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Actor LaBeouf arrested in Georgia for public drunkenness
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Actor Shia LaBeouf has been released from a Georgia jail after posting…
Q&A: Franken, Letterman take on climate change
LOS ANGELES – David Letterman and Sen. Al Franken were both feeling frustrated about pessimism…
Andris Nelsons follows wife out of Met Opera’s ‘Tosca’
NEW YORK – Conductor Andris Nelsons has followed his wife in departing from the Metropolitan…
Ashton Kutcher fires back at tabloid with sarcastic tweet
Ashton Kutcher had a quick explanation after a tabloid questioned why he was seen out…
Get enthusiastic for ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ returning Oct. 1
NEW YORK – You can curb your skepticism. HBO has locked down Oct. 1 to…
Jay-Z announces ‘4:44’ tour kicking off in October; stops in four Canadian cities
NEW YORK – Jay-Z will bring his latest album to life when he hits the…
The Latest: Blac Chyna says Rob Kardashian hit her in April
LOS ANGELES – The Latest on a temporary restraining order court hearing in an ongoing…
Costa Rica arrests suspect in threats at Ariana Grande show
MEXICO CITY – Authorities in Costa Rica say they have arrested a 22-year-old Colombian man…
Tom Hanks to be honoured by National Archives Foundation
WASHINGTON – Actor Tom Hanks is being honoured by the National Archives Foundation in Washington.…
Review: ‘Watch Me Disappear’ is a suspenseful story
“Watch Me Disappear” (Spiegel & Grau), by Janelle Brown For some people, the idea of…
Bad behaviour is trending online, inspiring it in real life
LOS ANGELES – Young children know that name-calling is wrong. Tweens are taught the perils…
Book on making of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ coming in November
NEW YORK – The publishers of a bestseller about the making of “Hamilton” are hoping…
German media giant increases stake in Penguin Random House
LONDON – British publishing company Pearson will sell a 22 per cent stake in New…
Mayweather-McGregor set for T-Mobile after deal with Big3
Floyd Mayweather’s boxing match against Conor McGregor will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las…
Play depicting voyeur rabbi draws victims’ ire
WASHINGTON – A new play depicting the crimes of an Orthodox rabbi who secretly videotaped…
Chris Colfer of ‘Glee’ fame finds fresh success as children’s lit author
TORONTO – As Chris Colfer turns the page on his hit children’s book fantasy series,…
Costa Rica releases man accused of Ariana Grande threat
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Authorities in Costa Rica say they have released the 22-year-old…
Madonna welcomed in Malawi as ‘daughter of this nation’
BLANTYRE, Malawi – Madonna was welcomed in Malawi on Tuesday for the official opening of…
‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Daniel Levy to co-host CBC’s ‘Great Canadian Baking Show’
TORONTO – “Schitt’s Creek” star Daniel Levy will co-host CBC’s much-anticipated series “The Great Canadian…
Comedy auteurs who write, act, direct could hit Emmy jackpot
LOS ANGELES – When Emmy Award nominations are announced Thursday, multiple champagne toasts may be…
Nielsen’s top programs for July 3-9
NEW YORK – Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for July 3-9. Listings include the…
Sitcom ‘Odd Mom Out’ back for season 3; NY’s rich, watch out
LOS ANGELES – Jill Kargman knows what it’s like to be an ill-fitting peg, an…
Canadian cast to star in Mirvish’s Toronto production of ‘Come From Away’ in 2018
TORONTO – “Come From Away” will feature an all-Canadian cast when the hit homegrown musical…
Vietnam, Scarlett Johansson, Putin part of PBS’ new season
LOS ANGELES – PBS is mixing it up next season with programs about Vietnam, Scarlett…