JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — “My Driver and I” was supposed to…
Fairs and festivals
Theater festival offers solace in Burkina Faso, a nation torn by violence
OUGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — The last three years have been tough for Fanta Charlotte Dabone, a…
The Singles’ Day shopping festival loses its shine under China’s lagging economy
HONG KONG — Businesses and consumers in China found the annual Singles’ Day shopping festival less…
Alcohol-free beer is gaining popularity, even at Oktoberfest
MUNICH — The head brewmaster for Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest brewery, has a secret: He really…
‘The Life of Chuck’ wins the Toronto Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award
The Pocket Queen, from left, Kate Siegel, Stephen King, Q’orianka Kilcher, Annalise Basso, Mike Flanagan, Tom…
Luca Guadagnino and Daniel Craig present ‘Queer’ to Venice Film Festival
VENICE, Italy — VENICE, Italy (AP) — Venice Film Festival regular Luca Guadagnino is back on…
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ prepares to open 81st Venice Film Festival
VENICE, Italy — The 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival is kicking off in Hollywood…