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Ayissi fuses African tradition and Parisian craft with bold flower forms at fall couture show
PARIS (AP) — Beneath an opulent chandelier in a sunlit salon, Imane Ayissi’s fall couture…
What to Stream: Spielberg looks back at ‘Jaws,’ Clipse reunite and ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ is flirty
Steven Spielberg reflecting on his shark blockbuster in the documentary “Jaws @ 50″ and Clipse,…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gets standing ovation from inmates after court victory, his lawyer says
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs got a standing ovation from fellow inmates when…
Thousands of voices unite in song at traditional choir festival celebrating Estonia’s culture
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The voices of tens of thousands of choir singers rang out…
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ bites off $318 million at the global box office
Dinosaur fatigue may be a theme in “Jurassic World Rebirth,” but moviegoing audiences don’t seem…
Ozzy Osbourne says farewell to live performance with a hometown show for 40,000 fans
LONDON (AP) — Hard-rock royalty and some 40,000 fans gathered for an ear-splitting tribute to…
Controversial right-wing singer Marko Perkovic draws tens of thousands to Zagreb concert
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A concert by Marko Perkovic, the right-wing singer notorious for his…
Julian McMahon, actor who appeared in ‘Fantastic Four’ films and TV show ‘Charmed,’ has died
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Julian McMahon, an Australia-born actor who performed in two “Fantastic…
Oasis sends fans ‘Supersonic’ as long-awaited reunion tour starts in Cardiff
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Oasis ended a 16-year hiatus on Friday with a punchy, powerful…
LL Cool J says he won’t perform at Philadelphia’s July Fourth festival in support of workers strike
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rapper LL Cool J and R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan say they will…
Manitoba cabinet minister apologizes for complaints about sign-language interpreter
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba cabinet minister responsible for services for people with disabilities is apologizing…
Czech international film festival opens with honors for actors Peter Sarsgaard and Vicky Krieps
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Karlovy Vary International Film Festival was kicking off its 59th…
Veterans and civilians bond over beers and bluegrass at Nashville’s American Legion Post 82
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Matthew “Moose” Musquiz was working as a diesel mechanic in the…
Pop star Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom split 6 years after getting engaged
NEW YORK (AP) — Popstar Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom have split, multiple media…
Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ star, dies at 67
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Madsen, the actor best known for his coolly menacing, steely-eyed,…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers say he is a changed man. Will that spare him from more time behind bars?
NEW YORK (AP) — In rejecting Sean “Diddy” Combs’ release on bail, a federal judge…
Bell Media and former Toronto news presenter settle human rights complaint
TORONTO — A former on-air presenter for CP24 who filed a human rights complaint against…
‘Inspiring force’: Royal Canoe bassist remembered after crash in Manitoba kills 3
WINNIPEG — Staples in Winnipeg’s music scene and beyond offered condolences and tributes Thursday after…
The Royal Train will end 156 years of service as King Charles III seeks to economize
LONDON (AP) — The Royal Train will soon leave the station for the last time.…
‘Incredibly ambitious and probably really stupid’: R.T. Thorne’s sci-fi debut ’40 Acres’
TORONTO — R.T. Thorne says he could have played it safe with his debut feature.…
Italian film industry rocked by ‘fantasy film’ linked to American director sought in double murder
ROME (AP) — The head of the Italian Culture Ministry’s film department resigned Thursday following…
A timeline of the rise of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and his legal troubles
For more than two decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of hip-hop’s most nimble entrepreneurs,…
‘Jurassic World’ needed a restart. Steven Spielberg knew who to call
NEW YORK (AP) — EXT JUNGLE NIGHT An eyeball, big, yellowish, distinctly inhuman, stares raptly…
10 songs to celebrate Oasis’ reunion, from top hits to B-sides
The reunion to end all reunions is set to take place this Friday. That’s when…