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Mad magazine illustrator Mort Drucker dies at 91

Mad magazine illustrator Mort Drucker dies at 91

NEW YORK — Mort Drucker, the Mad Magazine cartoonist who for decades lovingly spoofed politicians, celebrities and popular culture, died Thursday at 91.
Issa Rae balances busy, booked career as 'Insecure' returns

Issa Rae balances busy, booked career as 'Insecure' returns

NEW YORK — The HBO hit “Insecure” typically airs during the summer, but series creator Issa Rae has been moving like the Energizer Bunny with a schedule so booked and busy, the show’s return had to be delayed. But for good reason.
Former Fox execs stay free on $15M bond each in soccer case

Former Fox execs stay free on $15M bond each in soccer case

NEW YORK — Two former 21st Century Fox Inc. executives were allowed to remain free on $15 million appearance bonds, three days after they were indicted as part of the U.S. government’s investigation of soccer corruption.
Lockdowns mean millions of women can't reach birth control

Lockdowns mean millions of women can't reach birth control

JOHANNESBURG — The callers were in tears.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers

Bestselling Books Week Ended April 4th. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Texas Outlaw” by Patterson/Bourelle (Little, Brown) 2. “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse? by Charlie Mackesy (Harperone) 3.
Bestsellers-Books-USAToday

Bestsellers-Books-USAToday

1. “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng (Penguin) 2. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens (G. P. Putnam’s Sons) 3. “Little Blue Truck’s Springtime” by Alice Schertle (HMH Books for Young Readers) 4.
Feds deny claims of misconduct in college admissions case

Feds deny claims of misconduct in college admissions case

BOSTON — Federal prosecutors denied allegations that investigators deliberately withheld and fabricated evidence to entrap actress Lori Loughlin, her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, and other prominent parents charged with cheating the c
VIRUS DIARY: `The most Passover of Passovers I've ever had'

VIRUS DIARY: `The most Passover of Passovers I've ever had'

NEW YORK — Every year, it’s the same. I return to my childhood home in Phoenix for Passover, my favourite holiday, with my parents, sisters and our family friends, the Zvidas. For a quarter century, the Arbel-Zvida Seder has been my constant.
CBC launches $2 million fund to support Canadian creators during COVID-19

CBC launches $2 million fund to support Canadian creators during COVID-19

TORONTO — CBC is launching a $2 million fund to support Canadian creators during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How do Broadway stars cope with silent theatres? They sing

How do Broadway stars cope with silent theatres? They sing

NEW YORK — The coronavirus silenced Broadway. It could not silence two of its rising stars.
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