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Sudan protest image wins World Press Photo award, Canadian snags top sports prize

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — An emotion-charged photo of a young man illuminated by cellphone lights as he recites poetry amid a crowd of protesters calling for civilian rule in Sudan won the prestigious World Press Photo award on Thursday.

Apr 17, 2020 8:31 AM Read more >

Asian rapper Rich Brian is proving he belongs in hip-hop

When Brian Imanuel was a budding teen rapper in Jakarta, Indonesia, he wanted a rap name that would go well with a song that he was putting out on SoundCloud.

Apr 17, 2020 7:52 AM Read more >

LA man denies killing ex, prominent family therapist

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles man pleaded not guilty Thursday to killing his ex-girlfriend, a prominent family therapist and former fiancee of comedian Drew Carey, prosecutors said. Dr. Amie Harwick died Feb.

Apr 17, 2020 6:48 AM Read more >

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Bestsellers

Bestselling Books Week Ended April 11th. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse? by Charlie Mackesy (Harperone) 2. “Texas Outlaw” by Patterson/Bourelle (Little, Brown) 3.

Apr 17, 2020 6:47 AM Read more >

Sudan protest image wins prestigious World Press Photo award

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — An emotion-charged photo of a young man illuminated by cellphone lights as he recites poetry amid a crowd of protesters calling for civilian rule in Sudan won the prestigious World Press Photo award on Thursday.

Apr 17, 2020 6:46 AM Read more >

‘E.T.,’ 'Bugsy' cinematographer Allen Daviau dies at 77

LOS ANGELES — Cinematographer Allen Daviau, who shot three of Steven Spielberg’s films including “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,” has died.

Apr 17, 2020 6:46 AM Read more >

Musicians say CERB changes offer some financial relief as uncertainty persists

TORONTO — Chris McKhool still has many questions about how the federal government will support Canadian artists in the latest update to the COVID-19 emergency benefits program — but for now he's trying to stay focused on the music.

Apr 17, 2020 4:00 AM Read more >

Canadian premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' delayed to 2021

TORONTO — Mirvish Productions is delaying the opening of a Canadian production of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Apr 16, 2020 2:51 PM Read more >

Margaret Atwood, Shawn Mendes offer COVID-19 advice in Time magazine

Author Margaret Atwood and singer Shawn Mendes are among the Canadians offering thoughts on how to cope during COVID-19 in Time magazine's new "Finding Hope" issue.

Apr 16, 2020 2:33 PM Read more >

Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide.

Apr 16, 2020 1:09 PM Read more >