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'Nomadland,' 'Rocks' lead more diverse BAFTA nominations

'Nomadland,' 'Rocks' lead more diverse BAFTA nominations

Following an outcry over the lack of diversity in last year's nominees and an overhaul of its rules and regulations, the EE British Film Academy Awards on Tuesday unveiled a far more inclusive field of nominees, including record nods for female direc
Norton Juster, 'The Phantom Tollbooth' author, dead at 91

Norton Juster, 'The Phantom Tollbooth' author, dead at 91

NEW YORK — Norton Juster, the celebrated children's author who fashioned a world of adventure and punning punditry in the million-selling classic “The Phantom Tollbooth” and remained true to his wide-eyed self in such favourites as “The Dot and the L
Now not the time to talk about breaking with the monarchy, Trudeau says

Now not the time to talk about breaking with the monarchy, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday he's not eager for a debate over the future of the monarchy in the wake of allegations of racism at Buckingham Palace.
The Latest: UK talk show host quits show over Meghan remarks

The Latest: UK talk show host quits show over Meghan remarks

LONDON — The latest on Oprah Winfrey's interview with Meghan and Harry, their first since stepping away from royal life, and Buckingham Palace's statement saying racism accusations were “concerning.
Tories, NDP say more support needed for sectors hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic

Tories, NDP say more support needed for sectors hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA — Opposition parties are pushing the federal Liberals for targeted COVID-19 relief for some badly hit sectors.
Effects worker sentenced for illegal explosives on movie set

Effects worker sentenced for illegal explosives on movie set

SAVANNAH, Ga. — A special effects worker was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for illegally possessing explosives while working on a movie starring John Travolta and Morgan Freeman. A U.S.
Santa Barbara Film Festival unveils its 2021 lineup

Santa Barbara Film Festival unveils its 2021 lineup

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is always starry a celebration of up and coming filmmakers and Oscar hopefuls, but this year the programmers have also decided to make it more accessible.
Royal family says Harry, Meghan racism charges 'concerning'

Royal family says Harry, Meghan racism charges 'concerning'

LONDON — Buckingham Palace said Tuesday that allegations of racism made earlier this week by Prince Harry and Meghan were “concerning" and would be addressed privately by the royal family.
Unilever to remove 'normal' from beauty products packaging

Unilever to remove 'normal' from beauty products packaging

LONDON — Consumer goods conglomerate Unilever said Tuesday it will no longer use the word “normal” to advertise and package its beauty and personal care products and will ban the excessive photoshopping of models as part of its inclusivity policy.
Q&A: Isabel Allende on feminism, TV series, love in pandemic

Q&A: Isabel Allende on feminism, TV series, love in pandemic

NEW YORK — Isabel Allende is not only the world’s most widely read Spanish-language author but also a self-declared and outspoken feminist.
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