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‘Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen’ and the UN have a new rhyme
TOKYO – “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” and the U.N. are rhyming. Japanese comedian Pikotaro has adapted his catchy…
Cobie Smulders, Keegan-Michael Key among Netflix’s ‘Friends’
NEW YORK – Six friends from college find themselves reunited, picking up shared lives 20…
‘America’s Got Talent’ airs audition of contestant who died
LOS ANGELES – “America’s Got Talent” has aired the audition of a contestant who died…
Montreal’s Geoffroy riding the buzz of his Polaris long-list nod for ‘Coastline’
TORONTO – Geoffroy was enjoying breakfast in the northern reaches of Thailandwhen he decided to…
Roxane Gay shares intimate struggles of life in a larger body in memoir ‘Hunger’
TORONTO – As Roxane Gay pondered a new non-fiction project, the bestselling author knew the…
Railroad safety rules raised in trial over film worker death
SAVANNAH, Ga. – A jury in the civil trial of a railroad owner accused of…
Kid Rock hints at potential US Senate run in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. – Kid Rock for U.S. Senate? The musician from suburban Detroit is teasing…
‘Big Bang’s’ Melissa Rauch pregnant after miscarriage
LOS ANGELES – “Big Bang Theory” star Melissa Rauch is expecting her first child with…
Irish novelist wins Ohio literary peace award
CINCINNATI – Irish novelist, journalist and essayist Colm Toibin is this year’s winner of a…
Partial list of Primetime Emmy Award nominations
Partial list of nominees for the annual Primetime Emmy Awards, announced Thursday by the Academy…
Court: MLB committee can determine Nationals’ rights fees
WASHINGTON – A committee of Major League Baseball owners and executives can determine how much…
Judith Light remembers late manager after Emmy nomination
LOS ANGELES – Judith Light’s third Primetime Emmy nomination came Thursday morning, but not without…
Rapper DMX busted on tax fraud charges
NEW YORK – Rapper DMX has been arrested in New York on federal tax fraud…
Saskatchewan country music festival could get super hot this year
CRAVEN, Canada – Hot temperatures mixed with alcohol are causing some concerns at the Country…
Downie, Feist and Tagaq: Five things about the Polaris Music Prize short list
TORONTO – An array of mainstream artists, Indigenous acts and rising stars comprise this year’s…
Q&A: Nolan on ‘Dunkirk,’ the future of movies and going home
NEW YORK – Excerpts from an interview with “Dunkirk” director Christopher Nolan: AP: Because you’re…
New TV network to focus on Olympics making debut on Saturday
NEW YORK – While too early in the morning for a torch lighting, a new…
‘Game of Thrones’ fans can learn High Valyrian language on Duolingo app
TORONTO – Viewers anxiously awaiting the return of “Game of Thrones” can get an early…
Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher honoured as ‘Legends’ by Disney
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Mark Hamill has been bestowed one of Disney’s highest honours, but he…
Justin Trudeau’s summer playlist includes Drake, Fiona Apple
LOS ANGELES – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has released an official Spotify playlist. Trudeau…
Museum: John Waters film fest hails part of collector’s gift
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Museum of Art is about to begin a John…
The Latest: Disney Parks name Star Wars lands Galaxy’s Edge
ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Latest on Disney’s fan expo D23 (all times local): 4:15 p.m.…
Franklin exhibition in London features items from shipwreck, Inuit artifacts
When the Canadian Museum of History began planning a new exhibition on the Franklin expedition…
Oscar-winning actor Martin Landau dies at 89
LOS ANGELES – Martin Landau, the chameleon-like actor who gained fame as the crafty master…