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The Venice Biennale previews in chaos as war follows art into the world’s oldest exhibition
VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Venice Biennale previewed its 61st and most chaotic edition ever…
France reckons with Nazi-looted art in a new Paris museum gallery
PARIS (AP) — The painting shows a girl in a bonnet and her younger brother…
Céline Dion jukebox musical among Tony nominees with Canadian connections
To hear Canadian producer Chad Rogers tell it, the Tony-nominated musical “Titanique” almost didn’t make…
Mina Kimes takes over as Scripps National Spelling Bee host as part of reimagined broadcast
Mina Kimes is taking over as television host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and…
Met gala guests deliver works of art on the human form
New York (AP) — Whether dressed in a jewel-encrusted skeletal form, sculpted breast plates or…
‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!” each earned a leading 12 Tony…
Mark Zuckerberg ‘personally authorized’ Meta’s copyright infringement, publishers allege
NEW YORK (AP) — Five publishing houses and author Scott Turow sued Meta and CEO…
Oprah Winfrey selects Scottish author Douglas Stuart’s ‘John of John’ for her book club
NEW YORK (AP) — After growing up in a Glasgow household without books, Douglas Stuart…
As fuel prices surge, Canadian artists say touring is unsustainable
Somewhere near Cobourg, Ont., a tour bus powered by recycled cooking oil sputtered to a…
Macron croons classic ballads at a state dinner in Armenia for the French leader
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron stole some of the spotlight from other…
Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code
NEW YORK (AP) — Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain…
Matthew Perry’s ‘Friends’ keepsakes and artwork go up for auction for foundation named for him
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Friends” memorabilia, artwork and other valuables from the estate of Matthew…
The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
She was a beloved Bollywood singer whose voice resonated across a film-obsessed India for nearly…
TSN to broadcast and stream all Tempo games as part of multi-year deal with WNBA
TORONTO — Bell Media was named the Canadian broadcast rights-holder for the WNBA on Tuesday…
Inside the Met Gala, an Olympic champion learns just how famous she’s become
NEW YORK (AP) — Alysa Liu surveyed the glittery crowd arrayed in front of her,…
Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer Prize
NEW YORK (AP) — The expansion of government surveillance efforts in China — and the…
Argentina’s Milei restores press access to presidency after a ban sparks backlash
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s President Javier Milei restored journalists’ access to his government…
John Sterling, theatrical Yankees broadcaster known for enduring home run calls, dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — John Sterling, the ebullient radio broadcaster known for extravagant, individualized home…
Daniel Kraus’ ‘Angel Down’ and Bess Wohl’s ‘Liberation’ are among Pulitzer winners in the arts
NEW YORK (AP) — Pulitzer Prize officials awarded the fiction prize to an author with…
AP, Washington Post, Reuters and Minnesota Star Tribune among Pulitzer winners for 2025 work
NEW YORK (AP) — The Washington Post won the Pulitzer Prize for public service for…
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement
NEW YORK (AP) — Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni agreed Monday to end their…
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due…
Alleged defamation: Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac files lawsuit against Google
HALIFAX — Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac has launched a civil lawsuit against Google, claiming…
Actors and studios strike a tentative 4-year deal, easing fears of another Hollywood shutdown
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Union board members representing television and movie actors are set this…