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Film producer, wealthy heir, political donor Steve Bing dies

Film producer, wealthy heir, political donor Steve Bing dies

LOS ANGELES — Movie producer, film financier, real estate heir and major Democratic political donor Steve Bing has died. He was 55. The Los Angeles County coroner said Bing died Monday at his residence in the Century City section of Los Angeles.
Montreal unlikely to rename metro station after Oscar Peterson, despite petition

Montreal unlikely to rename metro station after Oscar Peterson, despite petition

MONTREAL — Another push is underway to rename a southwestern Montreal metro station in honour of Canadian jazz great Oscar Peterson, but city officials say they aren't ready to go that route.
Bell Media renews 'Transplant,' 'Jann'; says it's working 'to increase the representation of diverse voices'

Bell Media renews 'Transplant,' 'Jann'; says it's working 'to increase the representation of diverse voices'

TORONTO — New seasons of "Transplant" and "Jann" are among the shows bound for CTV as Bell Media navigates COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns and vows to increase representation and diversity in its content.
Adult film star Ron Jeremy charged with rape, sexual assault

Adult film star Ron Jeremy charged with rape, sexual assault

LOS ANGELES — Adult film star Ron Jeremy was charged with raping three women and sexually assaulting a fourth, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Tuesday.
Trump's brother seeks to halt family tell-all book

Trump's brother seeks to halt family tell-all book

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s brother is asking a New York City judge to prevent the president’s niece from publishing a tell-all book, which is expected to be released later this month.
CBC vows to step up diversity hiring, retention and promotion goals

CBC vows to step up diversity hiring, retention and promotion goals

TORONTO — The CBC has announced details of its efforts to meet diverse hiring, retention and promotion goals after its "Yukon Morning" radio show host lambasted the broadcaster for its failings live on-air and then quit.
Corus to air NBC streamer's original shows, including 'Saved by the Bell' reboot

Corus to air NBC streamer's original shows, including 'Saved by the Bell' reboot

TORONTO — Corus Entertainment will soon be able to fill airtime with original shows from NBCUniversal's streaming service after reshuffling its programming to make up for pandemic-related production delays.
Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for use of blackface in sketches

Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for use of blackface in sketches

NEW YORK — Jimmy Kimmel apologized Tuesday for his 1990s blackface impressions of NBA player Karl Malone and other Black celebrities but said his delay in addressing the subject came in part to avoid handing a victory to his foes.
TIFF lays off 31 full-time staff, cuts salaries amid revenue drop

TIFF lays off 31 full-time staff, cuts salaries amid revenue drop

TORONTO — The organization that runs the Toronto International Film Festival says the impact of COVID-19 is forcing more layoffs and slashing expected revenues.

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Apple Books US Bestseller List - 06/21/20 - Paid Books Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher 1. 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand - 9780316420051 - (Little, Brown and Company) 2.
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