November 19th, 2025

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Be inspired and bewitched by culinary creations on ‘Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking’

By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — In the early hours of the morning, while everyone is asleep, something magical is being cooked up on the set of “Harry Potter.” Hagrid, Dobby and Voldemort are all there, but … they’re edible. We’re not talking about the forthcoming HBO TV series, here. The Food Network show “Harry Potter: Wizards of ... Read More »

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Universal Music and AI song tool Udio settle lawsuit and partner on new platform, sparking backlash

By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Universal Music Group and AI song generation platform Udio have settled a copyright infringement lawsuit and agreed to team up on new music creation and streaming platform, the two companies said in a joint announcement. Universal and Udio said Wednesday that they reached a “compensatory legal settlement” as well as new licensing ... Read More »

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This Spanish tenor’s already a star in Europe. Now he’s made a big splash at the Met

By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — When tenor Xabier Anduaga first auditioned for Riccardo Frizza, the conductor recalls that “he opened his mouth, and after two notes I understood I was in front of something special. It’s one of the voices you find every 15 or 20 years.” Peter Gelb, the Metropolitan Opera’s general manager, listened in ... Read More »

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‘I believe in Alberta’: Jann Arden says she stands by anti-separatist rant

By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025

TORONTO — Jann Arden says she stands by a fiery social media video she made earlier this year ripping into Alberta separatists. The Calgary-based pop singer opened up to a group of interviewers for the upcoming CBC series “The Assembly,” saying that despite backlash and “low-key death threats,” she doesn’t regret her decision to push ... Read More »

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By Canadian Press on October 30th, 2025

Janelle Monáe embraces HalloQueen role, creating an empire where art and freedom collide in October LOS ANGELES (AP) — Janelle Monáe has transformed Halloween into a creative empire with her HalloQueen events. The artist blends play, performance and purpose in a monthlong celebration. This week, the festivities include Vampire Beach at the Santa Monica Pier ... Read More »

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