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Writer Milan Kundera donating archive to Czech library

Writer Milan Kundera donating archive to Czech library

PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Milan Kundera, the 91-year-old author of “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” and other acclaimed novels, has decided to donate his private library and archive to a public library in the Czech city where he was born and spent
Ominous whipped cream art comes to London's Trafalgar Square

Ominous whipped cream art comes to London's Trafalgar Square

LONDON — The latest eye-catching sight in London’s Trafalgar Square is a giant swirl of whipped cream topped with a cherry, a fly and a drone.

Full list of 2020 Toronto International Film Festival titles

The 2020 Toronto International Film Festival runs Sept. 10-19 with 50 titles, which will screen in a mix of online and physical presentations.
Cineplex to begin phased reopening of Ontario theatres on Friday

Cineplex to begin phased reopening of Ontario theatres on Friday

TORONTO — Cineplex says it's ready to start reopening select Ontario movie theatres on Friday. The Canadian cinema operator will begin with 25 locations across the province as part of a wider phased return to business during COVID-19.
Regina King directorial effort among 'important and urgent' voices in TIFF

Regina King directorial effort among 'important and urgent' voices in TIFF

TORONTO — Regina King's feature directorial debut and two projects from Metis/Algonquin director Michelle Latimer are bound for the Toronto International Film Festival.
Women embrace #challengeaccepted, but some ask: To what end?

Women embrace #challengeaccepted, but some ask: To what end?

CHICAGO — “Challenge accepted," they wrote — female Instagram users across the United States, flooding the photo-sharing app with black-and-white images.
Malik B, founding member of The Roots, has died at 47

Malik B, founding member of The Roots, has died at 47

LOS ANGELES — Malik B, a rapper and founding member of The Roots, has died. He was 47. The group announced the death of the Philadelphia-born emcee in a social media post Wednesday. The cause of death was not released.
Kanye West's NJ ballot petition falls short, complaint says

Kanye West's NJ ballot petition falls short, complaint says

TRENTON, N.J.

Comedian says he'd return to testify in Orleans assault case

NEW ORLEANS — Comedian Andy Dick told a New Orleans news outlet Wednesday that he’s willing to return to the city and testify against a man accused of knocking him unconscious last year.
McConaughey writing book based on life-changing adventures

McConaughey writing book based on life-changing adventures

NEW YORK — Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey didn't want to write an ordinary celebrity book.
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