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Juno Awards in Saskatoon cancelled last-minute over COVID-19 concerns

Juno Awards in Saskatoon cancelled last-minute over COVID-19 concerns

SASKATOON — A mere hours before the Juno Awards events were set to officially kick off in Saskatoon on Thursday, organizers slammed the brakes on the festivities, saying Canada's biggest celebration of homegrown music wouldn't go forward over concern
A hospitalized Weinstein 'has not given up,' his lawyer says

A hospitalized Weinstein 'has not given up,' his lawyer says

NEW YORK — A day after receiving a 23-year prison term in his New York City rape case, Harvey Weinstein was in medical and legal limbo on Thursday but indicated through a lawyer that he is still eager to fight looming criminal charges in Los Angeles.
The city sleeps: New York bans big gatherings, museums close

The city sleeps: New York bans big gatherings, museums close

NEW YORK — Museums prepared to shut their doors, the opera was silenced, lights dimmed on Broadway, big gatherings were banned and the subway was shunned as the largest city in the United States wound down Thursday amid a rise in coronavirus cases.
Kissel benefit concert for Nashville tornado victims raises $57,000

Kissel benefit concert for Nashville tornado victims raises $57,000

EDMONTON — Canadian country music star Brett Kissel's benefit concert in Edmonton has raised $57,000 for victims of last week's tornadoes in Tennessee.

Bestsellers-Books-USAToday

1. “House of Earth and Blood” by Sarah J. Maas (Bloomsbury) 2. “Long Range” by C.J. Box (G.P. Putnam's Sons) 3. “Chain of Gold” by Cassandra Clare (Margaret K. McElderberry Books) 4. “Find Your Path” by Carrie Underwood (Dey Street Books) 5.
French-American movie director Tonie Marshall dies at 68

French-American movie director Tonie Marshall dies at 68

PARIS — French-American filmmaker and actress Tonie Marshall, the only female director to ever win a Cesar award — France's equivalent of the Oscars — has died. She was 68. France's Equalities Ministry Thursday confirmed the death “with sadness.

Review: New 'Trolls' soundtrack no little thing. It's huge.

Justin Timberlake and various artists, “Trolls: World Tour (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)” (RCA Records) Even if you refused to see even a minute of 2016's animated film “Trolls,” you've likely heard it.
'Riverdale' production halts in Vancouver due to novel coronavirus concerns

'Riverdale' production halts in Vancouver due to novel coronavirus concerns

VANCOUVER — Warner Bros. Television says the Vancouver-based production of teen drama "Riverdale" has been halted until further notice.
Broadway shows will go on despite virus concerns

Broadway shows will go on despite virus concerns

NEW YORK — The new coronavirus has reached Broadway, but the shows on the Great White Way are scheduled to go on as planned.
Weinstein gets 23 years in sentence hailed by accusers

Weinstein gets 23 years in sentence hailed by accusers

NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Wednesday to 23 years in prison after breaking his courtroom silence with a rambling plea for mercy in which he professed to be "totally confused" by the #MeToo movement that spelled the Hollywood producer's
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