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NEW YORK — The great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells is writing a biography of the pioneering African-American journalist and activist. One Signal Publishers announced Thursday that Michelle Duster's “Ida B. the Queen” will come out next February.

NEW YORK — Rapper and activist Common went into quarantine concerned about incarcerated people he has met during visits to jails, prisons and juvenile detention centres around the U.S.

ATLANTA — A reality TV star in Atlanta used an emergency loan from the federal government to lease a Rolls Royce, make child support payments and purchase $85,000 worth of jewelry, authorities said Wednesday.

TORONTO — One of Corey Hart's most resilient hit singles, "Never Surrender," is getting a makeover by the singer who's been inspired by people's unwavering strength during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With a pen as sharp as her knife, food writer Judy Creighton carved out space in the headlines for everyday Canadian fare.

With a pen as sharp as her knife, food writer Judy Creighton carved out space in the headlines for everyday Canadian fare.

LOS ANGELES — Toronto-raised entertainer Lilly Singh is getting a second season of her groundbreaking late-night talk show.

LOS ANGELES — Reese Witherspoon says she still feels marginalized in corporate boardrooms dominated by men. Demi Lovato describes living in a “mental prison” and battling an eating disorder that was triggered by extreme bullying in middle school.

LOS ANGELES — Reese Witherspoon says she still feels marginalized in corporate boardrooms dominated by men. Demi Lovato describes living in a “mental prison” and battling an eating disorder that was triggered by extreme bullying in middle school.

NEW YORK — The new Amazon series about everyday people who are making an impact in the fight against the coronavirus is getting an assist of its own — from Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas.