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Oscars producer says police offered to arrest Will Smith
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscars producer Will Packer said Los Angeles police were ready to…
Richard Howard, acclaimed poet-translator, dies at 92
NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Howard, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet celebrated for his exuberant monologues…
The Judds reunite for CMT Music Awards performance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Judds, one of the most successful duos in country music…
A final Papal meeting and raising the price of pollution: In The News for Apr. 1
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Government tells arts bodies to suspend cultural events funded by Russian state
OTTAWA – Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez has asked arts bodies that get federal funding to…
Grammy Awards set sights on Las Vegas for first time
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammysmight be missing stars like Drake, The Weeknd and Kanye…
AP’s Marjorie Miller named as new head of Pulitzer Prizes
NEW YORK (AP) — Marjorie Miller, vice president and global enterprise editor at The Associated…
Party’s over: Dubai’s monthslong Expo 2020 comes to a close
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The world’s fair in Dubai, a tech-saturated site teeming…
Will Smith’s Oscars slap felt by comedians beyond Chris Rock
When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over an Oscars ceremony punchline, other comedians felt the…
Grammy predictions: AP writers debate who’ll triumph Sunday
The number of nominees for the Grammys’ top awards keeps growing, up to 10 this…
Election skeptics roil GOP contests for secretary of state
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose was clear in the months…
Statistics Canada says economy grew 0.2 per cent in January
OTTAWA – The Canadian economy lowered its shoulder through a surge in COVID-19 cases and…
Chris Rock takes to comedy mic, still processing Oscars slap
BOSTON (AP) — Chris Rock received several standing ovations before he told one joke Wednesday…
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White House: Intel shows Putin misled by advisers on Ukraine WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence…
Academy: Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after Rock slap
NEW YORK (AP) — The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Wednesday said…
Brain condition sidelining Bruce Willis has many causes
A brain disorder that leads to problems with speaking, reading and writing has sidelined actor…
Staley, who led growth of Ransom Center archive, dies at 86
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Thomas Staley, who led the University of Texas Harry Ransom Center…
Q&A: Richard Linklater on time, nostalgia & ‘Apollo 10 1/2’
NEW YORK (AP) — Bike rides, kickball, Jiffy Pop, Jell-O and other well-remembered details crowd…
Calls renewed for release of Chinese-Australian journalist
BEIJING (AP) — Journalist groups have renewed calls for the release of Chinese-Australian business reporter…
Media measuring company Nielsen to be acquired in $16B deal
NEW YORK – Nielsen is being acquired for $16 billion, including debt, about a week…
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are expecting their 7th child
NEW YORK (AP) — After a nearly monthlong social media break, Hilaria Baldwin announced Tuesday…
Oscar wins for ‘CODA’ bring tears, elation to Deaf community
When “CODA” won the Oscar for best picture in Los Angeles, movie stars from Samuel…
Will Smith apologizes: ‘I was out of line and I was wrong’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The day after slapping Chris Rock on the Oscars stage and…
National childcare legislation, new climate change plan : In The News for March 29
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…