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American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on…
B.C. cities face off for a piece of ‘Heated Rivalry’ star Hudson Williams
VANCOUVER — It’s a “Heated Rivalry” beef, with a side-serving of spaghetti, as British Columbia…
Figure skater Fournier Beaudry opens up about Sorensen allegation in Netflix doc
Figure skater Laurence Fournier Beaudry broke down in tears in a new Netflix documentary as…
Natalie Portman, Seth Rogen debut new movies at Sundance Film Festival
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The comedy streak at the Sundance Film Festival continued Saturday…
To the Premier League? Wrexham climbs into Championship playoff spot after dramatic win
Wrexham’s bid for a fourth straight promotion and a place in the Premier League is…
Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr. lead road movie gone wrong, bringing comedy to Sundance
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Sundance movies might have a reputation for leaning into serious…
Robert Redford remembered for his mentorship of new filmmakers at Sundance gala
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Filmmakers and actors whose careers were shaped by Robert Redford…
Channing Tatum, Olivia Wilde and Charli xcx premiere movies at Sundance Film Festival
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The Sundance Film Festival was in full swing Friday in…
Podcast pals Keys and Pegula set to play in Australian Open’s fourth round
Whatever happens in a fourth-round match between defending champion Madison Keys and fellow American Jessica…
Alex Honnold’s climb of Taipei 101 skyscraper delayed by 24 hours
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Organizers delayed professional rock climber Alex Honnold’s ropeless ascent of the…
Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide
DENVER (AP) — Investigators in Colorado confirmed Friday that the 2005 shooting death of journalist…
Spanish prosecutors drop sexual assault complaint against Julio Iglesias
MADRID (AP) — Spanish state prosecutors said Friday they were shelving an initial investigation into…
Renée Fleming cancels Kennedy Center appearances
NEW YORK (AP) — Renée Fleming has withdrawn from two scheduled May appearances at the…
What to know about the deal to keep TikTok in US
TikTok has at last finalized a deal to keep the popular video sharing platform operating…
Meet the real-life couples behind psychological marriage drama ‘Honey Bunch’
TORONTO — There’s a “twisted love story” at the heart of the genre-bending Canadian thriller…
Stars and the public say a final goodbye to fashion icon Valentino at a Rome funeral
ROME (AP) — Global fashion celebrities joined the public on Friday morning to say goodbye…
Jazz musician Laila Biali will compete in a pop category at the Grammys. She doesn’t mind
When Laila Biali’s fellow jazz musicians heard about her Grammy nomination, along with congratulations, they…
Halifax’s Ben Proudfoot teams up with NBA’s Steph Curry for Sundance film on MLK’s speechwriter
When Nova Scotia filmmaker Ben Proudfoot got a call a few years ago from his…
Federal government asked court to set aside Ottawa’s shutdown order for TikTok Canada
OTTAWA — The federal government asked for a court ruling to set aside the government’s…
Ruth E. Carter makes Oscar history again with costume designer nomination for ‘Sinners’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ruth E. Carter has made history once more. With her Oscar…
A TV show about the NYPD is now a legal drama starring the city and Dr. Phil’s son
NEW YORK (AP) — A reality TV series meant to spotlight the New York Police…
Sundance kicks off its last year in Utah with powerful premieres and tributes to Robert Redford
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Robert Redford liked to say that everybody has a story.…
‘The Secret Agent’ earns 4 Oscar nominations, boosting Brazilian cinema
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilians celebrated the nomination of “The Secret Agent” film to…
Indiana’s CFP victory over Miami averages 33.9 million viewers, most-watched game in 11 years
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Top-seeded Indiana’s victory over Miami in the College Football Playoff national…