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Movie Review: Hillary Swank gives inspirational ‘Ordinary Angels’ both the heart and heft it needs

Movie Review: Hillary Swank gives inspirational ‘Ordinary Angels’ both the heart and heft it needs

At the end of “Ordinary Angels,” we’re given one of those now-see-how-it-really-happened moments with real footage mirroring the climax of the film. That’s a really good thing.
Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to claim top spot on Billboard's country music chart

Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to claim top spot on Billboard's country music chart

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé made history once again: The superstar singer has become the first Black woman to top Billboard's country music chart. The Grammy winner achieved the feat after her new single “Texas Hold 'Em" reached No.
It's an election year, and Biden's team is signaling a more aggressive posture toward the press

It's an election year, and Biden's team is signaling a more aggressive posture toward the press

NEW YORK (AP) — Occupants of the White House have grumbled over news coverage practically since the place was built.
Milan Fashion Week showcases emerging Black designers, launches initiative to fight discrimination

Milan Fashion Week showcases emerging Black designers, launches initiative to fight discrimination

MILAN (AP) — Milan Fashion Week highlighted diversity and in a new initiative that aims to promote inclusion across the industry and the return of a showcase for underrepresented designers as five days of mostly womenswear previews for Fall-Winter 20
With 'Law & Order Toronto,' the pressure looming over the show's creators is immense

With 'Law & Order Toronto,' the pressure looming over the show's creators is immense

TORONTO — Nobody wants to be the person who mucked up the "Law & Order" franchise.
Financially struggling Met Opera's 18 productions next season matches the fewest since 1980-81

Financially struggling Met Opera's 18 productions next season matches the fewest since 1980-81

The financially struggling Metropolitan Opera will present 18 productions in 2024-25, matching the current season and pandemic-curtailed 2019-20 for the fewest since 14 in strike-shortened 1980-81.
Movie Review: Buckle up for a queer road trip caper in Ethan Coen’s spry ‘Drive-Away Dolls’

Movie Review: Buckle up for a queer road trip caper in Ethan Coen’s spry ‘Drive-Away Dolls’

“Drive-Away Dolls” is, technically speaking, made up of old parts. Its script was written two decades ago, when references to Ralph Nader and Chelsea Clinton’s security detail were current.
Movie Review: 'Dune: Part Two' sustains the dystopian dream of 'Part One'

Movie Review: 'Dune: Part Two' sustains the dystopian dream of 'Part One'

Three firm thumps into the Arrakis sand is all you need to summon a sandworm in Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two.” It’s almost as easy as hailing a cab or calling for the check.
Principal dancer Guillaume Cote to retire from National Ballet of Canada

Principal dancer Guillaume Cote to retire from National Ballet of Canada

TORONTO — Guillaume Cote doesn’t really want to leave the National Ballet of Canada, but after a quarter century with the company, the 42-year-old principal dancer saysit’s time.
Alice Paul Tapper to publish picture book inspired by medical misdiagnosis

Alice Paul Tapper to publish picture book inspired by medical misdiagnosis

NEW YORK (AP) — The new book from bestselling author Alice Paul Tapper, daughter of CNN anchor Jake Tapper, was inspired by a near-fatal health emergency.
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