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Movie Review: Hit man pic ‘Old Guy’ has style, but it’s no bull's-eye

A boomer hit man is given a nightmare final assignment to train his Gen Z replacement in Simon West’s action-comedy “Old Guy.”
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This image released by The Avenue shows Lucy Liu, left, and Christoph Waltz in a scene from "Old Guy." (Peter Marley/The Avenue via AP)
February 19

'Wicked' choice: Cynthia Erivo will host the Tony Awards in June

“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo, who has been earning awards left and right, will next be handing them out
February 19
Cynthia Erivo poses for photographers upon arrival at the 78th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)
February 19

True crime cruise will star John Walsh and hosts of 'RedHanded,' 'Scamfluencers' and 'Kill List'

Hosts of many popular true crime podcasts will headline a murder-themed cruise next year that’s being billed as a first-of-its kind immersive mystery experience at sea
February 19
FILE - Bahamas flagged cruise ship Norwegian Joy stands at anchorage before its departure from the Colon 2000 port at Manzanillo Bay in Colon, Panama, Thursday, April 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco, File)
February 19
This image released by CBS shows Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson in a scene from "Watson." (Colin Bentley/CBS via AP)
February 19

Really, who were those masked men? New series of books probes backstories of Marvel superheroes

If you love movies or comics, you’ve likely followed the adventures of Spider-Man, Iron Man and other superheroes
February 19
This combination of book covers shows, from left, "The Mighty Avengers vs The 1970s" by Paul Cornell, "Doctor Strange: A Decade of Dark Magic" by Stuart Moore, "Daredevil: Born Again" by Chris Ryall, and "Spider-Man: Miles Morales" by Ytasha L. Womack. (Bloomsbury/Marvel via AP)
February 19

Renée Fleming to make directing debut at Aspen Festival this July in Mozart's 'Cosi fan tutte'

Soprano Renée Fleming will make her directing debut in Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” at the Aspen Festival with three performances from July 21-26
February 19
Kevin Puts, from left, Joyce DiDonato, Renee Fleming, and Kelli O'Hara performs during the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
February 19

Finalists announced for Lukas book prizes, which champion 'serious research and social concern.'

Books on slavery, the justice system, poverty and gender identity are among this year’s finalists for J
February 19
This combination of book cover images shows, from left, "Homeland: The War on Terror in America" by Richard Beck, "Bringing Ben Home: A Murder, a Conviction, and the Fight to Redeem American Justice" by Barbara Bradley Hagerty, "Are Not Able to Live in the Sky: The Seductive Promise of Microfinance" by Mara Kardas-Nelson, "By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land" by Rebecca Nagle and "The Unclaimed: Abandonment and Hope in the City of Angels" by Pamela Prickett's and Stefan Timmermans. (Crown/Riverhead/Metropolitan Books/HarperCollins Publishers/Crown via AP)
February 18

Nevada judge reschedules trial for the suspect in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing for next year

The trial of the only suspect ever charged in the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur has been postponed
February 18
February 18

'History Matters,' a posthumous essay collection by David McCullough, will be published this fall

A collection of essays by the late David McCullough, including some never published before, will be released this fall
February 18
This cover image released by Simon & Schuster shows "History Matters" by David McCullough. (Simon & Schuster via AP)
February 18

'Hello, Eric, it's Oprah.' Author Eric Puchner is latest member of Winfrey book club

Eric Puchner is a well-regarded fiction writer whose new novel, “Dream State,” tells a story about life’s unexpected and improbable plot twists
February 18
This cover image released by Doubleday shows "Dream State" by Eric Puchner. (Doubleday via AP)
February 18

A treasured Banksy owned by a member of Blink-182 is up for auction. It could fetch $6 million

A painting by street artist Banksy valued at up to 5 million pounds ($6.3 million) is going up for auction
February 18
In this undated handout photo provided by Sotheby's, Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 poses by his painting Crude Oil (Vettriano) by Banksy (2005), which is being sold by Sotheby's on March 4 with some of the proceeds going to victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. (Max Montgomery/Sotheby's via AP)
February 17

Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77

Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77
February 17
FILE - Paquita La Del Barrio performs at the 14th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Nov. 21, 2013, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP), File
February 17

Shakira resumes world tour with concert in Peru after canceling show due to illness

Shakira says that she will resume her world tour and perform in Lima, Peru, Monday evening, following the cancellation of a concert over the weekend due to a stomach illness
February 17
Colombian singer Shakira performs in concert during her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran," or Women Don't Cry Anymore, world tour in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
February 17

Jeff Gordon ready to partner with Tom Cruise on 'Days of Thunder' sequel

NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon wants a “Days of Thunder” sequel and said at Daytona International Speedway that he’s been in touch with Tom Cruise about making the project come to life
February 17
FILE - Jeff Gordon, left, and Tom Cruise listen on stage during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto racing awards, Dec. 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, file)
February 17

‘Anora’ breakout Yura Borisov is not sure what ‘Russian Ryan Gosling’ means. But he'll take it

