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Samra Habib's queer Muslim memoir triumphs in CBC's Canada Reads contest

Samra Habib's queer Muslim memoir "We Have Always Been Here" has won CBC's Canada Reads contest.

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers

HARD COVER FICTION 1. “The Order” by Daniel Silva (Harper) 2. “Peace Talks” by Jim Butcher (Ace) 3. “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett (Riverhead) 4. “28 Summers” by Elin Hilderbrand (Little, Brown) 5.

Bestsellers-Books-USAToday

1.“Too Much and Never Enough” by Mary L. Trump (Simon & Schuster) 2. “The Order” by Daniel Silva (Harper) 3. “Peace Talks” by Jim Butcher (Ace) 4. “White Fragility” by Robin DiAngelo (Beacon Press) 5.
Amber Heard says she 'did not want to expose' Johnny Depp

Amber Heard says she 'did not want to expose' Johnny Depp

LONDON — Amber Heard insisted Thursday that she never wanted the world to know the details of her years of alleged abuse by Johnny Depp, as she concluded her evidence in her ex-husband's libel case against a British tabloid.
Movie theatres implore studios: Release the blockbusters

Movie theatres implore studios: Release the blockbusters

NEW YORK — A long time ago in a pre-COVID universe far, far away, blockbusters opened around the globe simultaneously or nearly so. In 1975, “Jaws” set the blueprint. Concentrate marketing. Open wide. Pack them in.
Justin Bieber announces 2021 rescheduled tour dates in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal

Justin Bieber announces 2021 rescheduled tour dates in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal

NEW YORK — Justin Bieber has announced new dates for his previously scheduled 2020 tour, which will now take place next summer. The Justin Bieber World Tour was originally planned to begin in May but was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Under fire for lacking diversity, Telefilm touts gains towards gender parity

Under fire for lacking diversity, Telefilm touts gains towards gender parity

MONTREAL — Telefilm Canada is touting gains towards its goal of reaching gender parity in film funding as the federal agency contends with criticism for lacking commitment to other forms of inclusivity.
Taylor Swift will release surprise album 'Folklore' Friday

Taylor Swift will release surprise album 'Folklore' Friday

NEW YORK — While in isolation, Taylor Swift has created a new album and is releasing it Friday. The pop star made the surprise announcement Thursday on Instagram. “Folklore," her eighth record, comes less than a year after she dropped “Lover.
Singer-actors Demi Lovato, Max Ehrich are engaged

Singer-actors Demi Lovato, Max Ehrich are engaged

NEW YORK — Singer-actors Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich are engaged. The couple made the announcement on Instagram on Thursday, both posting a photo of themselves kissing on the beach. Lovato also posted a picture of her ring.

Animals, caretakers at Disney theme park getting TV show

ORLANDO, Fla. — The lions, kangaroos and elephants at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom are ready for their closeups.
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