November 2nd, 2025

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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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Paris prosecutor says 2 suspects in the Louvre jewel heist acknowledge their involvement

By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist on Wednesday were handed preliminary charges of criminal conspiracy and theft committed by an organized gang, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office. The prosecutor said they admitted their involvement. Prosecutor Laure Beccuau told a news conference that the two are believed to be the men ... Read More »

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Not just kids: poll suggests more adult Canadians plan to partake in Halloween fun

By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025

TORONTO — Halloween isn’t just for kids, an increasing number of adults appear to be taking in spooky season celebrations. An online Leger poll found 31 per cent of respondents say they will celebrate Halloween this year with a special event such as a costume party or horror movie night. That’s an increase of six ... Read More »

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Paris prosecutor says 2 suspects in the Louvre jewel heist admit their involvement

By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have admitted their involvement and are believed to be the men who forced their way into the world’s most visited museum, a Paris prosecutor said Wednesday. Laure Beccuau told a news conference that the two face preliminary charges of theft committed by an organized gang ... Read More »

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Movie Review: Minimalist thriller ‘Hallow Road’ lets your imagination run wild

By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025

There are scary movies where everything is fleshed out, where filmmakers and craftspeople show a nightmare in all its horrifying detail. In those kind of films, jump scares and reveals can even be a relief, allowing the tension and anticipation to deescalate so you can move on to the next thrill. Filmmaker Babak Anvari’s “Hallow ... Read More »

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Paris prosecutor says 2 suspects in the Louvre jewel heist ‘partially’ admit their participation

By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have “partially” admitted their participation and are believed to be the men who forced their way into the world’s most visited museum, a Paris prosecutor said Wednesday. Laure Beccuau told a news conference that the two face preliminary charges of theft committed by an organized ... Read More »

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Paris prosecutor says 2 suspects in the Louvre heist ‘partially’ admit their participation

By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Two suspects in the Louvre jewel heist have “partially” admitted their participation and are believed to be the men who forced their way into the world’s most visited museum, a Paris prosecutor said Wednesday. Laure Beccuau told a news conference that the two face preliminary charges of theft committed by an organized ... Read More »

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Paris prosecutor says two suspects in the Louvre heist have ‘partially’ admitted participation in the theft

By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Paris prosecutor says two suspects in the Louvre heist have ‘partially’ admitted participation in the theft. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Janelle Monáe embraces HalloQueen role, creating an empire where art and freedom collide in October

By Canadian Press on October 29th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just before Janelle Monáe’s DJ set at Cinespia — an outdoor movie series framed by the marble mausoleums of a storied Hollywood cemetery — the multi-hyphenated performer wasn’t just focused on rehearsing a setlist. Instead, Monáe paused to guide a symbolic circle inspired by “The Craft.” Inside a candle-lit mausoleum, Monáe ... Read More »

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