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AMC, Universal agree to shrink theatrical window to 17 days

AMC, Universal agree to shrink theatrical window to 17 days

NEW YORK — In a sign of how the pandemic is remaking Hollywood traditions, AMC Theatres and Universal Studios on Tuesday announced an agreement to shorten the exclusive theatrical window to just 17 days for the studio's films.
Rembrandt, Miro fetch millions at Sotheby's virtual auction

Rembrandt, Miro fetch millions at Sotheby's virtual auction

LONDON — A self-portrait by Rembrandt sold for 14.5 million pounds ($18.7 million) at a Sotheby's virtual auction Tuesday — a record price for a self-portrait by the Dutch master, the auctioneer's said.
Pharrell, Beastie Boys, RZA, halftime show score Emmy nods

Pharrell, Beastie Boys, RZA, halftime show score Emmy nods

NEW YORK — Grammy-winners including Pharrell Williams, the Beastie Boys and Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor have a chance of winning their first-ever honours at the Emmy Awards, where Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s show-stopping halftime show performance
'Appalled' Cuomo to investigate crowded Chainsmokers concert

'Appalled' Cuomo to investigate crowded Chainsmokers concert

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York's governor says he is “appalled” by videos showing crowds standing close together at a Hamptons concert featuring electronic music duo The Chainsmokers over the weekend. Gov.
Israeli artist takes aim at Netanyahu with life-size statue

Israeli artist takes aim at Netanyahu with life-size statue

TEL AVIV, Israel — Residents of the city of Tel Aviv woke up Wednesday to a jarring sight: a pop-up exhibit depicting a life-size statue of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enjoying a lavish meal by himself at a sprawling table in a mock re-
Meghan fights to keep friends anonymous in newspaper lawsuit

Meghan fights to keep friends anonymous in newspaper lawsuit

LONDON — Lawyers for the Duchess of Sussex asked a judge at a London court on Wednesday to keep the names of five of her friends out of the public domain as she wages a privacy-infringement battle against a British newspaper.
Nomination surprises: 'The Mandalorian,' Quibi get Emmy love

Nomination surprises: 'The Mandalorian,' Quibi get Emmy love

NEW YORK — The Emmy Award nominations announced Tuesday included some snubs and surprises.
TV viewers welcome baseball back, at least for now

TV viewers welcome baseball back, at least for now

NEW YORK — Perhaps sensing the abbreviated season might not last long, television viewers welcomed baseball back with open arms from its coronavirus hiatus.
Indigenous arts leader Jesse Wente named head of Canada Council for the Arts

Indigenous arts leader Jesse Wente named head of Canada Council for the Arts

OTTAWA — Jesse Wente, a prominent advocate for an increased presence of Indigenous voices in Canada's cultural landscape, has been appointed chairperson of the Canada Council for the Arts.
'Schitt's Creek' scores 15 Emmy noms, including leads Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara

'Schitt's Creek' scores 15 Emmy noms, including leads Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara

TORONTO — Daniel Levy once said he wanted "Schitt's Creek" to go out on a "nice, natural high." Tuesday's Emmy Award nominations helped cement that goal.
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