Entertainment

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear goes national with podcast, the hot format for aspiring politicians
NEW YORK (AP) — If Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vaults into national prominence as a…

With ‘Mile End Kicks,’ Chandler Levack is out to prove she’s not a one-hit wonder
TORONTO — As a music journalist, Chandler Levack opined about the “sophomore slump” many bands…

Prime Minister Mark Carney honours John Candy, takes swipe at Trump to open TIFF’s 50th edition
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney opened the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film…

‘It makes people want to read’: Stores see sales spike after Alberta book ban
EDMONTON — An Alberta government order banning some books from school libraries doesn’t appear to…

Patrick Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway’s last surviving child, dies at 97
NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Hemingway, the last surviving child of Ernest Hemingway who was…

Publisher agrees to changes in Virginia Giuffre’s memoir after family objections
NEW YORK (AP) — The publisher of a posthumous memoir by Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia…

The ‘Superman’ sequel, ‘Man of Tomorrow,’ will arrive summer 2027
NEW YORK (AP) — Up, up and away! A “Superman” sequel is in the works.…

Noteworthy and influential people who’ve died this year
August saw the death of Stella Rimington, the first female head of Britain’s MI5 intelligence…

Conservative news network Newsmax files antitrust lawsuit against Fox News
NEW YORK (AP) — The conservative news network Newsmax filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox…

BLM co-founder debuts homeless youth documentary as Trump sweeps encampments in DC
Artist and author Patrisse Cullors, best known for her role in co-founding the Black Lives…

‘What does it stand for?’ TIFF at 50 is a cultural giant under heightened scrutiny
TORONTO — When the Toronto International Film Festival launched in 1976, Hollywood barely noticed. Fifty…

Books on social movements shortlisted for Cundill History Prize
This year’s Cundill History Prize short list comprises mainly books about social movements, which jurors…

C-SPAN announces deal for its service to be carried on YouTube TV, Hulu
NEW YORK (AP) — C-SPAN said Wednesday that it had reached a deal to have…

Radiohead returns after 7 years, announce 20 new live dates
NEW YORK (AP) — Something is in the water in England. After a summer defined…

Thomas Schumacher, who led Disney Theatrical Group to historic success, is leaving the company
NEW YORK (AP) — Thomas Schumacher, who led Disney Theatrical Group for decades and helped…