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B.C. pledges $10M funding boost for Chinese Canadian Museum ahead of July 1 opening
Vancouver’s Chinese Canadian Museum will open its doors on July 1 on the 100th anniversary…
New streaming app to ‘Max’ programming from HBO, Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery unveiled a streaming service Wednesday combining iconic HBO programming such as “The…
Gov. DeSantis surrogates escalate tit-for-tat versus Disney
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to Disney World’s governing board have launched a fresh salvo…
Mario, Mariah, Madonna added to National Recording Registry
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mario, Madonna and Mariah have entered the national audio canon. Madonna’s star-making…
California weighs how to improve outcomes for Black students
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Legislature is weighing a proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom…
Man agrees to plead guilty in Basquiat artwork fraud scheme
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Los Angeles auctioneer has agreed to plead guilty in…
Sheriff Mark Lamb says he’s running for US Senate in Arizona
PHOENIX (AP) — Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb said Tuesday he’s running for the U.S.…
Michael Lerner, ‘Barton Fink’ Oscar nominee, dies at 81
Michael Lerner, the Brooklyn-born character actor who played a myriad of imposing figures in his…
Canada’s Rory MacDonald headed to UFC Hall of Fame for bloody UFC 189 title challenge
A former Bellator champion, retired Canadian welterweight Rory (Red King) MacDonald is now headed to…
Jazz saxophonist, teacher Edward “Kidd” Jordan dies at 87
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jazz saxophonist and music teacher Edward “Kidd” Jordan died in his…
UFC returns to Canada with UFC 289 pay-per-view set for June 10 in Vancouver
The UFC is returning to Canada. The mixed martial arts promoter said UFC 289 will…
Ojibwe woman makes history as North Dakota poet laureate
North Dakota lawmakers have appointed an Ojibwe woman as the state’s poet laureate, making her…
‘A Thousand and One’ is Teyana Taylor’s answered prayer
NEW YORK (AP) — Pulpits across America this Easter Sunday are sure to be filled…
GOP’s DeSantis visits Whitmer’s Michigan, the ‘anti-Florida’
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Ahead of a highly anticipated presidential announcement, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis…
New this week: Brooke Shields, ‘Grease’ prequel and NF album
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV,…
Canadiens’ Gurianov opts out of team’s Pride night pregame
MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens’ Denis Gurianov has decided not to wear his team’s…
Montreal Canadiens forward Denis Gurianov won’t take warmup on Pride night Thursday
Montreal Canadiens forward Denis Gurianov has opted not to wear the themed warmup jersey for…
On DeSantis turf, Newsom decries conservative education push
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Appearing Wednesday on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ turf, California Gov. Gavin…
Maple Leafs celebrate Pride night, but not with themed warmup jerseys
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs held the team’s annual Pride night celebration Tuesday —…
Percival Everett, Ling Ma among winners of $175,000 prizes
NEW YORK (AP) — Percival Everett and Ling Ma, already two of the year’s most…
Webby Award nominations for Harry Styles, Lizzo, Post Malone
NEW YORK (AP) — Harry Styles, Post Malone, Lizzo, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, the…
Minnesota college head to retire after Islamic art dispute
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The president of a private university in Minnesota that was criticized…
Disney-DeSantis war of words heats up at annual meeting
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney CEO Bob Iger on Monday said any retaliatory actions by…
‘Schmigadoon!’ gently mocks Broadway musicals in new season
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Tveit has starred in some amazing Broadway shows, but some…