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The Weeknd changes name on social media to birth name Abel Tesfaye
TORONTO — The Weeknd is no more — and not just because it's Monday. The Toronto-born singer has changed his display names on Instagram and Twitter to his birth name, Abel Tesfaye, though the usernames remain "theweeknd".
May 15, 2023 11:34 AM
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Shelagh Rogers to step down from longtime role hosting 'The Next Chapter' on CBC
TORONTO — Broadcaster Shelagh Rogers is stepping down from her long-time gig as host of "The Next Chapter" on CBC Radio. Rogers has hosted and produced the program, which features interviews with writers, since 2008.
May 15, 2023 9:48 AM
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Book Review: A brilliant new story collection by Jolene McIlwain awaits in 'Sidle Creek'
“Sidle Creek,” by Jolene McIlwain (Melville House) Lately, the news out of rural Appalachia has not been good: a train derailment, toxic chemicals, the opioid epidemic, deaths of despair.
May 15, 2023 9:39 AM
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Nigerian Afrobeat star Kuti arrested over alleged police assault
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian Afrobeat star was arrested Monday after being accused of assaulting a police officer in the commercial hub of Lagos.
May 15, 2023 9:08 AM
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Live Gordon Lightfoot album, 'At Royal Albert Hall,' set for release in July
TORONTO — A live Gordon Lightfoot album billed as his final release is set for July 14. "At Royal Albert Hall" is an unedited recording of his performance at the venue in London in 2016.
May 15, 2023 9:04 AM
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Book Review: T.C. Boyle’s dark novel 'Blue Skies' explores world severely impacted by climate change
“Blue Skies” by T.C. Boyle (Liveright) There have been entire shelves of non-fiction books written about climate change. I’ve reviewed quite a few. They’re packed with truly frightening scenarios based on science.
May 15, 2023 8:18 AM
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Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi to receive PEN America's Freedom to Write Award
NEW YORK (AP) — The Iranian writer, journalist and human rights activist Narges Mohammadi will be honored at this week's PEN America Literary Gala.
May 15, 2023 8:02 AM
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 21-27
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 21-27 May 21: Singer Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers is 82. Keyboardist Bill Champlin (Chicago) is 76. Actor Carol Potter (“Beverly Hills, 90210,” ″Sunset Beach”) is 75. Singer Leo Sayer is 75.
May 15, 2023 6:58 AM
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Head of Japanese entertainment company mired in sex abuse scandal apologizes, promises fix
TOKYO (AP) — The head of a major Japanese boys-group talent agency has released a YouTube video apologizing for the sexual abuse allegedly perpetrated by her predecessor and promised to prevent a recurrence.
May 14, 2023 6:54 PM
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Kelly Clarkson responds to report accusing her daytime talk show of being a toxic workplace
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kelly Clarkson has responded to a Rolling Stone report accusing her daytime talk show of being a toxic workplace. Clarkson issued a statement on her Instagram page Saturday.
May 14, 2023 4:58 PM
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