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Charlie Hebdo: Black humour that hurt Italians is commonplace
PARIS – The editor of the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo says the cartoons that…
Canadian director Stella Meghie on how her indie film led her to Hollywood
TORONTO – Upstart Canadian filmmaker Stella Meghie is learning what it feels like to juggle…
Flour furor: BBC loses rights to ‘Great British Bake Off’
LONDON – The fate of a sweet-toothed TV baking contest with millions of fans has…
Review: Cussler’s ‘Pirate’ delivers action and thrills
“Pirate: a Sam and Remi Fargo Adventure” (G.P. Putnam’s Sons), by Clive Cussler and Robin…
Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform before LA Rams game
NEW YORK – Red Hot Chili Peppers are welcoming home the Los Angeles Rams. The…
Part of beach motel where black acts once stayed torn down
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – A section of a South Carolina motel frequented by black entertainers…
Activist Bono says working with Trump would be his biggest challenge, ‘by far’
OTTAWA – U2 lead singer and activist Bono says working with a Trump administration to…
Vera Wang brings darkness, mystery to the runway
NEW YORK – Vera Wang brought a dark, brooding, almost eerie atmosphere to her runway…
Michelle Obama debuts as Ellen DeGeneres’ co-host
WASHINGTON – Michelle Obama thinks her daughters will have a “tough time” leaving the White…
Blackstone Mortgage Trust Declares $0.62 Per Share Dividend
[STK] NYSE:BXMT NYSE:BX [IN] FIN RLT RRL [SU] DIV TO BUSINESS EDITORS: Blackstone Mortgage Trust…
‘Groundhog Day’ musical heading to Broadway
NEW YORK – “Groundhog Day” is coming to Broadway. We repeat: “Groundhog Day” is coming…
ESPN: Notre Dame police have ‘core powers of the state’
INDIANAPOLIS – The University of Notre Dame police department’s powers make it subject to the…
Xavier Dolan says ‘It’s Only the End of the World’ is his best film yet
MONTREAL – Quebec filmmaker Xavier Dolan says he didn’t fully appreciate or understand the play…
Ryan Gosling on ‘La La Land,’ working with Denis Villeneuve on new ‘Blade Runner’
TORONTO – Ryan Gosling does not equate his experience singing and dancing on “The Mickey…
James Patterson’s new book has a killer title
NEW YORK – A new novel from James Patterson has a title that calls for…
Meat Loaf talks stage collapse, new album and musical
LONDON – Meat Loaf made headlines when he collapsed on tour, something which surprised him…
Actress Evangeline Lilly joins protest against Trans-Pacific Partnership deal
TORONTO – A Canadian star is adding her voice to a chorus of advocacy and…
Bengals QB Andy Dalton trying to get Jimmy Fallon to visit
CINCINNATI – Andy Dalton is trying to get Jimmy Fallon to pay him a visit.…
Actor in ’60s sitcom ‘F Troop’ visits character’s hometown
PASSAIC, N.J. – An actor in the 1960s sitcom “F Troop” has paid a visit…
VR arrives at Tokyo Game Show, counted on to revive industry
CHIBA, Japan – Virtual reality has arrived for real at the Tokyo Game Show, one…
Tony-winning stage, screen director Jack Hofsiss dies at 65
NEW YORK – Stage and screen director Jack Hofsiss, who won a Tony Award in…
Paul and Ringo back together for Beatles film opening
LONDON – The surviving Beatles will get together for the British premiere of director Ron…
Eric McCormack, Damon Wayans and other stars dish on TV pilot secrets
TORONTO – The fall TV season is nigh, and for new shows, it’s do or…
‘South Park’ mocks anthem controversy in season premiere
LOS ANGELES – “South Park” has taken on the controversy over San Francisco 49ers quarterback…