January 21st, 2026
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Movie Review: ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ is a sweeping tribute to a comic genius

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

It’s not often we get to pay tribute, in full, to our giants while they’re still with us. But in “Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!” Judd Apatow dutifully and affectionately celebrates the laugh-filled life of a comedy legend who’s still here to tell the story — and the jokes — himself. “The 99 ... Read More »

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Bruce Lee play and Vocal Arts DC join growing list of Kennedy Center cancellations

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The producers of a stage play inspired by the life of Bruce Lee and the musical presenters Vocal Arts DC are the latest members of the arts community to call off shows at the Kennedy Center. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Issa Rae, Bela Fleck are among the numerous artists who have withdrawn in ... Read More »

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How Duckwrth’s imaginary Grammy button led to a real Grammy nomination

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Duckwrth manifested a 2026 Grammy nomination for his album while in the recording studio. He just didn’t know it. The singer, songwriter and producer would pretend to press an imaginary Grammy button whenever he and his friends finished a new track. “It would be certain moments when we’ll be done with ... Read More »

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Movie Review: In ‘Mercy,’ Chris Pratt is on trial with an artificial intelligence judge

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

It’s a bold filmmaking choice to have a countdown clock on the screen for most of your movie. In the best-case scenario for a movie like “Mercy,” in which a Los Angeles detective has prove his innocence to an artificial intelligence judge within said time limit, it heightens the tension. Who hasn’t gotten sweaty palms ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Federal court sets aside TikTok Canada shutdown order

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

Federal Court has set aside an order by the government for TikTok to wind down operations in Canada, meaning the social media company can keep running its offices here while the government conducts another review. More coming. Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press... Read More »

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‘Dior is back:’ Menswear turns a corner in Paris as Jonathan Anderson hones his vision

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

PARIS (AP) — Dior ’s menswear show arrived with a stripped-back set and a loud signal of confidence: neon-yellow wigs that read like a flag of authority planted in the Paris runway, after a couple of runway wobbles from their new designer. In an annex of the Rodin Museum lined with curtain fabric, Jonathan Anderson ... Read More »

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In operatic dispute, Met Opera director and designers order names stripped from ‘Carmen’

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — In a dispute of operatic proportions, the production team of Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Metropolitan Opera ordered their names stripped from programs over a restaging decision, and the company intends to bring back sets of a retired 2009 version. Director Carrie Cracknell’s production opened on Dec. 31, 2023, in her Met ... Read More »

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Historic love letters from royals, rogues and romantics go on show at Britain’s National Archives

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Love is, famously, a many-splendored thing. It can encompass longing, loneliness, pain, jealousy, grief — and, sometimes, joy. As Valentine’s Day approaches, the many facets of passion are going on display in “Love Letters,” a public exhibition at Britain’s National Archives that covers five centuries. Curator Victoria Iglikowski-Broad said that the documents ... Read More »

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An emotional Prince Harry tells court how publisher made Meghan’s life ‘a misery’

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry struck a defensive tone at the start of his testimony on Wednesday against the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid newspaper and left the witness box hours later on the brink of tears. After disputing that reporters used legitimate sources to publish revealing details of his life, he provided an ... Read More »

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Everything you need to know about the 2026 Sundance Film Festival

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The 42nd Sundance Film Festival kicks off this week in Park City, Utah. It will be the last edition in its longtime home and the first without its founder Robert Redford, who died in September at age 89. But even in this time of transition and change, the festival’s main ... Read More »

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Alanis Morissette, Taylor Swift, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame

By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026

New York (AP) — Taylor Swift, Kiss’ Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees. Swift’s songwriting has undeniably shaped contemporary pop music trends — and she’ll no doubt bring extra attention to this year’s new class. Kiss founders Simmons and ... Read More »

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