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Ann Patchett admits her bestselling ‘Commonwealth’ hits close to home
TORONTO – Ann Patchett admits her work has always been somewhat informed by her personal…
CBC promises ‘fresh format’ for ‘Q’ relaunch with new host Tom Power
TORONTO – CBC Radio says it’s offering a “fresh format” for “Q” when its prominent…
Motown Museum in Detroit plans $50 million expansion
DETROIT – The Motown Museum in Detroit is planning a $50 million expansion that will…
Disney CEO Robert Iger working on leadership book
NEW YORK – Robert Iger, chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Co., is working…
The 3 stars of ‘Moonlight’ share a role and a breakthrough
NEW YORK – The three Chirons of Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight’ are sitting around a table,…
Book Review: ‘IQ’ delivers moving, yet action-packed plot
“IQ” (Mullholland Books), by Joe Ide Sherlock Holmes — and all his incarnations — never…
Montreal buses remove ‘Go! Canadiens Go!’ after complaint to language watchdog
MONTREAL — City buses in Montreal have dropped the expression “Go! Canadiens Go!” following a…
The Latest: I arrest in support of ‘Democracy Now!’ reporter
MANDAN, N.D. – The Latest on court developments involving journalist Amy Goodman over her coverage…
UN continues to support DiCaprio’s work on climate change
A U.N. spokesman has expressed continued support for Leonardo DiCaprio’s work as a “Messenger for…
‘Better Call Saul’ filming third season in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Bob Odenkirk and the rest of the cast of the television series…
NBC News fires Billy Bush after lewd Donald Trump tape airs
NEW YORK – NBC News on Monday fired “Today” show host Billy Bush, who was…
Broadway concert for Hillary Clinton draws huge stars
NEW YORK – Stars of Hollywood and Broadway — including Julia Roberts, Jake Gyllenhaal, Sarah…
Howard Stern won’t air past Donald Trump interviews
NEW YORK – Howard Stern doesn’t plan to air old interviews with Donald Trump featuring…
Hugh Laurie is back as a TV doctor in Hulu’s dark ‘Chance’
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Hugh Laurie warmly recalls “House” and the flawed physician he played…
Tobey Maguire, Jennifer Meyer separate after 9 years
LOS ANGELES – Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer have separated after nine years of marriage.…
The top 10 movies on the iTunes Store
iTunes Movies U.S. charts for week ending October 16, 2016: iTunes Movies US Charts: 1.…
The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store
App Store Official Charts for the week ending October 16, 2016: Top Paid iPhone Apps:…
Readers will feel lost in ‘The Tourist’ by Robert Dickinson
“The Tourist” (Redhook), by Robert Dickinson Robert Dickinson’s latest novel, “The Tourist,” is billed as…
Review: ‘The Joneses’ is another studio comedy misfire
The modern studio comedy increasingly feels limp, suffocated by the financial imperatives of high-concept plots…
Nova Scotia agency provides funding for Trailer Park Boys television series
HALIFAX – A Nova Scotia economic development agency is announcing funding to assist in the…
Charlie Brooker says creepy ‘Black Mirror’ lightens up for new Netflix episodes
TORONTO – It should come as no surprise that the man known for envisioning a…
Prosecutors: Cosby used fame and fortune to hide his crimes
PHILADELPHIA – Suburban prosecutors on Tuesday accused Bill Cosby’s “cadre of high-priced lawyers” of stretching…
Canadian campaign to boost American spirits makes international headlines
NEW YORK – A social media campaign started by a Toronto-based creative agency has gained…
Review: ‘Imaginators’ lets kids build their own Skylanders
Kids these days sure have a lot of characters to play with, whether they’re into…