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Music Review: ‘Wicked: For Good – The Soundtrack’ raises the stakes
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
Are you ready for more “Wicked”? “Wicked: For Good — The Soundtrack” offers a bulked-up take on the music of the original “Wicked” musical’s second act, grounded in yet-again stellar vocals from Cynthia Erivo as a misunderstood but defiant Elphaba and Ariana Grande as a conflicted but changing Glinda. New songs and lyrics raise the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially eligible for the Oscars
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
“KPop Demon Hunters” is one step closer to another golden moment: The Oscars. The Netflix phenomenon is among 35 films features eligible for the animated feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released on Friday lists of all the films eligible for animated, documentary and international ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fátima Bosch’s Miss Universe 2025 win echoes in Mexico where women fight for equality
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Fátima Bosch Fernández’s Miss Universe victory resounded across Mexico on Friday, framed as the vindication of a disrespected contestant from a country where women have pushed their way into positions of power and are increasingly calling out traditional chauvinism. The 25-year-old from the Gulf coast state of Tabasco was scolded by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eddie Murphy to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
Eddie Murphy is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI’s board of trustees said Friday. The award will be handed out at a gala tribute in Los Angeles, at the Dolby Theatre, on April 18. “Eddie Murphy is an American icon,” said Kathleen Kennedy, who chairs the institute’s board ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andy Kim lands Sloan, Bif Naked, Kevin Drew and pop singer Reve for Christmas show
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
TORONTO — Andy Kim has lined up many flavours of Canadian pop-rock for his annual Christmas charity concert next month. The “Sugar, Sugar” and “Rock Me Gently” singer-songwriter says rockers Sloan, pop-punk star Bif Naked and Broken Social Scene leader Kevin Drew are among the performers set for the annual fundraiser. Other acts on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
Pope Leo XIV opened a virtual meeting with American Catholic young people Friday by revealing a closely held pontifical secret: He uses a different Wordle start word each day. Leo divulged his strategy playing the popular New York Times online game before fielding questions via videoconference about artificial intelligence, social media and the future of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jordan Peele’s ‘High Horse: The Black Cowboy’ doc sheds light on an erased part of history
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Texas-bred hip-hop duo UGK glared confidently into the camera atop stallions in the music video for their fan-favorite song “Wood Wheel.” The visuals reflected the expertise of the legendary Houston-area music act: blending tales of big city hustling with charming Texas cowboy culture. “This is not Black people trying to assimilate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New play looking at friendship between AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Anthony Fauci in the works
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — A new play exploring the complex relationship between playwright and AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the longtime top U.S. infectious disease expert, will make its premiere early next year in New York under the direction of Tony Award-winner Daniel Fish. “Kramer/Fauci” will star Tony-winner Will Brill from “Stereophonic” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexican president celebrates Fátima Bosch’s Miss Universe 2025 win
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated Friday the victory of Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico as Miss Universe 2025, applauding her as an example for women. Bosch’s win the previous night in Thailand was a vindication after the 25-year-old was scolded by the Thai national director earlier in the competition. Bosch walked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nobel laureate Han Kang’s first nonfiction book in English to be released next spring
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Nobel laureate Han Kang’s first book of nonfiction to come out in English will be released next spring. The Korean author’s “Light and Thread” is scheduled to be published March 24 by Penguin Random House imprints in the U.S., the United Kingdom and other English-speaking regions. Published in Korean this year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2 robbers overpower a guard and steal dozens of ancient gold coins from a Swiss museum
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss authorities were searching Friday for two robbers who overpowered a security guard at an ancient Rome-themed museum in Lausanne, smashed a display case and made off with dozens of gold coins that had been displayed inside. City police said the suspects had purchased tickets and waited until other visitors had left ... Read More »
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