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Cheech and Chong ride once more
NEW YORK (AP) — The irony tickles Cheech and Chong: The Palisades fire smoked them…
It’s Met Gala time! Get yourself suitable with this guide on what to expect
NEW YORK (AP) — As springtime sunshine finally hits New York City, the Met Gala…
Harvey Fierstein to be awarded special Tony Award for lifetime in the theater
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein needs to find room for another…
Minnesota state lawmaker pulls Prince bill amid concerns
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Minnesota state lawmaker has decided to set aside a measure…
‘Supergirl’ lands on CW’s Monday schedule
NEW YORK – “Supergirl” flies from CBS to the CW network’s supernatural-heavy lineup on Mondays…
Former ‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dustin Diamond talks jail
LOS ANGELES – Former “Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond says his time behind…
Canadian networks pondering which new U.S. shows to acquire
Where will Canada’s most-watched TV shows come from next fall? From America, of course. ABC,…
Emilio Navaira’s brother says autopsy shows clogged artery
SAN ANTONIO – The brother of Tejano star Emilio Navaira (nah-VY’-rah) says the Grammy winner…
Adele named songwriter of year at UK’s Ivor Novello Awards
LONDON – Adele was named songwriter of the year at Britain’s prestigious Ivor Novello songwriting…
Neal Cassady letter going to auction; could bring $600,000
NEW YORK – A 1950 Neal Cassady letter that inspired Jack Kerouac’s spontaneous style in…
Review: Bob Dylan returns to standards on ‘Fallen Angels’
Bob Dylan, “Fallen Angels” (Columbia Records) After his own songs have been covered by hundreds…
Ballerina to dance Swan Lake in first major performance since brain injury
VANCOUVER – After a serious rollerblading accident, Agentinian ballerina Lucila Munaretto refused to accept what…
Canadian journalists share memories of veteran reporter Morley Safer
As news of Morley Safer’s death on Thursday spread, veteran Canadian broadcasters were eager to…
Review: Shelton’s album is a mix of show-stoppers, gimmicks
Blake Shelton, “If I’m Honest” (Warner Music Nashville) If his time on “The Voice” has…
Florence exhibits examine the art-fashion dynamic
FLORENCE, Italy – Italy’s Renaissance capital, Florence, is reclaiming its centuries-old role as an incubator…
‘Downton’ author brings one of his favourite novelists to TV
LOS ANGELES – Respect is due Julian Fellowes, who as a prolific writer has conquered…
Drake leads BET Awards with 9 nods; Beyonce, Rihanna 5 each
NEW YORK – Drake is walking into the BET Awards with nine nominations, nearly doubling…
Cosby spends millions as lawsuits, criminal case rage on
PHILADELPHIA – In any given week, teams of high-priced lawyers fan out across the country…
Country artists welcome Beyonce to the format
NASHVILLE – When Beyonce dropped a country tune inside her new visual album “Lemonade,” it…
Morley Safer, veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent, dies at 84
NEW YORK – During a visit last Friday with a frail Morley Safer, Tom Brokaw…
Kim Kardashian ‘proud’ of hubby Kanye West’s ‘Ellen’ rant
LOS ANGELES – Kim Kardashian is praising husband Kanye West’s bizarre appearance on “The Ellen…
Identical acrobat twins make you see double at ‘Paramour’
NEW YORK – On Broadway these days is a pair of brothers who, quite literally,…
Founding Beastie Boys member John Berry dies at 52
DANVERS, Mass. – John Berry, a founding member of the Beastie Boys who left the…
Chef Eric Ripert recalls uphill climb to culinary greatness
NEW YORK – When Eric Ripert turned 18, he had a crisis of confidence. He…