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FireAid combines music’s biggest acts and stories of loss to raise money for LA wildfire relief
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Pop stars, first responders, rock stars and those who’ve lost everything…
Fredericton MP Jenica Atwin says online hate helped push her out of federal politics
FREDERICTON — Jenica Atwin is leaving federal politics for the “time being” in part because…
New Quebec bill would cut funding to groups that don’t promote ‘common culture’
QUÉBEC — Cultural festivals and organizations that serve immigrants could have their funding cut if…
Escalating costs for fans and venues strain Canadian live music industry: report
An association representing the live music industry says budget-conscious concertgoers are getting pickier about which…
Academy Museum sets Bong Joon Ho, ‘Barbie’ exhibits for spring 2025
This spring the Academy Museum will take movie fans inside the mind of “Parasite” director…
Patti Smith apologizes for canceling show after collapsing onstage in Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) — Veteran singer and poet Patti Smith has reassured fans that she…
Meal prepping to save money? A dietitian’s tips for meals that don’t suck
As the price of just about everything has risen over the past few years, Canadians…
Vance suggests some reporters covering the Trump White House are biased
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance is suggesting that some reporters covering the Trump…
Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and his wife want…
A$AP Rocky’s accuser says despite his inconsistent story, the truth is the rapper fired a gun at him
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man who alleges A$AP Rocky fired a handgun at him…
Marianne Faithfull, singer and pop icon, dies at 78
NEW YORK (AP) — Marianne Faithfull, the British pop star, muse, libertine and old soul…
Funding for Canadian scripted shows, children’s TV facing steep decline, report says
A report says Canadian scripted shows, children’s programs and documentaries are projected to see a…
ESPN exercises option extending media base-rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36
ESPN has exercised its option to extend a base-rights media deal with the Atlantic Coast…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs dangled victim over a balcony, prosecutors say as they add details to case
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors added details to their indictment against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on…
Prosecutors add claims and victims to indictment against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors added details to their indictment against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on…
BBC apologizes to staff who felt they were unable to raise concerns about comedian Russell Brand
LONDON (AP) — The BBC has apologized to staff members who felt unable to complain…
Rapper A$AP Rocky’s accuser returns to the stand for cross-examination about alleged 2021 shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man who alleges A$AP Rocky fired a handgun at him…
‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for old posts and deactivates X account
NEW YORK (AP) — Karla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar-nominated trans actor and star of the…
Karla Sofia Gascón apologizes for old tweets, says she is ‘deeply sorry to those I have caused pain’
NEW YORK (AP) — Karla Sofia Gascón, the Oscar-nominated trans actor and star of of…
A French journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in Mali
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — For a foreign correspondent in Mali, the assignment seemed like a…
Apex: The Black Masters: New documentary explores golf and race in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX — Darrell Maxwell has fond memories of growing up next to the scenic golf…
FireAid delivered loads of surprises. Here are some of the best moments from the musical benefit
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The FireAid benefit was fueled by some of music’s best performers…
FireAid delivered loads of surprises. Here are some of the best moments from the musical benefit
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The FireAid benefit was fueled by some of music’s best performers…
Former ‘Meet the Press’ moderator Chuck Todd exits NBC News after nearly two decades
Former “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd is leaving NBC News after nearly 18 years…