Entertainment

Eight states, DirecTV sue to block merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna

Attorneys general in eight states and DirecTV have filed lawsuits to block the merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, arguing that it will lead to higher prices for consumers...

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In 'Project Hail Mary,' Phil Lord and Chris Miller finally get their space odyssey

NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Gosling wanted a friend. Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller were in the midst of their largest production ever, the $200 million science-fiction adventure “Project...

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Former '19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar is arrested on a child molestation charge

Former reality TV star Joseph Duggar is facing a child molestation charge in Florida, almost five years after his brother Josh, who also starred in the TLC show “19 Kids and Counting,” was convicted...

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Netflix to adapt Carley Fortune's 'This Summer Will Be Different' into series

TORONTO — Netflix has ordered a new series based on Canadian author Carley Fortune's Prince Edward Island-set romance novel "This Summer Will Be Different." The book follows a Toronto woman on her annual...

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CBC Gem's 'Cirque Life' gives glimpse into lives and training routines of performers

TORONTO — Aleksei Goloborodko is often referred to as the most flexible man in the world — any fans who have seen his snakelike movements in Cirque du Soleil's Luzia will believe that to be true....

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Mike Will Made-It returns with star-studded 'R3SET.' It's his first solo album in nearly a decade

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a decade has passed since Mike Will Made-It’s last solo album. The hip-hop super producer spent much of that time learning, expanding his business endeavors and rebuilding his...

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Juno Awards to feature musical tribute to Nelly Furtado including performances by Alessia Cara, Shawn Desman

HAMILTON — Nelly Furtado will receive a musical toast at the Juno Awards this year. The ceremony will feature a tribute to the Victoria-born songstress in honour of her induction into the Canadian Music...

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Kevin Spacey settles out of court with 3 men over alleged sexual assaults

LONDON (AP) — Three men who alleged that actor Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted them have settled their civil claims before going to trial at the High Court in London, courts document show. ...

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Country music highlights first day of Halifax Music Fest

A quartet of big names in the music world will be coming to Halifax this summer. The Halifax Music Fest announced the line-up of artists set to take the stage at Garrison Grounds for the first of its...

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Joe Kent's resignation over Iran war reignites antisemitism fears and debate over Israeli influence

It was no surprise when Joe Kent showed up on Tucker Carlson’s podcast a day after quitting his counterterrorism job in President Donald Trump’s administration. Here was a top official who resigned...

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