March 18th, 2026
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Marc Jacobs let Sofia Coppola film with ‘no off limits’ – and didn’t hate himself after

By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Neither Sofia Coppola nor Marc Jacobs were convinced a documentary was a good idea. Jacobs wasn’t sure he wanted to be the subject of one and Coppola wasn’t sure she wanted the pressure of being the person behind the camera. This was her friend of over 30 years, after all. What ... Read More »

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An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film

By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — A year after the actor’s death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film, in one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking. First Line Films announced Wednesday that Kilmer has posthumously joined the cast of a film titled “As Deep as the ... Read More »

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N.S. Oscar winner Tamara Deverell says government cuts to arts will hurt the economy

By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026

HALIFAX — One of Nova Scotia’s newest Oscar winners says the provincial government’s decision to cut funding for arts and culture will hurt the economy. Tamara Deverell won the Academy Award for production design along with Nova Scotia’s Shane Vieau over the weekend for the pair’s work on director Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. Her win ... Read More »

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In ‘Marc by Sofia,’ a portrait of a fashion luminary: ‘There was no off limits’

By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Neither Sofia Coppola nor Marc Jacobs were convinced a documentary was a good idea. Jacobs wasn’t sure he wanted to be the subject of one and Coppola wasn’t sure she wanted the pressure of being the person behind the camera. This was her friend of over 30 years, after all. What ... Read More »

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David Suzuki is turning 90. Environmentalists may have ‘lost, big time,’ but he still has hope

By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026

David Suzuki admits defeat — at least in some respects. The geneticist-turned-environmentalist, who is days away from his 90th birthday, reflected on his legacy as he prepared to release his latest book, “Lessons from a Lifetime,” which compiles photos and stories from his life, as well as testimonials written by those he inspired. “To me, ... Read More »

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Brian Stewart memoir among books shortlisted for Shaughnessy Cohen Prize

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

TORONTO — Broadcast journalist Brian Stewart’s memoir is one of five books in the running for this year’s Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. The Writers’ Trust of Canada released its short list on Wednesday, with jurors saying “On the Ground: My Life as a Foreign Correspondent” features Stewart’s “extraordinary perspective on our times and ... Read More »

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Zendaya’s new ring fuels notion that she and Tom Holland are married

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zendaya’s new ring has led many to believe she’s married to actor Tom Holland, but the star isn’t confirming it and says some things should stay private. “I think there’s a balance between hiding and then also just like living your life and enjoying your life and protecting things that are ... Read More »

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Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O’Brien’s second year hosting

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

The 98th Oscars hosted by Conan O’Brien saw a dip in ratings after several years of gains. The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday said that just under 17.9 million viewers tuned into Sunday’s show, which aired live on ABC and was streamed on Hulu. The ratings are down 9% from last year’s post-pandemic high of ... Read More »

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Live Nation ticketing worker regrets calling customers stupid, he says at antitrust trial

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — A Live Nation Entertainment ticketing employee testified Tuesday at the company’s antitrust trial that his private instant messages were “very immature and unacceptable” several years ago when he told a coworker some customers were “so stupid” and boasted of “robbing them blind, baby.” Benjamin Baker, head of ticketing for Venue Nation, ... Read More »

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Judge orders restoration of Voice of America, putting hundreds of journalists back to work

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America’s operations after it had effectively been shut down a year ago, putting hundreds of employees who have been on administrative leave back to work. U.S. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth gave the U.S. Agency ... Read More »

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US-Audiobooks-Top-10

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

Audible best-sellers for the week ending March 13: Nonfiction 1. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, narrated by the author (Audible Studios) 2. You with the Sad Eyes by Christina Applegate, narrated by the author (Little, Brown & Company) 3. Stripped Down by Bunnie Xo, narrated by the author (Dey Street Books) 4. Atomic ... Read More »

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