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Review: Mel Gibson roars back with bruising ‘Hacksaw Ridge’
Is “Hacksaw Ridge” Mel Gibson’s redemption? Is it his atonement, or perhaps his miracle? Don’t…
Rachel McAdams talks the influence of Robert Downey Jr. on superhero blockbusters
TORONTO – Rachel McAdams hands it to Robert Downey Jr. for giving marquee actors more…
Review: In ‘Loving,’ the revolution power of a true love
Jeff Nichols’ “Loving,” about Richard and Mildred Loving, is about simple-minded people, simply being in…
Vancouver native Jeremy Shaw winner of the $50,000 Sobey Art Award
OTTAWA – Vancouver native Jeremy Shaw is this year’s winner of the $50,000 Sobey Art…
Anthony Bourdain turns to home cooking in new book ‘Appetites’
TORONTO – Anthony Bourdain thinks so highly of three Montreal chefs he believes they should…
Gawker’s shell settles with Hulk Hogan for $31 million
NEW YORK – The shell of Gawker has settled with Hulk Hogan for $31 million,…
Love, loss and royalty star in Netflix drama ‘The Crown’
LOS ANGELES – Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is known for her dedication to a demanding job.…
Opera fan sorry for ‘sweet gesture’ that ended performance
NEW YORK – The opera lover who sparked a terrorism scare by scattering a friend’s…
Cosby lawyers say comedian is too blind to defend himself
NORRISTOWN, Pa. – Bill Cosby’s eyesight has deteriorated to the point where he cannot identify…
‘Loving’ tenderly explores the human side of a landmark case
LOS ANGELES – “Look at me,” Ruth Negga says in between sniffles. “I’ve only been…
10 great political films for a stranger-than-fiction race
NEW YORK – There are some wonderful idealistic films about American politics, warm with optimism…
Cuaron film crew injured in Mexico City altercation
MEXICO CITY – Several security or staff members on the film crew for Oscar-winning director…
Garth Brooks wins top award, Beyonce performs at CMA Awards
Garth Brooks, who lost entertainer of the year at last year’s Country Music Association Awards…
Nobel laureate Bob Dylan’s artwork in major London show
LONDON – The timing couldn’t be better for Saturday’s opening of “The Beaten Path,” a…
‘This House is Not For Sale’ by Bon Jovi among new album releases
Here’s a list of some new album releases for the week ending Nov. 5: American…
Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ aspires to cinematic heights to retell royal history
TORONTO – Playing young Princess Margaret in Netflix’s high-budget Royal Family saga “The Crown” carries…
Review: Nouvelle Vague’s new album mixes covers, originals
Nouvelle Vague, “I Could Be Happy” (Kwaidan Records) Nouvelle Vague’s “I Could Be Happy” adds…
Ex-Spice Girl Melanie Brown going into Broadway’s ‘Chicago’
NEW YORK – “America’s Got Talent” judge Melanie Brown will soon remind Broadway audiences what…
Meryl Streep to receive Globes’ Cecil B. DeMille Award
NEW YORK – Eight-time Golden Globe winner Meryl Streep will add one more award at…
Oh baby: Bob Cole details his life story in ‘Now I’m Catching On’ autobiography
TORONTO – Oh baby, Bob Cole knows hockey. But as his autobiography “Now I’m Catching…
Corey Hawkins of ‘The Walking Dead’ walking to Broadway
NEW YORK – Corey Hawkins, who has had roles in “The Walking Dead” and as…
Morocco-born woman wins prestigious French literary prize
PARIS – Morocco-born writer Leila Slimani has won France’s most prestigious literary prize, becoming only…
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers
Copyright 5/8/2016 Publishers Weekly. Week ending 10/23/2016, powered by Nielsen Bookscan 5/8/2016 The Nielsen Company.…
Scary 2016 election attracts its 1st actual ghoul candidate
BANGOR, Maine – An election cycle some have described as a fright appears to have…