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Author, wife of Weezer bassist arrested after being shot by police who say she pointed a gun at them

LOS ANGELES (AP) Jillian Lauren, author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot and injured by Los Angeles police and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after pointing a gun at officers from her yard, authorities said Wednesday.
A jury finds Soulja Boy liable for abuse and sexual assault of ex-assistant, awards over $4 million

A jury finds Soulja Boy liable for abuse and sexual assault of ex-assistant, awards over $4 million

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) A jury on Thursday found that rapper Soulja Boy was liable for sexually assaulting and physically and emotionally abusing a former assistant, awarding the woman more than $4 million in damages.

Poet Yusef Komunyakaa to receive honorary Anisfeld-Wolf Award

NEW YORK (AP) Poet Yusef Komunyakaa is to receive an Anisfeld-Wolf Award for lifetime achievement. Komunyakaa, 77, is known for such collections as Neon Vernacular and for exploring race, music and his Vietnam War experiences.

Florida art dealer and another man charged in scheme to sell fake Andy Warhol artworks

MIAMI (AP) A South Florida art dealer and another man face charges involving the sale of fake Andy Warhol artworks, authorities said.
David Foster wasn't attuned to Broadway, until he wrote the music for 'Boop!'

David Foster wasn't attuned to Broadway, until he wrote the music for 'Boop!'

TORONTO David Foster is the first to admit he's a musical dictator. It would seem his authoritarian tendencies have served the Canadian producer well. Over his career, they've helped him collect 15 Grammy awards and the respect of his peers.
Oscars to add stunt design award for its 100th ceremony

Oscars to add stunt design award for its 100th ceremony

After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award.
P.E.I. university backs down after artist accuses administration of censorship

P.E.I. university backs down after artist accuses administration of censorship

CHARLOTTETOWN The University of Prince Edward Island is backing away from a demand that an artist in residence take down a painting that the school said offended some American faculty members.
Annual White House Christmas ornament honors state dinner culinary diplomacy

Annual White House Christmas ornament honors state dinner culinary diplomacy

WASHINGTON (AP) The art of culinary diplomacy, practiced by presidents at White House state dinners for more than 150 years, is the theme of this year's official White House Christmas ornament.
Mourners pay tribute to merengue icon Rubby P矇rez, who died in the Dominican roof collapse

Mourners pay tribute to merengue icon Rubby P矇rez, who died in the Dominican roof collapse

Fans and countrymen on Thursday shared their remembrances of Dominican Republic music icon Rubby P矇rez, who was among the scores of people killed this week after the roof at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo collapsed. He was 69.
Ontario measles case count exceeds 800 total infections, 155 new since last week

Ontario measles case count exceeds 800 total infections, 155 new since last week

TORONTO Ontario is reporting 155 new measles cases over the last week, pushing the provinces case count to 816 since an outbreak began in the fall.
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