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When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next – even before ‘Conclave’
ROME (AP) — The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are…
The Tragically Hip’s songs inspire jukebox musical, set for 2026 Hamilton debut
TORONTO — The Tragically Hip’s songbook is getting the jukebox musical treatment under the guidance…
‘We need to be strong’: Music producer Bob Ezrin boasts of Canadian pride after performing arts award
Veteran music producer Bob Ezrin says he’s “beyond proud” to be among this year’s recipients…
Kim Sae-ron’s death underscores the huge pressure on South Korean celebrities
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — In the about 1,000 days between her drunken-driving crash in…
Outrage over Indian YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia raises social media regulation concerns
NEW DELHI (AP) — A famous YouTuber in India is facing public outrage and a…
Stax Music Academy’s teen students mark 25th anniversary, Black History Month with concert
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis music studio where some of America’s most recognizable songs…
Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema, dies at age 84
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema with a…
What’s going on with the Kennedy Center under Trump?
Until a few weeks ago, the biggest news to come out of the Kennedy Center…
Children’s book by Manitoba premier didn’t break conflict rules: commissioner
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s ethics commissioner says Premier Wab Kinew didn’t violate conflict of interest rules…
FanDuel Sports Network affiliates available as add-on subscription through Prime Video
SOUTHPORT, Conn. (AP) — The regional sports networks owned and operated by Main Street Sports…
The Netherlands agrees to return more than 100 artifacts to Nigeria looted during colonial times
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands agreed on Wednesday to return a collection of…
The Killers, Olivia Rodrigo among headliners for Montreal’s Osheaga music festival
TORONTO — Montreal’s Osheaga has lined up rockers the Killers, hip-hop star Tyler, the Creator,…
Met Opera to double cast Verdi and Puccini, as well as shift contemporary works from Saturdays
The Metropolitan Opera will double cast a portion of Verdi and Puccini revivals and shift…
‘Wicked’ choice: Cynthia Erivo will host the Tony Awards in June
NEW YORK (AP) — “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo, who has been earning awards left and…
Renée Fleming to make directing debut at Aspen Festival this July in Mozart’s ‘Cosi fan tutte’
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Soprano Renée Fleming will make her directing debut in Mozart’s “Così…