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A second man is charged in connection with 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn in 'The Wizard of Oz'

A second man is charged in connection with 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn in 'The Wizard of Oz'

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A second man has been charged in connection with the 2005 theft of a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz," according to an indictment made public Sunday.

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ repeats at No. 1 on the box office charts

“ Kung Fu Panda 4 ” stayed at the top of the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters. The Universal and DreamWorks Animation movie earned $30 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Cockney Rebel singer Steve Harley, who had a hit with 'Make Me Smile,' dies at 73

Cockney Rebel singer Steve Harley, who had a hit with 'Make Me Smile,' dies at 73

LONDON (AP) — Steve Harley, a British musician whose glam-rock band Cockney Rebel had an enduring hit with the song “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me),” has died. He was 73.
'I enjoy being the first': Maestro Fresh Wes doesn't mind breaking hip-hop barriers

'I enjoy being the first': Maestro Fresh Wes doesn't mind breaking hip-hop barriers

TORONTO — Some moments in a career of "firsts" achieved by rapper Maestro Fresh Wes seem bigger than him, and next Sunday is certainly one of them.
'Canada's Got Talent' judges, competitors gearing up for the million-dollar season

'Canada's Got Talent' judges, competitors gearing up for the million-dollar season

Canada's most high-profile talent show is returning for another season, and this time the stakes are even higher.
'Resurgence' of French in Maine gives francophones hope, but fears, challenges remain

'Resurgence' of French in Maine gives francophones hope, but fears, challenges remain

MONTREAL — For decades, Cecile Thornton had little motivation to speak French. Born into the minority francophone community in Lewiston, Maine, she says she and her family were often the target of ridicule.
Series of costly losses in 2023 contributed to Just for Laughs insolvency: report

Series of costly losses in 2023 contributed to Just for Laughs insolvency: report

MONTREAL — An underachieving comedy festival in England and attempts by Facebook and YouTube to compete with the increasingly popular TikTok are among the factors that led revenue to plummet at the Just for Laughs festival parent company last year, a
'It's bittersweet': Video rental store to shut its doors after 40 years in business

'It's bittersweet': Video rental store to shut its doors after 40 years in business

WINNIPEG — Glen Fuhl is quick to say he's not passionate about movies.
TikTok creators warn of economic impact if app sees ban, call it a vital space for the marginalized

TikTok creators warn of economic impact if app sees ban, call it a vital space for the marginalized

Alex Pearlman shut the door on dreams of a standup comedy career almost a decade ago, pivoting from the stage to an office cubicle where he worked a customer service job.
Music Review: Justin Timberlake returns on nostalgic 'Everything I Thought It Was'

Music Review: Justin Timberlake returns on nostalgic 'Everything I Thought It Was'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In its better tracks, Justin Timberlake's first new album in six years, “Everything I Thought It Was,” is a return to form for the musician.
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