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Noteworthy and influential people who’ve died this year
May saw the death of a retired U.S. Supreme Court justice who came the high…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs paid to hide Cassie beating video because he feared career ruin, witness says
NEW YORK (AP) — Soon after viciously attacking his longtime girlfriend Cassie in a hotel…
Kara Young, already on a Broadway streak, could make Tony history with her role in ‘Purpose’
NEW YORK (AP) — Don’t bother asking Kara Young which one of her roles is…
An accidental discovery at a planetarium opens a window into the universe’s inner workings
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have unlocked one of the solar system’s many secrets from…
Disney laying off several hundred employees worldwide
The Walt Disney Co. is laying off several hundred employees worldwide as the entertainment giant…
Harrison Ford wants the Operation Smile award honoring his friend to inspire others to give more
Harrison Ford will receive an award for his philanthropy Tuesday night from the global surgery…
MrBeast aims to raise millions for his charity by offering a weekend experience to six-figure donors
NEW YORK (AP) — MrBeast plans to turn the success of his Amazon Prime Video…
`This House’ makes world premiere, exploring Black history through a family’s legacy in Harlem
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Near the end of “This House,” a heart-wrenching opera given its…
Tarralik Duffy, Hangama Amiri among artists shortlisted for Sobey Art Award
TORONTO — Multidisciplinary artist Tarralik Duffy and textile artist Hangama Amiri are among the six…
Israeli soldiers bar media from visiting West Bank villages on tour organized by Oscar winners
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli soldiers on Monday barred journalists from entering villages in the West…
Immersive tech reshapes music and film landscape with Bono, Metallica and ‘Matrix’ taking the leap
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — With a mic in hand, Bono belts out “Vertigo,” close enough…
The queens of collaboration in Lucius are finding themselves again musically
NEW YORK (AP) — The magic created by the vocal blend of Holly Laessig and…
OAN’s Pentagon reporter learns the limits of expressing her own opinion
Assigned to cover the Pentagon for the conservative outlet One America News Network, Gabrielle Cuccia…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-aide says she was ‘brainwashed’ when she sent loving texts years after rape
NEW YORK (AP) — A former personal assistant who accuses Sean “Diddy” Combs of rape…
Corus touts new stars, returning hits to Global, while calling for loosened CanCon rules
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment touted new stars and returning hits set to roll out across…
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon begins testimony in sex-assault civil trial
MONTREAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon has begun his testimony in his civil…
Historic Grand Banks schooner’s future being assessed at Lunenburg, N.S., shipyard
HALIFAX — An assessment has been ordered to determine the options for a historic schooner…
Marc Maron to end his ‘WTF’ podcast after 15 years of interviewing comics, actors, musicians, Obama
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comic and actor Marc Maron said Monday that he’s ending his…
‘Try’ and ‘Try’ again: Blue Rodeo marks 40th anniversary with 27-date Canadian tour
TORONTO — Blue Rodeo is making the most of its 40th anniversary with a coast-to-coast…
How Christopher Gattelli crafted Broadway’s ‘Death Becomes Her’ and made it a Tonys powerhouse
NEW YORK (AP) — When he was first asked to helm the Broadway hit musical…
Pulp is back for ‘More,’ their first album in 24 years. Even the Britpop band is surprised
NEW YORK (AP) — Pulp has returned with a new album, their first in 24…
Renée Victor, the voice of no-nonsense Abuelita in ‘Coco,’ dies at 86
Renée Victor, who voiced the no-nonsense, sandal-throwing Abuelita in Disney’s animated hit “Coco” and played…
Old Dominion’s new album, ‘Barbara,’ won’t lean on band’s record-breaking laurels
NEW YORK (AP) — When Old Dominion’s eighth group of the year victory broke the…
‘The Apprentice,’ ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ among big winners at Canadian Screen Awards
A film chronicling the rise of Donald Trump won best motion picture at the Canadian…