Entertainment_Culture
Latest Stories
photos_permission_for_bc-sc--maximum_security_music_73841.jpg
This photo provided by Sommer Sharpe shows an inmate playing a musical instrument at Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, S.C. on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. A chamber ensemble affiliated with Carnegie Hall has been at Lee Correctional Institution this week, working with about 40 inmates to create music of their own. The nonprofit is called Decoda, which promotes music as inmate rehabilitation. For four years, Juilliard-trained cellist Claire Bryant has been bringing the group to prison for weeklong workshops of composing, training and performing. On Saturday, the inmates are set to perform a version of this year's work. (Sommer Sharpe via AP)
maximum_security_music_96684.jpg
This photo provided by Sommer Sharpe shows an inmate playing a trumpet at Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, S.C. on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. A chamber ensemble affiliated with Carnegie Hall has been at Lee Correctional Institution this week, working with about 40 inmates to create music of their own. The nonprofit is called Decoda, which promotes music as inmate rehabilitation. For four years, Juilliard-trained cellist Claire Bryant has been bringing the group to prison for weeklong workshops of composing, training and performing. On Saturday, the inmates are set to perform a version of this year's work. (Sommer Sharpe via AP)
Jacob's New Dress.jpg
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools system in North Carolina is scrapping plans to use the children's book "Jacob's New Dress" for a first-grade lesson on bullying after conservatives complained. (Amazon)
barry_manilow_in_concert_-_hershey,_pa_51500.jpg
FILE - In this March 17, 2016 file photo, Barry Manilow performs in concert during his "One Last Time! Tour 2016" in Hershey, Pa. The Grammy Award-winning singer of such songs as "Mandy," "I Write the Songs" and "Looks Like We Made It" will appear at the next monthly "Concert for America: Stand Up, Sing Out!" on April 18 at The Town Hall in New York. It also will be streamed live on Facebook. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP, File)
misty_copeland_84082.jpg
In this March 21, 2017 photo, Misty Copeland, first African-American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, poses during an interview at Steps on Broadway dance school in New York. Copeland's book, "Ballerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You," compiles her advice for healthy living. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
misty_copeland_32736.jpg
In this March 21, 2017 photo, Misty Copeland, first African-American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, appears at Steps studio on Broadway, in New York. Copeland's book, "Ballerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You," compiles her advice for healthy living. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
misty_copeland_05847.jpg
In this March 21, 2017 photo, Misty Copeland, first African-American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, appears at the Steps on Broadway dance school in New York. Copeland's book, "Ballerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You," compiles her advice for healthy living. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
misty_copeland_76398.jpg
In this March 21, 2017 photo, Misty Copeland, first African-American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, stretches at Steps on Broadway dance school in New York. Copeland's book, "Ballerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You," compiles her advice for healthy living. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
misty_copeland_81197.jpg
In this March 21, 2017 photo, Misty Copeland, first African-American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, appears at the Steps on Broadway, dance school in New York. Copeland's book, "Ballerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You," compiles her advice for healthy living. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
misty_copeland_75819.jpg
In this March 21, 2017 photo, Misty Copeland, first African-American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, appears at the Steps on Broadway dance school in New York. Copeland's book, "Ballerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You," compiles her advice for healthy living. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
AP_923877243208
Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney (2011–2016) - Singer Lady Gaga ended her engagement with Taylor Kinney after a five year realtionship. (AP Photo)
AP_826963266430
Mariah Carey and James Packer (2015-2016) Mariah Carey and her fiance James Packer have broken up after being engaged for less than a year. Packer was allegedly fed up with Carey’s extravagant spending habits.. (AP Photo)
AP_528490842626
The Weeknd and Bella Hadid (2015-2016) - After a year and a half of dating, the couple have split up. "Their schedules have been too hard to coordinate, and he is focusing on finishing and promoting his album. They still have a great deal of love for one another and will remain friends" a source told People Magazine. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
AP_26452273421
Amanda Seyfried and Justin Long (2013-2015) After more than two years of dating, it was reported on Sept. 29, 2015 that the actors have ended their relationship. (AP Photo )
AP_192351367517
Sami Miro and Zac Efron (2014 -2016) Actor Zac Efron and his model girlfriend Sami Miro have reportedly ended their relationship after nearly two years of being together. (AP Photo )
AP_172097371430
Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez (2010 - 2015) After two years of marriage, Halle Berry filed for divorce from actor Olivier Martinez. "It is with a heavy heart that we have come to the decision to divorce," the couple said in a joint statement. "We move forward with love and respect for one another and the shared focus for what is best for our son." (AP Photo )
AP_16270832145675
Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber (2005–2016). The celebrity couple said in a joint statement on, Sept. 26, 2016, they are separating as a couple. Schreiber and Watts have been together since 2005 and have two children together. They are not married. (AP Photo)
AP_16232000512590
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard (2012–2016) - Heard accused Depp of domestic abuse, and after a contentious few months, received a settlement of $7 million from Depp. Heard says she is donating her entire divorce settlement from Depp to a pair of charities. Heard writes in a statement released Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, that the money will be split between the American Civil Liberties Union and the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. (AP Photo)
AP_146855425292
Lea Michele and Matthew Paetz (2014-2016) ‘Glee’ star Lea Michele and Matthew Paetz have called it quits after two years of dating. Michele and Paetz met in April 2014 while filming her music video for "On My Way." (AP Photo)
AP_110929151576
Scottie and Larsa Pippen (1997–2016) - Former NBA star Scottie Pippen and former Real Housewives of Miami star Larsa announced they were divorcing after 19 years of marriage in October. (AP Photo)