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A sweeping biography of Robert McNamara wins $50,000 book prize
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — A deep and wide-ranging biography of former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara has won a $50,000 prize. Philip and William Taubman’s “McNamara at War” is this year’s winner of the Barbara and David Zalaznick Book Prize in American History, The New York Historical announced Monday. The Taubmans’ book traces McNamara’s ascent as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Film Critics Association aims to bring members back after mass resignations over Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers’ edited speech
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Film Critics Association says it will make changes to its awards process in an effort to bring back members who resigned en masse over the editing of a speech by actor Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers at its gala. In a statement Monday, acting president Pat Mullen apologized to Tailfeathers after her recorded acceptance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Director Mendonça Filho of ‘The Secret Agent’ reflects on memory and success of Brazilian cinema
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — For the second consecutive year, the hypercompetitive category of best international film at the Academy Awards includes a Brazilian film that has also earned a nomination for best picture, best acting and achievement in casting. “The Secret Agent,” directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, will compete for the award on March 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots near the home of Grammy-Award winning performer Rihanna, according to police and news reports. No one was injured, police said. It’s not immediately clear whether the pop star was at home when the shooting happened Sunday afternoon. Police received ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elton John to be celebrated at Glenn Gould Prize Gala in Toronto in May
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
TORONTO — Elton John will be feted at the Glenn Gould Prize Gala in Toronto in May. The celebration will include performances by an all-Canadian lineup, including Diana Krall, The Beaches, Ron Sexsmith and Jeremy Dutcher. The Glenn Gould Foundation announced a year ago that John would be the 15th Glenn Gould Laureate, an honour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Urban salsa music pioneer Willie Colón remembered at New York funeral
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Family, friends and fans gathered Monday morning in New York to pay tribute to Willie Colón, the Grammy-nominated architect of urban salsa music and social activist who died last month at 75. A public funeral Mass was held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in midtown Manhattan, following a weekend of private and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 15-21 includes Queen Latifah and Matthew Broderick
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 15-21: March 15: Actor Judd Hirsch is 91. Jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd is 88. Singer Mike Love of the Beach Boys is 85. Guitarist Howard Scott (War) is 80. Rock guitarist Ry Cooder is 79. Actor Frances Conroy (“American Horror Story,” ″Six Feet Under”) is 73. Actor Craig ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simon & Schuster names former Amazon executive Greg Greeley as CEO, succeeding Jonathan Karp
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Simon & Schuster has named a former Amazon.com executive, Greg Greeley, as its new CEO. The publisher announced Monday that Greeley’s appointment is effectively immediately. The 62-year-old Greeley succeeds Jonathan Karp, who announced last year that he was stepping down to head his own imprint at the company, Simon Six. Simon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simon & Schuster names former Amazon executive Greg Greeley as CEO, succeeding Jonathan Karp
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Simon & Schuster has named a former Amazon.com executive, Greg Greeley, as its new CEO. The publisher announced Monday that Greeley’s appointment is effectively immediately. The 62-year-old Greeley succeeds Jonathan Karp, who announced last year that he was stepping down to head his own imprint at the company, Simon Six. Simon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simon & Schuster names former Amazon executive Greg Greeley as CEO, succeeding Jonathan Karp
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Simon & Schuster has named a former Amazon.com executive, Greg Greeley, as its new CEO. The publisher announced Monday that Greeley’s appointment is effectively immediately. The 62-year-old Greeley succeeds Jonathan Karp, who announced last year that he was stepping down to head his own imprint at the company, Simon Six. Simon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simon & Schuster names former Amazon executive Greg Greeley as CEO, succeeding Jonathan Karp
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Simon & Schuster has named a former Amazon.com executive, Greg Greeley, as its new CEO. The publisher announced Monday that Greeley’s appointment is effectively immediately. The 62-year-old Greeley succeeds Jonathan Karp, who announced last year that he was stepping down to head his own imprint at the company, Simon Six. Simon ... Read More »
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