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Kris Bowers talks Oscars nom for ‘Wild Robot,’ John Williams’ impact and Kobe Bryant’s advice
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Bowers embraced a new challenge with his first animated film,…
White House bars AP reporter from Oval Office because of AP style policy on ‘Gulf of America’
NEW YORK (AP) — The White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from an event…
A pilot on a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer killed in Arizona aircraft collision
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — One of two pilots died on a private jet owned by…
Suspect in Tupac Shakur killing is a no-show at a Nevada hearing on trial readiness
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The only suspect ever charged in the killing of Tupac Shakur…
White House bars AP reporter from Oval Office because of AP style policy on ‘Gulf of America’
NEW YORK (AP) — The White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from an event…
Actress Issa Rae joins San Diego FC ownership group
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Actress and producer Issa Rae has joined the ownership group of…
A pilot on a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer killed in Arizona aircraft collision
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — One of two pilots died on a private jet owned by…
Michael Kors takes it easy with new collection at New York Fashion Week
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Kors created a runway that evoked his own living room…
With public broadcasters pressured by the Trump administration, PBS shuts down its diversity office
NEW YORK (AP) — PBS says it is shutting down its office of diversity, equity…
Jamaican dancehall artist arrested over lyrics that police say endorse gang violence
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Police in Jamaica have arrested a dancehall artist accused…
Paul McCartney rocks the Bowery. Inside his surprise NYC concert
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul McCartney’s previous New York-area performance took place three years ago…
LA Opera drops Missy Mazzoli’s `Lincoln in the Bardo,’ which will premiere New York’s Met
The Los Angeles Opera dropped a contemplated world premiere for the second straight season in…
LA Opera drops Missy Mazzoli’s ‘Lincoln in the Bardo,’ which will premiere at New York’s Met
The Los Angeles Opera dropped a contemplated world premiere for the second straight season in…
Designer Thom Browne builds a world of origami magic for a fantastical bird-themed runway show
NEW YORK (AP) — Thom Browne loves building fantastical worlds for his fashion shows, and…
Paul McCartney rocks the Bowery. Inside his surprise NYC concert
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul McCartney’s previous New York-area performance took place three years ago…
Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling
TORONTO — A new report that surveyed residents of small towns across Canada says a…
B.C. judge allows eagle sculpture insurance case despite ‘inexcusable’ delays
VANCOUVER — It has been nearly a decade since British Columbia businessman Ron Shore said…
Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish get Rock Hall nominations
NEW YORK (AP) — Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish are some…
‘SNL’ at 50: Cowboy Junkies on pressures of live TV, seeing debut of ‘Wayne’s World’
As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press is looking back at…
‘Cable Cowboy’ John Malone has a memoir out in September
NEW YORK (AP) — The billionaire media pioneer known as “The Cable Cowboy” has written…
Misty Copeland’s new picture story, ‘Bunheads, Act 2,’ will be out in September
NEW YORK (AP) — Misty Copeland is ready to take young readers on another imaginary…
Ian Hanomansing to host live CBC News Network prime-time show from Vancouver
CBC News Network is turning to Ian Hanomansing for live weekday prime-time coverage as an…
Federal appeals court upholds singer R. Kelly’s convictions and 30-year prison term
NEW YORK (AP) — R. Kelly’s racketeering and sex trafficking convictions, along with a 30-year…
12 times ‘Saturday Night Live’ made a cultural bang over the past 50 years
NEW YORK (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” was built with a cast of young no-names…