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‘Hello, Eric, it’s Oprah.’ Author Eric Puchner is latest member of Winfrey book club
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Puchner is a well-regarded fiction writer whose new novel, “Dream State,” tells a story about life’s unexpected and improbable twists. Weeks before the book’s release, Puchner himself received some very surprising news, from Oprah Winfrey, who told him that she had chosen “Dream State” for her book club. “I got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A treasured Banksy owned by a member of Blink-182 is up for auction. It could fetch $6 million
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — A painting by street artist Banksy with an environmental message and an estimate of up to 5 million pounds ($6.3 million) is going up for auction, with some of the proceeds helping victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. Sotheby’s auction house said Tuesday that “Crude Oil (Vettriano)” is being sold in London ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto run of ‘Come From Away’ to end in May after seven months of shows
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto’s open-ended production of “Come From Away” will wrap up in May. Mirvish Productions says it’s ordered a final extension to the Gander, N.L.-set musical, which began its latest run in September. David Mirvish describes “Come From Away” as the most successful Canadian musical of all time, while daughter Hannah Mirvish says she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet culture
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron’s death this week has triggered an outpouring of grief and calls for changes to the way the country’s celebrities are treated in the public arena and on social media, which critics say can foster a culture of harassment. The 24-year-old, who began her career as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shakira resumes world tour with concert in Peru after canceling show due to illness
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Colombian superstar Shakira said Monday that she will resume her world tour and perform in Lima, Peru, on Monday evening, following the cancellation of a concert over the weekend due to a stomach illness. The four-time Grammy winner shared the news on her Instagram account, saying that her concert at Lima’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Saturday Night Live’ 50th anniversary special watched by nearly 15 million people
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary celebration is NBC’s most-watched prime-time entertainment telecast in five years, reaching nearly 15 million viewers. Sunday night’s 3 1/2 hour extravaganza packed with comedy sketches, superstar musical performances and unexpected cameos, delivered the biggest audience for the network for a night-time entertainment show since the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 23-March 1
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Feb. 23-March 1: Feb. 23: Actor Patricia Richardson (“Strong Medicine,” ″Home Improvement”) is 74. Guitarist Brad Whitford of Aerosmith is 73. Singer Howard Jones is 70. Guitarist Michael Wilton of Queensryche is 63. Actor Kristin Davis (“Sex and the City”) is 60. Actor Marc Price (“Family Ties”) is 57. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tongolele, iconic dancer of the golden era of Mexican cinema, dies at 93
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tongolele, the iconic American dancer who transformed the nightlife scene in mid-20th century Mexico City with her hip movements to the sound of drums, has died at the age of 93. Mexico’s secretary of culture announced her death Monday on X. “Her stage presence and unique style made her a benchmark ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio, known for her powerful voice and fierce defense of women, died at her home in Veracruz early Monday at the age of 77. Her passing was announced on her official social media accounts and confirmed by her representatives to The Associated Press. The state ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shakira resumes world tour with concert in Lima after canceling show due to illness
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Colombian superstar Shakira said Monday that she will resume her world tour and perform in Lima, Peru, on Monday evening, following the cancellation of a concert over the weekend due to a stomach illness. The four-time Grammy winner shared the news on her Instagram account, saying that her concert at Lima’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antonine Maillet, author and proud raconteur of the Acadian people, dead at 95
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
MONTREAL — Antonine Maillet — novelist, playwright, and proud Acadian — has died at the age of 95. Her publisher, Leméac, announced the news today on social media, saying the author died overnight at her home in Montreal. Born in New Brunswick, she became the first Canadian writer to receive the prestigious French literary award ... Read More »
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