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Pop star Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom split 6 years after getting engaged
NEW YORK (AP) — Popstar Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom have split, multiple media…

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers say he is a changed man. Will that spare him from more time behind bars?
NEW YORK (AP) — In rejecting Sean “Diddy” Combs’ release on bail, a federal judge…
Bell Media and former Toronto news presenter settle human rights complaint
TORONTO — A former on-air presenter for CP24 who filed a human rights complaint against…

Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ star, dies at 67
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Madsen, the actor best known for his coolly menacing, steely-eyed,…

Lewis Hamilton warns against rushing an ‘F1’ movie sequel after box-office success
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Lewis Hamilton says he just wants to enjoy the “F1” movie’s…
Italian film industry rocked by ‘fantasy film’ linked to American director sought in double murder
ROME (AP) — The head of the Italian Culture Ministry’s film department resigned Thursday following…

A timeline of the rise of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and his legal troubles
For more than two decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of hip-hop’s most nimble entrepreneurs,…

‘Incredibly ambitious and probably really stupid’: R.T. Thorne’s sci-fi debut ’40 Acres’
TORONTO — R.T. Thorne says he could have played it safe with his debut feature.…

‘Inspiring force’: Royal Canoe bassist remembered after crash in Manitoba kills 3
WINNIPEG — Staples in Winnipeg’s music scene and beyond offered condolences and tributes Thursday after…

10 songs to celebrate Oasis’ reunion, from top hits to B-sides
The reunion to end all reunions is set to take place this Friday. That’s when…

Quebec language watchdog now says it’s OK to use ‘go’ to support sports teams
MONTREAL — Quebec’s language watchdog has changed its tune on whether it’s acceptable to use…

For Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, could a lesser conviction mean a greater public rehabilitation?
For nearly two years, a nearly nonstop parade of allegations and revelations has ravaged and…

Manitoba musician, partner dead in highway crash
SWAN RIVER — The bassist for a Winnipeg band and his partner are dead after…

Judge denies bid by the suspect in Tupac Shakur’s killing for a new trial in a jailhouse fight
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is awaiting trial in the 1996…

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges in sex crimes case
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs dropped to his knees and prayed in the…