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Linoy Ashram, of Israel, performs during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Rhythmic gymnastics upset: Israel beats Russia, wins gold

By Claire Galofaro Aug. 07, 2021 08:37 AM EDT

France's Nikola Karabatic makes a shot during the men's gold medal handball match between France and Denmark at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Olympic Latest: France earns gold for 1st volleyball medal

Aug. 06, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

Go_A from Ukraine perform at the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest at Ahoy arena in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
First 10 acts qualify for Eurovision Song Contest final

By Mike Corder May. 18, 2021 12:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, March 14, 2021 file photo, Dua Lipa arrives at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center. British music's leading prize night next month will feature an audience of 4,000 people, in what will be the first major indoor music event in the country to welcome back a live audience since the coronavirus pandemic erupted more than a year ago. “This has been a long tough year for everyone and I’m delighted the night will honor the key worker heroes who have cared for us so well during that time and continue to do so,” said singer/songwriter Dua Lipa, who is set to perform at the event. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
'We're buzzing!' Brit Awards to welcome back music fans

By Pan Pylas Apr. 22, 2021 07:18 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2020 file photo, Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 25th annual Critics' Choice Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. Backed by an international concert hosted by Selena Gomez and headlined by Lopez, Global Citizen is unveiling an ambitious campaign to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive COVID-19 vaccines. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Selena Gomez and J.Lo headline vax concert for poor nations

By Glenn Gamboa Apr. 13, 2021 09:01 AM EDT

A group of protesters march in the snow around the Hennepin County Government Center, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Minneapolis where the second week of jury selection continues in the trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin is charged with murder in the death of George Floyd during an arrest last may in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Corporations become unlikely financiers of racial equity

By Haleluya Hadero Mar. 17, 2021 10:05 AM EDT

Social media personality Justin Laboy poses for a portrait at The London West Hollywood hotel on Feb. 10, 2021, in West Hollywood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Respectfully, Justin Laboy moves from online stardom to TV

By Jamia Pugh Mar. 09, 2021 10:18 AM EST

FILE - In this file photo dated Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, a woman wearing a face mask walks past mannequins wearing face masks in the window of a temporarily closed branch of the Topshop women's clothing chain in London. Online retail company ASOS, confirmed Monday Feb. 1, 2021, it has sealed the takeover of Topshop and three other brands from the collapse of the Arcadia retail empire, buying the brand names but not the high street retail space. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, FILE)
UK online fashion retailer buys Topshop, three other brands

Feb. 01, 2021 06:52 AM EST

A man wearing a face mask walks past the Debenhams flagship department store on Oxford Street, during England's second coronavirus lockdown in London, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. In another dark day for the British retailing industry, Debenhams said Tuesday it will start liquidating its business after a potential buyer of the company pulled out, a move that looks like it will cost 12,000 workers their jobs. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
In dark day for UK retailing, 242-year-old Debenhams to shut

By Pan Pylas Dec. 01, 2020 05:27 AM EST

A person wearing a face mask to try to curb the spread of coronavirus walks past the temporarily closed Topshop flagship store on Oxford Street, during England's second coronavirus lockdown, in London, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. Arcadia Group, the retail empire of tycoon Philip Green, which owns well-known British fashion chains like Topshop and employs around 15,000 people, appears to be on the brink of collapse following the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Philip Green's retail empire Arcadia calls in administrators

By Pan Pylas Nov. 30, 2020 03:34 PM EST

FILE - In this file photo dated Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, a woman wearing a face mask walks past mannequins wearing face masks in the window of a temporarily closed branch of the Topshop women's clothing chain during England's second coronavirus lockdown, in London. Some 15,000 retailing jobs in Britain are in peril after Arcadia Group, owner of some of the country's best-known fashion chains like Topshop, confirmed Friday Nov. 27, 2020, that it is in talks about its future. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, FILE)
UK retail empire of billionaire Philip Green teeters on edge

By Pan Pylas Nov. 27, 2020 06:53 AM EST

UN enlists slew of celebrities for film on global issues

Sep. 14, 2020 06:23 PM EDT
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations has enlisted a slew of celebrities including multi-Grammy winner Beyoncé, actor Don Cheadle and Nobel Peace Prize...

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AMC PUSHES REOPENING DATE UNDATED (AP) — AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, has pushed back on its plans to reopen theaters. The...

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By The Associated Press Jun. 22, 2020 03:06 PM EDT
DIRECTOR JOEL SCHUMACHER DEAD AT 80 NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Shumacher, who shepherded the so-called“Brat Pack” to the big screen in “St. Elmo...

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Jun. 11, 2020 03:05 AM EDT
COACHELLA, STAGECOACH CANCELED LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals have been canceled due to coronavirus...

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Jun. 08, 2020 03:05 AM EDT
KANYE WEST DONATES $2 MILLION TO VICTIMS OF POLICE VIOLENCE UNDATED (AP) — Kanye West has donated $2 million to support the families and...

FILE - This July 9, 2019 file photo shows Beyonce at the world premiere of "The Lion King" in Los Angeles. Beyonce announced Thursday, April 23, 2020 that her BEYGood charity will partner with Twitter's Jack Dorsey's Start Small campaign to provide $6 million in relief funds. In partnership with UCLA, the funds will go organizations providing mental wellness services. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Beyoncé identifies groups receiving $6M in coronavirus aid

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 01:55 PM EDT