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Movie Review: Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ is a wild fever dream of excess and idealism

Movie Review: Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ is a wild fever dream of excess and idealism

If anything is clear about “Megalopolis,” it’s that Francis Ford Coppola has a lot on his mind. The legendary filmmaker spent decades on this Roman-style epic, set in the present day, about a civilization on the brink of collapse.
Melania Trump is telling her own story - and again breaking norms for American first ladies

Melania Trump is telling her own story - and again breaking norms for American first ladies

Melania Trump is the first lady who has seldom been there.
Alex Wolff channelled his love of Leonard Cohen's work into 'So Long, Marianne' role

Alex Wolff channelled his love of Leonard Cohen's work into 'So Long, Marianne' role

MONTREAL — For Alex Wolff, portraying legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen required a deep dive into the poet's early works and learning new guitar skills. The 26-year-old U.S.
Anna Sorokin eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars' in first round of cuts

Anna Sorokin eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars' in first round of cuts

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anna Sorokin, the convicted con artist who swindled banks, hotels and friends under the guise of being a “heiress” named Anna Delvey, has reached the end of her run on “Dancing With the Stars.
It's time to roll up sleeves for new COVID, flu shots

It's time to roll up sleeves for new COVID, flu shots

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fall means it’s time for just about everybody to get up to date on their flu and COVID-19 vaccines – and a lot of older adults also need protection against another risky winter virus, RSV.
Adam Pearson is ready to roll the dice

Adam Pearson is ready to roll the dice

NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Pearson is an ardent believer in the old adage: Nothing wagered, nothing gained. Before Pearson was an actor, he worked at the BBC out of college.
Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses

Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses

MENLO PARK, California (AP) — Meta unveiled updates to the company's virtual reality headset and Ray Ban smart glasses on Wednesday along with AI advances as it tries demonstrate its artificial intelligence prowess and the next generation of computin
Canisia Lubrin, Fawn Parker make Writers' Trust fiction prize short list

Canisia Lubrin, Fawn Parker make Writers' Trust fiction prize short list

TORONTO — Poet-novelists Canisia Lubrin and Fawn Parker are among the authors shortlisted for the Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fiction Prize. The Writers' Trust of Canada announced the finalists for the $60,000 prize on Wednesday.
X releases its first transparency report since Elon Musk's takeover

X releases its first transparency report since Elon Musk's takeover

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Social media platform X on Wednesday published its first transparency report since the company was purchased by Elon Musk .
Reality TV star Julie Chrisley resentenced to 7 years in bank fraud and tax evasion case

Reality TV star Julie Chrisley resentenced to 7 years in bank fraud and tax evasion case

ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday resentenced Julie Chrisley to seven years in prison for her conviction on bank fraud and tax evasion charges , declining the reality TV star's request for less time in prison than was originally imposed.
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