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Nonprofits face a tough funding landscape. They hope better storytelling will bring more donations
MIAMI (AP) — Cindy Eggleton has always believed in the power of a story. But…
Stephen King reimagines ‘Hansel and Gretel’ with Maurice Sendak’s unpublished drawings
NEW YORK (AP) — The novels of Stephen King may not seem designed for bedtime…
Canadian actor Graham Greene, known for role in “Dances With Wolves,’ dies at 73
TORONTO — Oscar-nominated Canadian actor Graham Greene, who broke through with memorable roles across several…
A Fonzie frenzy, a meltdown and a misprint: TIFF tales you won’t believe
TORONTO — At the Toronto International Film Festival, you never quite know what you’ll get:…
Oscar buzz builds for Dwayne Johnson’s role as Mark Kerr in ‘The Smashing Machine’
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Dwayne Johnson takes a serious turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr…
How to draw every president and first lady in 4 steps
WASHINGTON (AP) — John Hutton starts every White House portrait with an egg-shaped frame. He…
Family Channel closure saddens fans, including many grownups
Korie Heartz grew up with the Family Channel just like her mother, who also watched…
Man is found dead at annual Burning Man festival in Nevada, a sheriff’s office says
RENO, Nevada (AP) — A man found dead in a pool of blood is being…
Wrexham’s summer spending reaches $40 million after signing Ben Sheaf from Coventry
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham took its spending in the summer transfer window to around…
Halsey bids big and Colman Domingo hosts Venice amfAR gala
VENICE (AP) — Singer Halsey bid for the top lot at the amfAR Venezia fundraiser…
Late crime-busting sheriff Buford Pusser inspired Hollywood. Investigators say he killed his wife
A late Tennessee sheriff who inspired a Hollywood movie about a law enforcement officer who…
‘Weapons’ regains the top spot as the summer box office winds down
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Weapons” found its way back on top during the Labor Day…
Jude Law debuts portrayal of Vladimir Putin in ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ at Venice Film Festival
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Jude Law transforms into Vladimir Putin for Olivier Assayas’ “The Wizard…
The success of AI music creators sparks debate on future of music industry
LONDON (AP) — When pop groups and rock bands practice or perform, they rely on…
A look back at 50 years of foibles, gaffes and triumphs at TIFF
TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival turns 50 this year, marking a half-century of…
Drones blasting AC/DC and Scarlett Johansson are helping biologists protect cattle from wolves
For millennia humans have tried to scare wolves away from their livestock. Most of them…
Comic-Con Africa draws thousands of fans and cosplayers to Johannesburg
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Tens of thousands of South African comic book fans and cosplayers flocked…
A look at five films from Canadians heading to TIFF
TORONTO — When the Toronto International Film Festival started in the mid-1970s, its purpose was…
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ premieres at Venice with Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi arrived at the Venice Film Festival…
Lee Corso picks Ohio State over Texas in final ‘College GameDay’ appearance
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Just as it was the first time, Lee Corso’s final headgear…
Trump is cutting 500-plus jobs at Voice of America and its parent agency despite legal challenges
WASHINGTON (AP) — The agency that oversees Voice of America and other government-funded international broadcasters…
Lady Gaga will perform during the MTV Video Music Awards. Here’s everything to know about the show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lady Gaga is extending her dominance of this year’s MTV Video…
Lee Corso’s emotional farewell: His final ‘College GameDay’ at Ohio State holds special significance
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — It is rare for a sports broadcasting figure to retire on…
From European avant-garde to celeb-driven fare, here are 10 buzzy films coming to TIFF
TORONTO — It’s TIFF’s 50th edition — TIFFty feels like something of a missed branding…