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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…
Bob Costas returning to NBC to host `Sunday Night Baseball` pregame show
Bob Costas closed NBC’s coverage of Major League Baseball in 2000 when the New York…
From ESPN to Netflix: Elle Duncan’s next big adventure starts with ‘Skyscraper Live’
Most people can relate to Elle Duncan’s decision to join Netflix. After nearly 10 years…
Ryan Coogler, Leonardo DiCaprio, Rose Byrne, Ejae and more react to Oscar nominations
Director Ryan Coogler spoke about writing his blues-infused vampire film “Sinners,” nominated for a record…
Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s texts exposed in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
A trove of text messages and emails sent by Blake Lively, including exchanges with her…
‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th…
DiCaprio to AP on Oscar nomination: ‘It’s about trying to be in films that are memorable’
Leonardo DiCaprio picked up his sixth lead actor Oscar nomination Thursday morning for carrying the…
‘City of artists’: Montreal animators, director on representing their hometown at the Oscars
Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski say it’s a “weird emotional honour” to represent Montreal at…
Could a president deploy wartime law against the Beatles? Trump administration says “Yes”
A federal judge hearing arguments Thursday over President Donald Trump’s use of an 18th-century wartime…
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to be torchbearers for Winter Olympics
MILAN (AP) — The actors co-starring in the hit hockey romance TV series “Heated Rivalry”…
Elizabeth Hurley describes ‘monstrous’ privacy invasion by Daily Mail in British media hacking case
LONDON (AP) — Elizabeth Hurley accused the publisher of the Daily Mail on Thursday of…
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars named Olympic torchbearers for Milan Cortina Games
MILAN — The stars of the popular Canadian hockey drama “Heated Rivalry” are headed to…
Harry Styles announces 2026 global tour: See the dates
NEW YORK (AP) — Harry Styles is getting back out on the road. The English…
In operatic dispute, Met Opera director and designers order names stripped from ‘Carmen’
NEW YORK (AP) — In a dispute of operatic proportions, the production team of Bizet’s…
Oscar nominations snubs and surprises: Paul Mescal and Ariana Grande among biggest oversights
After such a strong year for movies, the brutal limitations of Oscar nominations were bound…
At Paris Fashion Week, Issey Miyake turns quiet control into a statement
PARIS (AP) — Issey Miyake brought a monastic calm to Paris on Thursday, staging its…
Tegan Quin, Booktoker Morgann Book among Canada Reads panelists for 25th edition
TORONTO — Musician Tegan Quin and BookTok influencer Morgann Book are among the Canadians stepping…
Alex Honnold is climbing Taipei 101 with no ropes, live on TV. It’s drawing excitement – and concern
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Towering high above Taiwan’s capital city at 1,667 feet (508 meters),…