Country music star Toby Keith says he has been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer since last fall. 

The multi-platinum-selling singer said Sunday on Twitter that he underwent surgery and received chemotherapy and radiation in the past six months. 

He said in the post that he looks forward to spending time with his family.

The status of Keith’s performances for the remainder of this year wasn’t immediately clear. 

His next performance is scheduled for June 17 in Wheaton, Illinois. His publicist, Elaine Schock, says some tour dates will be canceled.

Country music star Toby Keith says he has been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer since last fall. The multi-platinum-selling singer said Sunday on Twitter that he underwent surgery and received chemotherapy and radiation in the past six months. The Oklahoma native turns 61 on July 8. He said in the post that he looks forward to spending time with his family.The status of Keith’s performances for the remainder of this year wasn’t immediately clear. His next performance is scheduled for June 17 in Wheaton, Illinois. His publicist, Elaine Schock, says some tour dates will be canceled.

Country star Toby Keith discloses stomach cancer diagnosis

“Jurassic World: Dominion” took a mighty bite out of the box office with $143.4 million in North American ticket sales according to studio estimates Sunday.

 Including earnings from international showings where the film opened in various markets last weekend, “Jurassic World: Dominion” has already grossed $389 million. “Top Gun: Maverick” is still coasting in rarefied skies too: It fell only 44% in its third weekend with an estimated $50 million to take second place, bringing its North American total north of $393.3 million. 

This weekend is only the third of the pandemic era in which the total domestic box office surpassed $200 million.

“Jurassic World: Dominion” took a mighty bite out of the box office with $143.4 million in North American ticket sales according to studio estimates Sunday. Including earnings from international showings where the film opened in various markets last weekend, “Jurassic World: Dominion” has already grossed $389 million. “Top Gun: Maverick” is still coasting in rarefied skies too: It fell only 44% in its third weekend with an estimated $50 million to take second place, bringing its North American total north of $393.3 million. This weekend is only the third of the pandemic era in which the total domestic box office surpassed $200 million.

With ‘Jurassic World 3,’ dinosaurs rule again at box office

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift discussed her short film “All Too Well: The Short Film” at the Tribeca Festival on Saturday, detailing her transition into the director's chair, the nuances of visual storytelling and the possibility of future film projects with writer-director Mike Mills. 

She delighted fans with surprise appearances by the film's stars, Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien, and an acoustic performance of the extended fan-favorite track, “All Too Well.” Swift said she would “love to” direct a feature project eventually.

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift discussed her short film “All Too Well: The Short Film” at the Tribeca Festival on Saturday, detailing her transition into the director's chair, the nuances of visual storytelling and the possibility of future film projects with writer-director Mike Mills. She delighted fans with surprise appearances by the film's stars, Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien, and an acoustic performance of the extended fan-favorite track, “All Too Well.” Swift said she would “love to” direct a feature project eventually.

Taylor Swift talks 'All Too Well' at Tribeca Festival

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Bieber says a rare disorder that paralyzed half of the superstar performer’s face is the reason behind his tour postponement.

The Grammy winner says in video he posted Friday on Instagram that he’s suffering from Ramsay Hunt syndrome. 

The syndrome causes facial paralysis and affects nerves in the face through a shingles outbreak. 

Bieber’s post comes after he canceled his shows in Toronto and Washington, D.C. 

The singer demonstrated in the video that he was could barely move one side of his face, calling the ailment “pretty serious.” Bieber said he’s unsure how long he will take to heal. 

He appeared positive about making a full recovery through rest and therapy.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Bieber says a rare disorder that paralyzed half of the superstar performer’s face is the reason behind his tour postponement.The Grammy winner says in video he posted Friday on Instagram that he’s suffering from Ramsay Hunt syndrome. The syndrome causes facial paralysis and affects nerves in the face through a shingles outbreak. Bieber’s post comes after he canceled his shows in Toronto and Washington, D.C. The singer demonstrated in the video that he was could barely move one side of his face, calling the ailment “pretty serious.” Bieber said he’s unsure how long he will take to heal. He appeared positive about making a full recovery through rest and therapy.