Yura Borisov does not have a flashy entrance in “Anora.”
February 17
Russian actor Yura Borisov, from the film "Anora," poses for a portrait on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
February 16

The 7 most memorable moments from the BAFTAs, from Zoe Saldaña to Mikey Madison

The British Academy Film Awards, or BAFTAs, have given audiences some great moments in recent years
February 16
David Tennant poses for photographers upon arrival at the 78th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)
February 16

Colombian superstar Shakira cancels her concert in Lima after being hospitalized

Colombian superstar Shakira has canceled her Sunday concert in Lima after being hospitalized with an abdominal condition
February 16
Colombian singer Shakira performs in concert during her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran," or Women Don't Cry Anymore, world tour in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
February 16

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ soars toward a $100 million holiday weekend

“Captain America: Brave New World” is infusing some blockbuster cash into the North American box office
February 16
Anthony Mackie, left, and Harrison Ford arrive at the premiere of "Captain America: Brave New World" on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
February 16

The 'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary celebration is finally here. Here's how to watch

Fifty seasons of “Saturday Night Live” sketches, songs and special guests will be celebrated as the variety show celebrates its landmark anniversary
February 16
FILE - White House Press Secretary Ron Nessen, left, appears on the "Saturday Night Live" set with producer Lorne Michaels, right, and cast members Chevy Chase, foreground center, Laraine Newman, background left, Dan Aykroyd, background right, Jane Curtin, second row from left, Gilda Radner, John Belushi and Garret Morris, partially obscured, on April 17, 1976, in New York. (AP Photo)
February 14

Lawsuit against Jay-Z, Diddy dropped: 'Today is a victory'

The case was dismissed with prejudice by the plaintiff.
February 14
Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z attend The Two Kings Dinner presented by Sprite at RDG + Bar Annie on February 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas.
February 14

It's goin' down! Rapper Pitbull severs partnership with NASCAR team Trackhouse Racing

Pitbull has ended his partnership with NASCAR team Trackhouse Racing
February 14
FILE - Singer, songwriter Pitbull stands during the singing of the national anthem before the start of the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
February 14

Oscar-nominated documentary exposes horrifying truths about Indian residential schools

The discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at an Indian residential school in Canada in 2021 was just the catalyst for “Sugarcane."
February 14
Julian Brave NoiseCat, left, and Emily Kassie, co-directors of the Oscar-nominated documentary film "Sugarcane," pose for a portrait outside the Egyptian Theatre during the Sundance Film Festival on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
February 14

Cacá Diegues, renowned Brazilian filmmaker and leading figure in Cinema Novo, dies at 84

Carlos Diegues, one of Brazil’s most renowned filmmakers, has died in Rio de Janeiro, aged 84, the Brazilian Academy of Letters said
February 14
FILE - Director Carlos Diegues poses for photographers during a photo call for the film 'Le Grand cirque mystique' at the 71st international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 14, 2018. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File)
February 14

Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored this spring by PEN America

Sarah Jessica Parker will be this year’s recipient of PEN America’s “Literary Service” award
February 14
FILE - Sarah Jessica Parker attends the premiere of "Hocus Pocus 2" on Sept. 27, 2022, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
February 13

Goodyear Blimp at 100: From Ronald Reagan to Ice Cube, 'floating piece of Americana' still thriving

At 100 years old, the Goodyear Blimp is an ageless star in the sky
February 13
Daytona International Speedway is viewed the Goodyear Blimp, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Long)
February 13

Reimagined 'Hansel and Gretel' from Stephen King and Maurice Sendak to be released

An upcoming edition of “Hansel and Gretel” combines the dark and singular talents of two literary giants who apparently never met: Stephen King and the late Maurice Sendak
February 13
Children's book author Maurice Sendak appears at his home in Ridgefield, Conn., on Sept. 6 2011, left, and author Stephen King appears at the premiere of "The Life of Chuck" during the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 6, 2024. (AP Photo)
February 13

Golden State Warriors blend sports and music with new album from their groundbreaking record label

The Golden State Warriors are known for their electrifying plays and superstar Stephen Curry, but now the team is pioneering a fresh gameplan: blending sports and entertainment in a way no NBA franchise has before
February 13
Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II dribbles upcourt during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
February 13

A$AP Rocky trial heads to closing arguments. Did the rapper fire real bullets or blanks?

