Arts & Entertainment

Travis Scott arrested in Paris after fight with bodyguard, hotel security guard

by Nardine Saad Tribune News Service August 9, 2024August 9, 2024

He was in Paris to attend the U.S. men’s basketball team rally against Serbia in the semifinal on Thursday.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine, Review

In Brunswick, ‘Beautiful’ tribute to Carole King’s talent

by April Boyle August 9, 2024August 13, 2024

The jukebox musical is playing at Maine State Music Theatre through Aug. 24.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say

by PHILIPP-MORITZ JENNE, STEFANIE DAZIO and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Three sold-out concerts were canceled Wednesday in Austria because of the plot, devastating Swifties from across the globe.

Arts & Entertainment, Review

‘It Ends With Us’ is glittery and traumatic. And, oh, those abs.

by Amy Nicholson Special to The Washington Post August 8, 2024

Millions of readers swooned over Colleen Hoover’s thorny romance “It Ends With Us,” the No. 1 bestselling novel of 2022 and 2023. They’ll come prepared for the clobbering heartbreak – and will hopefully pack an extra hankie for any nonfans entering the movie theater as blank as if they’re on a blind date. The film […]

APTOPIX NY Philippe Petit "Towering" High-Wire Performance and Concert

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Philippe Petit recreates high-wire walk between World Trade Center’s twin towers on 50th anniversary

by Associated Press August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

The death-defying stunt was carried out at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, about 7 miles north of where the trade center stood.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Taylor Swift cancels Vienna shows after 2 arrested for plotting attack

by Anika Arora Seth The Washington Post August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Swift’s concerts were scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Ernst Happel Stadium and were expected to draw more than 150,000 people across all 3 nights.

Arts & Entertainment, Health, Nation & World

Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley says she has Graves’ disease. What is it?

by Andrew Jeong and Rachel Pannett The Washington Post August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

The British actress, 32, told Women’s Health that she has the autoimmune disorder, which affects the thyroid. Her symptoms have included hot flashes and tremors.