Justin Bieber reveals rare disorder behind facial paralysis

NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-guitarist John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants is recovering after being seriously injured in a car crash in New York City. 

The crash happened early Thursday while he was being driven home from the alternative rock band’s first gig on a pandemic-delayed tour. 

The wreck led to the postponement of shows at least until late August. 

The driver of the car police said instigated the collision is awaiting arraignment after being arrested on drunken driving and other charges. It’s not immediately clear whether the 26-year-old driver has an attorney who can comment.

NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-guitarist John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants is recovering after being seriously injured in a car crash in New York City. The crash happened early Thursday while he was being driven home from the alternative rock band’s first gig on a pandemic-delayed tour. The wreck led to the postponement of shows at least until late August. The driver of the car police said instigated the collision is awaiting arraignment after being arrested on drunken driving and other charges. It’s not immediately clear whether the 26-year-old driver has an attorney who can comment.

They Might Be Giants singer-guitarist injured in NYC crash

NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for Roy Moore is trying to persuade three federal judges to revive a $95 million lawsuit the former Alabama candidate for U.S. Senate brought against comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. 

Attorney Larry Klayman complained during arguments Friday before a skeptical 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that Moore wasn't treated fairly when a judge tossed his lawsuit. 

He urged a reinstatement of the lawsuit so he could gather evidence to prove that the former chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court was defamed and subject to emotional distress and fraud when he was tricked into an interview with Cohen.

NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for Roy Moore is trying to persuade three federal judges to revive a $95 million lawsuit the former Alabama candidate for U.S. Senate brought against comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. Attorney Larry Klayman complained during arguments Friday before a skeptical 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that Moore wasn't treated fairly when a judge tossed his lawsuit. He urged a reinstatement of the lawsuit so he could gather evidence to prove that the former chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court was defamed and subject to emotional distress and fraud when he was tricked into an interview with Cohen.

Roy Moore seeks to revive lawsuit against Sacha Baron Cohen

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears has married her longtime partner Sam Asghari months after the pop superstar won her freedom from a court conservatorship. 

Asghari’s representative Brandon Cohen confirmed the couple’s nuptials, saying he was ecstatic that Spears and Asghari had fulfilled their dream of getting married. 

The wedding happened nine months after the pair were engaged and nearly seven months after Spears’ conservatorship ended. 

While seeking an end to the court case that controlled many aspects of her life, Spears expressed her desire to marry Asghari and have children.

 The wedding day was not without unexpected drama — Spears’ first husband, a childhood friend, was arrested after attempting to crash their wedding.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears has married her longtime partner Sam Asghari months after the pop superstar won her freedom from a court conservatorship. Asghari’s representative Brandon Cohen confirmed the couple’s nuptials, saying he was ecstatic that Spears and Asghari had fulfilled their dream of getting married. The wedding happened nine months after the pair were engaged and nearly seven months after Spears’ conservatorship ended. While seeking an end to the court case that controlled many aspects of her life, Spears expressed her desire to marry Asghari and have children. The wedding day was not without unexpected drama — Spears’ first husband, a childhood friend, was arrested after attempting to crash their wedding.

Britney Spears marries Sam Asghari in California

NEW YORK (AP) — The Jan. 6 congressional hearings are being held with the help of a big-time television producer, and dramatic revelations have been promised. 

But this is an event that many Americans saw unfold live, and in countless clips and memes on their smartphones in the coming months. 

So the hearings effectively represent a rerun. 

Is a gripping show about events from 18 months ago — even with fresh video — something that can make anyone change their minds? 

