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Vancouver orchestra won’t sue violinist who broke NDA to speak out about alleged rape
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra says it won’t be taking legal action against a violinist who…
Harvey Weinstein weighs plea on rape charge but insists he ‘never assaulted anyone’
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein is weighing a potential guilty plea to resolve a…
Directors Guild nominates Anderson, Coogler, del Toro, Safdie and Zhao for its top prize
Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler, Guillermo del Toro, Chloé Zhao and Josh Safdie have been…
ESPN’s regular-season NBA games averaging 2.6 million viewers through Christmas, 2nd-ever best start
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — ESPN has had one of its most-viewed starts to the NBA…
Taylor Swift leads the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Award nominations, followed by Bad Bunny and more
NEW YORK (AP) — Pledge allegiance to her hands, her team, her vibes: Taylor Swift…
Entertainment leaders amp up discussions about AI, creators and innovative tech at CES 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The world’s largest tech showcase does not come without theatrics. Innovations…
Attorney for Rob Reiner’s son resigns but says his client is not guilty of murder under state law
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The high-profile private attorney for Nick Reiner resigned from his case…
Civil case against estate of Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau is dismissed
VANCOUVER — The lawsuit brought by a British Columbia man against the estate of acclaimed…
Live-action ‘Tangled’ will star Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Disney will let down Rapunzel’s lengthy hair once again. Walt Disney…
NFL sees 2nd-highest regular season average viewership since 1988 at 18.7 million, up 10% from 2024
The NFL averaged 18.7 million viewers per game during the regular season, the second-highest since…
Big streamers challenging financial disclosure rules in CRTC Cancon decision
OTTAWA — Large foreign streaming companies are fighting a requirement by the federal broadcast regulator…
Winnipeg Jets push back ski goggle giveaway after Swiss ski resort fire
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets are postponing a ski-related promotion in the wake of a…
Mae Martin ‘thrilled’ queer Canadian stories are embraced as ‘Wayward,’ ‘Heated Rivalry’ earn GLAAD nods
TORONTO — Mae Martin says they’re grateful Canada has reached a point where queer stories…
Saint-Tropez bids adieu to Brigitte Bardot with a funeral and public homage
PARIS (AP) — France said goodbye to one of its biggest movie stars, Brigitte Bardot,…
‘One Battle After Another’ dominates SAG’s Actor Awards with 7 nominations
“One Battle After Another” dominated nominations to the Actor Awards on Wednesday, with Paul Thomas…
Warner Bros rejects Paramount takeover again and tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid
NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. again rejected a takeover bid from Paramount and told…
Tim Hortons inks partnerships with Canadian Olympic, Paralympic committees
TORONTO — Tim Hortons might be synonymous with hockey but this year, it’s clinching a…
‘The Pitt’ is back for another harrowing 15-hour shift. Is it even possible to up the ante?
When we first glimpse Noah Wyle’s Michael Robinavitch — aka Dr. Robby, of course —…
Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser struggles with Julia Roberts and Venezuela while building monologue
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Golden Globes are fast approaching, and Nikki Glaser is struggling…
An eventful first week in his job for CBS News’ Tony Dokoupil, maybe not as intended
No one can say Tony Dokoupil is slipping into his new job as “CBS Evening…
Warner Bros rejects takeover offer from Paramount, tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid
NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. again rejected a takeover bid from Paramount and told…
Lisette Oropesa shines and draws rave reactions in Met Opera’s ‘I Puritani’
NEW YORK (AP) — Lisette Oropesa impresses Peter Gelb as more than a singer. “She…
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are officially divorced after 19 years of marriage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are divorced and legally single, ending…
Mark Silverman steps down as Fox Sports president/COO. Brad Zager to succeed him, AP source says
Mark Silverman announced Tuesday he will be stepping down as Fox Sports’ president and chief…