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MrBeast’s new show already faced controversy. Its new giveaway partner may bring more
NEW YORK (AP) — MrBeast’s ambitious reality show, which the YouTube megastar hopes will expand…
NBC Sports enters Madden video game universe with alternate broadcast on Peacock
NBC Sports makes its first foray into doing an NFL alternate broadcast on Saturday when…
10 options from Santa’s big bag of Christmas TV programming
Hollywood cranks out holiday programming as fast as toys are made in Santa’s workshop with…
Questlove readies new documentary spotlighting ‘Saturday Night Live’ music performances
NEW YORK (AP) — Who works harder than Questlove? The Academy Award winner has teamed…
Health Minister Mark Holland on Australia’s social media ban, AI and RFK Jr.
Health Minister Mark Holland says he’s optimistic about the role artificial intelligence can play in…
Ontario appoints reviewer for Catholic school board after pricey Italy art trip
TORONTO — Ontario has appointed a reviewer to look into expenses at the Brant Haldimand…
TV seasons are getting shorter. Canadians who rely on the industry are nervous.
It doesn’t take long to binge Prime Video’s new Quebec-set series “The Sticky.” With just…
‘Sonic 3’ star Lee Majdoub says Jim Carrey helped turn his bit part into a breakout role
Lee Majdoub says he was only meant to have a bit part in the first…
B.C. wants odd police haul forfeited — signed jerseys, XXXL high fashion, gold tooth
VANCOUVER — The B.C. government is seeking the forfeiture of an eclectic haul of sports…
The best and biggest concerts of 2024: Olivia Rodrigo, Missy Elliott, George Strait and more
NEW YORK (AP) — As The Associated Press’ music writer, Maria Sherman has seen more…
Robbie Williams: ‘I’ve been a cheeky monkey all my life’
NEW YORK (AP) — It was after one particularly emotional premiere of the new biopic…
Slow fashion houses embrace made-to-order to reduce waste
TORONTO — On occasion, fashion designer and clothier Katelyn Woodburn is accused of running a…
Kehlani shares how taking risks earned Grammy noms while balancing mental health during activism
LOS ANGELES (AP) — While recording “Crash,” Kehlani faced a career-defining decision: Stick with the…
Is the NORAD Santa tracker safe from a government shutdown?
The military’s tradition of tracking Santa Claus on his gravity-defying sweep across the globe will…
NORAD’s Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids
The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track…
All Netflix wants for Christmas is no streaming problems for its first NFL games
Netflix is planning to provide plenty of gifts for viewers of its two Christmas Day…
‘Gravy Day’ is an Australian tradition inspired by an unlikely Christmas song by Paul Kelly
NEW YORK (AP) — To many Australians, Saturday is more than just Dec. 21. It’s…
‘Kim’s Convenience’ to return to Toronto stage
TORONTO — “Kim’s Convenience” is returning to a Toronto stage. The play that spawned the…
A traditional send-off in New Orleans for an innovative brass band musician
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Blaring trumpets and joyful voices resounded in a New Orleans neighborhood…
A traditional send-off in New Orleans for an innovative brass band musician
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Blaring trumpets and joyful voices resounded in a New Orleans neighborhood…
Music maker, 88, creates unique horn section, with moose antler bass guitar and cello
Eighty-eight-year-old Lorne Collie has been making musical instruments for more than three decades, creations that…
Blake Lively accuses ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni of harassment and smear campaign
Blake Lively has accused her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni of…
Blake Lively accuses ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni of harassment and smear campaign
Blake Lively has accused her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni of…
Trump taps ‘Apprentice’ producer, Mark Burnett, as special envoy to the United Kingdom
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Mark Burnett, the power producer who helped reintroduce Donald…