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A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase, the provinces and territories have been releasing their reopening plans…
After years of suspicion, reckoning for high-flying R. Kelly
NEW YORK (AP) — Most people know him for “I Believe I Can Fly,” the…
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase, the provinces and territories have been releasing their reopening plans…
R. Murray Schafer, composer and ‘father of acoustic ecology,’ dies at 88
TORONTO – Acclaimed composer R. Murray Schafer, whose groundbreaking research in acoustic ecology helped move…
Adam Driver on singing, surrealism and ‘Annette’
CANNES, France (AP) — In Leos Carax’s “Annette,”an enchantingly demented rock opera, Adam Driver sings…
New this week: ‘Nine Perfect Strangers,’ Lorde and ‘Annette’
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV,…
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase, the provinces and territories have been releasing their reopening plans…
Japan marks 76th anniversary of WWII defeat; no Suga apology
TOKYO (AP) — Japan marked the 76th anniversary of its World War II surrender on…
‘Free Guy’ gives box office a lift, opening with $28.4M
NEW YORK (AP) — “Free Guy,”an action comedy starring Ryan Reynolds as a background character…
Canadian Rory (The Red King) MacDonald loses PFL semifinal by unanimous decision
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Canadian welterweight Rory (The Red King) MacDonald’s bid for a US$1-million payday…
James Hormel, first openly gay U.S. ambassador, dies at 88
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — James Hormel, the first openly gay U.S. ambassador and a philanthropist…
Chisox, Yanks go deep into corn; Field of Dreams hosts more
DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — As the bus carried the New York Yankees through the cornfields…
Canada’s Rory MacDonald still smarting from last PFL appearance
It’s been some eight weeks since Rory (The Red King) MacDonald lost to Gleison Tibau,…
Disney swings to profit as reopened parks bolster revenue
The Walt Disney Co. swung to a profit in its most recent quarter as reopened…
EXPLAINER: Will we need vaccine passports to do fun things?
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Ready to go out on the town before summer ends? In…
Sony delays ‘Venom’ sequel release amid delta surge
NEW YORK (AP) — In the biggest sign yet that Hollywood’s fall plans are being…
AEG Presents to require COVID-19 vaccines for concertgoers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — AEG Presents, a major tour and festival promoter, announced that COVID-19…
203 cases of COVID-19 linked to Chicago’s Lollapalooza
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago health officials on Thursday reported 203 cases of COVID-19 connected to…
Dan + Shay found time for reflection after global success
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — More than a year ago, country pop duo Dan + Shay…
‘Lost Leonardo’ unpeels the mysteries of the Salvator Mundi
NEW YORK (AP) — We’re accustomed to movies — usually adventures, like “Indiana Jones” —…
Winnipeg Jets announce vaccination requirement for fans to attend home games
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets will require all fans to be fully vaccinated to attend…
China market turns frosty for Taiwan books, as tensions rise
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese author Iris Chiang hardly seems like the type whose work…
Music’s brightest stars align for Global Citizen Live shows
NEW YORK (AP) — Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas says joining forces with Global…
The Latest: New Zealand vows to react fast if delta arrives
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s government is warning its citizens to be prepared for…