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Boston's Museum of Fine Arts announces reopening plans

BOSTON — The Museum of Fine Arts, one of Boston's most popular attractions, plans to reopen at the end of September after being closed for months because of the coronavirus pandemic, museum management said in a statement Wednesday. The Sept.
Former WWE wrestlers' lawsuit over brain damage is dismissed

Former WWE wrestlers' lawsuit over brain damage is dismissed

A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday that had been filed by 50 former pro wrestlers, many of them stars in the 1980s and 1990s, who claimed World Wrestling Entertainment failed to protect them from repeated head injuries, including c
Katherine Ryan on dramatizing the 'lucid feminism' of her mother-daughter bond

Katherine Ryan on dramatizing the 'lucid feminism' of her mother-daughter bond

Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan worked hard to give her daughter a lavish British lifestyle — a home in London, a pony and admission to a posh girls' school that would set her up for success.
Oscars set inclusion standards for best picture category

Oscars set inclusion standards for best picture category

In an historic move, the Oscars are raising the inclusion bar for best picture nominees starting with the 96th Academy Awards in 2024.
In pandemic times, Halifax filmmaker depicts broken dreams and isolation

In pandemic times, Halifax filmmaker depicts broken dreams and isolation

HALIFAX — Actor and director Taylor Olson hadn't imagined when he set out to make a film that depicts isolation and broken hopes that his final cut would emerge during a pandemic when many are experiencing similar emotions.
Canadian chart-topper Shawn Mendes to perform at TIFF Tribute Awards

Canadian chart-topper Shawn Mendes to perform at TIFF Tribute Awards

TORONTO — Canadian Shawn Mendes is bringing his pop star swagger to the Toronto International Film Festival. The eight-time Juno Award winner is set to perform at the annual TIFF Tribute Awards next week.
Toronto film festival to now require masks even while seated at TIFF Bell Lightbox

Toronto film festival to now require masks even while seated at TIFF Bell Lightbox

TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival will now require guests to wear masks or face coverings at all times at its downtown headquarters, TIFF Bell Lightbox, even when seated in a cinema.
Iranian director calls Venice premiere 'like a new life'

Iranian director calls Venice premiere 'like a new life'

VENICE, Italy — Restricted travel, quarantine and positive COVID-19 tests meant that Majid Majidi’s appearance at the Venice Film Festival for Iranian drama “Sun Children” (Khorshid) was an achievement in itself.
Kevin Hart to host famed telethon long hosted by Jerry Lewis

Kevin Hart to host famed telethon long hosted by Jerry Lewis

LOS ANGELES — Kevin Hart will host the return of a popular telethon once spearheaded by the late Jerry Lewis to fight muscular dystrophy. The Muscular Dystrophy Association announced Wednesday that Hart will host the MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon.
Fendi taps Dior designer Kim Jones to replace Karl Lagerfeld

Fendi taps Dior designer Kim Jones to replace Karl Lagerfeld

Rome fashion house Fendi announced Wednesday that Kim Jones is taking over from the late Karl Lagerfeld as creative director of haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections.
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