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Marcel Ophuls, the Oscar-winning filmmaker who forced France to face its WWII past, is dead at 97
PARIS (AP) — Marcel Ophuls, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker whose landmark 1969 documentary “The Sorrow…
No more samba on the strand? Rio de Janeiro to limit live music on the beaches
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — If you have been to Rio de Janeiro’ beaches, this…
Alberta changing rules to ensure only ‘age-appropriate’ books in schools by fall
EDMONTON — Alberta is bringing in new rules this fall to ensure only “age-appropriate” books…
CBC urges stricter CanCon rules for homegrown programming, foreign partners
CBC is urging Canada’s regulator to tighten restrictions around what constitutes Canadian screen content, pushing…
Shaw Festival has raised 70 per cent of $150M goal to reinvent theatre institution
The Shaw Festival says it’s raised 70 per cent of the $150 million it needs…
In wake of Vancouver tragedy, Toronto renews funding to enhance safety at festivals
TORONTO — The City of Toronto will allocate $2.1 million this year to help festivals…
‘Lilo & Stitch’ teams with Tom Cruise and ‘Mission Impossible’ for a monster Memorial Day weekend
“Lilo & Stitch” teamed with Tom Cruise for a monster Memorial Day box office weekend.…
Demi Lovato marries singer-songwriter Jordan ‘Jutes’ Lutes in California
She’s more than just cool for the summer — Demi Lovato is officially married. The…
The 2028 podcast primary is underway as Democrats try to reshape their image
The Democrats’ 2028 podcast primary is well underway. From Govs. Gavin Newsom of California, Andy…
Iran summons French diplomat over praise of Palme d’Or-winning film
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has summoned France’s representative in protest after the…
Susan Brownmiller, author of the landmark book on sexual assault, ‘Against Our Will,’ dies at 90
NEW YORK (AP) — Susan Brownmiller, a prominent feminist and author of the 1960s and…
Strauss’ ‘Blue Danube’ waltz is launching into space to mark his 200th birthday
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Strauss’ “Blue Danube” is heading into space this month to…
San Diego plane crash is a devastating loss to the alternative rock music community
NEW YORK (AP) — The alternative music community is in mourning after a private jet…
What we know about the San Diego plane crash and the 6 on board who died
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A private plane approaching an airport crashed in a San Diego…
Cannes awards Palme d’Or to Iranian revenge drama ‘It Was Just an Accident’
Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival on…
The Cannes Film Festival is over. Here’s some key things that happened
CANNES, France (AP) — This year’s Cannes Film Festival is over, ending in dramatic fashion…
Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi wins Cannes’ top prize. Here’s what he says about his movie
CANNES, France (AP) — Before this week, the dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi hadn’t attended…
Arson suspected as power outage in southeast France disrupts final day of Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, France (AP) — French authorities believe arson may have played a role in a…
King Charles to follow in mother’s footsteps in delivering throne speech
OTTAWA — King Charles is set to open a new session of Parliament on Tuesday,…
Runway lights weren’t working as pilot tried to land at foggy San Diego airport before fatal crash
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The runway lights were out, a weather alert system wasn’t working…
Dave Shapiro, groundbreaking music executive, dies in San Diego plane crash at 42
Dave Shapiro, a groundbreaking music executive in the heavy metal and hard rock scene, has…
Bruce Springsteen’s lyrical view of America has long included politics – even more so as he ages
WASHINGTON (AP) — Even as his fame and wealth have soared over the decades, Bruce…
Defense Secretary Hegseth, bedeviled by leaks, orders more restrictions on press at Pentagon
Bedeviled by leaks to the media during his short tenure, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued…
‘Soup Nazi’ actor dips ladle for victims of Vancouver festival attack
VANCOUVER — “Soup Nazi” actor Larry Thomas, best known for his guest role as a…