With pharaoh-fanfare, Egypt unveils a huge new museum dedicated to its ancient civilization
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt is inaugurating the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's largest museum dedicated to its ancient civilization and an effort aimed at boosting the country's tourism industry and troubled economy. Located near the Giza Pyramids on the edge of the Egyptian capital, it showcases over 50,000 artifacts, including the complete collection of King Tutankhamun's treasures. The museum, a project championed by President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, has faced delays since construction began in 2005. The government has improved infrastructure around the site, including roads and a new metro station. Officials hope the museum will attract more tourists, helping to stabilize Egypt's economy.
Andrew's royal exit is the latest crisis for Britain's monarchy
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s monarchy holds prestige but not power and is subject to public sentiment. This is evident with Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, who was stripped of his title and home by King Charles on Thursday. This move aims to protect the monarchy from scandals related to Andrew's ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The British monarchy has faced crises before, like the 1917 Titles Deprivation Act and Edward VIII’s abdication in 1936. The monarchy also faced public backlash after Princess Diana's death in 1997. More recently, Prince Harry's estrangement from the family has added to the royal drama.
Heidi Klum reveals her much-anticipated 2025 Halloween costume
NEW YORK (AP) — Heidi Klum has revealed her latest Halloween costume, donning green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa. Klum says she loves the Greek myth in which a goddess turns a beautiful woman into a monster with serpents for hair, the sight of which turns living things around her to stone. Klum said she spent 10 hours getting into costume for her annual Halloween party. Klum’s husband dressed as a man turned to stone. The supermodel-turned-TV personality went viral in 2022 when she arrived at her party on the end of a fishing line, encased in a slithering worm costume.
President Trump returns to '60 Minutes' for first time after settling lawsuit against newsmagazine
President Donald Trump is returning to “60 Minutes” for an interview for the first time after settling a lawsuit this summer over the newsmagazine's interview with rival Kamala Harris. Trump sat for the interview on Friday with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell. It will air on the broadcast Sunday. The president has had a checkered history with the newsmagazine, but he has signaled friendlier relations with CBS News since the takeover of parent company Paramount by David Ellison, the son of wealthy Trump supporter Larry Ellison. The president was interviewed at his Florida Mar-a-Lago residence.
The long and unexpected afterlife of the Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest
NEW YORK (AP) — In the year since the viral Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest, a group of contestants have found opportunity and community. Winner Miles Mitchell attended the Golden Globes and appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show.” Mitchell and Zander Dueve have modeled for a hair care company. A photo book, “Call Me Timothée," features polaroids of the lookalikes from the Washington Square Park contest. Dubbed the “Brothers Chalamet," the group has become a sort of support network as members pursue comedy and acting. Their shared experiences have turned a park gathering into friendships and unexpected career boosts.
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Music Review: Florence + the Machine's 'Everybody Scream' wrestles with greatness and mortality
Florence Welch explores her desire for greatness and the constraints she faces as a female artist in Florence + the Machine's sixth album, "Everybody Scream." The album's lead single, "One of the Greats," addresses her grievances about sexism and male entitlement in the music industry, writes The Associated Press' Krysta Fauria. Welch collaborated with Mark Bowen of IDLES, Mitski and Aaron Dessner of The National. The album delves into mysticism and witchcraft, inspired by Welch's recent health challenges. Her raw poetry grapples with mortality and ambition, creating a cohesive and timely release for Halloween.
You can thank Elvis for Elvira, Cassandra Peterson says
NEW YORK (AP) — Cassandra Peterson has entertained fans as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, for over four decades. She developed the character in the 1980s after leaving her showgirl career, partly due to advice from Elvis Presley. She eventually became a horror host with a risque signature look that became iconic. Elvira's cult following grew through TV, films and, now, books. Her latest project, “Elvira's Cookbook from Hell,” features spooky recipes and crafts. Peterson regrets not making Elvira's costume more comfortable, as she rarely inhabits the character now.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs transferred to New Jersey prison to serve 4-year prostitution-related sentence
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has been transferred to a prison in New Jersey to serve out the remainder of his four-year prison sentence on prostitution-related charges. The federal Bureau of Prisons inmate database showed as of Friday that the hip-hop mogul is currently incarcerated at the Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institute. The prison is located about 34 miles east of Philadelphia on the grounds of a military base. Combs’ lawyers had asked a judge earlier this month to “strongly recommend” transferring him to the low-security male prison so that he could take part in the facility’s drug treatment program.
‘King of K-pop’ Lee Soo Man on his career, a global industry and what’s next
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Soo Man spent three decades trying to bring K-pop into the global market, often bending but never breaking his vision. Now, the 73-year-old founder of SM Entertainment will be inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame on Saturday alongside basketball legend Yao Ming and Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan. In an interview with The Associated Press, Lee reflected on costly early failures, the industry’s darker realities including artist suicides linked to online abuse, and his conviction that Asia will become entertainment’s next center. He has reemerged after a contentious 2023 exit from the agency he founded and is now launching acts across China and the U.S.
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