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‘Vanderpump Rules’ star James Kennedy arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — “Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy has been arrested on suspicion of…
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s brotherhood is still strong after 30 years with new album ‘Missionary’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When it comes to music, there’s one person in particular Snoop…
B.C. aims to hang onto ‘Hollywood north’ title by boosting film and TV tax incentives
The British Columbia government is increasing tax incentives for both local and international film and…
3 men say in lawsuits that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs drugged and sexually assaulted them
NEW YORK (AP) — Three men sued Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York on Thursday,…
Meta gives in to CRTC disclosure order on Online News Act compliance
OTTAWA — After initially fighting the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Meta has complied with…
Dick Vitale says he’s cancer-free after 4th bout with the disease in just over 3 years
Dick Vitale said he’s cancer-free after his fourth bout with the disease in just over…
Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner embody ‘Hakuna Matata’ spirit in ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’
“Hakuna Matata” may not feature on the soundtrack, but Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner embodied…
Climate groups tried to spur action with a Taylor Swift ticket giveaway. Can it work?
TORONTO — Taylor Swift commands a legion of devotees, but among the thousands decked out…
Women’s fiction among most-borrowed books at some Canadian libraries
TORONTO — The year’s most borrowed books at some of Canada’s biggest libraries include “The…
Suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew barred from UK
LONDON (AP) — A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew has been…
How Timothée Chalamet transformed into Bob Dylan
NEW YORK (AP) — How many roads must a man walk down to play Bob…
AP’s top under-the-radar albums of 2024: Mabe Fratti, Arooj Aftab, Blood Incantation and more
NEW YORK (AP) — At the end of every year, when critics rush to compile…
What to stream: Paris and Nicole reunite, Romano and Kudrow team up and Indiana Jones quests
Angelina Jolie portraying opera singer Maria Callas in the movie “Maria” and a Jamie Foxx…
‘The Bibi Files,’ with leaked Netanyahu footage, can’t be seen in Israel. Israelis are finding ways
NEW YORK (AP) — Veteran documentarian Alex Gibney, who in a decades-long career has tackled…
Metaphor: ReFantazio, Dragon Age, Astro Bot and an indie wave lead the top AP video games of 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s been a rough year in the world of video games, which…
Court approves The Body Shop Canada sale, about 100 to lose jobs as some stores close
TORONTO — An Ontario court has given The Body Shop Canada the approval it needs…
10 nonfiction authors receive $40,000 Whiting grants for books-in-progress
NEW YORK (AP) — Authors of books-in-progress on subjects ranging from Edgar Allan Poe to…
How to write a holiday rom-com for TV, according to the experts
Have you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any…
Tips to writing a Christmas TV movie, including no villains and keeping it Christmas-y
Writing a Christmas made-for-TV movie may seem formulaic, but there’s no real checklist to follow.…
Ice Cube’s mind stays on music with other endeavors from BIG3 to NFL partnership keeping him busy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ice Cube could have chased trends to keep up with today’s…
How Timothée Chalamet transformed into Bob Dylan for ‘A Complete Unknown’
NEW YORK (AP) — How many roads must a man walk down to play Bob…
‘Malcolm in the Middle’ to offer new episodes with Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek
Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek are reuniting for a new four-episode run of…
Paula Abdul settles lawsuit that alleged sexual assault by ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paula Abdul and former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed…
Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paula Abdul and former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed…