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6 Prince siblings want quick ruling that they’re his heirs
CHASKA, Minn. – A Minnesota judge says he’ll take a request that Prince’s six siblings…
NBC to air ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ live next Easter Sunday
NBC is adding another live musical to its slate. The network said Wednesday that it…
DHX Media to add Peanuts Gang, Strawberry Shortcake under US$345-million deal
HALIFAX – Charlie Brown and Strawberry Shortcake are set to join the Teletubbies, Inspector Gadget…
Writers’ Union of Canada sorry for article encouraging cultural appropriation
TORONTO – The Writers’ Union of Canada apologized Wednesday for an opinion article in the…
Michael Harris touts value of alone time in hyperconnected era in ‘Solitude’
TORONTO – While tech gadgets and social media offer individuals instant access to the outside…
Luis Miguel settles lawsuit that prompted his arrest
LOS ANGELES – Luis Miguel has settled a lawsuit filed by his former manager that…
Toronto author Kamal Al-Solaylee wins $25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for ‘Brown’
OTTAWA – Toronto author Kamal Al-Solaylee is the winner of the $25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize…
Preds’ post-season run has turned Music City into Smashville
NASHVILLE – The place known as Smashville is ready for its close-up. The Nashville Predators…
Netflix to hire hundreds for new Amsterdam customer hub
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Streaming service Netflix says it will hire 400 staff for its…
Jennifer Hudson joining NBC’s ‘The Voice’ in fall season
NEW YORK – Jennifer Hudson is taking a turn in one of the spinning chairs…
Campus esports on the rise as college gamers contest North American title
TORONTO – Elite collegiate gamers will be gunning for glory this weekend in search of…
Los Angeles unleashes star power to woo IOC in Olympic bid
LOS ANGELES – The group trying to bring the 2024 Olympics to Los Angeles is…
Former MTV star Christopher ‘Big Black’ Boykin dies at 45
PLANO, Texas – Former MTV reality show star Christopher “Big Black” Boykin has died at…
ESPN gives a Sunday home to its top magazine show
NEW YORK – ESPN says it is putting a sharper focus on its long-form journalism…
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers
Bestselling Books Week Ending 5/7/17 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “16th Seduction” by by James Petterson and…
Indianapolis man sentenced to 3 life terms for killing spree
INDIANAPOLIS – An Indianapolis man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for…
AP Source: Jay Z signs $200M touring deal with Live Nation
NEW YORK – Jay Z has signed a $200 million, 10-year deal with tour promoter…
With new album, Kendrick Lamar emerges as artist of the year
NEW YORK – Rappers who morph into superstars usually follow a well-travelled path that includes…
Handwritten Harry Potter prequel stolen in burglary
LONDON – J.K. Rowling is urging Harry Potter fans not to buy a handwritten prequel…
Colbert gleefully responds ‘I won’ to insults from Trump
NEW YORK – Stephen Colbert has gleefully responded to insults hurled his way by President…
Banished Brutalism: Death knells abound for building style
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – When an exposed concrete subway vault near the U.S. Capitol was painted…
The Latest: Will Ferrell gives funny USC commencement talk
LOS ANGELES – The Latest on comedian and alum Will Ferrell’s commencement talk at the…
Ashley Graham is a woman with curves but don’t say plus-size
NEW YORK – Ashley Graham may have curves, but she hates the term plus-size. “Does…
Thomas Rhett shares photo of adopted daughter
NASHVILLE – Just in time for Mother’s Day, country singer Thomas Rhett and his wife…