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In the Bronx, Tourists Find 'Joker' Stairs Are No Joke
NEW YORK — Director Todd Phillips was looking last year for a particular grimy outdoor staircase in New York City.
'Joker' Stairs Become a Bronx Tourist Draw. Hope You're in Shape.
NEW YORK — Director Todd Phillips was looking last year for a particular grimy outdoor staircase in New York City.
Actress Sues Weinstein and Lawyers, Claiming They Tried to Quiet Her
Actress Rose McGowan on Wednesday sued Harvey Weinstein and lawyers David Boies and Lisa Bloom, accusing them of directing a campaign of covert and illegal measures meant to discredit her and prevent her from going public with her rape accusation against him.
Jokers at Every Turn at Comic Con, but They Were on Their Best Behavior
NEW YORK — At Comic Con, where attendees show off meticulously prepared costumes inspired by their favorite fictional characters, one generally does not dress up as the Joker without knowing which Joker they are.
De Niro and Ex-Aide Trade Lawsuits
NEW YORK — Robert De Niro is in a legal battle with a former employee after his company filed a lawsuit accusing her of running up expenses and binge-watching Netflix during working hours. On Thursday, she fired back with her own accusations that the actor subjected her to “gratuitous unwanted physical contact” and saddled her with domestic tasks that male employees were not asked to do.
A Sound-and-Art Show Fills a Void for Muslims in Brooklyn
NEW YORK — Nsenga Knight, a 38-year-old artist, recalls visiting the Brooklyn Historical Society archives after receiving a research grant, curious to explore what sort of material she could find about Muslims in Brooklyn. She didn’t find much of anything.
Jussie Smollett Fights Appointment of Special Prosecutor
Lawyers for Jussie Smollett asked a Chicago court on Friday to reconsider a decision to appoint a special prosecutor to re-examine the case against the actor, who was accused of staging a hate crime before prosecutors abruptly dropped the charges.The Kyoto Studio Set on Fire Is Revered by Anime Fans
The Japanese animation studio that police say was targeted by an arsonist in Kyoto on Thursday has long been a fixture in the anime world, known for its “slice of life” stories and detailed scenery that entices fans to visit the locations depicted onscreen.Prosecutors drop sexual assault case against Kevin Spacey
Prosecutors in Massachusetts on Wednesday dropped a sexual assault charge against actor Kevin Spacey, bringing an abrupt close to one of the few criminal cases of the #MeToo era.
'West Side Story' producers announce cast for Broadway revival
Portraying Bernardo, Maria’s brother and leader of the Puerto Rican gang the Sharks, is Amar Ramasar, a principal dancer with New York City Ballet who had a prime role in the 2018 Broadway revival of “Carousel.”
Lil Nas X comes out on last day of pride month
In the song’s lyrics, Lil Nas X sings, “Ain’t no more actin’, man that forecast say I should just let me grow.” Later he says, “This is what I gotta do, can’t be regrettin’ when I’m old.”
'One Day at a Time' to return in 2020
Now, a 13-episode fourth season will air in 2020, exclusively on Pop TV, which is owned by CBS and is known for the comedy “Schitt’s Creek.” It will be produced by Sony Pictures Television.
Smartphone in Kevin Spacey sexual assault case is missing, lawyer says
The accuser and his family “have searched all the places where such a phone may have been stored,” Garabedian wrote. “They have not found the phone.”
Elizabeth Lederer, prosecutor of Central Park five, resigns from Columbia Law
The miniseries, “When They See Us,” created and directed by Ava DuVernay, had renewed demands that the law school fire Lederer, a part-time lecturer there and a current prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.![Elizabeth Lederer, prosecutor of Central Park five, resigns from Columbia Law [Law And Crime]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ug%2F23082024%2F52b24b6b-898e-4d9e-bc89-c937d81de0be&w=3840&q=75)
Jussie Smollett's case file is unsealed by judge
Smollett was accused of staging a racist and homophobic assault against himself.
'Ink' spot: Rupert and friends catch Murdoch play on Broadway
NEW YORK — Rupert Murdoch has a couple of small quibbles with “Ink,” the British play about his rise as a media mogul, which he saw Tuesday night on Broadway.
New statue of Liberty Museum illuminates a forgotten history
NEW YORK — Each year about 4.5 million people shuffle off the ferries that service Liberty Island to see up close the famous torch-wielding Roman goddess towering above them.
Betting big on a 'Jeopardy!' dream
James Holzhauer had been taking the online tryout for “Jeopardy!” for about six years before he was finally asked to audition in person.
James Holzhauer was told to smile to get on 'Jeopardy!' he's smiling now
James Holzhauer had been taking the online tryout for “Jeopardy!” for about six years before he was finally asked to audition in person.
CBS censors a 'Good Fight' segment, its topic was Chinese censorship
Midway through the most recent episode of “The Good Fight,” a legal drama that deals with Trump-era politics, a scene depicting a confrontation between lawyers and their clients abruptly stops. Shortly after, for about eight seconds, a black screen flashes the words, “CBS HAS CENSORED THIS CONTENT.”
