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Bruce Springsteen breaks own record for longest US show
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band couldn’t leave New Jersey…
Review: The beauty and tragedy of ‘The Light Between Oceans’
There is no misfortune too shattering for Derek Cianfrance it seems. The writer and director…
Emeril Lagasse feasts globally on new Amazon Prime series
NEW YORK – Caution: Eat before you watch “Eat the World.” Do not come to…
Rapper Young Dro arrested before concert at Georgia college
STATESBORO, Ga. – Police say rapper Young Dro was arrested on gun and drug charges…
Review: ‘Morgan’ a cool, if predictable, exploration of AI
Even if you guess the twist in “Morgan” early on, the title character is still…
Town extends curfew by 15 minutes, just for Springsteen
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – A Massachusetts town has decided to extend its concert curfew by 15…
Tom Sizemore faces misdemeanour domestic violence charges
Los Angeles prosecutors say Tom Sizemore has been charged with three misdemeanours in connection with…
What’s new on Netflix Canada, Shomi, CraveTV in September
A monthly look at what’s scheduled to be added to the catalogues of streaming services…
CNN, NBC set campaign programming for next week
NEW YORK – With the traditional Labor Day marker that starts presidential campaigns in earnest,…
WALL STREET JOURNAL-BEST SELLERS
Bestselling Books Week Ended Aug. 28th. FICTION 1. “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts…
Disney shutting down ‘Marvel: Avengers Alliance’ games
LOS ANGELES – Avengers, disassemble. Disney announced plans Thursday to shut down the “Marvel: Avengers…
‘Creed’ star Michael B Jordan lends himself to 2K17
Michael B. Jordan scored with a breakthrough role in a football series and took a…
The buzziest films hitting TIFF – and coming to theatres before long
It’s time to gorge on popcorn and chase the Oscar buzz, cinephiles. The Toronto International…
Love Disney’s ‘Dory’ fish? Soon, you could get your own
RUSKIN, Fla. – Someday soon, you might be able to find Disney’s beloved “Dory” in…
‘Encore un soir (Deluxe Edition)’ by Celine Dion top album on iTunes in Canada
iTunes in Canada top-10 for Aug. 26-Sept. 1. ALBUMS 1. Encore un soir (Deluxe Edition)…
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Lesbian love story ‘Below Her Mouth’ meant to ’empower,’ not exploit: filmmakers
TORONTO – In tackling a lesbian love story with plenty of steamy sex and full…
Former N.W.A. manager Jerry Heller dies at 75
LOS ANGELES – The music manager who helped introduce N.W.A. to the masses has died.…
Filmmakers, actors on festival screening anxiety, entering ‘the gladiators’ arena’
TORONTO – From boos and catcalls to thunderous applause and standing ovations, premiere screenings like…
Kids get hands-on education in photography in CBC-TV series ‘Snapshots’
TORONTO – Sara Lake usually reaches for her tablet, a Polaroid or her dad’s phone…
Canada’s Rick Hansen among contributors to 3D-printed book honouring Einstein
TORONTO – Albert Einstein’s mind has been the source of endless fascination, so it’s only…
TV’s Wyatt Earp, Hugh O’Brian, has died at 91
LOS ANGELES – Hugh O’Brian, who shot to fame as Sheriff Wyatt Earp in what…
Peter Mansbridge says this will be his last year as anchor of The National
TORONTO – After almost 30 years as anchor of CBC’s flagship news program, Peter Mansbridge…
Bret Michaels’ cellphone stolen during New Hampshire gig
HAMPTON, N.H. – Ex-Poison frontman Bret Michaels says two thieves stole his cellphone while he…
TIFF facts: A look at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival
TORONTO – The Toronto International Film Festival kicks off this week, running Sept. 8 to…