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‘Suits’ gets seventh-season renewal from USA Network
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – The lawyers of “Suits” will be suiting up for another year…
‘Harry Potter’ spinoff ‘Fantastic Beasts’ gets a sequel
NEW YORK – The “Harry Potter” spinoff “Fantastic Beasts” is turning into a franchise of…
Mariah Carey playfully promotes docuseries ‘Mariah’s World’
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Mariah Carey called on six half-naked muscle men, champagne and lots…
Ardent nationalist, author and publisher Mel Hurtig dies at age of 84
VANCOUVER – Mel Hurtig, the ardent nationalist behind “The Canadian Encyclopedia,” died of pneumonia Wednesday…
Highlights of the life of publisher and political activist Mel Hurtig
EDMONTON – Some notable dates and events in the life of author, publisher and nationalist…
Mariah Carey, Harry Connick Jr. get shows of their own
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – A roundup of news from the Television Critics Association summer meeting,…
Jimmy Kimmel on Donald Trump/Rob Ford comparisons
Enough with all the Donald Trump and Rob Ford comparisons, says Jimmy Kimmel. The talk…
Republican Caitlyn Jenner not ‘outwardly’ supporting Trump
LOS ANGELES – Caitlyn Jenner says she backs the Republican party, but hasn’t “outwardly supported…
Kris Jenner involved in traffic crash in Calabasas
LOS ANGELES – Sheriff’s officials say Kris Jenner has been involved in a traffic collision…
After ‘Scary Lucy,’ Ball’s hometown to unveil new statue
CELORON, N.Y. – What could be scarier than a statue of Lucille Ball that was…
‘Make Some Noise’ by The Dead Daisies among new album releases
Here’s a list of some new album releases for the week ending Aug. 6: 2…
Pair charged with scalping tickets to Tragically Hip concert in Winnipeg
Winnipeg police have arrested two people for allegedly scalping tickets to a Tragically Hip concert.…
Bowie’s farewell album ‘Blackstar’ up for UK’s Mercury Prize
LONDON – David Bowie is favourite to win Britain’s prestigious Mercury music prize for “Blackstar,”…
Lady Gaga, Travolta help celebrate Tony Bennett birthday
NEW YORK – A star-studded guest list that included John Travolta, Bruce Willis and Lady…
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers
Copyright 5/8/2016 Publishers Weekly. Week ending 7/31/2016, powered by Nielsen Bookscan 5/8/2016 The Nielsen Company.…
USA TODAY Bestsellers
1. “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two” by J.K. Rowling, Jack…
‘Big Lebowski’ actor David Huddleston dies at 85
LOS ANGELES – David Huddleston, the character actor best known for portraying titular roles in…
X-ray uncovers hidden portrait beneath famed Degas painting
SYDNEY, Australia – A powerful X-ray technique has unveiled a hidden portrait beneath a famed…
With 8th album, Tegan and Sara are veterans with fresh feel
NEW YORK – Tegan and Sara remember the unfiltered advice Neil Young and his manager…
‘Suicide Squad’ scores record $20.5 million Thursday night
LOS ANGELES – The baddies of “Suicide Squad” are getting pummeled by critics, but they’re…
‘Major Key’ by DJ Khaled top album on iTunes in Canada
iTunes in Canada top-10 for July 29-Aug. 4. ALBUMS 1. Major Key _ DJ Khaled…
Officers recommend Dennis Rodman be charged with hit-and-run
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol has recommended that Dennis Rodman face charges…
Filmmaker digs into lives of ‘Curious George’ creators
NEW YORK – It takes an inquisitive mind and a steady spirit to get the…
Zellweger responds to media gossip about her looks in essay
LOS ANGELES – Renee Zellweger criticizes the media for legitimizing tabloid gossip about her looks…