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Tony Bennett left his heart to generations of music fans

NEW YORK (AP) — What do Paul McCartney, Queen Latifah, Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder have in common? Oh, and Aretha Franklin, k.d. lang, Bono and Billy Joel. Not to mention Carrie Underwood, Judy Garland, John Legend and Placido Domingo.

Jul 22, 2023 11:32 AM Read more >

'He was such a gentleman': Canadian actor Dave Thomas on working with Tony Bennett

When SCTV invited Tony Bennett to make a guest appearance in the early 1980s, one of the stars of the Canadian television comedy sketch show figured it was a long shot. "We thought ...

Jul 22, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

'Barbenheimer' arrives as moviegoers flock to a Mattel-mushroom cloud double feature

NEW YORK (AP) — Waves of pink-clad moviegoers passed under cardboard palm trees on the frenzied first day of “Barbenheimer.

Jul 21, 2023 8:01 PM Read more >

Comedians energize the picket lines as Hollywood actors and writers strikes enter second week

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The combined strike by Hollywood actors and screenwriters entered its second week with no swift end in sight, and union leaders and star strikers, including a bevy of comedians attempted to boost morale Friday as the novelty of pic

Jul 21, 2023 4:44 PM Read more >

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas; Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Wash.; Palm Springs, Calif., Mayor Grace Elena Garner. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Preempted by coverage of the British Open.

Jul 21, 2023 4:34 PM Read more >

Elton John, Berry Gordy, Scorsese and more friends and admirers of Tony Bennett react to his death

Reaction to the death of Tony Bennett at age 96: “So sad to hear of Tony’s passing. Without doubt the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see. He’s irreplaceable. I loved and adored him. Condolences to Susan, Danny and the family.

Jul 21, 2023 3:23 PM Read more >

AI is the wild card in Hollywood's strikes. Here's an explanation of its unsettling role

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Artificial intelligence has surged to the forefront of Hollywood’s labor fights .

Jul 21, 2023 2:35 PM Read more >

Rapper Quando Rondo crashes car while awaiting trial. Prosecutors want him back in jail

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Prosecutors want the rapper Quando Rondo sent back to jail after he crashed a car while free on bond pending trial on gang and drug charges.

Jul 21, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

'Challengers,' starring Zendaya, will skip Venice premiere due to actors strike, moves to 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — Luca Guadagnino's “Challengers,” starring Zendaya, has been pulled from the Venice Film Festival, where it was to be the opening night film , due to the actors strike .

Jul 21, 2023 1:41 PM Read more >

Drake: new 'For All the Dogs' album may drop in ‘a couple of weeks’

NEW YORK (AP) — Hip-hop’s top dog is readying a new album, and it could be here sooner than you think.

Jul 21, 2023 1:25 PM Read more >