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Virtual Emmys: Less walking, talking, but beware the Wi-Fi

Virtual Emmys: Less walking, talking, but beware the Wi-Fi

LOS ANGELES — In a typical Hollywood awards show, it’s the orchestra’s task to nudge off winners whose acceptance speeches wander into overtime. In a virtual ceremony, the internet could give them an unintentional boot.

Pasta lovers left scraping their jars as Ragu pulls sauces from Canadian shelves

Sorry, spaghetti lovers: Canada has lost Ragu pasta sauce. The American purveyor of Italian-inspired flavour says it's made the "hard decision" to pull its products from Canadian shelves.
'Tiger King' zoo closes after animal treatment investigation

'Tiger King' zoo closes after animal treatment investigation

WYNNEWOOD, Okla. — The Oklahoma zoo featured in Netflix's “Tiger King" documentary has closed after federal authorities investigated it for alleged maltreatment of animals and suspended its license.
Film academy to host virtual panels about inclusion, equity

Film academy to host virtual panels about inclusion, equity

Lee Daniels, Lulu Wang and Taraji P. Henson are among the talent participating in a series of virtual panels about inclusion and equity in Hollywood hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Study: Craft distillers see sales evaporate amid pandemic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For five months, no rum has flowed for visitors at Jaime Windon's distillery in Maryland, drying up a crucial part of her revenue stream.
After grief, Bebel Gilberto recovers her zen with new album

After grief, Bebel Gilberto recovers her zen with new album

RIO DE JANEIRO — Singer Bebel Gilberto never found the chance to slip a pair of headphones onto the ears of her dad, Brazilian music legend João Gilberto, to play the song she wrote for him.
Jay-Z, Pharrell to release new song about Black ambition

Jay-Z, Pharrell to release new song about Black ambition

NEW YORK — Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams have teamed up to release a new song about Black ambition titled “Entrepreneur." The track will be released Friday.
Ethan Hawke, Kyle MacLachlan play geniuses in ‘Tesla’

Ethan Hawke, Kyle MacLachlan play geniuses in ‘Tesla’

NEW YORK — Ethan Hawke has portrayed several real people in recent years, including musician Chet Baker and abolitionist John Brown, but his new role as pioneering inventor and engineer Nikola Tesla presented the challenge of playing a genius.
Working families enlist grandparents to help with the kids

Working families enlist grandparents to help with the kids

NEW YORK — Gone, for now, are the days when retirees Bill and Mary Hill could do whatever they please.
Review: Josh Turner sings with idols on country compendium

Review: Josh Turner sings with idols on country compendium

Josh Turner, “Country State of Mind” (MCA Nashville) From its title to its songs and sounds, Josh Turner’s “Country State of Mind” is a tribute to his idols and beyond, a compendium of some great country music.
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