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Cheers as World Cup party begins, jeers as lightning forces Toronto fans to evacuate
The biggest FIFA World Cup in history officially kicked off Thursday, as the Canadian host…
Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump’s name by Friday deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s handpicked board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a…
Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet win Women’s Prize book awards
LONDON (AP) — American novelist Virginia Evans won the Women’s Prize for Fiction on Thursday…
Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Shakira, Maná, Andrea Bocelli and a surprise appearance by Salma Hayek…
Angine de Poitrine, the Beaches make Polaris long list for best Canadian album
TORONTO — Quebec internet sensations Angine de Poitrine, electronic music heavyweight Kaytranada and Toronto rockers…
Disney Plus orders Bruce McCulloch comedy and a doc about one of Canada’s largest manhunts
Disney Plus says it has ordered two made-in-Canada series, marking the first time the U.S.…
French singer Patrick Bruel charged with rape, attempted rape and sexual assault
PARIS (AP) — French singer and actor Patrick Bruel was handed preliminary charges of rape,…
Time magazine to launch Canadian version with plans for local staff and office
Canadians may soon have a better chance of winding up on the cover of Time.…
Concerns from array of groups about prevalence of gambling ads during World Cup
TORONTO — The stage is set for Toronto’s turn as FIFA World Cup host, and…
From YouTube to Disney+: Preschool hit ‘Gracie’s Corner’ lands streaming and development deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Javoris Hollingsworth looked over his children’s shoulders during the pandemic,…
‘Doctor Who’ future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits
LONDON (AP) — The galaxy-hopping hero of “Doctor Who” has survived many narrow escapes and…
Bryan Adams, Wyclef Jean and AHI help turn Toronto into World Cup launch party
TORONTO — As thousands of fans gathered beneath the Gardiner Expressway on Wednesday night to…
Taylor Swift attends Knicks’ record-breaking rally over Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the…
The secrets behind a memorable World Cup anthem, from Shakira and more
NEW YORK (AP) — What makes a memorable World Cup anthem? Is it a song…
Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here’s where prices, availability stand
NEW YORK (AP) — The World Cup starts Thursday, and FIFA is charging record prices…
Laurence Olivier is honored with a plaque at his London childhood home
LONDON (AP) — The late Laurence Olivier, arguably Britain’s greatest ever stage actor, was honored…
UFC fighters say they’re honored to compete in front of President Trump on card at the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — UFC fighter Josh Hokit was decked out in an American flag bandana…
Glenn Close will get an Oscar at last – honorarily. So will Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman
Glenn Close will finally get her hands on an Oscar. Long considered among the best…
Griffin Poetry Prize reinstates Canadian award, keeps larger international purse
TORONTO — The Griffin Poetry Prize is bringing back its Canada-specific award and keeping the…
As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer’s platform will stream all 104 games
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions,…
Fabio Luisi and Dallas strip Wagner’s Ring Cycle of staging and issue audio recording
Fabio Luisi wanted his Ring Cycle to be heard and not seen. Wagner’s four-opera epic…
At 356, the HBC charter is about to get a Manitoba Museum welcome
TORONTO — When Hudson’s Bay faltered last year, Manitoba Museum CEO Dorota Blumczynska didn’t even…
Hollywood directors reach tentative 4-year deal with studios and streamers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood directors on Tuesday reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with…
Keith Urban didn’t set out to record a yacht rock record. But then he entered the ‘Flow State’
NEW YORK (AP) — He’s a country music star, but keen listeners know Keith Urban’s…