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Meet David Corenswet, cinema’s new Superman
In true Clark Kent form, the new Superman would like to correct the record. David…
After a year of turmoil, The Washington Post is taking note of its journalism again
NEW YORK (AP) — After a brutal year of headlines about The Washington Post, Executive…
What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland prepares to host
LONDON (AP) — Get out the glitter balls, sew on the sequins and prepare to…
Filmmaker Shawn Levy to be inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame
Shawn Levy’s next project may take him to a galaxy far, far way, but he…
Oscar-winning film inspired by John and Yoko song ‘War Is Over!’ to be released as a picture book
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Ono Lennon and his fellow creators of the Oscar-winning animated…
Telus tops watchdog’s telecom complaints ranking as overall gripes up 12%: report
A new report says Telus Corp. is the most complained-about telecommunications service provider in Canada…
Barbra Streisand announces new duets album with Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Mariah Carey and more
NEW YORK (AP) — Barbra Streisand is still a woman in love, and she’ll do…
Danish king arrives in Greenland as Trump eyes strategic Arctic island
NUUK, Greenland (AP) — King Frederik X of Denmark arrived in Greenland on Tuesday, kicking…
Judge orders Trump administration to restore $12 million for pro-democracy Radio Free Europe
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to restore $12…
First accuser takes the witness stand at Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial
NEW YORK (AP) — When Harvey Weinstein’ s landmark 2020 #MeToo conviction was overturned, accuser…
‘SCTV’ comedian Dave Thomas says he’s going to Ukraine to tell human side of war
Canadian comedian Dave Thomas says a close call with death in 2020 brought his life…
Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife, died from hantavirus, autopsy confirms
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Betsy Arakawa, the concert pianist who was married to actor…
Soprano Elza van den Heever has nightmares from her disturbing portrayal of `Salome’
NEW YORK (AP) — Elza van den Heever’s portrayal of Salome sticks to her when…
‘#Skoden’ doc shows ‘kind and gentle’ side of unhoused Indigenous man who became a meme
Pernell Bad Arm never asked to become a meme. But in the early 2010s, a…
Eurovision star Nemo takes action after UK court ruling on transgender women
LONDON (AP) — Eurovision winner Nemo is standing up for transgender rights. They have posted…
Inside The Atlantic magazine’s circuitous route to interviews with Trump
Writers Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer of The Atlantic say they’ve learned one thing during…
Cannes unveils jury including Halle Berry and Jeremy Strong
CANNES, France (AP) — Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong and Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia will be…
Autopsy confirms Gene Hackman died from heart disease, notes his Alzheimer’s and prolonged fasting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The main cause of Gene Hackman’s death was heart disease,…
After ‘The Idol,’ Abel Tesfaye’s new movie ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ brought ‘joy back into filmmaking’
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Abel Tesfaye has always known he wanted to pursue a career…
The women of ‘Andor’ see their roles get bigger, and go deeper, in Season 2
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Mon Mothma was first introduced to “Star Wars” fans as…
A secret note hidden in Dachau-built ‘Violin of Hope’ tells a tale of survival and craftsmanship
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — During World War II, within the walls of the Nazi concentration…
A trial begins in Paris over the jewel heist aimed at Kim Kardashian in 2016
PARIS (AP) — A trial began Monday in Paris over the 2016 heist in which…
Broadway’s Andrew Durand, who plays a corpse in ‘Dead Outlaw,’ reveals the secret to stillness
NEW YORK (AP) — One of Broadway’s more impressive performances this season is by Andrew…
Poet Cyrus Cassells receives $100,000 Jackson Poetry Prize for ‘exceptional talent’
NEW YORK (AP) — An admired and longtime poet whose subjects range from school integration…