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‘The Girls in the Picture’ is clever novel about friendship
“The Girls in the Picture: a Novel” (Delacorte Press), by Melanie Benjamin Author Melanie Benjamin…
The Latest: Angela Lansbury, 92, schools young actors
PASADENA, Calif. – The Latest on upcoming programming from the TV Critics meeting in Pasadena,…
The Latest: Dylan Farrow speaks out
NEW YORK – The Latest on a growing number of actors who are distancing themselves…
Canadian films ‘telling universal stories’ head to Sundance and Slamdance fests
Two islands — one that risks being swallowed by the ocean because of climate change,…
More actors expressing regret about working with Woody Allen
NEW YORK – A growing number of actors are distancing themselves from Woody Allen and…
Lebanon reverses move to ban Spielberg’s ‘The Post’
BEIRUT – Lebanese authorities have reversed a decision to ban Steven Spielberg’s newspaper drama “The…
U2, Elton John, Kendrick Lamar to perform at Grammys
NEW YORK – U2 and Elton John are headed to the Grammys to help the…
France to loan Britain famed 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry
PARIS – French officials plan to loan the historic Bayeux Tapestry to Britain, allowing the…
Cuomo donates $111K from Harvey Weinstein to women’s charity
ALBANY, N.Y. – Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has followed through on a promise…
Review: They Might Be Giants’ ‘I Like Fun’ is tunefully zany
They Might Be Giants, “I Like Fun” (Idlewild Recordings) They Might Be Giants have a…
Domestic battery charge against ‘Glee’ actress dismissed
CHESAPEAKE, W.Va. – A domestic battery charge against an actress on the former hit show…
Fans’ frustration grows as Celine Dion cancels another two Vegas concerts
LAS VEGAS – Celine Dion has pulled out of another two concerts in Las Vegas,…
In honour of ‘The Post,’ the top 10 newspaper movies
NEW YORK – As an entry into the pantheon of great newspaper movies, Steven Spielberg’s…
Katie Couric returning for Winter Olympics opening ceremony
NEW YORK – NBC is bringing back Katie Couric to co-host the opening ceremony of…
‘The Situation’ to plead guilty to tax-related charges
NEWARK, N.J. – Former “Jersey Shore” reality TV star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino wrote to…
Football’s divisional round viewership down 16 per cent
NEW YORK – Critics of the National Football League have some new ammunition, with viewership…
Nielsen’s top programs for Jan. 8-14
NEW YORK – Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Jan. 8-14. Listings include the…
‘Fire and Fury’ about Trump’s White House sells big 2nd week
NEW YORK – Michael Wolff’s “Fire and Fury” sold more than 190,000 hardcover copies last…
Benedict Cumberbatch returning as Sherlock? It’s a mystery
PASADENA, Calif. – Benedict Cumberbatch had a ready answer when asked when he might star…
Drake, Raptors announce Welcome Toronto program, give money to Canada Basketball
TORONTO – Lending his distinctive black and gold OVO style to the Toronto Raptors, Drake…
Ex-Ataris bassist indicted, accused of telemarketing fraud
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The former bassist of the rock band The Ataris awaits arraignment…
UK media: Police probe 3rd Spacey sex assault allegation
LONDON – Britain’s media say police in London are investigating a third allegation of sexual…
Despite doping scandals, Olympic fever grips Russian cinemas
MOSCOW – Russia’s going crazy for the Olympics. The 1972 Olympics. Even as the Russian…
Joly meets with entertainment groups about harassment and workplace safety
TORONTO – Heritage Minister Melanie Joly says she wants zero tolerance for harassment when it…