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Hugh Laurie goes for bumpy political ride in PBS' 'Roadkill'

Hugh Laurie goes for bumpy political ride in PBS' 'Roadkill'

LOS ANGELES — On screen, Hugh Laurie has been by turns irascible ("House"), villainous ("The Night Manager") and a comedic delight ("Jeeves & Wooster"). In a conversation about his latest project, PBS' “Roadkill,” he proved equally versatile.
Belgium's ex-King Albert finally receives daughter Delphine

Belgium's ex-King Albert finally receives daughter Delphine

BRUSSELS — The long-running royal scandal that has riveted Belgium and damaged those involved has achieved a new milestone after former King Albert II reunited with the daughter he fathered out of wedlock more than half a century ago — and stubbornly
Blowin' in the wind: Lost interviews hold new Dylan insights

Blowin' in the wind: Lost interviews hold new Dylan insights

For nearly half a century, they were blowin' in the wind: lost interviews that contained surprising new insights about celebrated singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
Final 'Miss Peregrine' novel to be published in February

Final 'Miss Peregrine' novel to be published in February

NEW YORK — We'll soon be saying farewell to peculiars, non-peculiars and ymbrynes: Ransom Riggs has written his final tale of “Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children.
A one-man 'A Christmas Carol' fills theatre need in pandemic

A one-man 'A Christmas Carol' fills theatre need in pandemic

NEW YORK — What does the theatre community desperately need during a time of social distancing? An actor who can play multiple characters onstage every night. Enter Jefferson Mays.
Review: 'Memorial' like a dance gliding between characters

Review: 'Memorial' like a dance gliding between characters

“Memorial,” by Bryan Washington (Riverhead Books) “Memorial,” by Bryan Washington, follows the complex relationship between Benson, a Black day care teacher, and Mike, a Japanese American chef.
K-pop band TWICE reveals its daring side on new album

K-pop band TWICE reveals its daring side on new album

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — TWICE, a popular K-pop group known for its catchy lyrics and colorful esthetics , has released its second full album, a collection that invites listeners into the band's more daring side.
'Chop Suey Nation,' about Chinese restaurants in Canada, wins two major book awards

'Chop Suey Nation,' about Chinese restaurants in Canada, wins two major book awards

TORONTO — A memoir featuring small-town Chinese restaurants and the families who run them in Canada has won two major book awards.
Businesses, cities look to give Canadians outdoor rec options during pandemic winter

Businesses, cities look to give Canadians outdoor rec options during pandemic winter

At Fresh Air Experience in Ottawa, a sporting goods store that specializes in bikes in the summer and cross-country skis in winter, the demand for ski equipment doesn't traditionally take off until the first flakes of snow have fallen.
UK judge to rule Nov 2 on Depp's libel suit against tabloid

UK judge to rule Nov 2 on Depp's libel suit against tabloid

LONDON — A British judge will rule next week on whether Johnny Depp was libelled by a tabloid newspaper that branded him a wife-beater — an accusation his lawyer called a “reputation-destroying, career-ending” false allegation.
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