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James Corden, Lea Salonga return to happier theatrical days

James Corden, Lea Salonga return to happier theatrical days

NEW YORK — James Corden may not be allowed in a theatre these days but there's still a way to laugh with him onstage. Lea Salonga isn't permitted to sing to a crowd right now but there's still a way to hear her magnificent voice.
After tense night, election mystery remains for media

After tense night, election mystery remains for media

After an extraordinary night of shifting vote counts and a rebuke of President Donald Trump, news organizations kept vigil Wednesday as Americans waited to learn who their next president would be.
Pioneering Black doll Baby Nancy enters Toy Hall of Fame

Pioneering Black doll Baby Nancy enters Toy Hall of Fame

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Baby Nancy, the first Black baby doll to have an Afro and other authentic features, was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday, along with sidewalk chalk and the wooden block game Jenga.
COVID-19: 'The Bitter End' for nation's live music venues?

COVID-19: 'The Bitter End' for nation's live music venues?

NEW ORLEANS — The venerable New Orleans funk band Galactic purchased the historic music club Tipitina’s in late November 2018 and, according to bassist Robert Mercurio, was making a go of it.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's kidnapper is sentenced to 24 years

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's kidnapper is sentenced to 24 years

NEW YORK — A man convicted in the kidnapping of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced to 24 years in prison Wednesday by a judge who cited his leadership role in a gang active nationwide. U.S. District Judge Paul A.
National Ballet of Canada cancels rest of 2020/'21 season, including 'Swan Lake'

National Ballet of Canada cancels rest of 2020/'21 season, including 'Swan Lake'

TORONTO — The National Ballet of Canada says it's cancelling its remaining 2020-'21 season "due to the ongoing uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bot's book club: Giller finalists reprogram algorithmic reading recommendations

Bot's book club: Giller finalists reprogram algorithmic reading recommendations

TORONTO — Readers used to rely on a cadre of cultural tastemakers for book recommendations. But nowadays, platforms like Goodreads can generate individualized reading lists in a matter of milliseconds.
Like the NHL, Electronic Arts forced to adapt to pandemic in making hockey game

Like the NHL, Electronic Arts forced to adapt to pandemic in making hockey game

TORONTO — Like the NHL, EA Sports was forced to adapt to the pandemic. While the league opted to finish out its season in a bubble, the video game developer moved to remote production.
New kids' series 'Pikwik Pack' puts spotlight on deliveries

New kids' series 'Pikwik Pack' puts spotlight on deliveries

NEW YORK — The studio behind the kids’ mega-hit TV show “Paw Patrol” has a new animated series that arrives timed perfectly for a global pandemic: It celebrates delivery people.
Can students booted for breaking COVID-19 rules get refunds?

Can students booted for breaking COVID-19 rules get refunds?

College students returned this fall to find rigid COVID-19 prevention rules that take away from college’s social appeal. And noncompliance can be costly. Northeastern University, for example, suspended 11 students who broke COVID-19 protocols.
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