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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers
Bestselling Books Week Ending 11 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Cross the Line” by James Patterson (Little,…
What’s new on Netflix Canada, CraveTV in December
A monthly look at what’s scheduled to be added to the catalogues of streaming services…
WALL STREET JOURNAL-BEST SELLERS
Bestselling Books Week Ended November 27th. FICTION 1. “Double Down: Diary of a Wimpy Kid”…
Andrew Sachs, known as Manuel in ‘Fawlty Towers,’ dies
LONDON – Comic actor Andrew Sachs, known primarily for his role as the well-intentioned but…
Maisie Williams: Stop going to dolphin shows
TOKYO – “Game of Thrones” star Maisie Williams wants everyone to stop buying tickets to…
Review: ‘Man Down’ waits too long to deliver worthy message
“Man Down” carries a poignant message about American veterans’ mental health needs, but you may…
‘Starboy’ by The Weeknd top album on iTunes in Canada
iTunes in Canada top-10 for Nov. 25-Dec. 1. ALBUMS 1. Starboy _ The Weeknd 2.…
Cicely Tyson performs Langston Hughes at Ebony gala
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Cicely Tyson performed a Langston Hughes poem as she accepted a…
Canadian doc airing on HBO revisits Pearl Harbor and admiral who took the fall
Seventy-five years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a Canadian-made documentary aims to exonerate the…
The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store
iTunes’ Official Music Charts for the week ending December 1, 2016: Top Songs 1. Starboy…
Shots fired, but at who? J. Cole’s track has people guessing
NEW YORK – A track off J. Cole’s forthcoming album has some people playing the…
Review: Massive Kate Bush album a concert series souvenir
Kate Bush, “Before the Dawn” (Concord Records) Kate Bush gives fans an exquisite souvenir with…
P.E.I. police service apologizes to Nickelback, takes down viral ‘joke’ post
KENSINGTON, P.E.I. – A small-town P.E.I. police department has issued a public apology to Nickelback,…
Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry ‘very worried’ about Donald Trump
TORONTO – Frank Gehry was recently honoured by Barack Obama at the White House, but…
Jewish family battles Spain museum over art looted by Nazis
LOS ANGELES – In the epic, 16-year battle over a priceless painting looted by the…
Leftovers ‘Moana,’ ‘Fantastic Beasts’ rule box office again
LOS ANGELES – Audiences came back for a second helping of “Moana” and “Fantastic Beasts…
A seasoned film critic eyes TV in ‘Television: A Biography’
NEW YORK – At 75, David Thomson is the sultan of cinema criticism. British-born but…
Dylan writes Nobel Prize fest speech; Patti Smith to sing
STOCKHOLM – He won’t be there in person but the Nobel Foundation says Bob Dylan…
Shawn Mendes to perform at Juno Awards in Ottawa next year
OTTAWA – Pop star Shawn Mendes will perform at the next Juno Awards. The five-time…
Dev Patel finds ‘serendipity,’ Nicole Kidman finds relatability in ‘Lion’
TORONTO – Dev Patel says he screamed like a madman to land the role of…
Review: Childish Gambino Gets Immersed in the Funk
Childish Gambino, “Awaken, My Love!” (Glassnote Records) It’s OK not to “get” Childish Gambino’s third…
Box Office Top 20: ‘Moana,’ ‘Fantastic Beasts’ rule again
LOS ANGELES – “Moana” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them” continued to dominate…
Sculptor Helen Marten wins prestigious Turner Prize for art
LONDON – Helen Marten, who turns the detritus of everyday life into sculpture, has won…
Publication halted for provocative children’s books parody
NEW YORK – Publication has been halted for a provocative satire of children’s stories, “Bad…