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Review: Bootsy Collins’ bass bursts big on ‘World Wide Funk’
Bootsy Collins, “World Wide Funk” (Mascot Records) The word “funk” is said or sung over…
Review: ‘Lady Bird’ shows a perfect slice of teenage life
Lady Bird is obsessed with place. Her place in the world, in her Catholic high…
Chris Brown’s 45-song album not the skip-fest you’d expect
Chris Brown, “Heartbreak on a Full Moon” (RCA) Chris Brown sure has some nerve, releasing…
Music Review: Endearing set of love songs from Scott Miller
Scott Miller, “Ladies Auxiliary” (F.A.Y. Recordings) On “Ladies Auxiliary,” Virginia songwriter Scott Miller surrounds himself…
Canadian ‘This Is Us’ viewers hear Kevin Spacey reference scrubbed in U.S.
TORONTO – A passing mention of Kevin Spacey was scrubbed from Tuesday night’s U.S. broadcast…
Chuck Norris sues over MRI chemical he says poisoned wife
SAN FRANCISCO – Action star Chuck Norris is taking on medical device manufacturers in a…
Tyrese blasts The Rock, cries over child custody dispute
NEW YORK – Tyrese detailed his issues with his “Fast & Furious” co-star Dwayne Johnson…
Ballet Victoria cuts ties with choreographer facing nude photo allegations
VANCOUVER – Ballet Victoria has cut ties with a choreographer after renewed media attention to…
Director Tom Tykwer to head Berlin film festival jury
BERLIN – German director Tom Tykwer will head the jury at this winter’s Berlin International…
Lego offers 1 night sleepover at its new Danish attraction
BILLUND, Denmark – Lego is having a sleepover at its newly-opened Lego House in Denmark.…
CBC to broadcast Leonard Cohen tribute concert on radio, TV
TORONTO – Leonard Cohen’s star-studded tribute concert will air on CBC radio platforms on Tuesday…
Snoop Dogg stands over Trump body on album cover
An album cover image posted to Snoop Dogg’s Instagram account showing the rapper looking down…
Gratitude and hammocks: Oprah’s out with her favourite things
NEW YORK – Oprah Winfrey’s back with her longest holiday gift list ever at 102…
Former FBI head Comey calling his book ‘A Higher Loyalty’
NEW YORK – James Comey’s upcoming memoir has a pointed title: The former FBI director…
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers
Bestselling Books Week Ending 10/29/17 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Rooster Bar” by John Grisham (Doubleday)…
What’s next for a Grand Canyon tram? Prospects are bleak
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Lawmakers on the country’s largest American Indian reservation have shot down a…
Rep: Prince Jackson suffers knee injury in traffic accident
LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson’s son Prince was involved in a traffic accident Thursday that…
The Latest: Spacey’s agent, publicist part ways with actor
NEW YORK – The Latest on sexual harassment allegations against powerful figures in Hollywood and…
Ohio waitress says model Chrissy Teigen left $1,000 tip
CENTERVILLE, Ohio – An Ohio waitress says model Chrissy Teigen left her the largest tip…
Kevin Spacey is dropped from Dutch event over abuse claims
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – A Dutch business forum has cancelled a headline appearance by actor…
Pre-orders for new Swift album reach more than 400,000 units
NEW YORK – Pre-orders for Taylor Swift’s “reputation” have reached more than 400,000 units and…
Fire at Moscow’s art museum causes no damage to collections
MOSCOW – Russian emergency officials say that a fire at Moscow’s premier art museum hasn’t…
Harvey Weinstein faces 2 new criminal investigations
LOS ANGELES – Authorities in Los Angeles and New York said Thursday they had opened…
Court asked to reconsider defamation suit against Bill Cosby
BOSTON – A woman who says Bill Cosby raped her decades ago wants a federal…