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Kiran Desai to publish first novel since ‘The Inheritance of Loss’ came out nearly 20 years ago
By Hillel Italie, The Associated Press on December 18th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – A new novel from Kiran Desai, her first fiction since the Booker Prize-winning “The Inheritance of Loss” came out nearly 20 years ago, will be published next fall. Desai’s “The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny” is scheduled for release in September by Hogarth, an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WildBrain to sell majority stake in TV broadcast business to IoM Media Ventures
By The Canadian Press on December 18th, 2024
TORONTO – WildBrain Ltd. has signed a deal to sell a two-thirds stake in its television broadcast business to IoM Media Ventures Inc., an independent children’s studio based in Halifax. Under the terms of the deal, WildBrain says it expects to receive more than $40 million over the next four years from the transaction and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andrew Tate can have over $2.5 million seized from him in tax dispute, British court says
By The Associated Press on December 18th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – A British court ruled Wednesday that police can seize more than 2 million pounds ($2.5 million) to cover years of unpaid taxes from influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan. The Devon and Cornwall Police force went to court to claim the money, held in seven frozen bank accounts, from the Tates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court rules that UK police can seize millions from Andrew Tate in tax dispute
By The Associated Press on December 18th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – A British court ruled Wednesday that police can seize more than 2 million pounds ($2.5 million) in unpaid taxes from influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan. The Devon and Cornwall Police force went to court to claim the money, held in seven frozen bank accounts, from the Tates and a woman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Megan Thee Stallion seeks restraining order, says imprisoned Tory Lanez continues to harass her
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on December 17th, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion asked a court on Tuesday to issue a restraining order against Tory Lanez, who she says is harassing her from prison through surrogates as he serves a 10-year sentence for shooting her in the feet. The petition filed by the hip-hop star in Los Angeles Superior Court asks the judge to prevent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Vanderpump Rules’ star James Kennedy says he’s committed to change after domestic violence arrest
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on December 17th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – ” Vanderpump Rules “ star James Kennedy says he is determined to make changes and seek sobriety after he was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence for allegedly throwing his girlfriend to the ground. “I am committed to making meaningful changes in my life,” he said Tuesday via Instagram, in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ advance in Oscars shortlists
By Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press on December 17th, 2024
The Selena Gomez ballad “Mi Camino,” the Will Ferrell and Harper Steele road trip documentary “Will & Harper” and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s pulsating “Challengers” score are one step closer to an Oscar nomination. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled shortlists in 10 categories Tuesday, including for documentary, international feature, best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthew Rankin’s ‘Universal Language’ advances to next round in Oscars race
By The Canadian Press on December 17th, 2024
The Canadian absurdist dramedy “Universal Language” has advanced to the next round in the race for best international feature film at next year’s Oscars. The movie from Winnipeg’s Matthew Rankin is one of 15 that made the short list for the category, five of which will be nominated for the award next month. Each year, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Event promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up front
By Dee-ann Durbin, The Associated Press on December 17th, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees up front when they list prices. The FTC said consumers often see advertised prices for hotel rooms, short-term rentals, and tickets to sporting events and concerts only to be surprised later by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pharrell Williams is named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador
By Thomas Adamson, The Associated Press on December 17th, 2024
PARIS (AP) – Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams was named UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship on Tuesday in Paris, continuing his cultural dominance of the French capital as Louis Vuitton menswear artistic director and performer at Notre Dame Cathedral’s reopening earlier this month. Williams said he hoped to “deepen that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pharrell Williams is being named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador
By Thomas Adamson, The Associated Press on December 17th, 2024
PARIS (AP) – Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams is being named UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship on Tuesday in Paris, continuing his cultural dominance of the French capital as Louis Vuitton menswear artistic director and performer at Notre Dame Cathedral’s reopening earlier this month. The role of goodwill ambassador for ... Read More »
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