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Book Review: ‘The Name of This Band is R.E.M.’ is a vivid journey through the rock band’s history
The best way to read “The Name of This Band is R.E.M.” is with a…
Wait-listed Taylor Swift fans get another chance to buy tickets to Toronto concerts
TORONTO — Some Taylor Swift fans who were unable to buy tickets to her Toronto…
Ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen
DALLAS (AP) — A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard…
Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in ‘Baywatch’ for Halloween video asking viewers to vote
NEW YORK (AP) — In a new video posted early Election Day, Beyoncé channels Pamela…
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince’s sister and only full sibling, dies at 64
NEW YORK (AP) — Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince’s only full sibling, died Monday at…
Ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen
DALLAS (AP) — A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard…
After months of buildup, news outlets finally have the chance to report on election results
The final answer may or may not come on Tuesday, but news organizations that have…
Tito Jackson buried at the same cemetery as brother and Jackson 5 bandmate Michael
GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) — Tito Jackson has been buried at the same Southern California cemetery…
Unexpectedly, news outlets wind up having a relatively traditional election night experience
For all the concerns about a tumultuous process that could leave Americans waiting for days…
Influencer is banned from future NYC marathons for bringing a camera crew to last weekend’s race
NEW YORK (AP) — A social media influencer from Texas was disqualified from last weekend’s…
Influencer is banned from future NYC marathons for bringing a camera crew to last weekend’s race
NEW YORK (AP) — A social media influencer from Texas was disqualified from last weekend’s…
Nintendo Chief insists the Switch momentum will keep going, even after its successor
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese video game maker Nintendo’s chief said Wednesday that Switch console sales…
Tito Jackson’s funeral is held at cemetery where brother Michael and father Joe are buried
GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) — A funeral was held for Tito Jackson at the same Southern…
Isolation, pandemic aftermath and twisted art featured in Paula Hawkins’ new thriller
TORONTO — In Paula Hawkins’ latest thriller, people are emerging from pandemic isolation, engaging with…
‘No happy paintings’: Dozens of art works by Canadian war artist at Calgary exhibit
CALGARY — There’s a darkness in the work of venerated Canadian war artist Bill MacDonnell,…
Algeria opens book fair opens without winner of top French language literary prize
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — As one of the Arab world’s largest book fairs opens in…
Canadian Stage eliminates accumulated debt for first time in 37-year history
TORONTO — Canadian Stage has eliminated its accumulated debt for the first time since its…
Sorrentino’s ode to Naples, ‘Parthenope,’ gets mixed reviews in Italy over San Gennaro sex scene
ROME (AP) — When director Paolo Sorrentino’s hit series “The Young Pope” debuted in 2016,…
Cineplex to make online purchase fee more obvious amid tribunal case
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it will continue adding a fee to some online ticket…
Four years make a big difference for Donald Trump – and for Fox News
Four years ago, Fox News precipitated an internal crisis with a bold election night call…
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine strikes deal to end jail stint
NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine struck a deal to end his current jail…
Ottawa orders TikTok’s Canadian arm to be dissolved over national security risks
The federal government is ordering the dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian business after a national security…
How to care for your mental health if you’re struggling with U.S. election result
TORONTO — When JP Enns told his 16-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son that Donald Trump…
Hope shines in spite of dark days at PTP Pink Awards for LGBTQ+ community
TORONTO — While it was an evening meant to celebrate the progress made by LGBTQ+…