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Weinstein accuser insists in tearful outburst: ‘He did that to me’
NEW YORK (AP) — One of Harvey Weinstein ‘s accusers broke down in tears and…
Banksy’s ‘Broken Heart’ painting defaced on a Brooklyn wall is up for sale
NEW YORK (AP) — When the enigmatic street artist Banksy spray-painted a heart-shaped balloon covered…
This summer at the movies, superheroes, from ‘Superman’ to ‘Fantastic Four,’ return
Superman already has a lot on his broad shoulders. It seems unfair to add the…
As Trump sets his sights on public broadcasting, a decades-old institution frets about the future
The nation’s public broadcasting system — decades-long home to Big Bird, Ken Burns documentaries and…
Noteworthy and influential people who’ve died this year
The month of April saw the death of history’s first Latin American pope. Known for…
Ruth Buzzi, comedy sketch player on groundbreaking series ‘Laugh-In,’ dies at 88
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ruth Buzzi, who rose to fame as the frumpy and bitter…
Mike Myers, Colin Mochrie to perform at charity comedy show in Toronto
TORONTO — Mike Myers will take to the stage in Toronto as part of a…
Six Flags America in Maryland to close at the end of 2025 season
BOWIE, Md. (AP) — After more than a quarter century of thrills and fun, Six…
Prince Harry seeks family reconciliation after losing a court case that caused a split with his dad
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry said that he wants to reconcile with his family after…
On ‘Andor,’ minor ‘Star Wars’ villains play major roles
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — In the galaxy of “Andor,” “Star Wars” super villains are…
Russell Brand granted conditional bail after appearing in London court on rape and assault charges
LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand got out of a sleek black Mercedes on Friday and…
Key things to know about the upcoming summer movie season
Superman already has a lot on his shoulders. It seems unfair to add the fate…
Nicolas Cage sells his soul for a house in ‘The Surfer’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus asks his followers a rhetorical…
Stars Chloë Sevigny, Lily McInerny on ‘amazing Canadian women’ behind ‘Bonjour Tristesse’
TORONTO — There’s a lot left unsaid between the women in “Bonjour Tristesse,” an exploration…
Jill Sobule, the singer-songwriter known for ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ has died in a fire
Jill Sobule, the award-winning singer-songwriter whose witty and poignant writing first attracted widespread attention with…
Worlds collide: R.E.M. rereleases ‘Radio Free Europe’ single to benefit the threatened news service
The rock band R.E.M. is putting out a special rerelease of its first single, “Radio…
When did Disney villains stop being so villainous? New show suggests they may just be misunderstood
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cruella de Vil wanted to turn Dalmatian puppies into fur coats,…
Smurfs, dragons and aliens: Family movies lean into magic and wonder this summer
“How to Train Your Dragon” filmmaker Dean DeBlois has heard the “remake fatigue” concerns. In…
Q & A: Black Lives Matter Canada co-founder Sandy Hudson on her new book, ‘Defund’
TORONTO — Sandy Hudson’s new book on police abolition comes just ahead of the five-year…
Canadian doc about trans soul singer Jackie Shane wins Peabody award
A Canadian documentary about trailblazing transgender soul singer Jackie Shane has won a Peabody Award.…
Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash…
Canisia Lubrin wins Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for ‘Code Noir’
Canisia Lubrin has won the 2025 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for her book “Code…
For Black men, fashion has been a tool of self-expression – and a way they’ve been judged
NEW YORK (AP) — Growing up on the south side of Chicago, the Rev. Dr.…
Assembly of First Nations joins calls for Hudson’s Bay to return ceremonial items
WINNIPEG — Two First Nations groups are joining calls for Hudson’s Bay to immediately halt…