Review: Better photos, animated shots in new iPhones
NEW YORK (AP) — Photography gets even better with Apple's new iPhones.Although the iPhone is already among the best smartphones for everyday shots, images...
Site that helps book Disney dining reservations shuts down
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A website that helped customers secure dining reservations at Walt Disney World has ceased operations.In a message to customers, Disney...
Jazz singer Salvant proves breakout success is no fluke
NEW YORK (AP) — Cecile McLorin Salvant vaulted into the top ranks of female jazz vocalists with her Grammy-nominated 2013 U.S. debut, "WomanChild," displaying...
Popular returning TV shows match Google interest
NEW YORK (AP) — The anticipation among television viewers about new fall shows was foreshadowed by Google.The online information company said Friday the most-searched...
Pope Francis to release album called 'Wake Up!' on Nov. 27
NEW YORK (AP) — Pope Francis is becoming Pop Star Francis: The religious leader is set to release a pop-rock album.Believe Digital, the label...
Bubba The Love Sponge accused of ratings tampering
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Nielsen company and the owner of a chain of radio stations say they are investigating allegations of ratings...
Bubba The Love Sponge accused of ratings tampering
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Nielsen company and the owner of a chain of radio stations say they are investigating allegations of ratings...
Rapper Rick Ross countersues men who say he beat them
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Rick Ross has filed a countersuit against two men who claimed the rapper attacked them at his home outside Atlanta.Ross,...
Pope, UK band releasing albums of same name on same day
NEW YORK (AP) — Holy musical matrimony? Pope Francis and UK pop group The Vamps are releasing albums of the same name on the...
Review: New 'Spring Awakening' opens its arms to all
NEW YORK (AP) — Little can contain the new, electrifying version of "Spring Awakening" now on Broadway.Actors use their faces, mouths and hands to...
Comcast buying majority stake in Universal Studios Japan
NEW YORK (AP) — Comcast is buying a majority stake in theme park operator Universal Studios' Japanese arm for $1.5 billion.Cable operator Comcast, which...
Review: 'Black Flags' traces the Islamic State group's rise
"Black Flags" (Doubleday), by Joby Warrick"Once, during a raid in Ramadi, the GIs rounded up several men from a suspected safe house and forced...
Sophia Loren graces Armani front row at Milan Fashion Week
MILAN (AP) — Giorgio Armani had the last word at Milan Fashion Week, which wrapped up six days of womenswear previews for next spring...
Jets' Bowles gets surprise radio visit from Gladys Knight
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets coach Todd Bowles was doing his weekly radio spot when a special guest was introduced on...
Pharrell to donate up to 50,000 books for children in need
NEW YORK (AP) — Pharrell Williams has launched a "Happy" campaign for young readers.The singer has partnered with FirstBook, a nonprofit literacy organization, to...
Review: Writing is sharp and precise in 'Cop Job'
"Cop Job" (The Permanent Press), by Chris KnopfThe Hamptons, a group of hamlets on Long Island's south fork, is one of America's most opulent...
'Empire,' 'Blindspot' start strong for networks
NEW YORK (AP) — "Empire" came back to the Fox lineup with a flourish, while NBC's thriller "Blindspot" looks to be one of the...
Frankie Ford, who sang 'Sea Cruise,' dies at age 76
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rock and roll and rhythm and blues singer Frankie Ford, whose 1959 hit "Sea Cruise" brought him international fame, is...
Rare 'Citizen Kane' scripts fetch over $102,000 at auction
NEW YORK (AP) — Orson Welles' personal manuscripts for "Citizen Kane," including the film's final revised shooting script, brought over $102,000 at auction.The three...