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Renée Victor, the voice of no-nonsense Abuelita in ‘Coco,’ dies at 86
Renée Victor, who voiced the no-nonsense, sandal-throwing Abuelita in Disney’s animated hit “Coco” and played…
Old Dominion’s new album, ‘Barbara,’ won’t lean on band’s record-breaking laurels
NEW YORK (AP) — When Old Dominion’s eighth group of the year victory broke the…
‘The Apprentice,’ ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ among big winners at Canadian Screen Awards
A film chronicling the rise of Donald Trump won best motion picture at the Canadian…
Vanessa Sears takes another run at Shakepeare’s Juliet in jukebox musical ‘& Juliet’
TORONTO — Canadian stage actress Vanessa Sears is resurrecting her role as hopeless romantic Juliet…
‘Lilo & Stitch’ passes ‘Sinners’ to become 2nd highest grossing film of 2025
“Lilo & Stich” and “Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning” dominated the box office charts again after…
Five things about Quebec’s new language rules for businesses
MONTREAL — New rules took effect in Quebec on Sunday requiring French to be the…
Netflix reveals details about Lady Gaga on ‘Wednesday,’ ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Stranger Things’ finales
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Netflix flexed its Hollywood star power with a live event where…
Strauss’ ‘Blue Danube’ is beamed into space as Vienna celebrates with a concert
VIENNA (AP) — Strauss’ “Blue Danube” waltz has finally made it into space, nearly a…
‘Doctor Who’ season finale surprises fans with an exit – and a familiar face
LONDON (AP) — A familiar face to “Doctor Who” fans is rejoining the long-running British…
‘Universal Language,’ ‘Wynonna Earp: Vengeance’ top night 2 of Canadian Screen Awards
An absurdist dramedy set in an alternate-reality Winnipeg and a TV movie about a demon-slaying…
Actor Valerie Mahaffey, ‘Northern Exposure’ Emmy winner, dies after cancer battle, publicist says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Celebrated actor Valerie Mahaffey, whose stage, film and television work ranged…
Quebec to seek leave to appeal school board reform ruling to Supreme Court of Canada
MONTREAL — Quebec will ask the Supreme Court of Canada for permission to appeal a…
Miss Atomic Bomb: The woman, the mystery and the man who solved it
LAS VEGAS (AP) — It wasn’t going to be easy to track down the woman…
Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand crowned Miss World 2025
HYDERABAD, India (AP) — Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand was crowned Miss World on Saturday…
Afro Mexican actors fighting racism celebrate their heritage through their plays
TICUMÁN, México (AP) — There was something about her body, but Mexican actress Eréndira Castorela…
Alf Clausen, Emmy-winning composer who wrote music for ‘The Simpsons’ for 27 years, dies at 84
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer whose music provided essential accompaniment for…
Domingo Hindoyan to become music director of LA Opera for 2026-27 season
NEW YORK (AP) — Domingo Hindoyan will succeed James Conlon as music director of the…
Key moments from the third week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Some of Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ ex-employees took a central role…
Loretta Swit, Emmy-winner who played Maj. Houlihan on pioneering series ‘M.A.S.H.,’ has died at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy Awards playing Maj. Margaret Houlihan,…
Shakira performance for World Pride opening concert abruptly canceled due to technical issues
WASHINGTON (AP) — One day before the kickoff concert for World Pride 2025 in the…
Mexican band Grupo Firme cancels US show, saying their visas were suspended by Trump administration
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The popular Mexican regional music band Grupo Firme announced on Friday…
In Marseille, a shadow becomes art in Banksy’s latest street mural
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — The lighthouse appeared overnight. Painted on a wall tucked away in…
Smokey Robinson was investigated for sexual assault allegation in 2015 but no charges were filed
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities investigated a previous sexual assault allegation against Smokey Robinson in…
PBS suing Trump administration over defunding, three days after NPR filed similar case
PBS filed suit Friday against President Donald Trump and other administration officials to block his…