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Jade Eagleson talks past mistakes, musical inspiration ahead of CCMA Awards

Jade Eagleson talks past mistakes, musical inspiration ahead of CCMA Awards

CALGARY — Jade Eagleson is hoping to get a second chance at giving an acceptance speech at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards this weekend in Calgary. Although the Bailieboro, Ont.
Local businesses expect TIFF sales boost, but not as high as pre-pandemic years

Local businesses expect TIFF sales boost, but not as high as pre-pandemic years

TORONTO — In pre-pandemic times, restaurant owner Junior Sritharan would start preparing six months in advance for the Toronto International Film Festival.
Lee You-Mi of 'Squid Game' among creative arts Emmy winners

Lee You-Mi of 'Squid Game' among creative arts Emmy winners

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lee You-mi of “Squid Game” and Colman Domingo, Laurie Metcalf and Nathan Lane were best guest actor winners at Sunday's creative arts Emmy Awards.
Brendan Fraser celebrated for comeback role in 'The Whale'

Brendan Fraser celebrated for comeback role in 'The Whale'

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Brendan Fraser is having a moment at the Venice International Film Festival. The once ubiquitous movie star of “The Mummy” franchise and “George of the Jungle” had, in the last decade, backed away from the spotlight.
Sterling Lord, uniquely enduring literary agent, dies at 102

Sterling Lord, uniquely enduring literary agent, dies at 102

NEW YORK (AP) — Sterling Lord, the uniquely enduring literary agent who worked for years to find a publisher for Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road” and over the following decades arranged deals for everyone from true crime writer Joe McGinniss to the creat
Spidey tops box office while Cinema Day draws millions

Spidey tops box office while Cinema Day draws millions

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Spider-Man: No Way Home” has swung back on top of the box office during a holiday weekend where American theaters aimed to lure moviegoers with discounted $3 tickets.
The Weeknd cancels concert after dealing with vocal issues

The Weeknd cancels concert after dealing with vocal issues

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Weeknd suddenly ended his sold-out concert in Southern California after losing his voice during a mid-song performance.
Americans splurge on beauty, despite pullbacks elsewhere

Americans splurge on beauty, despite pullbacks elsewhere

NEW YORK (AP) — Like many Americans, Karla Maldonado has been cutting back her spending to spare her wallet from rising costs: She is eating out less and attending fewer social events to curb the impact of high gas prices.
On Colombia's San Andres, a historic church's roots run deep

On Colombia's San Andres, a historic church's roots run deep

SAN ANDRES, Colombia (AP) — First Baptist Church was born by a tamarind tree perched on a hill overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean.
The Weeknd concert halted mid-performance as he loses his voice

The Weeknd concert halted mid-performance as he loses his voice

Canadian recording artist The Weeknd abruptly ended his show at the SoFi stadium in Los Angeles after losing his voice midway through a song.
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