Fireworks prohibited on Volusia County beaches for New Year’s festivities
Read full article: Fireworks prohibited on Volusia County beaches for New Year’s festivitiesVolusia County is reminding residents that fireworks are prohibited from beaches “unless conducted as part of a permitted professional display.”
Brigitte Bardot's funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez
Read full article: Brigitte Bardot's funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-TropezLocal authorities in France say Brigitte Bardot’s funeral is set for next week in the French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez which she helped make famous.
Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in New Year's honor's list
Read full article: Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in New Year's honor's listBritons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor have been named in King Charles III’s New Year’s honors list, an annual tradition that recognizes people for their contributions to U.K. public life.
Orlando Fringe unveils lineup for 10th anniversary ‘Winter Mini-Fest’
Read full article: Orlando Fringe unveils lineup for 10th anniversary ‘Winter Mini-Fest’Orlando Fringe has announced the full schedule for its 10th anniversary Winter Mini-Fest, a condensed version of its annual May festival, set for Jan. 7–11, 2026, inside Orlando Shakes.
Chevy Chase is under the spotlight in a new documentary, warts and all — and he's OK with it
Read full article: Chevy Chase is under the spotlight in a new documentary, warts and all — and he's OK with itChevy Chase's new documentary, “I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not,” explores his complex personality and career.
'Avatar' and 'Marty Supreme' propel strong ticket sales to wrap a turbulent 2025 for Hollywood
Read full article: 'Avatar' and 'Marty Supreme' propel strong ticket sales to wrap a turbulent 2025 for HollywoodHollywood has wrapped up a turbulent 2025 with big ticket sales for “Avatar: Fire and Ash” and “Marty Supreme."
Hounded by photographers for years, Bardot identified with the animals she later set out to save
Read full article: Hounded by photographers for years, Bardot identified with the animals she later set out to saveBrigitte Bardot, who has died at 91, often said that the hounding she received from the world's press in her years as a sex symbol of the 1960s made her identify with hunted and abused animals.
How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories
Read full article: How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their storiesComedian Mo Amer is gaining attention for his show “Mo,” which explores the journey of a Palestinian refugee family seeking asylum in the U.S. The series is part of a wave of TV shows by Arab or Muslim American creators that aim to tell authentic stories without relying on stereotypes.
Man accused of 1996 Tupac Shakur killing seeks to suppress evidence
Read full article: Man accused of 1996 Tupac Shakur killing seeks to suppress evidenceAttorneys for the man accused of killing iconic rapper Tupac Shakur are pushing to suppress evidence that was collected in what they say was an unlawful nighttime search.
Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building
Read full article: Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to buildingThe president of the Kennedy Center is criticizing musician Chuck Redd for canceling a Christmas Eve performance.
Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by 'Boo! A Madea Halloween' actor seeking $77 million
Read full article: Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault by 'Boo! A Madea Halloween' actor seeking $77 millionTyler Perry faces a lawsuit for sexual assault by actor Mario Rodriguez, marking the second such case against him recently.
Soprano Asmik Grigorian to lead 'Carmen' and sing mezzo-soprano role this summer
Read full article: Soprano Asmik Grigorian to lead 'Carmen' and sing mezzo-soprano role this summerSoprano Asmik Grigorian is to sing the title role in Georges Bizet's “Carmen,” a mezzo-soprano touchstone, for the first time at the Salzburg Festival this summer.
Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday
Read full article: Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthdayAfter the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks immediate release from prison in appeals argument
Read full article: Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks immediate release from prison in appeals argumentLawyers for hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs are asking a federal appeals court in New York to order his immediate release from prison.
Timothée Chalamet wants to be great. ‘Marty Supreme’ might get him there
Read full article: Timothée Chalamet wants to be great. ‘Marty Supreme’ might get him thereSince his breakthrough performance in 2017’s “Call Me By Your Name,” Timothée Chalamet has been on an ever-ascending path that seemed to reach a culmination when he declared that he’s “in pursuit of greatness” while accepting the best actor award from the Screen Actors Guild for his performance as Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown.