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John Prine takes home artist of the year at Americana Awards
NASHVILLE – Folk singer songwriter John Prine was awarded the artist of the year, while…
‘Sopranos’ mobster, veteran actor Frank Vincent dies at 80
NEW YORK – Frank Vincent, a veteran character actor who often played tough guys, including…
Q&A: Del Toro on his festival sensation and love of monsters
TORONTO – If the Toronto International Film Festival has proven one thing, it’s that Guillermo…
Downie’s ‘best case scenario,’ secret Bee Gees love: Moments from new Hip doc
TORONTO – A frank discussion about the “best case scenario” for Gord Downie after his…
Hong Kong singer and actress Josie Ho is making new music
HONG KONG – To say that Josie Ho has been busy is an understatement. The…
Baby No. 2 on way for Adam Levine and wife Behati Prinsloo
Adam Levine is set to become a father of two. The Maroon 5 singer’s wife,…
South Africa’s Johnny Clegg begins last international tour
JOHANNESBURG – South African musician Johnny Clegg defied the country’s apartheid-era racial barriers, celebrated its…
TMZ’s Levin visits celebs in their homes for new series
NEW YORK – Harvey Levin likes to keep a secret — at least when it…
Jim Gaffigan’s wife says she doing well after brain surgery
NEW YORK – Jeannie Gaffigan — wife and writing partner of standup comic Jim Gaffigan…
NewsAlert: J.P. Donleavy, Irish-American author of “The Ginger Man,” has died
LONDON – J.P. Donleavy, Irish-American author of “The Ginger Man,” has died in Ireland at…
J.P. Donleavy, author of ‘The Ginger Man,’ dies at age 91
LONDON – J.P. Donleavy, the incorrigible Irish-American author and playwright whose ribald debut novel “The…
Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Simone Biles are winners at the Webby Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Rihanna,Travis Kelce and Simone Biles all won…
Gaga pulls out of Rock in Rio, posts photo of IV in her arm
NEW YORK – Lady Gaga has been hospitalized and forced to pull out of the…
Judge asked to dismiss case against ‘Bachelor’ Chris Soules
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa – Defence attorneys are asking a judge to dismiss a charge against reality…
Hurricane Irma set records for The Weather Channel, too
NEW YORK – Hurricane Irma was a record-setter for The Weather Channel, too. The Nielsen…
NFL streaming service says it has no excuses for poor debut
TORONTO – A streaming service that offers all National Football League games in Canada says…
Calgary city council suspends public art program after controversies
Calgary city council has voted unanimously to put the public art program on hold pending…
Grant Hart of pioneering indie rock band Husker Du dies
MINNEAPOLIS – Widespread commercial success largely eluded Grant Hart and his pioneering indie-rock trio, Husker…
Correction: Music Review-Cat Stevens story
In a review Sept. 13 of Yusuf/Cat Stevens’ new album, The Associated Press misstated the…
Jennifer Garner posts laughing gas video after dental work
Jennifer Garner is receiving plenty of praise for a performance not seen on television or…
A look at some highlights of this year’s Toronto International Film Festival
TORONTO – From Angelina appearing with the kids to Clooney talking twins to Glenn having…
Rihanna, Dave Chappelle team up to raise money for charity
NEW YORK – At a Rihanna charity event, she will encourage you to drink heavily…
Man who sent Hannibal Lecter photo to judge to go on trial
MONESSEN, Pa. – A Pennsylvania man has been ordered to stand trial on charges he…
Johnny Depp’s Kentucky horse farm fails to sell at auction
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Johnny Depp’s Kentucky horse farm has failed to sell at auction after…