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Artists, academics defend LGBT rights in Poland

Artists, academics defend LGBT rights in Poland

WARSAW, Poland — Dozens of authors, artists and scholars — including writer Margaret Atwood and film directors Pedro Almodóvar and Mike Leigh— have expressed outrage at the hostility being directed toward LGBT people in Poland by the country's presid
Review: An animal-rights parable in 'The One and Only Ivan'

Review: An animal-rights parable in 'The One and Only Ivan'

A sweet if sleepy adaptation of Katherine Applegate’s 2012 children’s book, Disney’s “The One and Only Ivan” is a talking-animal film that takes the lives of its characters a lot more seriously than, say, “Beverly Hills Chihuahua.
Review: 'Hi, My Name is Dicky' a gritty account of a former NHLer's path to sobriety

Review: 'Hi, My Name is Dicky' a gritty account of a former NHLer's path to sobriety

TORONTO — Richard Clune remembers the drive — the pain, the anxiety, the uncertainty, the fear.
Review: Troye Sivan mixes it up on 6-track EP 'In a Dream'

Review: Troye Sivan mixes it up on 6-track EP 'In a Dream'

Troye Sivan, “In a Dream” (Capitol) Somewhere between a single and an album sits the EP and that's how we get our latest dose of Troye Sivan — his six-track “In a Dream.
WHAT TO WATCH: Democrats adapt roll call, keynote to virus

WHAT TO WATCH: Democrats adapt roll call, keynote to virus

LAS VEGAS — The pageantry often associated with presidential conventions will be remade again as Democrats gather virtually for a second day.
Tyler Perry's work honoured with 2020 Governors Award

Tyler Perry's work honoured with 2020 Governors Award

NEW YORK — Tyler Perry has won awards from the NAACP and BET. Now he's getting a big one from the Television Academy: He and his foundation are the recipients of the 2020 Governors Award.
Apple Music launching shows with Snoop Dogg, Shania Twain

Apple Music launching shows with Snoop Dogg, Shania Twain

NEW YORK — Apple Music is launching several new radio shows hosted by A-list musical acts, including Snoop Dogg, Shania Twain and Carrie Underwood.

Mani Soleymanlou appointed next artistic director of NAC's French Theatre

OTTAWA — Playwright and actor Mani Soleymanlou has been appointed the next artistic director of the National Arts Centre's French Theatre. NAC president and CEO Christopher Deacon says Soleymanlou will assume the new role on Sept. 1, 2021.
2 men charged in '02 killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay

2 men charged in '02 killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay

NEW YORK — Nearly two decades after the slaying of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, federal prosecutors said Monday they have solved one of New York City’s most enduring mysteries, charging two men from his neighbourhood with murder and suggesting that t
3 producers exit DeGeneres' show amid workplace complaints

3 producers exit DeGeneres' show amid workplace complaints

LOS ANGELES — Three producers of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” have exited amid allegations of a dysfunctional workplace that harboured misbehaviour including sexual misconduct and racially insensitive remarks.
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