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‘Doctor Strange’ spins magic at re-energized box office
LOS ANGELES – A strong batch of new films drew audiences to the theatres in…
Justin Bieber wins 3 MTV EMA Europe music awards
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – Justin Bieber’s “Beliebers” helped turn him into the biggest winner Sunday at…
Review: Ex-journalist explores nation’s Secret Service dogs
“Secret Service Dogs: The Heroes Who Protect the President of the United States” (Dutton), by…
Mansbridge predicts ‘good numbers’ for coverage of ‘unconventional’ US election’
TORONTO – CBC News anchor Peter Mansbridge has covered some rather unpredictable U.S. elections. In…
Internet freezes for ‘mannequin challenge’ craze
Forget dumping ice buckets, dancing or planking, the latest viral phenomenon sweeping the internet consists…
Garth Brooks has something to say to ‘The Voice’ contestants
LOS ANGELES – Garth Brooks is getting into the advice business. NBC said Monday that…
WikiLeaks show CNN reaching out to Dems for Trump questions
NEW YORK – The latest WikiLeaks release shows CNN reaching out to Democratic officials to…
Chance the Rapper leads concert crowd to Chicago voting site
CHICAGO – Chance the Rapper has led hundreds of people from a concert he headlined…
Madeleine Thien wins $100,000 Giller Prize for ‘Do Not Say We Have Nothing’
TORONTO – Madeleine Thien paid a touching tribute to her late mother after being awarded…
Statement: Pitt-Jolie children will remain in actress’ care
LOS ANGELES – Angelina Jolie Pitt will continue to have sole custody of her six…
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com
Audible.com bestsellers for week ending November 4: Fiction 1. The Wrong Side of Goodbye by…
Hollywood flop ‘Ben-Hur’ a cinematic hurdle for Cineplex in third quarter
TORONTO – Even the colossal Hollywood flop “Ben-Hur” and fumbled franchise spinoff “Ghostbusters” couldn’t hold…
Gordon Lightfoot on his mom’s ‘little trick’ that keeps his career ticking
TORONTO – Gordon Lightfoot is a madly organized man and quite proud of it. Even…
Jackie Chan reflects on 50 year career and honorary Oscar
LOS ANGELES – As an action star, Jackie Chan never expected to get an Oscar.…
Spotify’s Top 10 most viral tracks
The following list represents the most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of…
Prince Harry condemns media ‘abuse’ of American girlfriend
LONDON – It’s the British royals versus the press — again — and Prince Harry…
The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store
App Store Official Charts for the week ending November 6, 2016: Top Paid iPhone Apps:…
The top 10 books on Apple’s iBooks-US
iBook charts for week ending November 6, 2016 (Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN,…
STORY REMOVED: BC-US–Election-Wrestler-Michigan
DEARBORN, Mich. – The Associated Press has withdrawn its story about Dearborn Republican Terrance Guido…
Election coverage a bit too serious? TV had lighter options
NEW YORK – Viewers looking for a respite from serious presidential election coverage from TV…
Guy Fieri, vegetable fan? Sure, the Food Network star says
NEW YORK – Of all the celebrity chefs out there, there’s one you’d least expect…
Three finalists announced for lucrative Cundill Prize for historical non-fiction
TORONTO – An award-winning American historian is among the three finalists for the lucrative Cundill…
Predators defenceman P.K. Subban to be featured in HBO Canada documentary
TORONTO – Canadian NHL star P.K. Subban will take to centre ice as the featured…
Sales for Trump books jump after election
NEW YORK – The impending presidency of Donald Trump is already helping his books sell.…