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‘Orange is the New Black’ star, show writer get engaged
“Orange is the New Black” star Samira Wiley and show writer Lauren Morelli are engaged.…
Sarah Jessica Parker wedded to a new HBO comedy, ‘Divorce’
NEW YORK – In August 2000, a Time magazine cover story touting singles life displayed…
‘Dancing with the Stars’ pros get engaged on Tuesday show
LOS ANGELES – “Dancing with the Stars” pros Emma Slater and Sasha Farber took the…
‘You only get one launch’: Why CBC bumped ‘Kim’s Convenience’ to avoid the Jays
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays weren’t the only winners on Tuesday night as they…
DuVernay turns her lens on mass incarceration in ‘The 13th’
NEW YORK – Ava DuVernay’s documentary “The 13th,” on mass incarceration and its deep, historical…
Parker’s ‘Birth of a Nation’ reignites art vs. artist debate
LOS ANGELES – As a rape survivor, actress AnnaLynne McCord has strong feelings about movies…
Juanes, Miguel Bose, Sanz to headline diversity concert
NEW YORK – A concert to celebrate diversity and unity later this month will feature…
‘Shoot the Messenger’ not about Rob Ford, say creators of the CBC-TV series
TORONTO – A co-creator of the new CBC-TV crime drama “Shoot the Messenger” insists it’s…
Rolling Stones return to blues roots in new studio album
LONDON – It’s back to the blues for the Rolling Stones. The band that first…
Whitehead, Rep. John Lewis are National Book Award finalists
NEW YORK – Novels by Colson Whitehead and Jacqueline Woodson and a graphic novel by…
Rosie Perez joins CBC-TV’s upcoming Mennonite mob drama ‘Pure’ as DEA agent
TORONTO – CBC has added actress Rosie Perez to the cast of its upcoming Mennonite…
McCullough book ‘The Pioneers’ scheduled for 2019
NEW YORK – David McCullough’s next book will find him on new ground. The Pulitzer…
UNESCO-backed exhibit in Rome features 3 destroyed treasures
ROME – Three archaeological treasures damaged or destroyed by fighting in Syria and Iraq have…
Gina Rodriguez to produce, host new Young Women’s Honors
LOS ANGELES – Gina Rodriguez is producing and hosting a new ceremony to honour young…
Kim Kardashian West departs NYC apartment with kids & Kanye
NEW YORK – Kim Kardashian West has left the New York City apartment building where…
Cliff Richard suing police, BBC over sex-crime investigation
LONDON – Singer Cliff Richard is suing British police and the BBC after being investigated…
Desert Trip brings boomer-style luxury to the music festival
LOS ANGELES – Ten thousand dollar air-conditioned tents. Morning yoga and Pilates classes. Multi-course meals…
Rick Astley on early retirement, his new album ’50’ and life as an Internet meme
TORONTO – Rick Astley unwittingly became a viral sensation when his ’80s hit “Never Gonna…
Rush documentary to open in Canada on Nov. 3
TORONTO – A documentary on the Canadian rock legends that make up Rush, narrated by…
Diane Keaton to receive AFI’s Life Achievement Award
LOS ANGELES – Diane Keaton, who serenaded Steve Martin last year when he received the…
WALL STREET JOURNAL-BEST SELLERS
Bestselling Books Week Ended October 1st. FICTION 1. “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts…
Brock Yates, wrote hit film ‘The Cannonball Run,’ dies at 82
NEW YORK – Brock Yates, a longtime auto racing journalist who helped launch the popular…
Guitar hero Eric Johnson displays acoustic talents on “EJ”
Eric Johnson, “EJ” (Provogue/Mascot Label Group) Texas guitar hero Eric Johnson concentrates on piano, acoustic…
‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ on hold after robbery
LOS ANGELES – The E! Network has shut down production on “Keeping Up with the…