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U.N. group says people abused by late Japanese boy band producer deserve apologies and compensation

U.N. group says people abused by late Japanese boy band producer deserve apologies and compensation

TOKYO (AP) — The men who came forward to allege they were sexually abused as teenagers by Japanese boy band producer Johnny Kitagawa now have a powerful listener: the United Nations. Damilola Olawuyi, chair of the U.N.
AP Election Brief | What to expect in Mississippi's state primaries

AP Election Brief | What to expect in Mississippi's state primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday is primary day in Mississippi, with Gov. Tate Reeves’ bid for renomination to a second term topping the list of contests voters will decide.
Fans rejoice as Taylor Swift's Eras Tour books 6 nights at Toronto's Rogers Centre

Fans rejoice as Taylor Swift's Eras Tour books 6 nights at Toronto's Rogers Centre

If all goes according to plan, Len Goertz will attend eight Taylor Swift shows during her Eras Tour, including one in Toronto as she makes her way to Canada next year.
Buffy Sainte-Marie retires from live performances, cites health concerns

Buffy Sainte-Marie retires from live performances, cites health concerns

Buffy Sainte-Marie has announced that she's retiring from live performances. A statement announcing her decision cited factors including travel-induced health concerns and performance-inhibiting physical challenges.
A dancer is fatally stabbed after a confrontation in New York, prompting a tribute from Beyoncé

A dancer is fatally stabbed after a confrontation in New York, prompting a tribute from Beyoncé

NEW YORK (AP) — The fatal stabbing of a gay man after a confrontation between a group of friends who were dancing to a Beyoncé song and young men who apparently took offense has outraged New York City's LGBTQ community and spurred Beyoncé herself to
Citing spike in hate, Pride groups call for safety plan from Ontario government

Citing spike in hate, Pride groups call for safety plan from Ontario government

TORONTO — A coalition of Ontario Pride organizations called on the province Thursday to urgently work with them to develop a proactive safety plan to beat back a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ hate.
Lizzo says she's 'not the villain' after her former dancers claim sex harassment

Lizzo says she's 'not the villain' after her former dancers claim sex harassment

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lizzo said Thursday that she's “not the villain” that three of her former backup dancers falsely accuse her of being in a sexual harassment lawsuit.
National Ballet of Ukraine to tour Canada, celebrate 'art and beauty over tyranny'

National Ballet of Ukraine to tour Canada, celebrate 'art and beauty over tyranny'

MONTREAL — The National Ballet of Ukraine says an upcoming tour of Canada will celebrate “art and beauty over tyranny and destruction.
Spike Lee and Pedro Almodóvar to receive TIFF Tribute Awards, while 'Dicks: The Musical' to open Midnight Madness

Spike Lee and Pedro Almodóvar to receive TIFF Tribute Awards, while 'Dicks: The Musical' to open Midnight Madness

TORONTO — Oscar-winning filmmakers Spike Lee and Pedro Almodóvar are set to receive Tribute Awards at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.
Assault trial for actor Jonathan Majors postponed until September

Assault trial for actor Jonathan Majors postponed until September

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Jonathan Majors’ domestic violence trial was postponed until at least Sept. 6 after New York City prosecutors asked Thursday for more time to prepare.
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