Entertainment
X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after two years at the helm of Elon Musk’s social media platform
NEW YORK (AP) — X CEO Linda Yaccarino said she’s stepping down after two years…
Madeline Merlo, Sacha, and Dallas Smith lined up as 2025 CCMA Awards performers
TORONTO — Country singers Madeline Merlo, Dallas Smith and Tyler Joe Miller are among the…
Elie Saab blends 19th-century romance with red carpet precision in fall couture
PARIS (AP) — Elie Saab, the Lebanese designer long favored on the red carpet, returned…
Musk’s AI company scrubs inappropriate posts after Grok chatbot makes antisemitic comments
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company said Wednesday that it’s taking down “inappropriate posts” made by…
Embeth Davidtz drew on her childhood in Africa to adapt Alexandra Fuller’s memoir
In 1974, when it seemed as though everyone was leaving South Africa, Embeth Davidtz’s family…
NBA 2K26 launches Sept. 5 with Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony featured on special editions
2K Games announced Wednesday that NBA 2K26 will be released on Sept. 5 and Angel…
Transgender-owned, LGTBQ-run music label Errant Records launches in Canada
TORONTO — A transgender-owned and LGBTQ-operated record label has launched with goals of supporting “left-of-centre”…
Asian American, Pacific Islander comics are the main event in an LA comedy and cuisine festival
With the Belly Laughs Festival, an ambitious Asian American and Pacific Islander-centered comedy festival, the…
Video game performers approve contract to officially end nearly yearlong strike
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Unionized video game performers have overwhelmingly voted to approve a new…
Alberta government offering its own museum freebies as part of Canada Strong pass
EDMONTON — Alberta’s government is jumping on board a federal initiative aimed at saving Canadians…
Armani couture channels black as maestro misses Paris bow for 1st time, days from 91st birthday
PARIS (AP) — Armani Privé opened Tuesday under an unmistakable shadow. For the first time…
Taylor Fritz credits girlfriend Morgan Riddle after Wimbledon win sends him to semifinal
LONDON (AP) — Morgan knows best, apparently. Taylor Fritz thought the motivational note he wrote…
Video game actors are voting on a new contract. Here’s what it means for AI in gaming
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An 11-month strike by video game performers could formally end this…
‘Hostage,’ Eli Sharabi’s memoir about life in Hamas captivity, is coming to the US
NEW YORK (AP) — A memoir by an Israeli man held in captivity for more…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA 2K26 cover athlete after MVP, title-winning season
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the cover athlete of NBA 2K26 following his MVP and title-winning season,…