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George Clooney talks politics, Trump and ‘Suburbicon’
TORONTO – For all the political discussions surrounding his career, his life and his new…
Kelly Hrudey autobiography looks back at a lifetime of hockey relationships
TORONTO – Kelly Hrudey learned a lot in his 15 years in the NHL, from…
Review: Joe Henry remains a unique voice on ‘Thrum’
Joe Henry, “Thrum” (earMUSIC) These songs don’t wish to be labeled. They’re not pop, even…
French film institute goes ahead with Polanski retrospective
PARIS – France’s famed film institute La Cinematheque Francaise says it will go ahead with…
Music Review: Melismatic magic from the Wailin’ Jennys
The Wailin’ Jennys, “Fifteen” (Red House Records) It’s easy to make a terrific album, as…
Singer Tamar Braxton files for divorce from husband-manager
NEW YORK – R&B singer Tamar Braxton has filed to divorce her husband Vincent Herbert,…
It ain’t free, babe: Dylan guitar expected to fetch $300K
DALLAS – A guitar played by Bob Dylan at notable concerts in 1970s is expected…
CBS names Jeff Glor as evening news anchor
NEW YORK – CBS News stayed within its ranks on Wednesday to name correspondent Jeff…
Canada’s Walk of Fame to add Donovan Bailey, Anna Paquin, Viola Desmond and more
TORONTO – Six influential Canadians from the circles of sports, entertainment and culture will be…
The Latest: Allred presses Weinstein Co. to pay victims
LOS ANGELES – The Latest on sexual harassment and abuse allegations against Harvey Weinstein (all…
Fats Domino stirred New Orleans flavour into rock ‘n’ roll
NEW ORLEANS – In appearance, Fats Domino wasn’t a typical teen idol. He stood 5-feet-5…
Fats Domino dies at 89; gave rock music a New Orleans flavour
NEW ORLEANS – Fats Domino, the amiable rock ‘n’ roll pioneer whose steady, pounding piano…
Weinstein Co. targeted in new claims of sexual misconduct
NEW YORK – Attorney Gloria Allred on Wednesday pressed The Weinstein Co. to create a…
Art magazine publisher resigns over sexual harassment suit
NEW YORK – A publisher of a renowned art magazine resigned Wednesday, the same day…
Ava DuVernay, John Legend receive American Ingenuity Awards
WASHINGTON – Movie director Ava DuVernay and the creators behind Sesame Street’s first Muppet on…
Art commission wants ‘Oh! Susanna’ songwriter’s statue gone
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Art Commission has voted to recommend removing a 117-year-old statue of…
David Foster shares advice he wishes he offered Donald Trump at charity event
TORONTO – David Foster didn’t expect to encounter Donald Trump while playing a fundraiser at…
Shyamalan’s ‘Glass,’ to film in shuttered mental hospital
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – An empty Pennsylvania mental hospital will be full when M. Night Shyamalan’s…
English edition of new Pope Francis book coming in March
NEW YORK – The first English language edition of Pope Francis’ new book is coming…
Review: Teller delivers strong, thoughtful turn in vet drama
“Thank You For Your Service” may be an Iraq war film. But its most harrowing…
AP Source: Drake did not submit latest album to the Grammys
NEW YORK – Drake’s “More Life” album won’t earn him more Grammy Awards: The rapper…
Review: Gord Downie’s farewell album is intimately universal
Gord Downie, “Introduce Yerself” (Arts & Crafts) Gord Downie was blessed with the chance to…
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers
Bestselling Books Week Ending 10/22/17 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Orgin” by Dan Brown (Doubleday) 2. “Deep…
The Latest: Mark Halperin’s book on 2016 election cancelled
NEW YORK – The Latest on sexual harassment in Hollywood (all times local): 6:45 p.m.…