The answers may have bearing on whether the Capitol insurrection is remembered as a spontaneous outburst or a planned and existential threat to democracy.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Jan. 6 congressional hearings are being held with the help of a big-time television producer, and dramatic revelations have been promised. But this is an event that many Americans saw unfold live, and in countless clips and memes on their smartphones in the coming months. So the hearings effectively represent a rerun. Has the nation moved on? Is a gripping show about events from 18 months ago — even with fresh video — something that can make anyone change their minds? The answers may have bearing on whether the Capitol insurrection is remembered as a spontaneous outburst or a planned and existential threat to democracy.

A harrowing American moment, repackaged for prime time

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court financial disclosures reveal that the justices took in $800,000 in book royalties last year, a lucrative supplement to their judicial salaries. 

Reports released Thursday show that by far the largest payment went to Justice Amy Coney Barrett. 

It's $425,000 for a yet-to-be-released book and likely the first installment on a reported $2 million deal she signed soon after joining the court in 2020. 

Justices are being paid $274,200 this year for their work on the bench. Chief Justice John Roberts gets a little more, $286,700. 

The largest advances before now have gone to Justices Clarence Thomas and Sonia Sotomayor, who each received more than $1 million for their accounts of their rise from poverty to the nation’s highest court.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court financial disclosures reveal that the justices took in $800,000 in book royalties last year, a lucrative supplement to their judicial salaries. Reports released Thursday show that by far the largest payment went to Justice Amy Coney Barrett. It's $425,000 for a yet-to-be-released book and likely the first installment on a reported $2 million deal she signed soon after joining the court in 2020. Justices are being paid $274,200 this year for their work on the bench. Chief Justice John Roberts gets a little more, $286,700. The largest advances before now have gone to Justices Clarence Thomas and Sonia Sotomayor, who each received more than $1 million for their accounts of their rise from poverty to the nation’s highest court.

Justice Barrett's $425K tops among Supreme Court's authors

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The owner of a Florida pet breeding business got five years' probation and must pay a $90,000 fine for illegally selling a monkey to singer Chris Brown. 

A federal indictment doesn't name the celebrity, but key details match reports that wildlife agents seized a capuchin monkey from the home of singer Chris Brown in 2018 and his name was mentioned at the sentencing of breeder Jimmy Hammonds. 

Hammonds pleaded guilty to conspiracy and three counts of violating the Endangered Species Act. 

Prosecutors said he also illegally sold endangered cotton-top tamarins to buyers in Alabama, South Carolina, and Wisconsin while trying to disguise the sales.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The owner of a Florida pet breeding business got five years' probation and must pay a $90,000 fine for illegally selling a monkey to singer Chris Brown. A federal indictment doesn't name the celebrity, but key details match reports that wildlife agents seized a capuchin monkey from the home of singer Chris Brown in 2018 and his name was mentioned at the sentencing of breeder Jimmy Hammonds. Hammonds pleaded guilty to conspiracy and three counts of violating the Endangered Species Act. Prosecutors said he also illegally sold endangered cotton-top tamarins to buyers in Alabama, South Carolina, and Wisconsin while trying to disguise the sales.

Seller of monkey to Chris Brown sentenced to probation

NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off his legal battle with his ex-wife, Johnny Depp has announced that he and legendary guitarist Jeff Beck will release an album of mostly covers next month. 

The duo’s 13-track album is titled “18” and will drop on July 15. The album contains covers of The Velvet Underground’s “Venus In Furs,” the Everly Brothers’ ballad “Let It Be Me” and Marvin Gaye’s soul classic “What’s Going On.” 

There also are versions of Davy Spillane’s “Midnight Walker” and two songs from the Beach Boys’ masterpiece, “Pet Sounds” — “Caroline, No” and “Don’t Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder).”

NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off his legal battle with his ex-wife, Johnny Depp has announced that he and legendary guitarist Jeff Beck will release an album of mostly covers next month. The duo’s 13-track album is titled “18” and will drop on July 15. The album contains covers of The Velvet Underground’s “Venus In Furs,” the Everly Brothers’ ballad “Let It Be Me” and Marvin Gaye’s soul classic “What’s Going On.” There also are versions of Davy Spillane’s “Midnight Walker” and two songs from the Beach Boys’ masterpiece, “Pet Sounds” — “Caroline, No” and “Don’t Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder).”

Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck announce new joint album, '18'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There weren’t a lot of laughs when President Joe Biden bantered with Jimmy Kimmel during his first in-person appearance on a talk show since taking office. 

The host of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” expressed frustration about intractable problems in Washington, and advised the president, “I think you need to start yelling at people.” 

Biden insisted he’s “never been more optimistic." Kimmel interjected: “Why are you so optimistic? It makes no sense!”

 Biden said he's pinning his hopes on young people, calling them the “best educated, least prejudiced, most giving generation in American history.”

 The show was taped Wednesday in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There weren’t a lot of laughs when President Joe Biden bantered with Jimmy Kimmel during his first in-person appearance on a talk show since taking office. The host of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” expressed frustration about intractable problems in Washington, and advised the president, “I think you need to start yelling at people.” Biden insisted he’s “never been more optimistic." Kimmel interjected: “Why are you so optimistic? It makes no sense!” Biden said he's pinning his hopes on young people, calling them the “best educated, least prejudiced, most giving generation in American history.” The show was taped Wednesday in Los Angeles.

Few laughs, tough questions as Biden chats with Kimmel

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors say R. Kelly, the R&amp;B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” deserves at least 25 years behind bars for sexually abusing women and girls. 

They demanded the sentence on Wednesday in advance of his sentencing later this month.

 A New York City jury found Kelly guilty of racketeering and multiple other counts last year at a sex-trafficking trial that was seen as a signature moment in the #MeToo movement. 

Kelly’s lawyers have argued that he deserves only a maximum of about 17 years.

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors say R. Kelly, the R&amp;B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” deserves at least 25 years behind bars for sexually abusing women and girls. They demanded the sentence on Wednesday in advance of his sentencing later this month. A New York City jury found Kelly guilty of racketeering and multiple other counts last year at a sex-trafficking trial that was seen as a signature moment in the #MeToo movement. Kelly’s lawyers have argued that he deserves only a maximum of about 17 years.

Prosecutors: R. Kelly should get at least 25 years in prison

NEW YORK (AP) — The Jennifer Lopez documentary “Halftime” is kicking off the 21st Tribeca Festival on Wednesday, launching the annual New York event with an intimate behind-the-scenes portrait of the singer-actor filmed during the tumultuous year she turned 50, co-headlined the Super Bowl and narrowly missed out on an Oscar nomination. 

The star-studded and musical premiere at the United Palace in Washington Heights is serving as an appropriate opener for the Tribeca Festival, which has abandoned “Film” from its name to better reflect the wide array of concerts, talks, television premieres, podcasts and virtual reality exhibits that increasingly fill Tribeca’s busy live-event schedule alongside movies.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Jennifer Lopez documentary “Halftime” is kicking off the 21st Tribeca Festival on Wednesday, launching the annual New York event with an intimate behind-the-scenes portrait of the singer-actor filmed during the tumultuous year she turned 50, co-headlined the Super Bowl and narrowly missed out on an Oscar nomination. The star-studded and musical premiere at the United Palace in Washington Heights is serving as an appropriate opener for the Tribeca Festival, which has abandoned “Film” from its name to better reflect the wide array of concerts, talks, television premieres, podcasts and virtual reality exhibits that increasingly fill Tribeca’s busy live-event schedule alongside movies.

Jennifer Lopez and 'Halftime' kick off Tribeca Festival

(AP) A New York woman searching for her lost dog got a surprise when it was found by Oscar-winning actor Hilary Swank. 

While filming a movie in Albany, the actor reunited a lost pooch with distraught owner Chelsea Blackwell. 

She was searching for her missing dachshund, Blue, on Monday when she came upon a film crew. 

She began asking if anyone had seen her dog. 

