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Book of kids’ drawings reflect regular violence shaping their lives in a Rio de Janeiro favela
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Dozens of kids and teenagers from Rio de Janeiro’s Mare…
Authorities searched Diddy’s properties as part of a sex trafficking probe. Here’s what to know
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the first nine months of 2023, Sean “Diddy” Combs triumphantly…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer says raids of the rapper’s homes were ‘excessive’ use of military force
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyer said Tuesday that the searches of the…
One month out, New Orleans Jazz Fest begins preparations for 2024 event
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Fair Grounds Race Course, which plays host to the 2024…
Hot Docs boss says ‘perfect storm’ preceded staff exodus weeks from festival launch
TORONTO – Hot Docs’ president Marie Nelson says a “perfect storm” led to Canada’s largest…
Nevada Supreme Court will take another look at Chasing Horse’s request to dismiss sex abuse charges
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The full seven-member Nevada Supreme Court will reconsider Nathan Chasing Horse’s…
After ‘Wonka’ and ‘Dune,’ Timothée Chalamet signs first look deal with Warner Bros.
Following the success of “ Wonka ” and the “ Dune” movies, Warner Bros. is…
Hundreds of Art Gallery of Ontario workers on strike after rejecting contract offer
TORONTO – More than 400 Art Gallery of Ontario employees are on strike, after union…
Bruce Springsteen becomes first international songwriter made a fellow of Britain’s Ivors Academy
LONDON (AP) — Bruce Springsteen is the first international songwriter to be named a fellow…
A vocal revolt: MSNBC personalities object to NBC News’ hiring of Ronna McDaniel as a contributor
NEW YORK (AP) — The internal furor over NBC News’ decision to hire former Republican…
Quebecers warned that new language rules could lead to fewer products, higher prices
MONTREAL – Popular consumer products risk disappearing from stores across Quebec — and those that…
Apple Store– Top Podcasts
Top New Shows (US): 1. Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick, ThreeFourTwo…
Movie Review: Bill Nighy, Michael Ward shine in Netflix’s Homeless World Cup crowd-pleaser
“ The Beautiful Game,” a new movie starring Bill Nighy and Michael Ward, is about…
Luxury parka maker Canada Goose laying off 17% of corporate staff
TORONTO – Canada Goose Holdings Inc. says it is laying off 17 per cent of…
‘Diarra from Detroit,’ created by Diarra Kilpatrick, offers a fresh take on the detective genre
Diarra Kilpatrick recalls writing for NBC’s Debra Messing procedural “The Mysteries of Laura” when she…
Suzette Mayr, Emma Donoghue shortlisted for Dublin Literary Award
DUBLIN – Canadian authors Suzette Mayr and Emma Donoghue have been shortlisted for the prestigious…
Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic lands in the Philadelphia area for the first time
SPICEWOOD, Texas (AP) — Willie Nelson ‘s Fourth of July Picnic is two-stepping out of…
With help from Pitbull, Newfoundland cabbie shows spoons aren’t just for folk music
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Harold Butler scrolled through a long playlist glowing on his iPhone…
AP PHOTOS: India celebrates Holi, the Hindu festival of color that marks the reawakening of spring
NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians celebrated Monday the Hindu Holi festival, dancing to…
Feds search Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ properties as part of sex trafficking probe, AP sources say
NEW YORK (AP) — Two properties belonging to music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los…
Q&A: How Shakira turned pain into art on her first album in seven years, ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shakira, the boundary-breaking Colombian performer, has been remarkably consistent since beginning…
Music Review: NCT Dream try to pin down a vibe in latest EP, ‘DREAM( )SCAPE’
When is a good dream not a great dream? When you don’t remember it in…
Golden Globes land 5-year deal to air on CBS, stream on Paramount+
NEW YORK (AP) — The Golden Globes and CBS have reached a five-year deal to…
Book Review: ‘Glorious Exploits’ turns classical history into an endearing comedy about tragedy
Best friends Lampo and Gelon are potters by trade, but their souls are filled with…