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Hockey Canada to hold a second Beyond The Boards summit to examine culture
CALGARY — Hockey Canada will hold a Beyond The Boards summit in Ottawa in November…
The Grammys’ voting body is more diverse, with 66% new members. What does it mean for the awards?
NEW YORK (AP) — For years, the Grammy Awards have been criticized over a lack…
In time for Oct. 7 anniversary, a new film documents Hamas’ attack on Israel music festival
NEW YORK (AP) — Horror came with sunrise following an all-night rave near the Gaza…
Canada Post to honour television stations MuchMusic, MusiquePlus with new stamps
Canada Post is honouring two Canadian music television stations with new stamps set to be…
TikTok personality ‘Mr. Prada’ charged in the killing of a Louisiana therapist
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A TikTok personality known as Mr. Prada is charged in the…
Italian family believes painting found in a dump in 1960s is a Picasso and seeks authentication
MILAN (AP) — An Italian family hopes to prove definitively that a painting discarded from…
After 31 years, a French treasure hunt may have a winner. The prize: a valuable golden owl
PARIS (AP) — A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France…
‘Universal Language’ named best Canadian movie at Vancouver film festival
“Universal Language,” an absurdist dramedy by Winnipeg writer-director Matthew Rankin, has claimed the $15,000 award…
Q&A: Mariah Carey wasn’t always sure about making a Christmas album
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mariah Carey relishes the fact that she has become culturally synonymous…
Eminem is going to be a grandfather, he reveals in ‘Temporary’ music video
Eminem killed off his alter ego Slim Shady with his latest album, but he’s making…
TikTok personality ‘Mr. Prada’ charged in the killing of a Louisiana therapist
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A TikTok personality known as Mr. Prada is charged in the…
Garth Brooks accused of rape in lawsuit from hair-and-makeup artist
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who says she worked as a hair-and-makeup stylist for…
Garth Brooks accused of rape in lawsuit from hair-and-makeup artist
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who says she worked as a hair-and-makeup stylist for…
Q&A: Mariah Carey wasn’t always sure about making a Christmas album
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mariah Carey relishes the fact that she has become culturally synonymous…
International fiesta fills New Mexico’s sky with colorful hot air balloons
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — One of the most photographed events in the world is set…
Canada announces funding for African countries, scientific research at Francophonie
PARIS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce funding to support French-speaking African…
‘The Lion King’ retraces circle of life with launch of new Toronto production
TORONTO — When Ottawa stage actress Camille Eanga-Selenge heard “The Lion King” was mounting a…
Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard found not guilty of sexual assault
Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard was found not guilty Friday of sexually assaulting a young woman…
Civilization 7 makers work with Shawnee to bring sincere representation of the tribe to the game
MIAMI, Okla. (AP) — Shawnee Tribe Chief Ben Barnes grew up playing video games, including…
Civilization 7 makers work with Shawnee to bring sincere representation of the tribe to the game
MIAMI, Okla. (AP) — Shawnee Tribe Chief Ben Barnes grew up playing video games, including…
Q&A: RZA on the nostalgic origins of his first classical album, ‘A Ballet Through Mud’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — RZA’s hoarding habit led to his newest adventure in music: a…
Jurors in trial of Salman Rushdie’s attacker likely won’t hear about his motive
MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Jurors picked for the trial of a man who severely injured…
Here’s what the jury didn’t hear in Jacob Hoggard’s sexual assault trial
A jury has found Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard not guilty of sexually assaulting a young…
Jurors in trial of Salman Rushdie’s attacker likely won’t hear about his motive
MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Jurors picked for the trial of a man who severely injured…