The crew told her one of the stars had found her dog. Soon, a car pulled up and there was the missing the dog happily sitting on Swank's lap. Swank has a history of adopting dogs.

(AP) A New York woman searching for her lost dog got a surprise when it was found by Oscar-winning actor Hilary Swank. While filming a movie in Albany, the actor reunited a lost pooch with distraught owner Chelsea Blackwell. She was searching for her missing dachshund, Blue, on Monday when she came upon a film crew. She began asking if anyone had seen her dog. The crew told her one of the stars had found her dog. Soon, a car pulled up and there was the missing the dog happily sitting on Swank's lap. Swank has a history of adopting dogs.

New York woman finds lost dachshund — in Hilary Swank's lap

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Someone out there has handed Minnesota Public Radio a $56 million cash donation. 

The Star Tribune reports that the anonymous gift is the largest in MPR has ever received in its 55-year history. 

The money is slated to go toward YourClassical, MPR's classical music network. 

According to MPR, almost 2.75 million people engage with YourClassical weekly. 

The money also will go toward advancing new technologies.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Someone out there has handed Minnesota Public Radio a $56 million cash donation. The Star Tribune reports that the anonymous gift is the largest in MPR has ever received in its 55-year history. The money is slated to go toward YourClassical, MPR's classical music network. According to MPR, almost 2.75 million people engage with YourClassical weekly. The money also will go toward advancing new technologies.

Minnesota Public Radio receives $56M anonymous donation

NEW YORK (AP) — Blondie has figured out where to put their heart of glass — a big ’ol box. 

The iconic rockers said Wednesday they will release their first authorized collection in their 50-year history, a set that includes 124 tracks, 36 of which were never issued. 

“Blondie: Against The Odds 1974-1982” drops Aug. 26. 

The remastered music is accompanied by two volumes of liner notes, track-by-track commentary, a 120-page illustrated discography and dozens of previously unpublished photos. 

The heart of the box set is the band’s first six studio albums and the hits “Heart of Glass,” “Atomic,” “Tide Is High,” “Sunday Girl,” “Rapture” and “Call Me.”

NEW YORK (AP) — Blondie has figured out where to put their heart of glass — a big ’ol box. The iconic rockers said Wednesday they will release their first authorized collection in their 50-year history, a set that includes 124 tracks, 36 of which were never issued. “Blondie: Against The Odds 1974-1982” drops Aug. 26. The remastered music is accompanied by two volumes of liner notes, track-by-track commentary, a 120-page illustrated discography and dozens of previously unpublished photos. The heart of the box set is the band’s first six studio albums and the hits “Heart of Glass,” “Atomic,” “Tide Is High,” “Sunday Girl,” “Rapture” and “Call Me.”

Iconic rockers Blondie to issue first box set this summer

NEW YORK (AP) — Foo Fighters will honor the rock band’s late drummer Taylor Hawkins with a pair of tribute concerts in September, with one in London and the other in Los Angeles.

The twin shows will take place Sept. 3 at London’s Wembley Stadium and Sept. 27 at The Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, featuring “his bandmates and his inspirations playing the songs that he fell in love with, and the ones he brought to life,” the band said in a statement. 

Lineups for each show will be announced at a later date. 

Hawkins died March 25 during a South American tour with the rock band. He was 50.

NEW YORK (AP) — Foo Fighters will honor the rock band’s late drummer Taylor Hawkins with a pair of tribute concerts in September, with one in London and the other in Los Angeles.The twin shows will take place Sept. 3 at London’s Wembley Stadium and Sept. 27 at The Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, featuring “his bandmates and his inspirations playing the songs that he fell in love with, and the ones he brought to life,” the band said in a statement. Lineups for each show will be announced at a later date. Hawkins died March 25 during a South American tour with the rock band. He was 50.

Foo Fighters plan 2 tribute concerts for Taylor Hawkins

Drew Brees is officially done at NBC Sports after one year. 

NBC Sports chairman Pete Bevacqua says in a phone interview with The Associated Press that Brees will not be a part of the network’s NFL and Notre Dame coverage this year. 

