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Cascio Siblings Sue Michael Jackson Estate, Alleging Abuse
The siblings, described as part of Jackson’s “second family,” had stood by him for years while he faced accusations of child molestation
Bernstein’s Wall’ Frames Leonard Bernstein Through Art’s Unifying Power
Douglas Tirola’s documentary centers on the composer and conductor’s belief that art can lift people up and bring them together
Saudi Offer Worth Up to $200 Million Withdrawn From the Met
The proposed arrangement would have offered a major financial lift to the Metropolitan Opera, which has faced a series of financial setbacks
Five streaming horror picks point to rogue animals, robots and deadly play
The available source summary frames this month’s horror choices around five films with offbeat threats, including a mad monkey, a boundary-pushing robot and a bloodthirsty playground
Riz Ahmed Takes On James Bond and Hamlet in New Projects
The British actor of South Asian descent is stepping into two roles long associated with white performers, according to a New York Times Arts summary
MrBeast’s company sued by former employee over harassment claims
Lorrayne Mavromatis alleges sexual harassment, gender bias and retaliation after pregnancy-related leave. Beast Industries says the claims are false and denies wrongdoing
Top Chef’ Is Being Noted for a Gentler Competitive Edge
More than 20 seasons into its run, the cooking series is being framed as taking a more humane approach to a high-pressure restaurant world
Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape retrial opens with focus on 2013 hotel encounter
The pared-down trial centers on Jessica Mann’s allegation after an overturned conviction and a later jury deadlock left the Manhattan rape charge unresolved
Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije withdraws claims involving Dan Walker
ITN and Channel 5 agreed an undisclosed payment to resolve the tribunal matter, with no admission of liability, after denying the claims in full
Paul Weller readies BBC live album with Billie Eilish cover
The former Jam frontman says family listening helped lead him to cover “What Was I Made For?” as Weller At The BBC Volume 2 arrives Friday