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A year ago, an Iranian woman's death sparked hijab protests. Now businesses are a new battleground

A year ago, an Iranian woman's death sparked hijab protests. Now businesses are a new battleground

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — For months, Iranian authorities did little to enforce the law on women covering their hair but now the country’s theocracy is pushing to make businesses the new battleground over the mandatory headscarf.
Disney to boost prices for ad-free Disney+ and Hulu services and vows crackdown on password sharing

Disney to boost prices for ad-free Disney+ and Hulu services and vows crackdown on password sharing

Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger vowed to make its streaming services profitable via a planned October price hike on its ad-free Disney+ and Hulu plans and a crackdown on password sharing expected to extend through next year.
Toronto doc director Daniel Roher remembers Robbie Robertson as risk-taker and artist

Toronto doc director Daniel Roher remembers Robbie Robertson as risk-taker and artist

TORONTO — An Oscar-winning Toronto director who credits Robbie Robertson with helping to launch his career remembered the legendary singer-songwriter as a risk-taker and musical talent who “created a bridge across time.
Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80

Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80

TORONTO — Robbie Robertson, The Band's lead guitarist and songwriter who in such classics as “The Weight,” “Up on Cripple Creek” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" mined and helped reshape American music, died Wednesday at 80.
Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80

Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80

Robbie Robertson, The Band’s lead guitarist and songwriter who in such classics as “The Weight” and “Up on Cripple Creek” mined American music and folklore and helped reshape contemporary rock, died Wednesday at 80.
Swift's T.O. stops create opportunities, risks for brands tied to show: marketers

Swift's T.O. stops create opportunities, risks for brands tied to show: marketers

TORONTO — Companies marketing themselves in connection with Taylor Swift's future swing through Toronto might feel an afterglow that outlives the pop star's handful of shows in the country — but such brands also face several risks in tying themselves
Hollywood strike matches the 100-day mark of the last writers' strike in 2007-2008

Hollywood strike matches the 100-day mark of the last writers' strike in 2007-2008

NEW YORK (AP) — TV late-night comedy scribe Greg Iwinski, 38, was still only an aspiring writer when Hollywood writers held their landmark strike in 2007-2008.
'It's kind of like the Hunger Games': Swift fans on the battle for tickets

'It's kind of like the Hunger Games': Swift fans on the battle for tickets

Swifties are going to great lengths to get tickets to a series of Taylor Swift concerts in Toronto next year.
If you've ever wanted to be in 'Hamilton,' you can now do so - on Roblox

If you've ever wanted to be in 'Hamilton,' you can now do so - on Roblox

NEW YORK (AP) — The landmark Broadway musical “Hamilton” has landed on Roblox, turning the innovative stage show into an immersive online environment for a new generation. “'Hamilton' has global recognition.
Some fans rejoice, others left on waitlist as Taylor Swift Toronto tickets go on sale

Some fans rejoice, others left on waitlist as Taylor Swift Toronto tickets go on sale

Some fans are celebrating while others were left disappointed as the first batch of tickets for Taylor Swift's Toronto shows went up for grabs at steep prices.
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