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Kelly’s new guy: Ryan Seacrest joins “Live” show as host
NEW YORK – Taking a full year to name a replacement for Michael Strahan beside…
Bestselling oral history author Jean Stein dies in New York
NEW YORK – Jean Stein, an author who wrote bestselling oral histories, has died in…
WNBA set to stream 20 games a season on Twitter
NEW YORK – The WNBA will stream 20 games a year over the next few…
Michael Buble and family to attend Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards in June
OTTAWA – The National Arts Centre says Michael Buble and his family will attend a…
Janet Jackson separates from husband, plans to resume tour
Janet Jackson has confirmed a rumoured split with her husband and says she plans to…
The Latest: ‘Natasha, Pierre’ leads Tony Award nods
NEW YORK – The Latest on the Tony Award nominations (all times local): 8:33 a.m.…
‘Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812’ leads Tony nods
NEW YORK – “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812,” a sung-through musical that…
Hollywood writers, producers reach deal; strike averted
LOS ANGELES – A tentative deal was reached between screenwriters and producers Tuesday, averting a…
Review: ‘Four Legendary Kingdoms’ is complex saga
“The Four Legendary Kingdoms” (Gallery Books), by Matthew Reilly Matthew Reilly’s hero Jack West Jr.…
Arcade Fire’s Regine Chassagne, Win Butler to receive Quebec cultural honour
QUEBEC – Arcade Fire’s Regine Chassagne and Win Butler are being recognized by Quebec’s government…
Halle Berry to appear on VH1 show celebrating moms
NEW YORK – Halle Berry has signed on for VH1’s show honouring moms ahead of…
CBS kept ratings winning ways last week, while Fox faltered
NEW YORK – It was another winning week for CBS, another week of struggle for…
Review: Robert Cray takes a Memphis stroll with Hi Rhythm
Robert Cray, “Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm” (Jay-Vee Records) Robert Cray teams up with the…
Review: Garland Jeffreys toasts NYC on “14 Steps to Harlem”
Garland Jeffreys, “14 Steps to Harlem” (Luna Park Records) Garland Jeffreys salutes his New York…
Met Gala: Inside, it’s hard not to step on someone’s dress
NEW YORK – A thunderous drumbeat echoed through the cocktail reception at the Met Gala.…
Beachgoers will have to shake off loss in Swift’s shore town
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A court has ruled against beachgoers who sought more access to the…
The top 10 books on Apple’s iBooks-US
iBook charts for week ending April 30, 2017 (Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN,…
Comedy star Mary Walsh pens personal debut novel, ‘Crying for the Moon’
TORONTO – Canadian comedy star Mary Walsh says her debut novel “Crying for the Moon”…
‘Beyond our wildest dreams’: Canada’s ‘Come From Away’ earns 7 Tony nominations
NEW YORK – The married co-creators of “Come From Away” were celebrating their six-year-journey from…
Paris Jackson signs on for big screen acting debut
LOS ANGELES – Paris Jackson has agreed to take on a big screen role a…
New Zealand campaign had concerns using Eminem-like song
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – The campaign manager for New Zealand’s National Party said Wednesday she…
Brad Pitt talks Angelina Jolie divorce, giving up alcohol
LOS ANGELES – Brad Pitt is opening up for the first time about his pending…
’13 Reasons Why’ highlights latest challenge for parents in a streaming world
TORONTO – Annie Boucher is coming to terms with parenting in the Netflix era. The…
TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ renewed for 2nd season
TORONTO – There will be another televised chapter of “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Hulu announced Wednesday…