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James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93.

Jailed Harvey Weinstein taken to NYC hospital for emergency heart surgery, his representatives say

NEW YORK (AP) — Jailed ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein underwent an emergency medical procedure at a New York City hospital on Monday to remove fluid on his heart and lungs after he complained of chest pains over the weekend, his representatives said

Ryan Seacrest debuts as new host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the first time in almost 8,000 episodes, “Wheel of Fortune” did not open with a hello from longtime host Pat Sajak .
Ukrainian officials call for film following Russian soldiers to be pulled from TIFF

Ukrainian officials call for film following Russian soldiers to be pulled from TIFF

TORONTO — Ukrainian officials are calling on the Toronto International Film Festival to pull a documentary about Russian soldiers from its schedule.
White Stripes sue Donald Trump over the use of 'Seven Nation Army' riff in social media post

White Stripes sue Donald Trump over the use of 'Seven Nation Army' riff in social media post

NEW YORK (AP) — The White Stripes sued former President Donald Trump on Monday in a case that alleges he used their hit song “Seven Nation Army” without permission in a video posted to social media.
Patti Scialfa, Springsteen's wife and bandmate, reveals cancer diagnosis

Patti Scialfa, Springsteen's wife and bandmate, reveals cancer diagnosis

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Patti Scialfa , Bruce Springsteen's wife and E Street bandmate, says she has been dealing with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer.
Matt Johnson and Kazik Radwanski on hurdles facing young Canadian directors

Matt Johnson and Kazik Radwanski on hurdles facing young Canadian directors

TORONTO — Toronto’s Matt Johnson and Kazik Radwanski are often hailed as key figures in the new wave of Canadian cinema but they worry the country's filmmaking ecosystem isn't fostering enough young, risk-taking directors.
Juno Awards to eliminate reggae, three other categories from 2025 ceremony

Juno Awards to eliminate reggae, three other categories from 2025 ceremony

TORONTO — The Juno Awards are pulling four categories from next year's ceremony as part of a wider review of Canada's biggest music awards show.

Jailed Harvey Weinstein taken to NYC hospital for emergency heart surgery, his representatives say

NEW YORK (AP) — Jailed ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein underwent an emergency medical procedure at a New York City hospital on Monday to remove fluid on his heart and lungs after he complained of chest pains over the weekend, his representatives said

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93.
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