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Cierra Ortega exits ‘Love Island USA’ villa following backlash over resurfaced racial slur posts
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cierra Ortega, a contestant of this summer’s “Love Island USA” left…
Former ’16 and Pregnant’ star charged in man’s overdose death
ROME, Ga. (AP) — A woman who appeared on MTV’s “16 and Pregnant” was arrested…
CBC News anchor Travis Dhanraj says he was ‘forced’ to resign from broadcaster
TORONTO — Longtime TV journalist Travis Dhanraj says he’s been “forced to resign” from CBC…
Hot Docs veteran programming directors Heather Haynes, Elizabeth Radshaw step down
TORONTO — Two veteran staff members of the Hot Docs film festival have left the…
Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron says he’s leaving the band after nearly 30 years
AP Entertainment Writer (AP) — Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron said Monday that he’s leaving…
Gangs in Haiti burn beloved Gothic gingerbread hotel that rose to international fame
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s once-illustrious Grand Hôtel Oloffson, a beloved Gothic gingerbread home that…
TikTok Canada halts arts sponsorships including with TIFF, Junos as shutdown looms
TORONTO — TikTok says it’s pulling out as a sponsor of several Canadian arts institutions…
Cardi B, a live crow, and Schiaparelli’s monochrome vision open Paris couture week
PARIS (AP) — Paris couture week opened Monday not with sequins or red carpet pageantry,…
Among couture’s last independents, Iris Van Herpen unveils ‘living’ algae dress in Paris
PARIS (AP) — For years, Dutch wunderkind and celebrity favorite Iris Van Herpen has occupied…
Ayissi fuses African tradition and Parisian craft with bold flower forms at fall couture show
PARIS (AP) — Beneath an opulent chandelier in a sunlit salon, Imane Ayissi’s fall couture…
What to Stream: Spielberg looks back at ‘Jaws,’ Clipse reunite and ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ is flirty
Steven Spielberg reflecting on his shark blockbuster in the documentary “Jaws @ 50″ and Clipse,…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gets standing ovation from inmates after court victory, his lawyer says
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs got a standing ovation from fellow inmates when…
Thousands of voices unite in song at traditional choir festival celebrating Estonia’s culture
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The voices of tens of thousands of choir singers rang out…
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ bites off $318 million at the global box office
Dinosaur fatigue may be a theme in “Jurassic World Rebirth,” but moviegoing audiences don’t seem…
Ozzy Osbourne says farewell to live performance with a hometown show for 40,000 fans
LONDON (AP) — Hard-rock royalty and some 40,000 fans gathered for an ear-splitting tribute to…
Controversial right-wing singer Marko Perkovic draws tens of thousands to Zagreb concert
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A concert by Marko Perkovic, the right-wing singer notorious for his…
Julian McMahon, actor who appeared in ‘Fantastic Four’ films and TV show ‘Charmed,’ has died
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Julian McMahon, an Australia-born actor who performed in two “Fantastic…
Oasis sends fans ‘Supersonic’ as long-awaited reunion tour starts in Cardiff
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Oasis ended a 16-year hiatus on Friday with a punchy, powerful…
LL Cool J says he won’t perform at Philadelphia’s July Fourth festival in support of workers strike
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rapper LL Cool J and R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan say they will…
Manitoba cabinet minister apologizes for complaints about sign-language interpreter
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba cabinet minister responsible for services for people with disabilities is apologizing…
Czech international film festival opens with honors for actors Peter Sarsgaard and Vicky Krieps
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Karlovy Vary International Film Festival was kicking off its 59th…
Veterans and civilians bond over beers and bluegrass at Nashville’s American Legion Post 82
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Matthew “Moose” Musquiz was working as a diesel mechanic in the…
Pop star Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom split 6 years after getting engaged
NEW YORK (AP) — Popstar Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom have split, multiple media…
Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ star, dies at 67
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Madsen, the actor best known for his coolly menacing, steely-eyed,…