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‘Saturday Night Live’ plans a massive 50th anniversary special. Who’s coming and how to watch
NEW YORK (AP) — The 50th anniversary celebration of “Saturday Night Live” is so big,…
La Scala exhibition celebrates the theater’s ballet corps with candid behind-the-scenes photos
MILAN (AP) — Photographer Gérard Uféras was granted full access to the La Scala ballet…
Junos head says org faces ‘complicated’ questions around Buffy Sainte-Marie’s awards
TORONTO — The head of the Juno Awards says he’s not rushing to decide the…
Meta’s $9-million class-action settlement presented to Quebec judge for approval
MONTREAL — A Quebec judge was presented with details today of a $9-million settlement that…
Kevin Hart will be the on-court emcee for Sunday’s NBA All-Star tournament in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kevin Hart will be on the court at the NBA All-Star…
L.A. wildfires, U.S. tariff threats don’t have Cineplex execs worried
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc.’s chief executive says he doesn’t see the recent Los Angeles wildfires…
A$AP Rocky decides not to take the stand at his felony assault trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A$AP Rocky will not take the stand at his trial over…
Kris Bowers talks Oscars nom for ‘Wild Robot,’ John Williams’ impact and Kobe Bryant’s advice
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Bowers embraced a new challenge with his first animated film,…
White House bars AP reporter from Oval Office because of AP style policy on ‘Gulf of America’
NEW YORK (AP) — The White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from an event…
A pilot on a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer killed in Arizona aircraft collision
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — One of two pilots died on a private jet owned by…
Suspect in Tupac Shakur killing is a no-show at a Nevada hearing on trial readiness
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The only suspect ever charged in the killing of Tupac Shakur…
White House bars AP reporter from Oval Office because of AP style policy on ‘Gulf of America’
NEW YORK (AP) — The White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from an event…
Actress Issa Rae joins San Diego FC ownership group
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Actress and producer Issa Rae has joined the ownership group of…
A pilot on a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer killed in Arizona aircraft collision
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — One of two pilots died on a private jet owned by…
Michael Kors takes it easy with new collection at New York Fashion Week
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Kors created a runway that evoked his own living room…
With public broadcasters pressured by the Trump administration, PBS shuts down its diversity office
NEW YORK (AP) — PBS says it is shutting down its office of diversity, equity…
Jamaican dancehall artist arrested over lyrics that police say endorse gang violence
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Police in Jamaica have arrested a dancehall artist accused…
Paul McCartney rocks the Bowery. Inside his surprise NYC concert
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul McCartney’s previous New York-area performance took place three years ago…
LA Opera drops Missy Mazzoli’s `Lincoln in the Bardo,’ which will premiere New York’s Met
The Los Angeles Opera dropped a contemplated world premiere for the second straight season in…
LA Opera drops Missy Mazzoli’s ‘Lincoln in the Bardo,’ which will premiere at New York’s Met
The Los Angeles Opera dropped a contemplated world premiere for the second straight season in…
Designer Thom Browne builds a world of origami magic for a fantastical bird-themed runway show
NEW YORK (AP) — Thom Browne loves building fantastical worlds for his fashion shows, and…
Paul McCartney rocks the Bowery. Inside his surprise NYC concert
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul McCartney’s previous New York-area performance took place three years ago…
Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling
TORONTO — A new report that surveyed residents of small towns across Canada says a…
B.C. judge allows eagle sculpture insurance case despite ‘inexcusable’ delays
VANCOUVER — It has been nearly a decade since British Columbia businessman Ron Shore said…