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Caught in video mashup, Pinsky apologizes for virus comments

Caught in video mashup, Pinsky apologizes for virus comments

NEW YORK — Celebrity doctor Drew Pinsky has apologized for a series of statements unspooled in a recent video where he downplayed the coronavirus and suggested it was a “press-induced panic.
Heritage Canada commits $500 million to arts and sports sectors impacted by COVID-19

Heritage Canada commits $500 million to arts and sports sectors impacted by COVID-19

TORONTO — Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault unveiled early plans on Friday to give $500 million to Canada's arts, sports and cultural sectors as they weather the COVID-19 pandemic — but exactly who will benefit remains to be determined.
Review: Canadian melody maker Ron Sexsmith finds serenity

Review: Canadian melody maker Ron Sexsmith finds serenity

Ron Sexsmith, “Hermitage" (Cooking Vinyl) Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith has been making pretty music for years, and he’s at it again with “Hermitage.
'Outlander' star Sam Heughan speaks out against online abuse

'Outlander' star Sam Heughan speaks out against online abuse

HONOLULU — “Outlander” star Sam Heughan spoke out on social media about what he calls “six years of constant bullying, harassment, stalking and false narratives" about him.
Stuck at home, music producers battle while fans party along

Stuck at home, music producers battle while fans party along

NEW YORK — When pioneering producers like DJ Premier and RZA, Ne-Yo and Johnta Austin, and Lil Jon and T-Pain went head-to-head in recent days by playing some of their most impactful songs in battles on social media, in more normal times, it may have
Stuck at home, music producers battle while fans party along

Stuck at home, music producers battle while fans party along

NEW YORK — When pioneering producers like DJ Premier and RZA, Ne-Yo and Johnta Austin, and Lil Jon and T-Pain went head-to-head in recent days by playing some of their most impactful songs in battles on social media, in more normal times, it may have
'A League of Their Own' inspired baseball pioneer Croteau

'A League of Their Own' inspired baseball pioneer Croteau

There were moments when Julie Croteau’s baseball path was a lonely one even as she turned in a career historic enough that Cooperstown wanted her glove. Little League with mostly boys.
Why we watch: Sports movies' emotional connections resonate

Why we watch: Sports movies' emotional connections resonate

For now and the foreseeable future, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, there are no live sports to watch -- in person, on television, online. Replays of past events are available, sure, but there’s rarely much joy in that.
Rolling Stones to join Gaga for TV event battling COVID-19

Rolling Stones to join Gaga for TV event battling COVID-19

NEW YORK — The Rolling Stones will join Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Billie Eilish for the upcoming TV special aimed at fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

UK youth orchestra plays 'Ode to Joy' alone but together

LONDON — A nationwide lockdown isn’t stopping Britain’s National Youth Orchestra from making music — alone but together.
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