The New York Post reported last month that the former quarterback would not be coming back as a studio or game analyst. 

Brees took to social media following that report and said he had not decided his future. 

Bevacqua says conversations with Brees have centered around him wanting to spend more time with family.

Drew Brees is officially done at NBC Sports after one year. NBC Sports chairman Pete Bevacqua says in a phone interview with The Associated Press that Brees will not be a part of the network’s NFL and Notre Dame coverage this year. The New York Post reported last month that the former quarterback would not be coming back as a studio or game analyst. Brees took to social media following that report and said he had not decided his future. Bevacqua says conversations with Brees have centered around him wanting to spend more time with family.

Brees won't return for NBC's NFL and Notre Dame coverage

ATLANTA (AP) — Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of the reality television show “Chrisley Knows Best,” have been found guilty in Atlanta on federal charges including bank fraud and tax evasion. 

The Chrisleys were initially indicted in August 2019, and the trial began three weeks ago. 

The U.S. attorney's office in Atlanta said a jury found the pair guilty of all charges Tuesday. 

Prosecutors say the stars of “Chrisley Knows Best” submitted false documents to banks to get loans and failed to pay federal income taxes for multiple years. 

An accountant who worked for them also was found guilty. Sentencing for all three is set for Oct. 6.

ATLANTA (AP) — Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of the reality television show “Chrisley Knows Best,” have been found guilty in Atlanta on federal charges including bank fraud and tax evasion. The Chrisleys were initially indicted in August 2019, and the trial began three weeks ago. The U.S. attorney's office in Atlanta said a jury found the pair guilty of all charges Tuesday. Prosecutors say the stars of “Chrisley Knows Best” submitted false documents to banks to get loans and failed to pay federal income taxes for multiple years. An accountant who worked for them also was found guilty. Sentencing for all three is set for Oct. 6.

Todd and Julie Chrisley found guilty on federal charges

NEW YORK (AP) — For almost three decades, off and on, Jeff Goldblum has played Dr. Ian Malcolm with particular Goldblumian panache. 

As the stylish chaos theorist in the “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World” films, Goldblum is both voice of reason and comedy relief at once, an auger of nature’s unpredictability who can’t help marveling at seeing his theories in action, even if that poses immediate danger to himself. 

It’s one of the 69-year-old actor’s best-known characters, yet Goldblum has a way of being less defined by his roles than putting his idiosyncratic spin on them. Life finds a way in “Jurassic Park” and its sequels, and so does Goldblum.

NEW YORK (AP) — For almost three decades, off and on, Jeff Goldblum has played Dr. Ian Malcolm with particular Goldblumian panache. As the stylish chaos theorist in the “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World” films, Goldblum is both voice of reason and comedy relief at once, an auger of nature’s unpredictability who can’t help marveling at seeing his theories in action, even if that poses immediate danger to himself. It’s one of the 69-year-old actor’s best-known characters, yet Goldblum has a way of being less defined by his roles than putting his idiosyncratic spin on them. Life finds a way in “Jurassic Park” and its sequels, and so does Goldblum.

Jeff Goldblum takes one more bite out of 'Jurassic World'

NEW YORK (AP) — A specially commissioned, unburnable edition of Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” has been auctioned for $130,000, Sotheby’s announced Tuesday. 

Proceeds will be donated to PEN America, which advocates for free expression.

 The 384-page book consists mainly of Cinefoil, a specially treated aluminum product, and was announced last month at PEN’s annual fundraising gala. 

To help promote the initiative, Atwood agreed to be filmed attempting — unsuccessfully — to incinerate a prototype with a flame thrower. 

“I’m very pleased that the one-of-a-kind Unburnable Book of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ has raised so much money for PEN America,” Atwood said in a statement.

