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Christmas Day sports: Here’s a look at the premier matchups on the holiday
The evolution of the Christmas Day sports calendar in the U.S. has given fans a…
UK authorities bring new charges of rape and sexual assault against Russell Brand
LONDON (AP) — British authorities on Tuesday brought new counts of rape and sexual assault…
The voice of prime time football: Al Michaels is still going strong at 40 years of calling NFL games
Al Michaels has achieved many milestones during his Hall of Fame broadcasting career. The one…
Timothée Chalamet wants to be great. ‘Marty Supreme’ might get him there
NEW YORK (AP) — Timothée Chalamet squints as he gazes out at the Manhattan shoreline.…
No distributor? No problem. Canadian filmmakers are reaching audiences on their own terms
When Sasha Leigh Henry’s acclaimed TV show was canceled and development pipelines slowed to a…
Alberta chocolatier brings Canadian magic to Harry Potter baking show
An Alberta chocolatier brought a distinctly Canadian flavour to the baking show “Harry Potter: Wizards…
Pulled ’60 Minutes’ segment surfaces on web with Canadian broadcaster’s branding
A segment of the American news program “60 Minutes,” pulled by CBS News prior to…
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion after another night with no big winner
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after the 46th drawing passed…
Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind Call of Duty, dies at 55
Vince Zampella, one of the creators behind bestselling video games such as Call of Duty,…
Barry Manilow has early-stage lung cancer and will undergo surgery
Barry Manilow will be having surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his lung and…
Banksy unveils new art in London following speculation over murals depicting stargazing figures
Elusive street artist Banksy appeared to confirm Monday that a new mural in London, depicting…
’60 Minutes’ pulls story about Trump deportations from its lineup
An internal CBS News battle over a “60 Minutes” story critical of the Trump administration…
Golden Gate Park’s dazzling holiday light display brings joy to the season
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A new night-time holiday display featuring music, colors and more than…
Grupo Frontera heads to the Grammys with 2 nominations
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Regional Mexican band Grupo Frontera is heading to the 2026 Grammys…
Larry Ellison guarantees $40.4 billion in Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount is sweetening its hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery with an “irrevocable personal…
Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event
Rapper Nicki Minaj on Sunday made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in…
Singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for ‘Driving Home for Christmas,’ dies at 74
LONDON (AP) — Chris Rea, the singer and songwriter best known for the hit “Driving…
From Broadway understudy to star: John Skelley’s magical journey with Harry Potter comes full circle
NEW YORK (AP) — John Skelley can’t escape the pull of Harry Potter. It’s as…
The Grammys split the country album category into traditional and contemporary. It might be great
NEW YORK (AP) — Flashback to February. It’s the 2025 Grammys, and Beyoncé has made…
The Canadian Press Newsmakers of the Year, past and present
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is The Canadian Press 2025 Newsmaker of the Year.…
‘Home Alone 2’ nailed holiday travel chaos, but flight rules make movie’s plot less plausible today
Panic erupts in the McCallister household as soon as the day begins. The parents’ alarm…
Enter stage right: Shaw Festival to bring productions to Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre
The Shaw Festival is hopping across the pond — just not the one you might…
Actor James Ransone, known for his role in ‘The Wire,’ dead at 46
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO…
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide
NEW YORK (AP) — “Avatar: Fire and Ash” opened with $345 million in worldwide sales,…