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Hollywood catches up to director Gina Prince-Bythewood

Hollywood catches up to director Gina Prince-Bythewood

Gina Prince-Bythewood knows what good fighting looks like. The “Love & Basketball” director has been an athlete her entire life, but she also just loves action movies.
Museum: 'Dukes of Hazzard' car with Confederate flag to stay

Museum: 'Dukes of Hazzard' car with Confederate flag to stay

VOLO, Ill. — A northern Illinois auto museum has no plan to stop displaying a Dodge Charger from the “Dukes of Hazzard” television show with the Confederate battle flag painted atop the vehicle.

Executive turmoil at Essence, Ebony magazines prompt changes

NEW YORK — Two storied magazines that focus on news and culture in the Black community, Essence and Ebony, are in the midst of turmoil at their top levels.
Virus: Dragon Con cancels in-person Atlanta event for 2020

Virus: Dragon Con cancels in-person Atlanta event for 2020

ATLANTA — Organizers of a popular sci-fi, fantasy and gaming convention in Atlanta have announced that the in-person event — Dragon Con — will be cancelled this year in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
At libel trial, Depp blasts Amber Heard's 'sick' abuse claim

At libel trial, Depp blasts Amber Heard's 'sick' abuse claim

LONDON — Johnny Depp said Tuesday that ex-wife Amber Heard had made “sick” claims of abuse and falsely branded him a monster, as the actor testified in a U.K.
France's Rodin Museum sells bronzes to weather virus crisis

France's Rodin Museum sells bronzes to weather virus crisis

PARIS — Unlike other museums thumped by the coronavirus pandemic, Paris’ Rodin Museum might have an ace up its sleeve to help see it through the crisis: It can sell limited-edition versions of the French sculptor’s masterpieces.
JFL cancels live performances for Toronto festival because of COVID-19 concerns

JFL cancels live performances for Toronto festival because of COVID-19 concerns

TORONTO — Just For Laughs says it won't be hosting live performances as part of its Toronto festival this fall because of concerns about COVID-19. The JFL42 festival was set to take place at venues across Toronto from Sept. 24 to Oct. 3.

Audible bestsellers for week ending July 3rd

Nonfiction 1. The Real Sherlock: An Audible Original by Lucinda Hawksley, narrated by Lucinda Hawksley (Audible Studios) 2.
Ismaila Alfa to host CBC Radio's 'Metro Morning' beginning Aug. 24

Ismaila Alfa to host CBC Radio's 'Metro Morning' beginning Aug. 24

TORONTO — Winnipeg-based broadcaster Ismaila Alfa is the new host of CBC Radio One's "Metro Morning." The public broadcaster says the Nigerian-born journalist and musician will start helming the Toronto morning show beginning Aug. 24.
Pussy Riot member faces new charges in Russia

Pussy Riot member faces new charges in Russia

MOSCOW — A member of the Pussy Riot protest group has been charged with failing to properly notify Russian authorities about his Canadian citizenship, officials said Tuesday.
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