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‘Is God Is,’ ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ lead theatre division at Doras
“Is God Is,” a story of sisterly revenge, has garnered a leading 10 nominations in…
Police: Safeway worker hid, fought gunman with produce knife
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Safeway employee who was one of two people killed in…
Leader regrets UND still holds tribal artifacts, remains
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The University of North Dakota’s president apologized Wednesday for the school’s…
Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating national parks series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Barack Obama is halfway to an EGOT. The former president won…
Brendan Fraser celebrated for comeback role in ‘The Whale’
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Brendan Fraser is having a moment at the Venice International Film…
Lee You-Mi of ‘Squid Game’ among creative arts Emmy winners
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lee You-mi of “Squid Game” and Colman Domingo, Laurie Metcalf and…
Red carpets are back at TIFF, but big questions loom about the future of cinema
TORONTO – A motorcade of Hollywood glitterati and steady flow of cinematic hype descends on…
Bruce Springsteen’s artifacts coming to Grammy Museum
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bruce Springsteen’s handwritten set lists and a favorite guitar are among…
Peak TV bonanza complicates Emmy goal of honoring the best
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eager to root for viewer favorites “Yellowstone,” “NCIS” or “Young Sheldon”…
Jennifer Hudson, Sherri Shepherd part of daytime TV makeover
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ask veteran television executive Frank Cicha to recall the last time…
Nate Diaz chokes out Tony Ferguson to end chaotic UFC 279
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nate Diaz stopped Tony Ferguson with a guillotine choke early in…
Goddess gowns, Old Hollywood glam and pink rule Emmy carpet
NEW YORK (AP) — Hannah Waddingham wore Dolce & Gabbana with bedazzled high top sneakers…
Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died, age 87
CHICAGO (AP) — Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, whose music entertained fans over a more…
Ti West, Mia Goth dream up a technicolor horror in ‘Pearl’
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Ti West had a wild idea. It was year one of…
R. Kelly timeline: Shining star to convicted sex offender
R&B superstar R. Kelly’s musical accomplishments have long been shadowed by allegations that he sexually…
Tearful Allison Russell wins Americana Award for debut album
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Canadian singer-songwriter Allison Russell won album of the year for her…
Unwed couples grew, US was more wired in COVID’s 1st years
During the first two years of the pandemic, the number of people working from home…
Ex-Kansas police detective charged with preying on women
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective who has long been…
New York museums to disclose artwork looted by Nazis
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Museums in New York that exhibit artworks looted by Nazis during…
‘The Phantom of the Opera’ to close on Broadway next year
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Phantom of the Opera” — Broadway’s longest-running show — is…
Lido Pimienta on her new variety show ‘Lido TV’ that looks to push the envelope
TORONTO – Lido Pimienta isn’t a fan of the word humble. There’s a kind of…
Golden Globes to return to NBC in January after year off-air
NEW YORK (AP) — After a year spent off-air, the Golden Globe Awards are returning…
Man sets himself on fire in apparent protest of Abe funeral
TOKYO (AP) — A man set himself on fire near the Japanese prime minister’s office…
Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond to be featured in EA Sports FIFA 23 video game
Ted Lasso is now in the game. Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced…