‘Avengers Endgame’ nears global record with more than $2B

‘Avengers Endgame’ nears global record with more than $2B

LOS ANGELES

“Avengers: Endgame” continued its global domination at the box office in a second-week victory lap that saw the blockbuster cross the $2 billion mark in record time and unseat “Titanic” as the second highest-grossing film ever worldwide.

The Walt Disney Co. estimated Sunday that “Endgame” added $145.8 million from North American theaters and $282.2 million internationally bringing its global total to $2.2 billion.

“Endgame” is one of five movies to ever reach that threshold and, not accounting for inflation, is now second worldwide only to “Avatar’s” $2.8 billion. “Avatar” reached $2 billion in 47 days of release compared with 11 for “Endgame.”

Rounding out the top five at the box office were: “The Intruder,” $11 million, second place; “Long Shot,” $10 million, third place; “Uglydolls,” $8.5 million, fourth place; and “Captain Marvel,” $4.3 million, fifth place.

Diana Ross feels ‘violated’ by airport screener’s touching

NEW ORLEANS

Diana Ross says she feels “violated” by an airport screener who touched her between her legs after she performed at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

In a series of tweets Sunday, the Motown legend says she blames the Transportation Security Administration for a screening at the New Orleans airport that makes her want to cry. She said she can “still feel her hands” between her legs, front and back.

TSA spokesman Mark Howell said in a statement to The Associated Press that the agency is investigating, but its initial video review indicates all protocols were followed. He says the agency is committed to treating all travelers with respect and courtesy.

Ross tweeted that she was treated like “royalty” while performing but “treated like “sh--” at the airport.

Associated Press