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Adelaide Writers Week canceled as 180 speakers withdraw after the exclusion of a Palestinian writer

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Organizers of Australia’s largest free literary festival have canceled the weeklong event after most writers withdrew over the removal of an Australian Palestinian writer. The board of the Adelaide Festival disinvited Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah, citing cultural sensitivities after an antisemitic mass shooting in Sydney in December. They said her writings had no connection to the tragedy. By Tuesday, most speakers, including Zadie Smith and Jacinda Ardern, had withdrawn. The festival director also resigned. The board apologized for how the decision was represented, but Abdel-Fattah called it “anti-Palestinian racism.” The controversy is unfolding amid a national debate on speech limits.

Timothée Chalamet has surprising wish for a perfect 2026 following Golden Globe win

Timothée Chalamet has won his first Golden Globe, calling it a good start to the year. However, he says 2026 would be perfect if his favorite soccer team, Saint-Etienne, is promoted back to Ligue 1. The team that was once a powerhouse in French soccer was relegated to the second tier last season. Chalamet inherited his love for the club from his father and often speaks passionately about it. After 18 rounds this season, Saint-Etienne sits fourth in Ligue 2, just one point behind second place. Chalamet is also a top contender for his first Oscar.

'Hamnet' and 'One Battle After Another' take top honors at Golden Globes

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ragtag revolutionary saga “One Battle After Another” and Chloe Zhao's Shakespeare drama “Hamnet” took top honors at Sunday’s 83rd Golden Globes, where the up-for-sale Warner Bros. dominated the awards. While the Globes have a tradition of spreading the wealth around, Anderson became just the second filmmaker to ever sweep best film, best director and best screenplay. Only Oliver Stone, for “Born on the Fourth of July,” managed the same feat. Timothee Chalamet won his first Golden Globe for “Marty Supreme.” “Sinners” won for best score and cinematic and box-office achievement.

Inside the Golden Globes: The reunions and moments the telecast didn't show

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Some of the most interesting moments of the Golden Globes happen off camera. During the commercial breaks, the stars rush to socialize, congratulate and catch up and The Associated Press had a seat inside the ballroom to observe it all. Emma Stone was perhaps the star who was out of her seat the most, holding court in a smaller room off to the side where there was a bar, an ever-replenishing supply of decadent desserts and Nobu sushi. There she hung out with Jennifer Lawrence, Yorgos Lanthimos, Kirsten Dunst and more.

‘Sinners’ leads movie nominations for NAACP Image Awards

Ryan Coogler’s pulsating supernatural thriller “Sinners” leads the movie categories in nominations for the NAACP Image Awards. The movie, in which Michael B. Jordan pulls double duty as twins, received 18 nominations, followed by Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” which got nine. In television, “Bel-Air” led with seven nods. The NAACP also announced the five luminaries in movies and music vying for its Entertainer of the Year award: Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, Michael B. Jordan and Teyana Taylor. Taylor, star of “One Battle After Another,” led individual nominations with six, in music, TV and movies.

Celebrities embrace black and old Hollywood glamour for Golden Globes red carpet

Ariana Grande said goodbye to her “Wicked” character Glinda’s staple color pink and went dark in a black ball gown at the Golden Globes on Sunday. Teyana Taylor and Jenna Ortega were among celebrities opting for classic black. Taylor wore a custom slinky gown that featured a deep low-cut back with a glittery low-hanging bow. Lisa of Blackpink arrived in a semi-sheer goth-inspired look by Jacquemus in black. Ayo Edebiri and Selena Gomez were also in black. The Golden Globes offers insight into how stars will flaunt their fashion prowess throughout awards season.

Golden Globe highlights: Brazil on a streak, Amy Poehler's pod wins and Seth Rogen comes full-circle

The Golden Globes had its share of surprises and sweet moments. Amy Poehler took home the first podcast award, joking about NPR, and Seth Rogen experienced déjà vu, winning after his show “The Studio” depicted the very ceremony just months before. Rose Byrne had a head-scratching moment when she explained her partner was at a reptile expo instead of attending and Wagner Moura won for “The Secret Agent,” continuing Brazil's recent cinematic hot streak. And “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters” won best original song. with co-singer and co-songwriter Ejae encouraging viewers to keep striving.

Music honcho L.A. Reid settles with ex-recording executive who accused him of sexual assault

NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy award-winning music producer Antonio “L.A.” Reid has reached a settlement with a former record company executive who alleged in a lawsuit that he sexually assaulted her and ruined her career. The terms of the settlement with Reid’s accuser, Drew Dixon, were not made public. Dixon stood outside court with her family and lawyers smiling as she said she was “excited to get back to making music.” Reid’s lawyer, Imran H. Ansari, said in a statement that the lawsuit had been resolved ”amicably" without any admission of liability.

PBS weekend newscasts shut down due to funding cuts, replaced by single-topic programs

“PBS News Weekend,” the companion to the weekday “NewsHour” program, has signed off, eliminated due to federal funding cuts to public broadcasting. They'll be replaced by two new news programs, focused on science and foreign affairs, beginning next weekend. “PBS News Weekend” had aired Saturday and Sunday since starting in New York in 2013, moving to Washington in 2022. On its final telecast Sunday, anchor John Yang concentrated on the meaty news stories that broke over weekends in recent years, including the Hamas attack on Israel in 2023 and the assassination attempt on Donald Trump in 2024. PBS says the changes don't indicate danger for the weekday “NewsHour” program.