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Country singer-songwriter Charlie Robison dies in Texas at age 59

Country singer-songwriter Charlie Robison dies in Texas at age 59

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Charlie Robison, the Texas singer-songwriter whose rootsy anthems made the country charts until he was forced to retire after complications from a medical procedure left him unable to sing, died Sunday. He was 59.
Lil Nas X documentary 'Long Live Montero' goes beyond his 'provocative' art at TIFF

Lil Nas X documentary 'Long Live Montero' goes beyond his 'provocative' art at TIFF

TORONTO — A new documentary that follows Lil Nas X on his first tour aims to show a deeper side of the genre-transcending artist.
Lil Nas X documentary premiere delayed by bomb threat at Toronto International Film Festival

Lil Nas X documentary premiere delayed by bomb threat at Toronto International Film Festival

TORONTO (AP) — The premiere of the documentary “Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero” was delayed after a bomb threat was called in at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Mr. Dressup doc a 'nostalgia trip' for generations who loved the children's performer

Mr. Dressup doc a 'nostalgia trip' for generations who loved the children's performer

TORONTO — A record signed by beloved children's performer Ernie Coombs, more affectionately known to generations of Canadians as Mr. Dressup, hangs in Mark Bishop's office.
Cord Jefferson's insightful satire of race and media, 'American Fiction,' lights up TIFF

Cord Jefferson's insightful satire of race and media, 'American Fiction,' lights up TIFF

TORONTO (AP) — Fifty pages into Percival Everett's “Erasure" Cord Jefferson knew he wanted to adapt it into a movie script. Halfway through, he began to see Jeffrey Wright playing the book's academic protagonist, Thelonious “Monk” Ellison.
Fall music releases: Pop powerhouses, country classics, hip-hop heavyweights and beyond

Fall music releases: Pop powerhouses, country classics, hip-hop heavyweights and beyond

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Music fans, it is time to bid adieu to the sunny, slow summer months , and welcome fall — historically, one of the busiest times in the calendar year for new albums, EPs, and mixtapes.
Ralph Lauren, a son of the Bronx, takes over Brooklyn in lavish return to NY Fashion Week

Ralph Lauren, a son of the Bronx, takes over Brooklyn in lavish return to NY Fashion Week

NEW YORK (AP) — He may have been born in the Bronx, but designer Ralph Lauren took over a different New York city borough — Brooklyn — with a sumptuous event that marked his return to NY Fashion Week after four years and brought out stars like Jennif
TIFF 2023: Nic Cage says being an internet meme helped him tap into 'Dream Scenario' role

TIFF 2023: Nic Cage says being an internet meme helped him tap into 'Dream Scenario' role

TORONTO — Nicolas Cage says his own experience being the subject of internet memes helped him prepare for his latest role.
Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has a book coming out next spring

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has a book coming out next spring

NEW YORK (AP) — Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has a book coming out next spring in which she will reflect on her years in government, offer advice for future leaders and recall lessons she learned while often being “the only conservative in
Food recalls are pretty common for things like rocks, insects and plastic

Food recalls are pretty common for things like rocks, insects and plastic

Rocks in Trader Joe’s cookies . Insects in its broccoli-cheese soup . Pieces of plastic in Banquet frozen chicken strips. In recent weeks, U.S.
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