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Country musician Megan Moroney says she writes sad songs for sad people. It's making her a star.

Country musician Megan Moroney says she writes sad songs for sad people. It's making her a star.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Not so long before her platinum-selling single “Tennessee Orange” became inescapable on country radio, this year scoring Megan Moroney her first-ever CMA nominations (song of the year and artist of the year), the up-and-comer was a
'A sculpture garden': acclaimed artist to design Calgary museum terrace

'A sculpture garden': acclaimed artist to design Calgary museum terrace

CALGARY — A globally recognized artist is to design the rooftop terrace for the Glenbow Museum in Calgary. The 13,000-square-foot terrace will be housed at the JR Shaw Centre for Arts and Culture.

Prosecutors drop charges against woman who accused Jonathan Majors the day after her arrest

New York (AP) — Manhattan prosecutors on Thursday dropped all charges against a woman who accused the movie star Jonathan Majors of assault, less than a day after she was arrested by New York City police following his allegation that she initiated th
A century after her birth, opera great Maria Callas is honored with a new museum in Greece

A century after her birth, opera great Maria Callas is honored with a new museum in Greece

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Finishing her class at The Juilliard School of the arts in New York, Greek opera great Maria Callas gave her students a final word of advice.
Want people to tune in to an opioid film? Make it funny, says director David Yates

Want people to tune in to an opioid film? Make it funny, says director David Yates

TORONTO — How do you get people to pay attention to the opioid epidemic? For English director David Yates and Canadian producer Lawrence Grey, the answer was simple: make it funny.
‘Grounded,’ a new opera about a female fighter pilot turned drone operator, prepares to take off

‘Grounded,’ a new opera about a female fighter pilot turned drone operator, prepares to take off

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 10 years after it was first imagined as an opera , “Grounded” is ready to take flight.
Movie Review: Video game-to-horror flick 'Five Nights at Freddy’s' misfires badly

Movie Review: Video game-to-horror flick 'Five Nights at Freddy’s' misfires badly

Just in time for Halloween comes “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” a video game adaptation with the potential treat of demented Chuck E. Cheese-like animatronic creatures running amok. But the trick turns out to be on us.

'The Art of War' and Amy Schumer's memoir are among many books banned in US prisons. Here's why

NEW YORK (AP) — Tens of thousands of books are being banned or restricted by U.S. prisons, according to a new report from PEN America. The list includes everything from self-help books to an Elmore Leonard novel.
Kardinal Offishall named 2023 recipient of Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour

Kardinal Offishall named 2023 recipient of Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour

TORONTO — Canada's Walk of Fame has announced Kardinal Offishall as this year's recipient of the Allan Slaight Music Impact Honour.
First ever Florida Man games will feature beer belly wrestling and 'evading arrest' obstacle course

First ever Florida Man games will feature beer belly wrestling and 'evading arrest' obstacle course

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.
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