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Author Deesha Philyaw has a 7-figure deal for her next two books

Author Deesha Philyaw has a 7-figure deal for her next two books

NEW YORK (AP) — Prize-winning fiction writer Deesha Philyaw, who struggled to find a publisher for what became her acclaimed debut “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies,” has a 7-figure deal for her next two books.
Deepa Mehta's documentary 'I Am Sirat' allows subject Sirat Taneja to be seen

Deepa Mehta's documentary 'I Am Sirat' allows subject Sirat Taneja to be seen

TORONTO — Star wattage may be amped down at the Toronto International Film Festival this year, but it doesn't feel that way for Sirat Taneja.

Peel school board faces calls for transparency on library 'weeding' process

MISSISSAUGA — A school board west of Toronto is facing calls to be more transparent about the so-called "weeding" of its libraries amid concerns some books are being removed from collections solely because they were published before 2008.
Thirty Seconds to Mars returns with a new album that Jared Leto says will 'surprise' a lot of people

Thirty Seconds to Mars returns with a new album that Jared Leto says will 'surprise' a lot of people

NEW YORK (AP) — Thirty Seconds to Mars is back with a new clutch of songs born from the pandemic and collected under a very long title.
Megyn Kelly welcomes Donald Trump for an interview 8 years after he erupted over her debate question

Megyn Kelly welcomes Donald Trump for an interview 8 years after he erupted over her debate question

NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump sat down with Megyn Kelly for a satellite radio interview that aired on Thursday, it was a long way — in time and circumstance — from their most memorable encounter in the summer of 2015.
Music Review: Corinne Bailey Rae explores every part of the emotional spectrum in 'Black Rainbows'

Music Review: Corinne Bailey Rae explores every part of the emotional spectrum in 'Black Rainbows'

Who would you be if you didn’t have to fit into societal expectations? Grammy Award-winner Corinne Bailey Rae answers this question for herself in her latest body of work, “Black Rainbows.

Jonathan Eig's MLK biography 'King: A Life' is among nonfiction National Book Award nominees

NEW YORK (AP) — A comprehensive new biography of the Rev.
On movie screens in Toronto, home is a battleground

On movie screens in Toronto, home is a battleground

TORONTO (AP) — Three generations of a Ukrainian family sit in a van in the documentary “In the Rearview.” They stare straightforward, staggered by all they’ve left behind. Their home. The dogs they set loose. Their cow, Beauty.

Drew Barrymore stalking suspect trespasses at fashion show looking for Emma Watson, police say

NEW YORK (AP) — A man accused of repeatedly stalking celebrities has been arrested for barging into a dressing room at a New York City fashion show and screaming that he wanted to marry actor Emma Watson, authorities said.
Annie Lennox plans to fundraise and entertain at Rotary event in Italy. She does not plan to retire

Annie Lennox plans to fundraise and entertain at Rotary event in Italy. She does not plan to retire

NEW YORK (AP) — Annie Lennox is not retiring.
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