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Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy dies from coronavirus at 75

Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy dies from coronavirus at 75

LAS VEGAS — Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy, the duo whose extraordinary magic tricks astonished millions until Horn was critically injured in 2003 by one of the act’s famed white tigers, has died. He was 75.
Heritage department outlines distribution of $500 million of arts and culture COVID-19 support

Heritage department outlines distribution of $500 million of arts and culture COVID-19 support

Canada's arts and culture organizations are getting a clearer picture of how the federal government plans to divide $500 million of COVID-19 support.

Man to plead guilty to romance con of 'black-ish' star

LOS ANGELES — A man accused of romancing “black-ish” star Jenifer Lewis and three other women to con them out of money for his phoney businesses agreed Friday to plead guilty to a federal charge of wire fraud, prosecutors said.
PBS' 'Asian Americans' explores prejudice and perseverance

PBS' 'Asian Americans' explores prejudice and perseverance

A century of racist attacks detailed in the new PBS documentary series “Asian Americans” might have felt like ancient history just a few months ago. But through the lens of the coronavirus pandemic that originated in China and is now hitting the U.S.
What's that behind you? On virus-era TV, home backdrops star

What's that behind you? On virus-era TV, home backdrops star

Those who saw conservative commentator Bill Kristol on television one recent night may not remember what he said. But they'll never forget the magnificent mess of a bookcase behind him.
CBS reimagines 'Equalizer' and 'The Silence of the Lambs'

CBS reimagines 'Equalizer' and 'The Silence of the Lambs'

NEW YORK — Queen Latifah, Rebecca Breeds and Thomas Middleditch are set to star in three new CBS shows for the 2020-21 season as the network adds a reimagined “Equalizer,” a show based on “The Silence of the Lambs" and a comedy about organ donation.
Fore! 'Caddyshack' ranks No. 4 on AP sports movie list

Fore! 'Caddyshack' ranks No. 4 on AP sports movie list

DAVIE, Fla. — It happens all the time. Someone will pull up to the big metal gate in front of the clubhouse, press the intercom button and ask to see Bushwood Country Club. Or they’ll start dancing on the 12th fairway.
'Slap Shot' still iconic in hockey despite sport's changes

'Slap Shot' still iconic in hockey despite sport's changes

A few nights after one of their players was injured by a dirty hit, the Johnstown Jets plotted to exact some revenge on Buffalo's Greg Neeld.
Nickelback drummer Daniel Adair on the mend after surgery to treat pinched nerve

Nickelback drummer Daniel Adair on the mend after surgery to treat pinched nerve

Nickelback drummer Daniel Adair says he's getting back into his groove after undergoing surgery to treat a pinched nerve in his arm.
Idris Elba lends his voice to a song helping relief efforts

Idris Elba lends his voice to a song helping relief efforts

NEW YORK — Idris Elba, who battled the coronavirus this year, has lent his voice to a new song about black men and mental health that will benefit pandemic relief efforts.
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