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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ strikes gold at Critics Choice Awards, as ‘Heated Rivalry’ gets a shout-out
“KPop Demon Hunters” is off to a golden start this awards season. The hit Netflix…
South Korean movie star Ahn Sung-ki, dubbed ‘The Nation’s Actor,’ dies at 74
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Ahn Sung-ki, one of South Korean cinema’s biggest stars whose…
Leonardo DiCaprio on the importance of creating cinema over content at Palm Springs Film Festival
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Leonardo DiCaprio emphasized the importance of creating cinema over content…
Hollywood starts 2026 with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ No. 1, as James Cameron’s sci-fi epic crosses $1B
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood kicked off 2026 with “Avatar: Fire and Ash” atop the…
Florida Panthers enlist stars for unique cancer fundraiser, showing it off at Winter Classic
MIAMI (AP) — For their latest project, the Florida Panthers signed Wayne Gretzky, Martina Navratilova,…
Drake faces class action lawsuit over ties to ‘illegal’ online gambling company
TORONTO — Drake is facing another legal battle in 2026. The Toronto rapper has been…
BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus
NEW YORK (AP) — They’re going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS’…
Country singer Zach Bryan has married Samantha Leonard
NEW YORK (AP) — Here’s to a lifetime of pink skies: The irreverent country singer…
In orbit: Canada’s satellite-to-cell offerings poised to grow after Rogers beta trial
"So much of British Columbia does not have cell service, and for folks ... in those areas, when something goes wrong, getting help to them as fast as possible is critical."
Rain soaks Rose Parade in California and snow squalls hit Midwest and Northeast on first day of 2026
Rain poured down on the iconic Rose Parade on Thursday for the first time in…
Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ could make Grammy history
NEW YORK (AP) — The Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has redefined what it means…
Greece and Cyprus are welcoming 2026 without the bang
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece and Cyprus are starting 2026 by turning down the volume.…
French government defends granting citizenship to George and Amal Clooney
PARIS (AP) — Actor George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney were granted French citizenship…
Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving a legacy that inspired many in music
Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has…
NBA Christmas viewership hits 15-year high with 47M viewers. And social media numbers set records
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA saw its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15…
Lions-Vikings Christmas game on Netflix sets NFL streaming record, averaging 27.5M viewers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two of the NFL’s three Christmas Day games set viewership records.…
Disney World worker is injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Walt Disney World worker in Florida was injured while attempting…
Nasty weather on tap for New Year fetes at Rose Parade in California and revelers in New York City
Two iconic celebrations to ring in the New Year — the Rose Parade in Southern…
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as he spoke before a crowd horrified many and prompted somber conversations about political violence.
Hong Kong greets 2026 without fireworks after deadliest blaze in decades
HONG KONG (AP) — Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong’s New Year…
English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton welcome their second child
NEW YORK (AP) — English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton have welcomed their second…
Maritime musician Joel Plaskett among 2025 Order of Nova Scotia recipients
HALIFAX — Maritime musician Joel Plaskett has been appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia.…
Nardwuar becomes first ‘human serviette’ appointed to Order of Canada
TORONTO — When Nardwuar rhymes off a list of fellow members of the Order of…