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Canadian-British novelist David Szalay shortlisted for Booker Prize
Canadian-British novelist David Szalay’s novel “Flesh,” in which judges say the sparse prose cuts straight…
Kiran Desai is a favorite and US authors make a strong showing on the Booker Prize shortlist
LONDON (AP) — Booker Prize -winning Indian author Kiran Desai is a favorite to win…
Scarlett Johansson says directorial debut about disappearing Holocaust stories is her story, too
TORONTO — Scarlett Johansson says she’s not one to be nervous when films she stars…
Sarah McLachlan cancels musical performance at Lilith Fair doc premiere
TORONTO — Sarah McLachlan cancelled musical performances planned for the Sunday premiere of her Lilith…
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake…
2 Colombian musicians found dead near Mexico City
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The bodies of two Colombian musicians reported missing last week have…
Met season opens with new opera based on Michael Chabon novel starring tenor Miles Mykkanen
NEW YORK (AP) — Miles Mykkanen grew up wanting to sing and dance on Broadway,…
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani agrees to local town hall after ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani said Monday evening he’s willing to appear at…
Tiger fatally mauls handler during big cat show in Oklahoma, sheriff says
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A large tiger fatally attacked an animal handler as horrified onlookers…
Trump has managed another Republican makeover since Kirk’s assassination, this time on free speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — Since Charlie Kirk’s assassination, President Donald Trump and his allies have praised…
Onetime writer for FX’s ‘The Bear’ taken off NYC train in handcuffs
A onetime writer for FX’s hit show “The Bear” was taken off a New York…
State inspectors align with Universal’s findings that roller coaster was working right when man died
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — State investigators looking into the death of a 32-year-old man after…
k.d. lang and Trisha Yearwood among musicians set to toast Anne Murray at Opry House
TORONTO — Country stars k.d. lang, Trisha Yearwood and Martina McBride are joining a roster…
Cardi B replaces The Weeknd at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival
NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off her sophomore album release and the announcement of her…
UK charities cut ties to Sarah Ferguson after reported email describing Jeffrey Epstein as ‘friend’
LONDON (AP) — A number of charities on Monday severed ties with Sarah Ferguson, the…
Spouse of Nova Scotia mass shooter to publish memoir about domestic violence
TORONTO — Lisa Banfield, the spouse of the man who perpetrated the Portapique, N.S., mass…
Marvel star Tatiana Maslany calls for Disney boycott after Jimmy Kimmel suspension
Disney might not like her when she’s angry. “She-Hulk” star Tatiana Maslany is urging fans…
Harry Styles runs Berlin Marathon in under 3 hours
BERLIN (AP) — English singer and songwriter Harry Styles ran the Berlin Marathon in under…
George Takei to lead Banned Books Week, urging the fight against censorship
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor-activist George Takei’s next project is on behalf of a longtime…
Trump ramps up retribution campaign with push for Bondi to pursue cases against his foes
Eight months into his second term, President Donald Trump’s long-standing pledge to take on those…
After two big weekends, the North American box office takes a hit
Neither a Jordan Peele-produced horror nor a Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell romantic drama were…
Christopher Nolan to lead Directors Guild of America
Christopher Nolan has been elected to lead the Directors Guild of America, the organization said…
Bad Bunny says goodbye to Puerto Rico in one final concert after a historic residency
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Bad Bunny fans drowned out memories of Hurricane Maria…
Pentagon steps up media restrictions, now requiring approval before reporting even unclassified info
The Pentagon says it will require credentialed journalists at the military headquarters to sign a…