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UFC fighters say they’re honored to compete in front of President Trump on card at the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — UFC fighter Josh Hokit was decked out in an American flag bandana…
Glenn Close will get an Oscar at last – honorarily. So will Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman
Glenn Close will finally get her hands on an Oscar. Long considered among the best…
Griffin Poetry Prize reinstates Canadian award, keeps larger international purse
TORONTO — The Griffin Poetry Prize is bringing back its Canada-specific award and keeping the…
As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer’s platform will stream all 104 games
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions,…
Fabio Luisi and Dallas strip Wagner’s Ring Cycle of staging and issue audio recording
Fabio Luisi wanted his Ring Cycle to be heard and not seen. Wagner’s four-opera epic…
At 356, the HBC charter is about to get a Manitoba Museum welcome
TORONTO — When Hudson’s Bay faltered last year, Manitoba Museum CEO Dorota Blumczynska didn’t even…
Hollywood directors reach tentative 4-year deal with studios and streamers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood directors on Tuesday reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with…
Keith Urban didn’t set out to record a yacht rock record. But then he entered the ‘Flow State’
NEW YORK (AP) — He’s a country music star, but keen listeners know Keith Urban’s…
Elisha Cuthbert wanted her character’s joy to permeate ‘Every Year After’
When Elisha Cuthbert signed on to portray single mom Sue Florek in “Every Year After,”…
Chrystia Freeland’s ‘Unreliable Boyfriend’ offers front-row seat to US-Canada tensions
NEW YORK (AP) — A former top Canadian government official who has clashed often with…
Chrystia Freeland to publish political memoir, ‘Unreliable Boyfriend’
Chrystia Freeland is returning to her writing roots with a new book named after a…
Ads in New York must now label AI-generated ‘synthetic performers’
Any advertisements in New York that feature artificial intelligence-generated people in place of actors will…
Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former…
Air Canada flight attendant shares Mohawk culture with pop star Rihanna
MONTREAL — An Air Canada flight attendant got a thrill last week when she gifted…
What’s this year’s World Cup anthem? Canadian producer Cirkut sees unity in many voices
As the World Cup approaches, one question hangs over FIFA’s sprawling new official album: what’s…
Takeaways from Scott Pelley’s emotional interview about his ’60 Minutes’ demise
NEW YORK (AP) — When CBS News President Tom Cibrowski asked Scott Pelley if he…
Canadaland host apologizes to Theresa Kielburger, mother of WE Charity co-founders
TORONTO — The host of the Canadaland podcast apologized to the mother of Marc and…
Cineplex box office $60.5 million in May, concession spending per patron sets record
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. reported its box office revenue rose to $60.5 million in May,…
Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a…
The rise and fall of ‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt’s improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — He wrote a memoir called “The Guy You Loved to Hate.”…
French singer Patrick Bruel in police custody over alleged rape and sexual assault
PARIS (AP) — French singer and actor Patrick Bruel is in police custody over allegations…
Pop-up art show takes over German president’s residence before yearslong renovation
BERLIN (AP) — A pop-up art show featuring contemporary art, including video and audio installations,…
Man who killed O’Shae Sibley after he danced at a Brooklyn gas station is convicted of manslaughter
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury convicted a man of manslaughter as a hate crime…
Hulk Hogan died of natural causes Florida police report says in closing investigation
MIAMI (AP) — Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died of natural causes last year, according…