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Some artists lost their life’s work in LA wildfires. Fellow artists are helping them recover
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Obi never imagined the night of Jan. 7 would be…
AI-assisted works can get copyright with enough human creativity, says US copyright office
Artists can copyright works they made with the help of artificial intelligence, according to a…
What is FireAid, the LA wildfire benefit concert featuring Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder and more?
NEW YORK (AP) — Two major fires in and around Los Angeles are burning for…
Dave Matthews won’t perform at FireAid or a MusiCares benefit, citing a critical family illness
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dave Matthews will no longer perform at FireAid, a star-studded benefit…
FireAid, a benefit for LA wildfire relief, is almost here. Here’s how to watch and donate
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some of the biggest names in music will come together Thursday…
Should Sundance stay in Utah? State leaders and locals rally to keep the independent film festival
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — With the 2025 Sundance Film Festival underway, Utah leaders, locals…
Should Sundance stay in Utah? State leaders and locals rally to keep the independent film festival
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — With the 2025 Sundance Film Festival underway, Utah leaders, locals…
Clandestine climbers flock to Montreal’s St. Joseph’s Oratory, damaging historic site
MONTREAL — A Catholic shrine that is one of Montreal’s most recognizable landmarks is attracting…
Nora Roberts is happily defying genres, 250 books in
NEW YORK (AP) — Nora Roberts is so prolific she had to take up a…
Patti Smith collapses on stage in Brazil, canceling the rest of her show
SAO PAULO (AP) — Singer Patti Smith collapsed during a presentation in Brazil on Wednesday…
Rihanna appears at trial of A$AP Rocky and outshines key testimony on alleged shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The most important testimony at the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky…
FireAid combines music’s biggest acts and stories of loss to raise money for LA wildfire relief
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Pop stars, first responders, rock stars and those who’ve lost everything…
Fredericton MP Jenica Atwin says online hate helped push her out of federal politics
FREDERICTON — Jenica Atwin is leaving federal politics for the “time being” in part because…
New Quebec bill would cut funding to groups that don’t promote ‘common culture’
QUÉBEC — Cultural festivals and organizations that serve immigrants could have their funding cut if…
Escalating costs for fans and venues strain Canadian live music industry: report
An association representing the live music industry says budget-conscious concertgoers are getting pickier about which…
Academy Museum sets Bong Joon Ho, ‘Barbie’ exhibits for spring 2025
This spring the Academy Museum will take movie fans inside the mind of “Parasite” director…
Patti Smith apologizes for canceling show after collapsing onstage in Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) — Veteran singer and poet Patti Smith has reassured fans that she…
Meal prepping to save money? A dietitian’s tips for meals that don’t suck
As the price of just about everything has risen over the past few years, Canadians…
Vance suggests some reporters covering the Trump White House are biased
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance is suggesting that some reporters covering the Trump…
Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and his wife want…
A$AP Rocky’s accuser says despite his inconsistent story, the truth is the rapper fired a gun at him
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man who alleges A$AP Rocky fired a handgun at him…
Marianne Faithfull, singer and pop icon, dies at 78
NEW YORK (AP) — Marianne Faithfull, the British pop star, muse, libertine and old soul…
Funding for Canadian scripted shows, children’s TV facing steep decline, report says
A report says Canadian scripted shows, children’s programs and documentaries are projected to see a…
ESPN exercises option extending media base-rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36
ESPN has exercised its option to extend a base-rights media deal with the Atlantic Coast…