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Guide to ‘fake news’ wins $30,000 National Business Book Award
TORONTO – A timely guide to distinguishing fact from fiction in the era of “fake…
Review: Trombone Shorty album displays another growth spurt
Trombone Shorty, “Parking Lot Symphony” (Blue Note Records) Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews reinforces his commitment…
Ex-Fox News guest: Hannity made ‘uncomfortable’ advances
A former Fox News guest says Sean Hannity made her feel “uncomfortable” by repeatedly asking…
Sheryl Sandberg’s new book a tale of grief, resilience
NEW YORK – Though perhaps best known as Facebook’s No. 2 executive, Sheryl Sandberg is…
Ex-reality TV star arrested in Phoenix for car theft, drugs
PHOENIX – A former reality television star has been arrested in Phoenix for alleged vehicle…
O’Reilly surprised by Fox exit, says truth will come out
LOS ANGELES – Five days after being fired from his top-rated Fox News Channel perch,…
Faye Dunaway speaks on Oscar’s best picture fiasco
NEW YORK – Actress Faye Dunaway says she thought co-presenter Warren Beatty was joking when…
US students score poorly on national arts and music exam
WASHINGTON – When it comes to music and visual arts, American teenagers could use some…
Lady Gaga, ‘Pokemon Go,’ Women’s March snag Webby Awards
NEW YORK – Lady Gaga, “Pokemon Go” and January’s Women’s March among the winners of…
Drake to host first-ever ‘NBA Awards’ on June 26
NEW YORK – Drake will host the NBA’s first-ever awards show this June. The Canadian…
TV’s ‘Orange Is the New Black’ honours slain character
NEW YORK – Fans of “Orange Is the New Black” could do a double take…
Patricia Cornwell returns to beginnings as crime novelist
CHESTERFIELD, Va. – Patricia Cornwell has gone back to her beginnings, the place where she…
Will Smith, Paolo Sorrentino join Cannes Film Festival jury
NEW YORK – Will Smith, Jessica Chastain and Italian director Paolo Sorrentino are joining the…
The top 10 movies on the iTunes Store
iTunes Movies U.S. charts for week ending April 23, 2017: iTunes Movies US Charts: 1.…
Disney to premiere ‘Descendants’ sequel across 5 networks
NEW YORK – The Disney Channel is giving a big push to its sequel for…
The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com
Audible.com bestsellers for week ending April 21: Fiction 1. For We Are Many: Bobiverse, Book…
Drake named world’s most popular recording artist in 2016
LONDON – Drake was the world’s most popular recording artist in 2016, as the growth…
‘Grey’s Anatomy’s’ Jesse Williams files for divorce
LOS ANGELES – “Grey’s Anatomy” star Jesse Williams has filed for divorce from wife Aryn…
NPR’s Robert Siegel leaving ‘All Things Considered’
NEW YORK – Veteran NPR voice Robert Siegel says that he’s stepping down next January…
KIDZ BOP ready bigger tour with help from Live Nation
NEW YORK – KIDZ BOP, the musical brand for children that’s sold millions of CDs…
Nielsen’s top programs for April 17-23
NEW YORK – Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for April 17-23. Listings include the…
Los Angeles’ piano-playing mayor declares ‘La La Land’ day
Los Angeles’ mayor declared Tuesday “La La Land” day as acrobats suspended by ropes danced…
Mick Jagger avoids limelight as Charlie Watts wins award
LONDON – It’s not often Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger tries to avoid the spotlight…
NBC reporter, Latina journalism pioneer Cecilia Alvear dies
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Cecilia Alvear, who fought for Latino inclusion in newsrooms and reached…