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Muhammad Ali, who riveted the world as ‘The Greatest,’ dies
He was fast of fist and foot — lip, too — a heavyweight champion who…
Being close to Ali built careers in boxing and broadcasting
Don King was trying desperately to get on the Muhammad Ali gravy train when he…
Ali found icon status in blending politics, activism, sports
NEW YORK – During the Beatles’ first visit to the United States in 1964, clever…
The Latest: Jim Brown recalls Ali as social force, comedian
The Latest on the death of Muhammad Ali (all times EDT): ___ 9:30 p.m. A…
Paris museum reopens as French floods slowly ease
PARIS – The riverside Grand Palais exhibition hall in Paris is reopening as floodwaters slowly…
‘The Greatest Love of All’ among songs inspired by Ali
NEW YORK – Before he was even heavyweight champion or had changed his name from…
Former Canadian teen idol Bobby Curtola dies, family says
TORONTO – Former Canadian teen idol and singer Bobby Curtola has died. He was 73.…
‘Turtles’ sequel underwhelms, women drive ‘Me Before You’
LOS ANGELES – Turtle power isn’t all that strong the second time around, according to…
Broadway’s ‘The King and I’ to close in late June
NEW YORK – The Tony Award-winning revival of “The King and I” on Broadway is…
New Miss USA from DC to take a break from Army reserves
LAS VEGAS – The newly crowned Miss USA is a 26-year-old Army officer from the…
Richard Simmons ‘feeling great’ following hospital stay
LOS ANGELES – Richard Simmons says dehydration is the reason for his recent hospital stay.…
‘Dukes’ fame to studio owner, Schneider doing what he wants
HOLDEN, La. – It’s taken decades, but an actor best known for his role on…
Dungeon Family, Ice Cube to perform at ONE Musicfest
ATLANTA – Music collective the Dungeon Family will reunite on stage for the first time…
Stephen King drives ‘Mercedes’ trilogy to emotional end
“End of Watch” (Simon & Schuster), by Stephen King Readers who missed Brady Hartsfield in…
‘Equus’ and ‘Amadeus’ playwright Peter Shaffer dies at 90
LONDON – British playwright Peter Shaffer, whose durable, award-winning hits included “Equus” and “Amadeus,” has…
Who, Stones, Bowie made 1971 rock’s best year, says author
“Never a Dull Moment: 1971-The Year That Rock Exploded” (Henry Holt), by David Hepworth If…
CTV bills ‘Canada AM’ replacement as ‘contemporary twist’ to morning TV
TORONTO – CTV’s long-running “Canada AM” will be replaced with a new show that offers…
Tiger Woods to write book on ’97 Masters
NEW YORK – Tiger Woods is getting back to work — as an author. Woods…
Judge approves aggressive timeline in Prince estate case
CHASKA, Minn. – A Minnesota judge on Monday approved an aggressive timeline for testing claims…
‘Minecraft: Pocket Edition’ top paid iPhone app in Canada
Top 10 free and paid apps for the iPhone and iPad in Canada for May…
Beyonce steals show as surprise honoree at fashion awards
NEW YORK – In a surprise appearance, Beyonce strode onstage in sparkling pinstripes Monday evening…
Sequels, once a sure thing, are slumping at the box office
NEW YORK – Sure things in Hollywood are beginning to look like an endangered species.…
James Corden not interested in replacing Stephen Colbert
NEW YORK – “Late Late Show” host James Corden says he has no interest in…
U.S. justice system could take lessons from Canada, says ‘Making a Murderer’ lawyer
TORONTO – A defence lawyer for Steven Avery featured in the popular Nextflix documentary series…