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Canadiens coach says Seinfeld the secret to a good sleep: ‘It’s a show about nothing’
MONTREAL — Few jobs carry as much pressure as coaching the Montreal Canadiens, and few…
Screenwriters overwhelmingly approve a 4-year contract with Hollywood studios
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Members of the screenwriters union overwhelmingly ratified a four-year agreement with…
Jake Reiner describes the ‘living nightmare’ of losing his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jake Reiner, the older son of Rob and Michele Reiner, says…
“Constant Battles” showcases Iranian-Canadian boxer’s journey
Nyousha Nakhjiri won’t be in the crowd when her story is shown on the big…
Ticketmaster delists some resale tickets in Ontario ahead of price cap
TORONTO — Ticketmaster Canada is delisting some resale tickets that customers have posted for Ontario…
TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former reality television star is in the sixth year of his…
Newfoundland axes unpopular U.K. soccer sponsorship. Was it really so bad?
ST. JOHN’S — The Newfoundland and Labrador government’s unorthodox sponsorship of a fourth-tier soccer team…
After facing the death of its dominant newspaper, Pittsburgh’s media has a surprising turnaround
PITTSBURGH (AP) — In the space of a couple of weeks this spring, Pittsburgh media…
Viral Senators fan still optimistic about playoff chances despite being ‘banished’
OTTAWA — An Ottawa Senators fan who went viral for a video hyping the team’s…
Prosecutors used rap lyrics to help send a man to death row in Texas. It’s not an uncommon tactic
When he was 19, James Broadnax jotted down rap lyrics, thoughts and even job leads…
Correspondents’ Dinner’s biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politics
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner has had multiple iterations since it began a few years…
South Korean prosecutors deny police request for arrest warrant for K-pop mogul behind BTS
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors on Friday rejected a police request for…
In the news today: Revamping Canadian broadcasting, B.C. Tory leaders, ‘Go Habs Go!’
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canadian indie film ‘Little Lorraine’ sold 4,000 tickets on Cape Breton in a week
A Canadian indie film is making waves on Cape Breton, selling more than 4,000 tickets…
CRTC chair defends Online Streaming Act work after critics say regulator too slow
OTTAWA — CRTC chairperson Vicky Eatrides says the regulator would like to move more quickly…
Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July
TOKYO (AP) — A new book by Haruki Murakami will mark the first time a…
Ex-officer planned to kill Black people in mass shooting at a New Orleans festival, authorities say
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Authorities say a former North Carolina law enforcement officer planned to…
Police ask people enjoying remnants of Drake’s ‘Iceman’ tower to be careful
TORONTO — Toronto police say people climbing and playing in the ice blocks of Drake’s…
Trump’s planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents’ dinner
NEW YORK (AP) — The seeming incongruity of President Donald Trump’s expected attendance at an…
‘Heated Rivalry’ wins Peabody Award for presenting non-toxic side of masculinity
Canadian hockey romance “Heated Rivalry” has won a Peabody Award. The American awards honour excellence…
Tiny town in North Carolina honors towering Andre The Giant with roadside marker
ELLERBE, N.C.. (AP) — Andre The Giant, a towering menace in the wrestling ring but…
What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean
NEW YORK (AP) — HBO Max, “Harry Potter” and CNN may soon find themselves under…
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant
NEW YORK (AP) — An $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger has received shareholders’ stamp of…
Drake, the Weeknd, Bieber among Spotify’s most-streamed artists of all time
Three Canadians have made it onto Spotify’s list of 10 most streamed artists of all…