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On paper, a California city bans the sale of comic books to kids. Officials want to change that
By Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — On a recent day at Sacramento native Lecho Lopez’s comic shop in the city, his 5-year-old nephew read his first word aloud: “bad.” It was from a graphic novel. There was irony in that being his first word, because Lopez credits comic books with many positive things in his life. That ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Comic books once stoked fears of crime, but a California city wants to confront that history
By Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — On a recent day at Sacramento native Lecho Lopez’s comic shop in the city, his 5-year-old nephew read his first word aloud: “bad.” It was from a graphic novel. There was irony in that being his first word, because Lopez credits comic books with many positive things in his life. That’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beloved Italian singer Ornella Vanoni, whose iconic career spanned 70 years, dies at 91
By Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2025
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Ornella Vanoni, a beloved performer who had a seven decade-long singing career with such international hits as “Senza Fine” and “L’appuntamento,” has died. She was 91. In a post on X Saturday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her deep sorrow for the loss of Vanoni, whose “unmistakable voice” left an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic clergy are ecstatic about Rosalía’s songs of faith in her new album ‘Lux’
By Canadian Press on November 22nd, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — And Rosalía said, “Let there be Lux.” Rosalía, the global Spanish pop star loved by millions for fusing flamenco with Latin hip-hop and reggaeton, has amazed her fans with a radical shift. The singer and songwriter’s new album, “Lux” (“Light” in Latin), is unabashedly spiritual. Fifteen songs, sung in 13 different ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rosalía’s ‘Lux’ enraptures Vatican cardinal and bishops with its songs of faith
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — And Rosalía said, “Let there be Lux.” Rosalía, the global Spanish pop star loved by millions for fusing flamenco with Latin hip-hop and reggaeton, has amazed her fans with a radical shift. The singer and songwriter’s new album, “Lux” (“Light” in Latin), is unabashedly spiritual. Fifteen songs, sung in 13 different ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul McCartney leans into Beatles archive for Hamilton arena opening
By Canadian Press on November 21st, 2025
HAMILTON — Paul McCartney dug into the Beatles’ archive in Hamilton, Ont., bringing some of his oldest songs to life on a freshly renovated stage Friday. The 83-year-old musician was the opening act for the newly revamped TD Coliseum, more recently known as FirstOntario Centre, which was closed for 18 months, as it was being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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