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Dr. Dre pledges $10M for Compton High performing arts centre
COMPTON, Calif. – Dr. Dre is pledging $10 million toward the construction of a performing…
Teacher’s photo showing LGBT pride next to Trump goes viral
Rhode Island’s Teacher of the Year is drawing attention for his display of LGBT pride…
Kurdish man with minor record fights deportation from US
NASHVILLE – A Kurdish man who appears to have only minor convictions woke up to…
Milan menswear designers focus shows on millennials
MILAN – Designers are resizing Milan Fashion Week for menswear, condensing previews for next spring…
Car Seat Headrest juggling criticism, praise as young band
MANCHESTER, Tenn. – While rappers and pop stars feud with each other in the form…
Boxer Hague’s death sparks calls for better protection for fighters in the ring
As an Edmonton elementary school mourned the loss of a beloved teacher on Monday, Tim…
Chappelle to host Rihanna Diamond Ball; Kendrick to perform
NEW YORK – Dave Chappelle will host Rihanna’s annual charity event in September and Kendrick…
Angry at Trump-like Caesar, emailers insult wrong theatre
BOSTON – A Massachusetts Shakespeare company has found itself on the receiving end of some…
Dance-opera ‘Bearing’ explores legacy of Canada’s residential school system
TORONTO – It’s been more than two decades since the doors closed on Canada’s last…
No job? Tips for teens to fill idle summer time
NEW YORK – With the number of teenagers working summer jobs in decline since the…
Depp’s ‘assassin’ comments the latest in celebrity anger
NEW YORK – Johnny Depp apologized Friday for joking about assassinating Donald Trump during an…
U2 bassist thanks band for helping him through addiction
NEW YORK – In a frank and heartfelt speech, U2 bassist Adam Clayton thanked his…
Health issues force Aretha Franklin, 75, to cancel Canada Day show in Toronto
TORONTO – Disappointing news for fans of the legendary “Queen of Soul.” Aretha Franklin has…
‘Come From Away’ wins best musical production, audience choice honours at Doras
TORONTO – Canadian smash “Come From Away” won four prizes at the Dora Mavor Moore…
Longtime editor of venerable Yale Review stepping down
NEW YORK – The longtime editor of one of the world’s oldest literary publications is…
Correction: Bernie Sanders-Wife-Investigation story
MONTPELIER, Vt. – In a story June 26 about how wife of U.S. Sen. Bernie…
Hearing wraps for school board member who insulted Obama
ALBANY, N.Y. – A decision on whether a one-time candidate for New York governor who…
A quick glance at a few of the new recipients of the Order of Canada
OTTAWA – Rideau Hall is adding 99 new members to the Order of Canada, which…
Canada is not about ‘bricks and mortar,’ PM tells critics of Canada 150 choices
CHARLOTTETOWN – Justin Trudeau pointed Thursday to an icebreaker’s voyage as a fine example of…
Unbowed ‘Julius Caesar’ director urges artists ‘take risks’
NEW YORK – The theatre director who endured death threats and lost corporate sponsors after…
Wrexham has another promotion in sight and Ryan Reynolds can hardly stand the tension
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Another promotion is within touching distance for Wrexham. The Welsh soccer…
Hundreds line the streets in Ontario to meet Prince Charles, Camilla
WELLINGTON, Ont. – Hundreds of royal-watchers lined the streets of a picturesque, eastern Ontario village…
Hobby Lobby accused of hypocrisy amid smuggling case
Hobby Lobby, the arts-and-crafts chain whose devout Christian owners won a landmark Supreme Court ruling…
Aquinas College plans $3.1M educational centre in Ireland
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A liberal arts college in Grand Rapids is planning a $3.1…