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Reality check: USOC on board with made-for-TV scouting camp
DENVER – America’s got talent, and the leaders at the U.S. Olympic Committee are turning…
Headgear rules: Lee Corso, 81, signs extension with ESPN
ESPN has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with Lee Corso, the 81-year-old star of…
Former Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello joins MMVA performer lineup
TORONTO – Pop singer Camila Cabello will return to this year’s iHeartRadio Much Music Video…
Awards shows tackle gender variance issues over ‘male’ and ‘female’ categories
TORONTO – Ameko Eks Mass Carroll may not be up for a trophy at British…
It’s a girl? Serena Williams lauds baby gender ‘surprise’
PARIS – Serena Williams wants everyone to slow down with all of that “It’s a…
Black Eyed Peas, Robbie Williams added to Manchester concert
NEW YORK – The Black Eyed Peas and Robbie Williams will join Ariana Grande, Justin…
Rethinking digital: Tips for parents on limiting screen time for your kids
Digital screens were supposed to make our lives easier but for many Canadian families the…
Life after death: Notorious B.I.G to earn ASCAP honour
NEW YORK – The late rap icon Notorious B.I.G will be honoured at the ASCAP…
Trudeau booked as guest for ‘Live With Kelly and Ryan’ in Niagara Falls, Ont.
TORONTO – Justin Trudeau will help TV morning show hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest…
‘SCTV’ alums Dave Thomas, Rick Moranis, Martin Short headline comedy fundraiser
TORONTO – Break out the beer and tuques: Bob and Doug McKenzie are reuniting in…
Post-‘Idol,’ Lauren Alaina is healthier, happier and honest
NASHVILLE – Six years after being a finalist on “American Idol,” country singer Lauren Alaina…
Online game Words with Friends adds ‘covfefe’ to its list
NEW YORK – The popular mobile word game Words With Friends has added one of…
Chris Cornell’s widow still awaiting details about his death
LOS ANGELES – Chris Cornell’s widow says she’s grateful for the support her family has…
Cosby judge delays some evidence rulings until jury sworn in
NORRISTOWN, Pa. – The judge in the Bill Cosby case says he will wait until…
Memorable words from the National Spelling Bee
OXON HILL, Md. – The Scripps National Spelling Bee proves every year that word knowledge…
Star-studded festivities planned for Canada Day long weekend in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Homegrown entertainers from the worlds of stage and screen will converge in Ottawa…
Roger Waters on veterans, touring and his new, solo album
NEW YORK – Roger Waters isn’t sure how much longer he will tour, or if…
Report: Disney has slight visitor declines at parks
ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney parks in North America had slight attendance declines last year due…
Jon Stewart among those praising late NYC firefighter
HICKSVILLE, N.Y. – Jon Stewart fought back tears Friday as he described his friendship with…
David Sedaris diaries are mundane, profane, downright odd
NEW YORK – David Sedaris, over more than a quarter century, has earned many job…
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Couric over documentary
RICHMOND, Va. – A federal judge has dismissed a $12 million defamation lawsuit against journalist…
Rep: Brandy released from hospital after collapse
NEW YORK – Brandy has been released from a hospital after passing out at a…
Autopsy: Drugs taken by Chris Cornell didn’t cause death
DETROIT – Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell had drugs in his body, including an anti-anxiety medication,…
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the week.…