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Canadian Luke Kirby wins Emmy for guest role on ‘Mrs. Maisel’
LOS ANGELES – An Emmy Awards newcomer from Canada upset a category of comedy veterans…
‘Crazy Ex’ star Rachel Bloom wins Emmy, announces pregnancy
LOS ANGELES – Rachel Bloom has won an Emmy for writing music and lyrics, and…
‘Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘Mrs. Maisel’ guest stars capture Emmys
LOS ANGELES – A trio of Emmy-honoured actors are winners again for their guest performances…
Virtual reality used to highlight uranium contamination
GALLUP, N.M. – Activists are using virtual reality technology to focus on areas of the…
Where the party leaders are Monday
OTTAWA – The party leaders’ scheduled public appearances on Monday, Sept. 16. All times are…
Dreamy, confident shows mark London Fashion Week
LONDON – Fashion devotees basked in sunny weather and strong, sometimes whimsical collections as London…
Women’s Hall of Fame to induct Justice Sotomayor, Jane Fonda
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, actress Jane Fonda and attorney Gloria Allred are among…
ISU graduate donates $12 million to university’s art program
NORMAL, Ill. – An Illinois State University graduate who now an internationally-known artist, and her…
University in Ohio to host 4th Democratic debate in October
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Democratic National Committee says the party’s October presidential debate will take…
Hungarian writer, dissident Gyorgy Konrad dies at 86
BUDAPEST, Hungary – Gyorgy Konrad, a writer and sociologist who was an iconic figure in…
AM Prep-Music
R. KELLY MISSES MINNESOTA COURT DATE MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – R. Kelly was a no-show for…
Immigration tale ‘El Norte’ returning to theatres for 1 day
PHOENIX – “El Norte,” the seminal film about a brother and sister who flee violence…
Hungarian architect, dissident Laszlo Rajk dies at 70
BUDAPEST, Hungary – Laszlo Rajk, a Hungarian architect, dissident and film and theatre production designer,…
3 Maine museums to receive grants to make improvements
BRUNSWICK, Maine – Southern Maine’s democratic congresswoman says three museums in her district will receive…
A new look at Frank Lloyd Wright’s textiles, home goods
NEW YORK – A small but important exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art explores…
Rebuilding work continues, 18 years after 9-11
NEW YORK – Over 18 years, the rubble left by the destruction of the World…
Toronto doctors aims to scale up youth suicide prevention program across Canada
VANCOUVER – Rising youth suicide rates have prompted doctors at the Hospital for Sick Children…
Ex-prison shows animated films made by incarcerated artists
PHILADELPHIA – Ezra has been locked up for about 45 years. In that time, he’s…
Hilfiger joins with Zendaya for joyous ’70s Harlem party
NEW YORK – Tommy Hilfiger never shies away from spectacle when it comes to his…
Toronto Wolfpack dispatch Leigh, accuse Centurions of trying to injure
TORONTO – The Wolfpack ran their winning streak to 21 games Saturday, downing Leigh Centurions…
Toronto brothers Stephan James and Shamier Anderson on balancing home and Hollywood
TORONTO – Rising Hollywood stars Shamier Anderson and Stephan James admit it’s early in their…
Queer style kicks off NY Fashion Week with inclusive show
NEW YORK – In celebration of gender-fluid fashion and inclusion of all kinds, the queer-style…
Hotel Monteleone’s Carousel Bar spins into its 70th year
NEW ORLEANS – Lena Prima, the daughter of renowned New Orleans bandleader, trumpeter and vocalist…
John Coltrane’s ‘Cousin Mary’ dies in Philadelphia at 92
PHILADELPHIA – Jazz giant John Coltrane’s cousin, who inspired the composition “Cousin Mary” from his…