mariupol,” its documentary on the war in Ukraine produced with PBS’ “Frontline.
Harry Connick Sr., longtime New Orleans district attorney and singer’s dad, dies at 97

Harry Connick Sr., longtime New Orleans district attorney and singer’s dad, dies at 97

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Harry Connick Sr., who was New Orleans’ district attorney for three decades and later faced allegations that his staff sometimes held back evidence that could have helped defendants, died Thursday at age 97.
Man arrested outside Taylor Swift's NYC home held without bail for violating protective order

Man arrested outside Taylor Swift's NYC home held without bail for violating protective order

NEW YORK (AP) — A Seattle man who police say has been stalking and harassing Taylor Swift was ordered held without bail Thursday after he was arrested three times in recent days in front of the pop star's home in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood.
CBC and Toronto International Film Festival honour Charles Officer with new award

CBC and Toronto International Film Festival honour Charles Officer with new award

TORONTO — The CBC and Toronto International Film Festival have announced a new award in honour of late Canadian filmmaker Charles Officer.
Fendi caps couture with futurism-tinged ode to Lagerfeld at Paris Fashion Week

Fendi caps couture with futurism-tinged ode to Lagerfeld at Paris Fashion Week

PARIS (AP) — As Paris Couture Week drew to a close , Fendi offered a hypnotic blend of minimalist futurism and homage to the legendary Karl Lagerfeld .
Former WWE employee files sex abuse lawsuit against the company and Vince McMahon

Former WWE employee files sex abuse lawsuit against the company and Vince McMahon

A former WWE employee filed a federal lawsuit Thursday accusing executive Vince McMahon and another former executive of serious sexual misconduct, including offering her to a star wrestler for sex.
Vancouver announced as host city for the 2025 Juno Awards

Vancouver announced as host city for the 2025 Juno Awards

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences says the 2025 Juno Awards will be held in Vancouver. The academy says that will mark the fifth time the city has hosted Canada's biggest music bash.
Movie Review: 'Tótem' is a masterful child's-eye view of family and death

Movie Review: 'Tótem' is a masterful child's-eye view of family and death

For a film about death, Lila Avilés’ “Tótem” is extraordinarily lived in. Avilés’ camera roams through the festive, cluttered gathering of an extended family as they prepare for a birthday celebration that evening.