Entertainment

‘The Lion King’ circle of life to end in Toronto after less than a year
TORONTO — “The Lion King” will soon utter its final roar in Toronto. Mirvish Productions…

Robert Benton, Oscar-winning filmmaker of ‘Kramer vs. Kramer,’ dead at 92
NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Benton, the Oscar-winning filmmaker who helped reset the rules in…

On 100th anniversary of ‘The Gold Rush,’ Cannes tips hat to Charlie Chaplin
CANNES, France (AP) — One hundred years after Charlie Chaplin made dinner rolls dance and…

Ex-model testifying that Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her questioned about private journal
NEW YORK (AP) — A former fashion model testifying in Harvey Weinstein ’s retrial on…

From opera houses to the Indy 500: Arturo Chacón-Cruz’s next big stage
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Acclaimed opera tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz will perform “God Bless America” during pre-race…

ESPN says its direct-to-consumer streaming service will debut in September at $29.99 a month
NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN said Tuesday that its new all-encompassing streaming service will take…

Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg to perform at B.C. Lions season opener
VANCOUVER — Rapper and noted sports fan Snoop Dogg will help the B.C. Lions kick…

What to know about Cassie, the singer testifying against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
NEW YORK (AP) — Casandra Ventura, the R&B singer and actor known simply as Cassie,…

Kim Kardashian testifies about being bound and held at gunpoint during Paris robbery
PARIS (AP) — Kim Kardashian said a silent prayer — for her sister, her best…

From the big screen to Celine: Four Canadian things to know about Eurovision 2025
TORONTO — The Eurovision Song Contest gets underway Tuesday, as representatives from 15 countries meet…

Composer Gustav Mahler, whose music is enjoying new popularity, is celebrated at Amsterdam festival
AMSTERDAM (AP) — When Klaus Mäkelä climbed the Concertgebouw podium and turned to the audience…

A closer look at the jurors in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury of 12 New Yorkers, plus a half-dozen alternates, is…

Stanley Tucci returns to Italy with National Geographic series and vows to ‘go more in depth’
NEW YORK (AP) — You can’t keep Stanley Tucci from his beloved Italy just like…

Designer Prabal Gurung reflects on tough childhood, resilience and runway success in a new memoir
NEW YORK (AP) — Designer Prabal Gurung has always been a storyteller. First, it was…

Manitoba committee to study support for journalism could be running by summer
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is aiming to have an all-party committee on journalism up…