Lawyers will give their closing arguments at the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who is accused of two felony counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm
February 13
A$AP Rocky listens to closing arguments during his trial Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Allison Dinner/Pool Photo via AP)
February 12

What's going to win best picture? We rank the Oscar field

The inner-Vatican machinations of “Conclave” have nothing on this year’s Oscar race
February 12
This image released by Netflix shows Karla Sofía Gascón, left, and Zoe Saldaña in a scene from "Emilia Pérez." (Netflix via AP)
February 12

Harry Connick Jr. to premiere composition at Carnegie Hall for 100th anniversary of mother's birth

Harry Connick Jr. will premiere a composition for the 100th anniversary of his mother’s birth for Carnegie Hall’s 2025-26 season
February 12
Harry Connick Jr. performs before the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
February 12

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sues NBC for $100M over new documentary as he awaits trial

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is suing NBC Universal over a documentary that he says falsely accuses him of being a serial murderer who had sex with underage girls as he awaits trial on federal sex trafficking charges
February 12
FILE - Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, on June 26, 2022. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP File)
February 12

Federal appeals court upholds singer R. Kelly's convictions and 30-year prison term

A federal appeals court has upheld singer R. Kelly's racketeering convictions and a 30-year prison sentence, finding he exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women
February 12
FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2019 file photo, R. Kelly appears during a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool, File)
February 12

Advocate discusses the 'invisible epidemic' of youth homelessness

1.7 million youth are homeless & alone in the U.S. annually.
February 12
Vicki Sokolik discusses the problem of youth homelessness and her book "If You See Them: Young, Unhoused & Alone in America."
February 12

Misty Copeland's new picture story, 'Bunheads, Act 2,' will be out in September

Misty Copeland is ready to take young readers on another imaginary trip to the ballet
February 12
This cover image released by Nancy Paulsen Books shows "Bunheads, Act 2: The Dance of Courage" by Misty Copeland, with illustrations by Setor Fiadzigbey. (Nancy Paulsen Books via AP)
February 11

Paul McCartney rocks the Bowery. Inside his surprise NYC concert

Paul McCartney has staged a surprise performance before a small crowd in New York
February 11
FILE - Paul McCartney performs at the Glastonbury Festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset, England, on June 25, 2022. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)
February 11

Suspect in Tupac Shakur killing is a no-show at a Nevada hearing on trial readiness

A man suspected of killing rap icon Tupac Shakur has failed to appear in court for a hearing on whether his defense team is ready to go trial
February 11
FILE - Duane "Keffe D" Davis appears in court for a hearing on a motion to dismiss charges for his involvement in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, Jan. 21, 2025 in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Pool Photo via AP, File)
February 11

White House bars AP reporter from Oval Office because of AP style policy on 'Gulf of America'

The White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from attending an event in the Oval Office after demanding the news agency alter its style on the Gulf of Mexico, which President Donald Trump has ordered renamed to the Gulf of America
February 11
Elon Musk listens as President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington. (Photo/Alex Brandon)
February 11

Kris Bowers talks Oscars nom for 'Wild Robot,' John Williams' impact and Kobe Bryant's advice

Kris Bowers embraced a new challenge with his first animated film, turning his signature storytelling through music into an Oscar-nominated masterpiece
February 11
Kris Bowers poses for a portrait on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
February 11

Female protagonists reach parity with men in top-grossing films of 2024

For the first time in recent history, the percentage of top-grossing films featuring female protagonists equaled the percentage of films with male protagonists, according to a pair of annual studies released Tuesday
February 11
This image released by Universal Pictures shows Ariana Granda as Glinda in the film "Wicked." (Universal Pictures via AP)
February 11

A$AP Rocky may take the risk of taking the stand at his felony assault trial

Rapper A$AP Rocky may take the stand in his own defense at his trial on two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm
February 11
Rapper A$AP Rocky arrives at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
February 10

Kendrick Lamar and SZA are expanding their tour to Europe

Fresh off their Super Bowl halftime spectacle, Kendrick Lamar and SZA are expanding their upcoming tour to make stops in Europe
February 10
SZA and Kendrick Lamar peform during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
February 10

'Captain America' actor Anthony Mackie is named grand marshal for the Daytona 500

Captain America is landing at The Great American Race
February 10
Anthony Mackie poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Captain America: A Brave New World' on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
February 10

Memoir by former prime minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, to come out in November

Former Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin will have a memoir out this fall, looking back on a momentous four years in office when she presided over her country’s joining NATO, its response to the pandemic and the enactment of legislation on climate ...
February 10
This cover image released by Scribner shows "Hope In Action: A Memoir About the Courage to Lead" by Sanna Marin. (Scribner via AP)
February 10

What's happening in the Gaza Strip and Sudan that sparked a protest at the Super Bowl halftime show?

A brief protest by a performer at Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show referenced Sudan and the Gaza Strip, two wars in the Middle East that have killed tens of thousands
February 10
A flag is raised during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
February 10

Jon Batiste's reimagined Super Bowl anthem highlighted wife's painting and set stage for new music

Jon Batiste turned his Super Bowl opportunity into a symphony of artistry, the debut of new music and a tribute to his hometown roots
February 10
Super Bowl LIX Pregame performer Jon Batiste speaks during a news conference, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in New Orleans ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Matt York)
February 09
Kendrick Lamar performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
February 09

Tom Robbins, literary prankster-philosopher, dies at 92

Tom Robbins, the literary prankster-philosopher who charmed, enlightened and addled millions of readers with such adventures as "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" and "Jitterbug Perfume," has died
February 09