NEW YORK (AP) — A specially commissioned, unburnable edition of Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” has been auctioned for $130,000, Sotheby’s announced Tuesday. Proceeds will be donated to PEN America, which advocates for free expression. The 384-page book consists mainly of Cinefoil, a specially treated aluminum product, and was announced last month at PEN’s annual fundraising gala. To help promote the initiative, Atwood agreed to be filmed attempting — unsuccessfully — to incinerate a prototype with a flame thrower. “I’m very pleased that the one-of-a-kind Unburnable Book of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ has raised so much money for PEN America,” Atwood said in a statement.

'Unburnable' copy of Handmaid's Tale auctioned for $130,000

Jim Seals of '70s group Seals and Crofts dies at age 80

NEW YORK (AP) — Jim Seals, who teamed with fellow musician “Dash” Crofts on such 1970s soft-rock hits as “Summer Breeze,” “Diamond Girl” and “We May Never Pass This Way Again,” has died at age 80. 

His death was announced Tuesday by several people including John Ford Coley, who had formed the ‘70s duo England Dan and John Ford Coley with Seals’ older brother Dan. 

Seals and Darrell George “Dash” Crofts were Texas natives who had known each other since they were teenagers and had previously been in the Champs. 

They formed Seals and Crofts in the late 1960s.

<h2>Jim Seals of '70s group Seals and Crofts dies at age 80</h2>NEW YORK (AP) — Jim Seals, who teamed with fellow musician “Dash” Crofts on such 1970s soft-rock hits as “Summer Breeze,” “Diamond Girl” and “We May Never Pass This Way Again,” has died at age 80. His death was announced Tuesday by several people including John Ford Coley, who had formed the ‘70s duo England Dan and John Ford Coley with Seals’ older brother Dan. Seals and Darrell George “Dash” Crofts were Texas natives who had known each other since they were teenagers and had previously been in the Champs. They formed Seals and Crofts in the late 1960s.

NEW YORK (AP) — Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. 

Such was the New Jersey rock band’s bassist from 1983 to 1994. 

He later rejoined for its induction into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. Such's death was announced Sunday by the band's singer-songwriter Jon Bon Jovi. 

No details on when or how Such died were immediately available. 

A publicist for Bon Jovi didn’t immediately respond to messages. 

Bon Jovi credited Such for bringing the band together, noting that he was a childhood friend of drummer Tico Torres.

NEW YORK (AP) — Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. He was 70. Such was the New Jersey rock band’s bassist from 1983 to 1994. He later rejoined for its induction into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. Such's death was announced Sunday by the band's singer-songwriter Jon Bon Jovi. No details on when or how Such died were immediately available. A publicist for Bon Jovi didn’t immediately respond to messages. Bon Jovi credited Such for bringing the band together, noting that he was a childhood friend of drummer Tico Torres.

Former Bon Jovi bassist, founding member Alec John Such dies

NEW YORK (AP) — The high-flying “Top Gun: Maverick” continued to soar in its second weekend, dropping just 32 percent from its opening with $86 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. 

The Paramount Pictures release, with Tom Cruise reprising his role from the 1986 original, is holding steadier than any film of its kind ever has before.

Its modest drop — 50-65% is more typical for blockbusters — is the smallest decline for a movie that opened above $100 million. 

The movie debuted with $124 million last weekend. Overseas, director Joseph Kosinski’s film is performing even better. 

In 64 overseas markets, “Top Gun: Maverick” dipped only 20% in its second weekend with $81.7 million.

NEW YORK (AP) — The high-flying “Top Gun: Maverick” continued to soar in its second weekend, dropping just 32 percent from its opening with $86 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Paramount Pictures release, with Tom Cruise reprising his role from the 1986 original, is holding steadier than any film of its kind ever has before.Its modest drop — 50-65% is more typical for blockbusters — is the smallest decline for a movie that opened above $100 million. The movie debuted with $124 million last weekend. Overseas, director Joseph Kosinski’s film is performing even better. In 64 overseas markets, “Top Gun: Maverick” dipped only 20% in its second weekend with $81.7 million.

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