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Tenille Arts, Dean Brody among performers at 2026 Canadian Country Music Awards
Tenille Arts, Dean Brody and James Barker Band are among the artists tapped to perform…
Wimbledon has served up memorable fashion moments over the years. Here’s a look
LONDON (AP) — Naomi Osaka knows how to create a buzz with her walk-on outfits…
News, cultural groups want clarity on copyright after Ottawa releases AI strategy
OTTAWA — News and cultural industry groups are calling on the government to take a…
Merlín the duck takes a trip to the stadium, but FIFA rules keep him out of Mexico match
MEXICO CITY (AP) — One of the biggest folk heroes of this World Cup, Merlín…
Democrat blames Trump for delayed bridge opening in new political ad
WASHINGTON — The delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is now an issue…
Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown,…
2036 Olympics host set to be picked in 2029 as IOC confirms timetable for contest
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The IOC set a target of 2029 on Wednesday to pick…
Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi
NEW YORK (AP) — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited…
Dior moves Paris men’s show earlier as heat wave grips city
PARIS (AP) — Dior moved its men’s Paris Fashion Week show to 9 a.m. Wednesday…
First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artists
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — On one side of the world, Xiangqi Chen can be punished…
The homilies and addresses of Pope Leo XIV are now coming to English readers
NEW YORK (AP) — A collection of early public writings by the future Pope Leo…
Vatican begins 5-year restoration of Raphael Loggia, used by popes and presidents
VATICAN CITY (AP) — One of the most intricately decorated parts of the Vatican’s Apostolic…
Pharrell sends Vuitton surfing as Jeremy Allen White, Missy Elliott and Victor Wembanyama look on
PARIS (AP) — Pharrell Williams sent Louis Vuitton’s dandy surfer at star-filled Paris Fashion Week…
Why is Gen Z obsessed with indie sleaze? Metric’s Emily Haines has some theories
Emily Haines thinks young people’s fascination with the so-called “indie sleaze” era is less about…
What is the 2026 song of the summer? AP offers some predictions
NEW YORK (AP) — What is 2026’s song of the summer? There’s no easy answer.…
Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers…
New York Knicks revel in their NBA victory parade as joyous fans and celebs fill the streets
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson held up the golden NBA championship trophy for a…
Goalllll! Messi mania overtakes Argentina as legend breaks scoring record
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina’s passion for Lionel Messi has taken monumental form during the…
Deborah Cox says the late Clive Davis saw her talent when Canada didn’t
Singer Deborah Cox recalls Clive Davis flying in to Toronto during a conference in the…
Justice Department withdraws subpoenas that sought reporters’ grand jury testimony, sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department issued and then withdrew subpoenas that sought to compel…
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis set ‘Warriors’ musical for Broadway in 2027
NEW YORK (AP) — Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are turning their concept album “Warriors”…
Justin Trudeau’s youngest son joins ‘Son of a Critch’ as an extra
TORONTO — Former prime minister Justin Trudeau stopped by the set of “Son of a…
Armani’s heirs carry the vision forward as the house faces its next chapter
MILAN (AP) — Giorgio Armani’s legacy lived on during a runway show at his historic…
Trump is the frontman for his own party as rival groups vie to shape America’s 250th anniversary
WASHINGTON (AP) — The complexities of the American story aren’t hard to miss. Just steps…