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An Oscars comeback? How the film academy went global and found its footing again
For a few years, the Oscars looked to be hanging on by a thread. Viewership…
'Nobody needs an extra coat': Apparel sector braces for another year of no splurging
TORONTO – Despite an unseasonably warm winter, there’s a chill across the Canadian retail landscape.…
India’s richest man is bringing Rihanna and 1,200 guests to a pre-wedding bash for his son
JAMNAGAR, India (AP) — It might be the biggest party this small west Indian city…
Scandinavian Airlines medevac plane lands in Malaysian island where Norwegian king is hospitalized
LANGKAWI, Malaysia (AP) — A Scandinavian Airlines medical evacuation plane arrived on Friday in Malaysia’s…
'What I love to do': Meet Ruby Chopstix, Manitoba's first drag artist-in-residence
WINNIPEG – Ruby Chopstix’s rise to Winnipeg stardom literally started from the bottom. Deep in…
Private plane carrying Grammy winner Karol G makes emergency landing in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A private airplane carrying singer Karol G made an emergency landing…
What will win at the Oscars? AP’s film writers set their predictions
Ahead of the 96th Academy Awards on March 10, Associated Press Film Writers Jake Coyle…
Assistant director says armorer handed gun to Alec Baldwin before fatal shooting of cinematographer
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Courtroom testimony in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by…
Judge holds veteran journalist Catherine Herridge in civil contempt for refusing to divulge source
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge held veteran investigative reporter Catherine Herridge in civil contempt…
Oscar winner John Williams among 19 new members of American Academy of Arts and Letters
NEW YORK (AP) — After composing some of the most famous soundtracks in history, and…
Home in Canada, director Denis Villeneuve says “Dune: Part Two” is a love story first
MONTREAL – Quebec director Denis Villeneuve was feeling the love from his family and friends…
Music Review: Faye Webster’s indie ‘Underdressed at the Symphony’ journeys through a lifetime
Faye Webster, known for her thoughtful blend of indie rock, folk and country, has a…
New designer Chemena Kamali reboots Chloe with a 1970s-tinged debut at Paris Fashion Week
PARIS (AP) — Chloe revisited its vibrant 1970s essence, infused with late Karl Lagerfeld’s indelible…
Ottawa adds funding to CBC, despite executives’ claims it was asked to cut its budget
OTTAWA – Canada’s public broadcaster is getting an increase in funding, despite executives insisting that…
ImagineNative film festival scraps 2024 event, pushes 25th anniversary to June 2025
TORONTO – A prominent Indigenous film and media arts festival will celebrate its 25th anniversary…
Tribunal wraps first ‘junk fee’ case over online fees for Cineplex movie tickets
OTTAWA – The Competition Tribunal heard a second day of arguments Thursday in a case…
French actor urges lawmakers to investigate sex crimes and sexism in the film industry
PARIS (AP) — The woman leading a push for a reckoning about sexual abuse in…
Liev Schreiber dons a collar to play a Catholic priest in revival of ‘Doubt’ on Broadway
NEW YORK (AP) — Liev Schreiber was in a reflective mood one recent Sunday when…
Winfrey leaving WeightWatchers board, donating all of her interest in the company to a museum
Former talk show host Oprah Winfrey is leaving WeightWatchers board of directors and donating all…
Cyndi Lauper inks deal with firm behind ABBA Voyage for new immersive performance project
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Legendary pop icon Cyndi Lauper, who rose to fame in the 1980s…
Once doomed to cult status, the animated satire ‘Clone High’ finds a new life on Max
NEW YORK (AP) — In one of the weirdest high schools in history, Cleopatra is…
Looking for a leap year lift? Check out this silly French newspaper that only publishes on Feb. 29
PARIS (AP) — Read all about it, right now — or you’ll have to wait…
Prince William condemns antisemitism during visit to London synagogue
LONDON (AP) — Prince William condemned antisemitism during a visit to a London synagogue on…
Charlamagne Tha God offers straight talk in next book, ‘Get Honest Or Die Lying’
NEW YORK (AP) — Charlamagne Tha God’s next book is an ode to hard truths…