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LA Opera drops Missy Mazzoli’s `Lincoln in the Bardo,' which will premiere New York's Met

The Los Angeles Opera dropped a contemplated world premiere for the second straight season in a cost-cutting move, and Missy Mazzoli’s “Lincoln in the Bardo” will instead open at New York’s Metropolitan Opera.
Michael Kors takes it easy with new collection at New York Fashion Week

Michael Kors takes it easy with new collection at New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Kors created a runway that evoked his own living room to set the tone for his new Fall/Winter collection for New York Fashion Week, which focused on comfort and movement.
With public broadcasters pressured by the Trump administration, PBS shuts down its diversity office

With public broadcasters pressured by the Trump administration, PBS shuts down its diversity office

NEW YORK (AP) — PBS says it is shutting down its office of diversity, equity and inclusion to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order, firing the two executives brought on when the effort was begun in 2021.

Jamaican dancehall artist arrested over lyrics that police say endorse gang violence

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Police in Jamaica have arrested a dancehall artist accused of recording and playing a song they say promotes criminal activity. Marlon Plunkett, best known as “KipRich,” turned in himself on Monday.
PHOTO COLLECTION: New York Fashion Week

PHOTO COLLECTION: New York Fashion Week

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
Suspect in Tupac Shakur killing is a no-show at a Nevada hearing on trial readiness

Suspect in Tupac Shakur killing is a no-show at a Nevada hearing on trial readiness

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The only suspect ever charged in the killing of Tupac Shakur did not appear in court Tuesday for a hearing on whether his defense team is prepared to go to trial.
Salman Rushdie testifies about his shock and pain as an attacker repeatedly stabbed him on stage

Salman Rushdie testifies about his shock and pain as an attacker repeatedly stabbed him on stage

MAYVILLE, N.Y.
Female protagonists reach parity with men in top-grossing films of 2024

Female protagonists reach parity with men in top-grossing films of 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in recent history, the percentage of top-grossing films featuring female protagonists equaled the percentage of films with male protagonists, according to a pair of annual studies released Tuesday.
White House bars AP reporter from Oval Office because of AP style policy on 'Gulf of America'

White House bars AP reporter from Oval Office because of AP style policy on 'Gulf of America'

The White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from an event in the Oval Office on Tuesday after demanding the news agency alter its style on the Gulf of Mexico, which President Trump has ordered renamed the Gulf of America.
A pilot on a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer killed in Arizona aircraft collision

A pilot on a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer killed in Arizona aircraft collision

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — One of two pilots on a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil died after the aircraft veered off a runway in Arizona and hit a business jet, according to a Federal Aviation Administration incident report.