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Canadian musician Matthew Good cancels U.S. shows due to Trump administration
Canadian musician Matthew Good says he’s cancelling his U.S. tour dates because of President Donald…
A London music festival cancels its final night after ELO’s Jeff Lynne pulls out
LONDON (AP) — A two-week-long music festival in central London has cancelled its final night…
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says he never meant to insult Toronto’s Rogers Stadium
TORONTO — Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says he didn’t mean to insult Toronto’s newest concert…
‘The Salt Path’ is a book that captured the hearts of millions. Now it’s mired in controversy
LONDON (AP) — “The Salt Path” is a memoir of resilience and courage that captured…
David Gergen, adviser to four presidents, has died
David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a…
Justin Bieber delves into fame, faith, fatherhood with highly anticipated ‘Swag’
A reflective Justin Bieber is baring his soul on a surprise album that has the…
Pride Toronto must return to its political roots, advocates say as sponsors leave
TORONTO — As a major funding shortfall looms over Pride Toronto, some prominent LGBTQ+ advocates…
Corus to stop distributing Nickelodeon, four other kids’ entertainment channels
Corus Entertainment Inc. plans to wind down five kids’ channels later this summer as the…
Justin Bieber releases ‘Swag,’ his long-awaited seventh album: Hear the best songs
NEW YORK (AP) — Never say never! Justin Bieber surprised fans Friday by releasing “Swag,”…
Moulin Rouge’s red windmill sails restored and turning again
PARIS (AP) — The iconic red windmill sails of Paris’ Moulin Rouge cabaret are turning…
Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to 2 further charges over London nightclub assault case
LONDON (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty to two further…
Giveon’s ‘Beloved’ highlights the universal commonality of love and romance struggles
NEW YORK (AP) — Giveon has been on a quest for musical and personal growth…
Bullet holes riddle windows of Indian star Kapil Sharma’s Surrey, B.C., restaurant
Police in British Columbia are investigating after shots were fired at a restaurant linked to…
Alberta to ban explicit sex books in school libraries starting Oct. 1
EDMONTON — Alberta’s education minister says sexually explicit content must be gone from school library…
A look at new rules for school library books and what won’t be allowed on shelves
The Alberta government is putting new rules in place for school libraries starting Oct. 1.…
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells at auction for whopping 8.6 million euros
PARIS (AP) — Sketched out on an air sickness bag, the first Birkin handbag —…
Mustafa, Nemahsis shortlisted for Polaris Music Prize as cash reward drops in value
TORONTO — Contemporary folk-poet Mustafa, alt-pop singer Nemahsis and electronic experimentalist Marie Davidson are among…
Larry David teams with the Obamas for HBO US history sketch show for the nation’s 250th
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Larry David will bring his grumbly sensibility to U.S. history in…
Amid political backlash, Canada’s Nathan Fillion says Superman’s true power is hope
In an age of endless remakes and superhero fatigue, Nathan Fillion says he isn’t sure…
Cineplex reports June box office revenue totalled $51.8M, up from $51.4M a year ago
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says its box office revenue for June totalled $51.8 million, marking…
Paul McCartney set to be the inaugural performer at Hamilton’s new TD Coliseum
Legendary singer-songwriter Paul McCartney will be the inaugural performer at the newly transformed TD Coliseum…
Former ‘Love Island USA’ contestant Cierra Ortega apologizes for using racial slur
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former “Love Island USA” contestant Cierra Ortega apologized Wednesday for resurfaced…
Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito revisit ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ for its 50th anniversary
Jack Nicholson did not want to go to the Oscars. It was 1976 and he…
Dark series ‘The Institute’ adaptation gets author Stephen King’s thumbs up
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen King has a rule for anyone wanting to adapt one…