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Turkish singer sentenced over joke on religious schools

Turkish singer sentenced over joke on religious schools

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A court in Istanbul on Wednesday handed Turkish pop singer Gulsen a 10-month suspended sentence after convicting her of “inciting hatred and enmity” over a joke about Turkey’s religious schools, the country's state-run news agen
'It's a spiritual thing:' Long history between Gordon Lightfoot and Massey Hall

'It's a spiritual thing:' Long history between Gordon Lightfoot and Massey Hall

TORONTO — It was a relationship that lasted a lifetime: Gordon Lightfoot got his start at Massey Hall as a teenager, and never stopped returning to the Toronto venue, no matter how successful he became.
Q-and-A: July Talk capture drive-in shows, health struggles in new documentary

Q-and-A: July Talk capture drive-in shows, health struggles in new documentary

TORONTO — What was supposed to be a 10-minute short film about July Talk's drive-in concerts at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic grew into a full-fledged documentary that traced the band's formation and a health crisis for one of its members.
Musician Corb Lund wants strong stance against coal mines in Alberta election

Musician Corb Lund wants strong stance against coal mines in Alberta election

EDMONTON — As Albertans begin what could be a bitter and divisive provincial election campaign, one of the province's most popular musicians wants to remind them of an issue that brought everyone together a couple years ago.
Anne Murray, Tom Cochrane and Sharon Hampson on Gordon Lightfoot's 'genius' and influence

Anne Murray, Tom Cochrane and Sharon Hampson on Gordon Lightfoot's 'genius' and influence

TORONTO — Anne Murray carried many tunes throughout her singing career but she says the lyrical quality of a Gordon Lightfoot song rose above most others.
Late-night TV shows go dark as writers strike for better pay

Late-night TV shows go dark as writers strike for better pay

NEW YORK (AP) — The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most la
'Some Like It Hot' leads Tony Award nominations with 13 nods

'Some Like It Hot' leads Tony Award nominations with 13 nods

NEW YORK (AP) — “Some Like It Hot,” a Broadway musical adaptation of the cross-dressing movie comedy that starred Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, waltzed away Tuesday with a leading 13 Tony Award nominations, putting the spotlight on a show that is a sw
'A big part of my life': Orillia mourns hometown legend Gordon Lightfoot

'A big part of my life': Orillia mourns hometown legend Gordon Lightfoot

ORILLIA, Ont. — It didn't take long for the flowers to appear at the statue of Gordon Lightfoot in his Ontario hometown.
Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace with suspected weapon

Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace with suspected weapon

LONDON (AP) — London police said a controlled explosion was carried out as a precaution outside Buckingham Palace late Tuesday after a man was arrested there on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.
Another Met Gala in the books, so how did they do on theme?

Another Met Gala in the books, so how did they do on theme?

NEW YORK (AP) — In vintage couture and a world of Chanel-inspired camellias.
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