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After actor James Handy’s stabbing death, his girlfriend’s son is charged with murder
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man was charged with murder Friday in the stabbing of…
Remaining 3 ’60 Minutes’ stars say they’re staying at CBS show, don’t want to see it die
NEW YORK (AP) — Saying “We don’t want to see ‘60 Minutes’ die,” the three…
Carlos ‘Indio’ Solari, a legend of Argentina’s rock scene, dies at 77
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Carlos Alberto Solari, the Argentine singer-songwriter known as “the Indio”…
Star power: Viewership for Game 1 of NBA Finals up 90% over last year’s series opener
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The star power of Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson helped this…
Jennifer Whalen of CBC’s ‘Small Achievable Goals’ says show had more to explore
TORONTO — The co-creator of CBC’s cancelled series “Small Achievable Goals” says the menopause comedy…
Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ has died at 72
LONDON (AP) — Anthony Head, the suave, smooth-voiced British actor known for roles in “Buffy…
The electric guitar spawned garage bands, rock-god dreams – and generations of popular music
ATLANTA (AP) — What is more American than taking a musical instrument with ancient roots…
Former supermodel Carré Otis files Paris rape complaint against ex-Elite boss
PARIS (AP) — Former American supermodel Carré Otis filed a complaint Friday at a Paris…
Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ song is a return to pop country
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift’s new song for the Disney and Pixar’s forthcoming “Toy…
Actors’ union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Television and movie actors on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to ratify a…
Former Prince Andrew made money subletting cottages on his rent-free estate, report shows
LONDON (AP) — The former Prince Andrew made money by subletting three cottages on the…
A rare Edith Wharton story is unearthed about the gap between everyday life and the horrors of WWI
NEW YORK (AP) — When World War I broke out in 1914, Edith Wharton’s initial…
Maria Reva wins Amazon Canada First Novel Award for ‘Endling’
TORONTO — “Endling,” Maria Reva’s metafictional exploration of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has won the…
Marjane Satrapi, Iranian French cartoonist and filmmaker known for ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56
PARIS (AP) — Acclaimed Iranian French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, a prominent advocate for…
Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center is beginning the process of removing references to President…
Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film
Ewan McGregor, for a fleeting moment after “Trainspotting” came out, felt like a rock star.…
Creative industry slams government on move to dismantle CanCon obligations for streamers
TORONTO — Groups representing writers and filmmakers are criticizing the government’s move to dismantle Canadian…
Venice Biennale artists demand names removed from visitors’ ballot and threaten lawsuit
MILAN (AP) — Dozens of artists in this year’s Venice Biennale contemporary art show are…
What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway’s biggest night
NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty-four shows on Broadway received Tony Award nominations this season, but…
Apple TV’s retelling of ‘Cape Fear’ brings a psycho killer into our homes in ‘a nightmare for today’
NEW YORK (AP) — If there’s ever been a terrifying screen villain, it’s got to…
Apple TV’s retelling of ‘Cape Fear’ brings a psycho killer into our homes in ‘a nightmare for today’
NEW YORK (AP) — If there’s ever been a terrifying screen villain, it’s got to…
Canadian director turns tinnitus pain into rock ‘n’ roll horror film debuting at Tribeca
In his mid-twenties Sam Scott, who plays the drums, began hearing a near-constant buzzing sound…
The Literary Arts Fund to distribute $7.7 million in grants to 40 organizations
NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of literary entities, from the presenters of the National Book…
Bell Media to revive ‘Big Brother Canada,’ Seth Rogen’s take on ‘The Littlest Hobo’
TORONTO — Bell Media is reviving “Big Brother Canada,” the reality TV series that was…