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Bublé, Morissette among starry lineup at Canadian World Cup opening ceremony
TORONTO — Canadian artists Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette will be among a star-studded lineup…
In legal dispute over ‘The View,’ ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
NEW YORK (AP) — In a strongly worded filing, ABC accuses the Trump administration of…
Spike Lee was there! Director gleefully recalls attendance at Game 7 of Knicks’ 1970 NBA title
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Spike Lee had a bag seemingly made out of a basketball slung…
Federal judge dismisses former Trump supporter’s defamation lawsuit against Fox News
PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge on Friday threw out a defamation lawsuit against Fox…
‘Uncut Gems’ producer Oscar Boyson made a movie for the Letterboxd generation
“Our Hero, Balthazar” is not really an elevator-pitch kind of movie. Sure, there’s a log-line:…
Naomi Osaka recounts her show-stopping Met Gala outfit at the ‘Grand Slam’ of fashion
ROME (AP) — Naomi Osaka says she felt like she had “a 20-pound vest on”…
Joni Lamb, who started of one of the largest Christian TV networks, has died
Joni Lamb, who with her late husband founded the Daystar Television Network and guided it…
Broken Social Scene return older, wiser and slightly more broken
TORONTO — More than two decades after Broken Social Scene founders Kevin Drew and Brendan…
Man pleads not guilty to charge of threatening behavior toward ex-Prince Andrew
LONDON (AP) — A man pleaded not guilty Friday to using threatening, abusive or insulting…
Amy Grant reflects on her new album, resisting labels and writing dark songs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the nearly 50 years she’s been working as a musician,…
David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
LONDON (AP) — The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal…
Japanese video-game maker Nintendo raises Switch price, forecasts lower profits
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo’s annual profit surged 52% in the last fiscal year, lifted by…
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— Movie Review: Billie Eilish and James Cameron make concert movie magic with ‘Hit Me…
Japan’s Sony reports declining profit but expects a record for this year
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony Group Corp. reported a 3.4% drop…
Blake Lively’s lawyers fuel feud with claim of victory after ‘It Ends With Us’ settlement
NEW YORK (AP) — The bitter public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni…
Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Florida on felony MDMA trafficking charge and pleads not guilty
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Rapper Kodak Black was arrested this week on a drug trafficking…
Maggie Kang receives a key to the city of Toronto at Departure Festival
TORONTO — The creator behind the Oscar-winning animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” now holds a…
Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called ‘Dai Dai’
NEW YORK (AP) — From Maracaná Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, just in time for…
Bell CEO ‘confident’ in lofty revenue targets as it doubles down on AI data centres
Bell Canada’s parent company has upped its revenue target for its growing AI business by…
An outsider artist takes the world’s biggest stage with the US Pavilion at the Venice Biennale
VENICE, Italy (AP) — U.S. artist Alma Allen had just months to prepare his exhibition…
An outrageous owner and savvy businessman, Ted Turner reshaped the sports world
ATLANTA (AP) — Ted Turner was a sportsman of all types, a world champion in…
Man arrested on suspicion of weapon possession after report former Prince Andrew was threatened
LONDON (AP) — A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon…
Daniel Dae Kim explores booming South Korean pop, film, cosmetics and food influences for CNN series
NEW YORK (AP) — Not too long ago, Daniel Dae Kim had an unusual encounter…
Quebec television personality calls for tougher legislation on identify theft
QUÉBEC — A Quebec television personality is calling for tougher laws against online fraudsters and…