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Sean Baker reflects on becoming a ‘weird spokesperson’ for theatergoing
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — During his best director acceptance speech at this year’s Academy Awards, Sean Baker zealously spoke about the importance of theatergoing, particularly the increasingly threatened independently-owned cinemas. Baker was accepting the award for “Anora,” which won five of the six Oscars it was nominated for that night. On the other side of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in London nightclub assault case
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. Brown, 36, wearing a blue suit, white shirt and black-rimmed glasses, was arraigned in London’s Southwark Crown Court on one count of attempting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All 7 BTS members are now done with mandatory service
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Suga, a rapper and songwriter in the global K-pop sensation BTS, has been discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service, marking the official return of all seven members from their enlistment duties. The label confirmed that Suga completed his alternative service duties on Wednesday after using up his remaining leave. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in London assault case
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. Brown, 36, pleaded not guilty in Southwark Crown Court to one count of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent. Brown’s friend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chris Brown pleads not guilty to a charge that he beat and injured a music producer in London
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge that he beat and seriously injured a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. Brown, 36, pleaded not guilty to one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent in Southwark Crown Court. Brown’s friend and fellow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All of BTS has returned as Suga is discharged from an alternative form of military service
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Suga, a rapper and songwriter in the global K-pop sensation BTS, has been discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service, marking the official return of all seven members from their enlistment duties. The label confirmed that Suga completed his alternative service duties on Wednesday after using up his remaining leave. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know about BTS as the K-pop group returns from military service
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — It’s official — almost. Soon, all seven members of the massively popular K-pop group BTS will have completed South Korea’s mandatory military service. Rapper Suga will be the last of the bandmates to be released on Saturday, after fulfilling his duty as a social service agent, an alternative to serving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Napoleon’s iconic bicorne hat and personal treasures expected to fetch millions in Paris
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — After Hollywood’s “Napoleon” exposed the legendary emperor to a new generation, over 100 relics — which shaped empires, broke hearts and spawned centuries of fascination — are on display in Paris ahead of what experts call one of the most important Napoleonic auctions ever staged. His battered military hat. A sleeve from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Napoleon’s world is on display for a landmark auction, from divorce papers to his iconic hat
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — After the Hollywood epic “Napoleon” exposed the legendary emperor to a new generation two years ago, over 100 relics — which shaped empires, broke hearts and spawned centuries of fascination — are on display in Paris ahead of what experts call one of the most important Napoleonic auctions ever staged. His battered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Elbows Up’ anthology to include prominent patriots Margaret Atwood, Jay Baruchel, Atom Egoyan
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
TORONTO — An upcoming anthology to meet the recent swell in national pride will include essays by prominent Canadians including writers Margaret Atwood and Omar El Akkad, as well as filmmakers Atom Egoyan and Jay Baruchel. Its publisher McClelland & Stewart says “Elbows Up!: Canadian Voices of Resilience and Resistance” will examine our relationship with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rachel Zegler serenades the crowd for free in a new London production of ‘Evita’
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — In a new production of “Evita,” one of the biggest moments isn’t on the stage. Midway through the show, Rachel Zegler, playing Argentine first lady Eva PerĂłn, emerges onto an exterior balcony at the London Palladium and sings “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,” to whoever is passing by below. The performance is ... Read More »
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