Court says social media influencer Andrew Tate can leave Romania but remain in EU as he awaits trial

BUCHAREST – A court in Romania’s capital ruled Friday that social media influencer Andrew Tate can leave Romania but must remain within the European Union as he awaits trial on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. The Bucharest Tribunal’s decision to allow Tate, 37, to leave the … Read more

Q&A: Ahead of orchestral tour, Beck says listening to classical music is a ‘spiritual’ experience

LOS ANGELES – It’s been 30 years since Beck released his breakout lo-fi anthem “Loser.” In the time since the song and its hit album “Mellow Gold,” Beck has sought to shed the slacker image inadvertently linked with him. The versatile, genre-bending musician will perhaps complete that pendulum shift this summer as he celebrates his … Read more

Biden to give extended interview to ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos on Friday

President Joe Biden will give an interview to ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, his first since the president’s much-criticized performance during last week’s debate. Portions of the interview will air on ABC’s “World News Tonight” on Friday, with the extended interview first airing on the network’s “This Week” Sunday morning program, the network said Tuesday. Recommended Videos … Read more

Director accused in French cinema’s #MeToo wave charged with rape and assault of actors

PARIS – A prominent French film director has been handed preliminary charges of rape, sexual assault and violence by a French judge investigating a case involving female actors, the Paris prosecutor’s office said Thursday. Benoît Jacquot, who has more than 50 director credits in film and television, has become one of the most prominent figures … Read more