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Book Review: Debut 'Do Tell' drags you into Old Hollywood's underbelly in a noir-like novel

Book Review: Debut 'Do Tell' drags you into Old Hollywood's underbelly in a noir-like novel

“Do Tell” by Lindsay Lynch (Doubleday) Edie O’Dare was there that night, the night that changed the lives of a dozen names in Hollywood — the night Sophie Melrose, newcomer at FWM studios, was sexually assaulted by Freddy Clarke, famous for playing d
Microsoft and UK regulators win more time to resolve blocked $69 billion Activision deal

Microsoft and UK regulators win more time to resolve blocked $69 billion Activision deal

LONDON (AP) — Microsoft and British regulators won more time from a court Monday as the U.S. tech company uses a rare second chance to overcome opposition to its $69 billion bid for video game maker Activision Blizzard.
It's official: Taylor Swift has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history

It's official: Taylor Swift has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Congratulations are in order for Taylor Swift and her loyal fans, known as Swifties. The pop star officially has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history.
'Nobody's working': Canada's film, TV labour force feels sting of twin Hollywood strikes

'Nobody's working': Canada's film, TV labour force feels sting of twin Hollywood strikes

TORONTO — Canadian film and television workers are feeling the sting of twin strikes by Hollywood writers and actors. Vancouver-based Derek Baskerville, who rents costumes mostly to U.S.
Princess Diana’s iconic sheep sweater could fetch at least $50,000 at auction

Princess Diana’s iconic sheep sweater could fetch at least $50,000 at auction

LONDON (AP) — A red sweater adorned with a flock of sheep worn by the young Princess Diana is expected to sell for more than $50,000 at auction.
Dionne Warwick, Amanda Marshall among performers at the Canadian National Exhibition

Dionne Warwick, Amanda Marshall among performers at the Canadian National Exhibition

TORONTO — Dionne Warwick and Amanda Marshall are among the musicians set to stop by the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto this summer.
Elton John lends celebrity testimony to Kevin Spacey's sexual assault trial

Elton John lends celebrity testimony to Kevin Spacey's sexual assault trial

LONDON (AP) — Kevin Spacey 's lawyers enlisted the help of an A-list star Monday in his sexual assault trial, calling on Elton John and his husband to cast doubt on one of the Oscar winner's accusers at the end of the defense case.
From Brazil's Amazon to bossa nova and beyond, prolific pianist João Donato dies at 88

From Brazil's Amazon to bossa nova and beyond, prolific pianist João Donato dies at 88

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian composer and pianist João Donato, who helped lay the groundwork for bossa nova but throughout his career defied confinement to any single genre, died Monday. He was 88.
Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra turns 10, training over 1,200 for music careers

Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra turns 10, training over 1,200 for music careers

NEW YORK (AP) — Teen musicians from the National Youth Orchestra of the USA walked onto the Carnegie Hall stage and acted in unison, much like string sections following their leaders: They pulled out cell phones and took selfies.
In Newfoundland, arrival of 'Come From Away,' tourists squeezes unhoused from hotels

In Newfoundland, arrival of 'Come From Away,' tourists squeezes unhoused from hotels

GANDER, N.L. — It's peak tourism season, and with the new Gander production of the Broadway musical "Come From Away" drawing visitors from afar, the central Newfoundland town is especially full.
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