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TORONTO — Netflix is launching a development program for diverse Canadian writers in film and television.

“Vacationland” by Meg Mitchell Moore (William Morrow) Don’t read this the wrong way, but “Vacationland” is a Lifetime movie on the page.

“In 1995, Andy got a toy from his favorite movie. This is that movie.” So begins “Lightyear,” a new Pixar release that takes a meta approach to the animation studio's flagship franchise.

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Attendees of this year’s Coachella music festival have posted viral videos adding up their expenses from the weekend — with costs reaching the thousands for flights, hotels, food, drinks, outfits and rideshares.

NEW YORK (AP) — A leading progressive media company, founded by three former members of the Obama administration, has formed a book imprint with the independent publisher Zando.

NEW YORK (AP) — Amber Heard says she stands by the testimony she gave during a contentious six-week libel trial against former husband Johnny Depp, saying she has "always told the truth.” “That's all I spoke. And I spoke it to power.

Picture this: You’ve planted some milkweed, bee balm or California lilac, and you’re delighted to see bees and butterflies fluttering about your garden. You feel good about nourishing pollinators and love the life those plants attract to your yard.

Comedians Trevor Noah, John Mulaney and Iliza Shlesinger will be getting their funny on at the 10th anniversary of the Just for Laughs Toronto festival this fall.

TORONTO — Travel and hospitality experts say pandemic-battered businesses are increasingly recognizing a longstanding blindspot that if addressed could help them rebound this summer: the BIPOC traveller.