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‘Fire Weather’ among books shortlisted for Shaughnessy Cohen Prize
TORONTO – John Vaillant’s bestselling book about the Fort McMurray wildfire is shortlisted for the…
A newspaper says video of Prince William and Kate should halt royal rumor mill. That’s a tall order
LONDON (AP) — The late Queen Elizabeth II used to say that the royal family…
Algeria scolds television stations for Ramadan advertising blitz and immoral programming
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Officials in Algeria are chiding television stations over the content choices…
Milan exhibit sheds new light on Renaissance altarpiece, reuniting far-flung panels after centuries
MILAN (AP) — An unprecedented exhibition opening Wednesday at the Poldi Pezzoli Museum in Milan…
Al Purdy’s widow Eurithe launches $10,000 prize for best new poetry book in Canada
Eurithe Purdy, widow of Canadian poet Al Purdy, has launched a literary prize to recognize…
Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten is stepping down as creative director at the end of June
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian designer Dries Van Noten, who for almost four decades dazzled the…
Ex-girlfriend of actor Jonathan Majors files civil suit accusing him of escalating abuse, defamation
Jonathan Majors’ former girlfriend sued him Tuesday on civil allegations including assault, battery, defamation and…
Director Raoul Peck to receive Hot Docs festival’s outstanding achievement award
TORONTO – Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck is set to be honoured at this year’s Hot…
Byron Janis, renowned American classical pianist who overcame debilitating arthritis, dies at 95
NEW YORK (AP) — Byron Janis, a renowned American concert pianist and composer who broke…
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are officially divorced
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are now divorced. A Los Angeles…
Apple Music – Top Podcasts
Top New Shows (US): 1. MeSsy with Christina Applegate & Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Wishbone Production 2.…
Q&A: Author Rebecca Serle shares what’s behind her ‘magical realism’ and new book ‘Expiration Dates’
In Rebecca Serle’s new book “Expiration Dates: A Novel,” the protagonist, Daphne, knows when her…
Jeff Barnaby, Marilyn Denis among those getting special Canadian Screen Awards
TORONTO – Late Indigenous filmmaker Jeff Barnaby is among those set to receive special honours…
Michael Tilson Thomas to lead New York Philharmonic opening subscription program
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Tilson Thomas is to conduct the opening subscription program of…
Dan Pashman’s recipe for Cacio E Pepe E Chili Crisp, a mix of dairy and smoky spice
Dan Pashman worked on this recipe with James Park, a recipe developer and author of…
Ned Blackhawk’s ‘The Rediscovery of America’ is among books honored by the Lukas prize project
NEW YORK (AP) — An exploration of racism on social media and a history of…
4 things to know from Elon Musk’s interview with Don Lemon
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former CNN reporter Don Lemon mixed it up with Tesla CEO…
Ethan Tobman went to great heights with Grammy winner Allison Russell for a Juno nod
TORONTO – Ethan Tobman’s production designs have placed Beyoncé atop a sinking New Orleans police…
Spotify paid $9 billion in royalties in 2023. Here’s what fueled the growth
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Spotify paid out $9 billion in streaming royalties last year, the…
London home Freddie Mercury bought in 1980 is for sale, minus his ‘exquisite clutter’
LONDON (AP) — Freddie Mercury ’s sanctuary in London, where he lived the last decade…
Book Review: ‘Newshawks in Berlin’ illustrates tough choices news organizations face in wartime
Journalism is often referred to as the first draft of history, especially when covering war…
A new Banksy mural sprouts beside a cropped tree in London. Many see an environmental message
LONDON (AP) — A new Banksy mural drew crowds to a London street on Monday,…
Movie armorer challenges conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A movie set armorer is challenging her conviction on an…
Singer R. Kelly seeks appeals court relief from 30-year prison term
NEW YORK (AP) — R. Kelly’s lawyer told an appeals court Monday that all kinds…