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Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in Oscar-winning movie 'The Pianist,' dies at 72

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish musician and teacher Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in the 2002 Oscar-winning movie “The Pianist,” has died at the age of 72, his family said Monday.
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'Anora' director Sean Baker aims to stay true to himself as awards season nears

'Anora' director Sean Baker aims to stay true to himself as awards season nears

TORONTO — Sean Baker has learned the perks of Oscar buzz, but the filmmaker says that's not what keeps him motivated.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla lay wreaths at Australian War Memorial then greet well-wishers

King Charles and Queen Camilla lay wreaths at Australian War Memorial then greet well-wishers

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — King Charles III and Queen Camilla laid wreaths at the Australian War Memorial in the national capital Canberra on Monday then shook hands with well-wishers on the second full day of their visit.
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Directioners mourning singer Liam Payne leave tributes in London and other cities

Directioners mourning singer Liam Payne leave tributes in London and other cities

LONDON (AP) — Hundreds gathered Sunday in London’s Kensington Gardens to mourn Liam Payne as fans around the world grieved for the One Direction singer who died this past week.
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Harris urges Black churchgoers in Georgia to head out to vote and gets an assist from Stevie Wonder

Harris urges Black churchgoers in Georgia to head out to vote and gets an assist from Stevie Wonder

JONESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Kamala Harris on Sunday summoned Black churchgoers to turn out at the polls and got a big assist from music legend Stevie Wonder, who rallied congregants with a rendition of Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame turns up starpower to induct Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and more

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame turns up starpower to induct Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and more

CLEVELAND (AP) — Hollywood stars Julia Roberts and Zendaya bookended Saturday’s inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, giving a little stardust to an eclectic lineup that included pop icon Cher, heavy metal’s Ozzy Osbourne, hip-hop soul qu
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Hundreds gather in central London to mourn death singer Liam Payne

Hundreds gather in central London to mourn death singer Liam Payne

LONDON (AP) — Hundreds gathered Sunday in London’s Kensington Gardens to mourn Liam Payne as fans around the world grieved for the One Direction singer who died this week.
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‘Smile 2’ grinning to No. 1 at box office while ‘Anora’ glitters in limited release

‘Smile 2’ grinning to No. 1 at box office while ‘Anora’ glitters in limited release

Horror movies topped the domestic box office charts and an Oscar contender got off to a sparkling start this weekend.
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‘Smile 2’ grinning to No. 1 at box office; ‘Anora’ glitters in limited release

‘Smile 2’ grinning to No. 1 at box office; ‘Anora’ glitters in limited release

Horror movies topped the domestic box office charts and an Oscar contender got off to a sparkling start this weekend.
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US writer Anne Applebaum appeals for arms for Ukraine as she accepts German peace prize

US writer Anne Applebaum appeals for arms for Ukraine as she accepts German peace prize

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The prominent American journalist and historian Anne Applebaum urged continued support for Ukraine as she accepted a prestigious German prize on Sunday, arguing that pacifism in the face of aggression is often nothing more than
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