Prince Harry’s book exposes grief, war, drugs, family rifts

LONDON – Bereaved boy, troubled teen, wartime soldier, unhappy royal — many facets of Prince Harry are revealed in his explosive memoir, often in eyebrow-raising detail. From accounts of cocaine use and losing his virginity to raw family rifts, “Spare” exposes deeply personal details about Harry and the wider royal family. The Associated Press purchased … Read more

Famed choreographer Ratmansky joins NYC Ballet in August

NEW YORK – Acclaimed choreographer Alexei Ratmansky won’t be going far this summer when he leaves American Ballet Theatre — he’ll simply be crossing Lincoln Center’s plaza over to New York City Ballet. Ratmansky, one of the leading classical choreographers in the world, will join NYCB in August as artist in residence with a five-year … Read more

Hypnotoad creator says it’s ‘awesome’ TCU players and fans embrace his creation

“The Hypnotoad is like a strange angel, that’s what I would say,” Hypnotoad creator Eric Kaplan said. FORT WORTH, Texas — Whether in Amon G. Carter Stadium, in downtown Fort Worth or scrolling through social media on a Saturday while watching college football, it’s nearly impossible to avoid interacting with TCU’s viral new, meme mascot. … Read more

Man charged in Takeoff’s death released on $1 million bond

HOUSTON – The man charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Migos rapper Takeoff in Houston has been released on $1 million bond. Patrick Xavier Clark, 33, was released from the Harris County jail Tuesday, according to court records. Clark was arrested Dec. 1 on a murder charge. His attorney, Letitia Quinones, has said … Read more

Popular San Antonio restaurants to offer special discounted menus for two weeks during Culinaria

SAN ANTONIO – Restaurant weeks are about to return to San Antonio and that means many popular restaurants will offer special three-course prix-fixe menus for diners. Culinaria, a nonprofit organization that promotes San Antonio as a premier food and wine destination, will host the bi-annual restaurant weeks from Jan. 16-28. “San Antonio’s vibrant and diverse … Read more

Sarah Cooper memoir ‘Foolish’ scheduled for October release

NEW YORK – The title alone of Sarah Cooper’s upcoming memoir is a hint that she doesn’t plan to flatter herself. Cooper has a deal with Dutton, a Penguin Random House imprint, to write “Foolish: Tales of Assimilation, Determination and Humiliation.” The comedian, author and actor said in a statement Thursday that she hoped to … Read more