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She plays ‘Amazing Grace’ in the most remote practice room on Earth
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — On the frozen edge of the world, staying in practice as a professional musician takes ingenuity, grit and a plastic instrument for schoolchildren that’s guaranteed not to freeze to your fingers or face. Natalie Paine is a French horn player in New Zealand ’s navy who since October has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Usher sues investors to recover $700,000 he lent to buy property for ‘Homage ATL’
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The music artist and entertainment executive Usher is suing a group of investors who have been trying to open a new restaurant and lounge in Atlanta. Usher Raymond IV lent $1.7 million to the investor group toward the purchase of property for the planned Homage ATL, his lawyers said in a lawsuit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2026 Oscars broadcast will include all 24 awards, including new casting prize
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
The Oscars are making room for one more award on their live broadcast in 2026. The new prize for achievement in casting will be part of the 98th Academy Awards in March, the academy told The Associated Press on Wednesday. That brings the total award count to 24 for the Oscars broadcast on March 15, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All eyes in publishing are turned to the 76th annual National Book Awards
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The 76th National Book Awards will unveil this year’s winners Wednesday night, with novels by Megha Majumdar and Karen Russell, and a memoir by Yiyun Li among the finalists in one of the most high-profile literary events. Hundreds of writers, publishers, editors and other industry professionals are expected to gather at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas man indicted on murder charge in shooting of ‘King of the Hill’ voice actor Jonathan Joss
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — A grand jury in Texas has indicted the man accused of killing “King of the Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss on a murder charge. But it is unclear whether Joss’ killing will be considered a hate crime. Police in San Antonio did not immediately return an email seeking comment Wednesday on whether ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brendan Fraser’s new horizons include ‘Rental Family’ and rental hedgehogs
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
BEDFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Brendan Fraser is staring at a cooling fireplace. “I have an urge to poke this fire so bad,” Fraser says with a grin. The 56-year-old actor is midway through breakfast at a boutique Westchester inn not far from his home. He arrived, as Fraser usually does, with wide-eyed excitement, cheerfully greeting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Megha Majumdar, Karen Russell, Yiyun Li among finalists for 76th National Book Awards
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Novels by Megha Majumdar and Karen Russell as well as a memoir by Yiyun Li are among the finalists Wednesday night for the 76th annual National Book Awards. Hundreds of writers, publishers, editors and other industry professionals are expected to gather at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan for a dinner ceremony ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movie Review: Joel Edgerton delivers a profound, understated performance in ‘Train Dreams’
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
There is nothing particularly grand about Robert Grainier’s existence in the world. The main character of “Train Dreams” is not a great thinker, artist or athlete. He doesn’t know who his parents are, or even exactly how old he is. He’s not particularly chatty, or passionate. Robert Grainier is a man, portrayed by a bearded, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!For Brandon Lake, crossing over means more opportunities to spread a Christian message
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Fifteen miles south of Sin City, Brandon Lake is seated backstage at a packed arena in Henderson, Nevada. In a matter of hours, he will perform an energetic, “family-friendly” show, as he tells The Associated Press, for thousands of people. He’s on the road with his latest album, 2025’s “King of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lidia Bastianich’s recipe for Pumpkin Ravioli, a fall dish using butternut squash
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
Lidia Bastianich notes that the traditional filling of pumpkin ravioli is simple. Instead of the traditional roasted Mantova squash, she uses butternut here and says it’s a good substitute. She also uses crushed amaretti cookies, breadcrumbs, eggs, and grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano Reggiano, so the filling is not too sweet. In the northern Italian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chef Lidia Bastianich hits the road in search of community in a divided country
By Canadian Press on November 19th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Lidia Bastianich grew up in a small town in Italy where neighbors were like extended family. If kids came home from school and mom was out, they went to the neighbors for a snack. If someone had a problem with a sibling, they went next door. The Emmy Award-winning TV host, ... Read More »
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