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Desert raves and apocalyptic doom collide in ‘Sirāt,’ one of the year’s most talked about films
TORONTO (AP) — Oliver Laxe, the spiritually minded, 6-foot-6-inch French-born Galician director, knows that his…
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OTTAWA — Influencers have more reach on five major social media platforms than either news…
‘It’s a good day when somebody gives you 13 Andy Warhols’: Art Gallery of Ontario scores major donation
TORONTO — The Art Gallery of Ontario says it has received a significant gift of…
From gowns to pantsuits, Michelle Obama explains her iconic fashion picks in a new book, ‘The Look’
WASHINGTON (AP) — On any day during her eight years as first lady of the…
Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes
NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Jessica Parker is going from someone who gives out prizes…
Pac-12 signs another TV deal, this time with USA Sports
The Pac-12 has found another media partner in USA Sports, which announced Thursday it will…
Now, it’s her story: HBO’s steamy ‘Seduction’ reimagines ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ with a female gaze
“Welcome to the delicious hell that is high society,” beckons the trailer for “The Seduction,”…
Bill Murray, Elle Fanning and Elvis Costello celebrate Sofia Coppola at MoMA benefit
NEW YORK (AP) — When Sofia Coppola was 20 years old and figuring out who…
Disney streaming and parks shine in fourth quarter, but some TV networks, movies weaker
Disney’s fourth-quarter performance was mixed as a weaker performance from its television networks and some…
Nicolas Cage’s ‘The Carpenter’s Son’ turns an apocryphal text about Jesus’ youth into a horror film
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the second century, as the canonical Gospels were being copied…
Malaysian rapper Namewee released on bail in probe into Taiwanese influencer’s murder
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Popular Chinese Malaysian rapper and filmmaker Wee Meng Chee was…
MSNBC’s name is being replaced, but its leaders insist that its mission will remain the same
NEW YORK (AP) — Asked what viewers should expect when television’s MSNBC makes its corporate…
Theft of Roman statues from Syria’s main museum believed to be the work of an individual
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Investigators believe that the theft of several ancient statues dating back…
Canada-U.S. trade negotiations not addressed in Anand’s G7 meeting with Rubio
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE — Top diplomats from the Group of Seven nations gathered in the Niagara region…
These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump’s $300 million White House ballroom
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says his $300 million White House ballroom will be…
Harvey Weinstein prosecutors say defense’s jury misconduct claims are ‘implausible’
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors urged a judge on Wednesday to reject Harvey Weinstein ’s…
Court denies Rapper Tory Lanez’s appeal of his conviction in Megan Thee Stallion shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California court on Wednesday denied rapper Tory Lanez’s appeal of…
Singer Akon arrested near Atlanta for missing court over suspended license
CHAMBLEE, Ga. (AP) — Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta after…
Evoking a Pacific Northwest past, ‘Train Dreams’ stirs a plaintive elegy
TORONTO (AP) — It’s popular in Hollywood to follow the tax credits wherever they go,…
Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey partner with ElevenLabs for AI voice cloning
NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar-winning actors Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey have made deals with…
Shawn Levy to exec-produce Netflix series about town recovering from hockey bus crash
TORONTO — Shawn Levy is lacing up for a Netflix hockey drama that follows the…
A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three paintings from famously chill public television legend Bob Ross sold…
Adele will make her acting debut in Tom Ford’s adaptation of ‘Cry to Heaven’
NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion designer Tom Ford has called up Adele to co-star in…
Former National Gallery boss sues over dismissal from Philadelphia Art Museum
The Canadian art CEO who left a top post at the National Gallery of Canada…