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Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records’ Booker T and the M.G.’s, has died at age 84
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Steve Cropper, the lean, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor the celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T. and the M.G.’s at Stax Records and co-wrote the classics “Green Onions,” “(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay” and “In the Midnight Hour,” has died. He was 84. Pat Mitchell Worley, president ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A string of awards makes it clear: ‘One Battle After Another’ is the Oscar front-runner
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — If there were any doubt, the first few days of Hollywood’s year-end awards has already made it abundantly clear: Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” is the Oscar front-runner. On Monday, “One Battle After Another” won best film at the 35th Gotham Awards. On Tuesday, it was named best film ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry gets 2 1/2 years in prison
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A doctor who pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry in the weeks before the “Friends” star’s overdose death was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on Wednesday. Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett handed down the sentence plus two years of probation to 44-year-old Dr. Salvador Plasencia in a federal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Peter Hujar’s Day,’ ‘Train Dreams,’ and ‘Sorry, Baby’ lead Spirit Award nominations
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
Ira Sachs’ “Peter Hujar’s Day,” which recreates an interview with the 1970s photographer, led the Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations with five nods, including best feature, director, as well as lead and supporting performances for Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall. The organization announced nominees for the 41st edition of the show Wednesday. Several films followed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP’s top songs of 2025: ‘Lo que le pasó a Hawaii,’ ‘Abracadabra’ and more
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press has selected the 10 best songs of the year, presented in no particular order. Read on and then listen to all of the tracks on our Spotify playlist. “Lo que le pasó a Hawaii,” Bad Bunny Selecting just one song from Bad Bunny’s pivotal 2025 album “Debí Tirar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The PlayStation turns 30: Looking back at the console that gave us Lara Croft and ‘The Last of Us’
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — When Kendrick Lamar began his Super Bowl halftime show earlier this year, he picked a stage design likely familiar to anyone tuning in: a square, triangle, cross and circle. The Grammy-winning rapper — in front of more than 133 million people — chose to perform on a massive, industrialized grid of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sexual assault case against Mike Smith of ‘Trailer Park Boys’ back in court Jan. 23
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
HALIFAX — The sexual assault case involving Mike Smith of “Trailer Park Boys” fame returns to court in late January. A lawyer for the Nova Scotia-born actor appeared in Dartmouth, N.S., provincial court on Smith’s behalf Wednesday morning, and told Judge Brad Sarson he is waiting for outstanding disclosure. The judge set a new court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lauren Graham and Amy Sherman-Palladino to release ‘Gilmore Girls’ book in 2027
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — After years of advice books, children’s books and cookbooks inspired by “Gilmore Girls,” an upcoming work promises a more personal take on the beloved series. The co-writers are “Gilmore Girls” creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and star Lauren Graham. Celadon Books, a division of Macmillan Publishers, announced Wednesday that the book was scheduled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lauren Graham and Amy Sherman-Palladino to release ‘Gilmore Girls’ book in Fall 2027
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — After years of advice books, children’s books and cookbooks inspired by “Gilmore Girls,” an upcoming work promises a more personal take on the beloved series. The co-writers are “Gilmore Girls” creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and star Lauren Graham. Celadon Books, a division of Macmillan Publishers, announced Wednesday that the book was scheduled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday season is here, and with it, a present for fans of end of year data and marketing: Spotify Wrapped is here! And Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has been named its most-played artist for a fourth time, dethroning Taylor Swift. On Wednesday, the streaming giant unveiled its annual overview ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Can AI ever be funny? Some comedians embrace AI tools but they’re still running the show
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
A baby and his family dog sit across from each other in a podcast studio. “Welcome to the talking baby podcast,” says the infant, wearing headphones and sounding like a deep-voiced radio broadcaster. “On today’s episode, we’ll be talking to the weird-looking person who lives at my house.” So begins a series of humorous interactions ... Read More »
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