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Watch ole ‘Bandit’ run: Fans ride to Georgia for film’s 40th
ATLANTA – They had a long way to go and a short time to get…
Mary Valastro, mother of ‘Cake Boss’ star, dies at 69
HOBOKEN, N.J. – The mother of “Cake Boss” reality star Buddy Valastro has died. Mary…
Ontario to announce ticket sale reforms; public wants ‘scalper bots’ banned
TORONTO – Ontario will announce reforms to ticket selling legislation on Monday, after a public…
Disneyland devotee visits park for 2,000 days in a row
ANAHEIM, Calif. – If Disneyland is “The Happiest Place on Earth,” Jeff Reitz may be…
Lawyers seek to free inmate featured in ‘Making a Murderer’
MADISON, Wis. – Attorneys for a Wisconsin inmate featured in the Netflix series “Making a…
Trump, Pence to attend Treasury Secretary Mnuchin’s wedding
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence plan to be among the guests…
The Latest: Utah woman speaks about London attack
SALT LAKE CITY – The Latest on a concert held in honour of a Utah…
‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ debuts to a franchise low
NEW YORK – The hulking machines of “Transformers” are no longer box-office behemoths in North…
Winners at Sunday night’s BET Awards in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES – A list of winners of the 2017 BET Awards, presented Sunday at…
Review: ‘Baby Driver’ is a toe-tapping, engine-revving jolt
There’s nothing like an epic getaway chase to kick a movie into high gear, and…
Remy Ma beats Nicki Minaj at BET Awards; ’90s R&B shines
Remy Ma has ended rival Nicki Minaj’s seven-year winning streak at the 2017 BET Awards,…
Review: Back from the past, TLC still sounds great on new CD
TLC, “TLC” (852 Musiq) TLC, the iconic ’90s-era girl group, is back after 15 years…
Review: A thrilling epic in ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’
Apparently all the new Planet of the Apes films needed to do to really hit…
JK Rowling marks 20 years since Harry Potter appeared
LONDON – Wizarding legend Harry Potter’s tale has turned 20. Author J.K. Rowling’s first novel,…
Charlie Sheen owner of Ruth memorabilia up for auction
Charlie Sheen hasn’t portrayed Babe Ruth in a film, but the actor did have two…
President’s media strategy creating friction
NEW YORK – White House press secretary Sean Spicer’s briefing with reporters turned testy on…
CNN accepts resignations of 3 involved in retracted story
NEW YORK – CNN accepted the resignations Monday of three journalists involved in a retracted…
Q&A: Lily Collins says filming ‘Okja’ made her a ‘more conscious consumer’
TORONTO – Lily Collins says she’s long been fascinated with food documentaries and mindful about…
U2 bassist thanks band for helping him through addiction
NEW YORK – In a frank and heartfelt speech, U2 bassist Adam Clayton thanked his…
Ontario to ban ‘scalper bots’ in proposed ticket sale reforms
TORONTO – Ontario is promising to clamp down on online ticket scalping, a source of…
Health issues force Aretha Franklin, 75, to cancel Canada Day show in Toronto
TORONTO – Disappointing news for fans of the legendary “Queen of Soul.” Aretha Franklin has…
The Moth, a global storytelling initiative, turns 20
NEW YORK – What’s your story? From mind-blowing circumstances to everyday moments, sharing a story…
Rascal Flatts surprises bride and groom at wedding reception
WATERTOWN, Wis. – A bride and groom in Wisconsin got some surprise entertainment over the…
LaVar Ball appears at WWE event, son LaMelo uses slur
LOS ANGELES – LaVar Ball has brought his Big Baller Brand from the basketball court…