Paris Hilton launches recovery fund for women business owners

The pop culture star, advocate and entrepreneur Paris Hilton launched an initiative Monday to support female small-business owners impacted by disasters, a nationwide expansion of her philanthropic support for women entrepreneurs after the 2025 Los Angeles fires.

'Dances With Wolves' actor to be sentenced in Las Vegas for sexual assault

LAS VEGAS (AP) – Nathan Chasing Horse was expected to be sentenced Wednesday morning for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, drawing to a close a case that sent shock waves through Indian Country.

Italy buys Caravaggio painting for about $35 million

ROME (AP) – Italy has bought a rare portrait by baroque painter Caravaggio for 30 million euros (about $35 million), one of the largest state investments ever for a single artwork, the country’s Culture Ministry said Tuesday.

Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over imonopoly case

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department said Monday that it has tentatively settled its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment, striking a deal to ultimately lower ticket prices for consumers and end an illegal monopoly over live events in America.

Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump

Fox News apologized for airing old video of a hatless President Donald Trump during coverage Sunday of his attendance at the dignified transfer ceremony for U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East war, insisting it was an honest mistake. In a polarized time, some online critics suggested without evidence that it wasn’t an error.

Federal judge rules Trump's actions to dismantle Voice of America are illegal

A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, did not have legal authority to take the actions she’s done to largely dismantle the Voice of America. The decision’s effect on VOA operations was not immediately clear.

Daryl Hannah issues scathing response to portrayal of her on TV series

Daryl Hannah has issued a scathing response to the new TV series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and wife Carolyn Bessette, denouncing the way she’s been portrayed in the FX and Hulu show as false, damaging and misogynistic.

Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff's records show

VENTURA, Calif. (AP) – Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early the following morning, though the charge was not clear, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s office website.

Who will win at the Oscars? AP's film writers make their predictions

The Oscars just got more interesting. With a few late game curveballs, courtesy of the Actor Awards, the broadcast of the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15 may have more drama and heartbreak than expected even just last week.