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'Five Little Indians' by Michelle Good wins CBC's Canada Reads

'Five Little Indians' by Michelle Good wins CBC's Canada Reads

TORONTO — "Five Little Indians" by Cree writer and lawyer Michelle Good has won CBC's Canada Reads contest.

Toronto Public Library to permanently scrap late fines for all cardholders

The Toronto Public Library says it is eliminating all late fines, saying they aren't effective in encouraging the return of materials and represent a barrier to library use.
Grammy Awards set sights on Las Vegas for first time

Grammy Awards set sights on Las Vegas for first time

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Grammys might be missing stars like Drake, The Weeknd and Kanye West as a performer, but the biggest night in music could still shine bright on the Las Vegas Strip.
Actor Ezra Miller ordered to stay away from Hawaii couple

Actor Ezra Miller ordered to stay away from Hawaii couple

HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii judge has granted a couple's request for a temporary restraining order against Ezra Miller, an actor known for playing “The Flash" in “Justice League” films.
Canadian songwriters made on average $67 in royalties from digital platforms in 2021

Canadian songwriters made on average $67 in royalties from digital platforms in 2021

OTTAWA — The body representing Canada's songwriters and composers has revealed that on average musicians writing their own material earned only $67 last year in royalties from domestic streaming services.
Korean pop star Luna readies for Broadway debut in 'KPOP'

Korean pop star Luna readies for Broadway debut in 'KPOP'

NEW YORK (AP) — Korean pop star Luna is ready to make her Broadway debut this fall in the musical "KPOP" and she's already dreaming of who might be there on opening night — like BTS.
AP's Marjorie Miller named as new head of Pulitzer Prizes

AP's Marjorie Miller named as new head of Pulitzer Prizes

NEW YORK (AP) — Marjorie Miller, vice president and global enterprise editor at The Associated Press, has been named as the new administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes.
Review: Life through a witch's eyes in 'You Won't Be Alone'

Review: Life through a witch's eyes in 'You Won't Be Alone'

Maybe it's a counter-reaction to our increasingly digital reality, but lately horror films have increasingly turned to primal pasts to resurrect the rituals and fears of folktale.
Party's over: Dubai's monthslong Expo 2020 comes to a close

Party's over: Dubai's monthslong Expo 2020 comes to a close

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The world’s fair in Dubai, a tech-saturated site teeming with talking robots and solar canopies, sought to be the future. Now, it's history.
Will Smith's Oscars slap felt by comedians beyond Chris Rock

Will Smith's Oscars slap felt by comedians beyond Chris Rock

When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over an Oscars ceremony punchline, other comedians felt the sting. “I know Chris and I know what it’s like to be on a stage in front of an audience that doesn’t like your material,” said stand-up comedian Judy Gold.
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