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Kurt Vile turns out 'fried or sizzled out' rock tunes

Kurt Vile turns out 'fried or sizzled out' rock tunes

NEW YORK (AP) — Kurt Vile says he's always thinking about making catchy music — yet his attempts usually end up sounding fried or sizzled out.
B.C. provides First Nations with $74-million grant to make up for lost gaming revenue

B.C. provides First Nations with $74-million grant to make up for lost gaming revenue

VANCOUVER — British Columbia First Nations that have been affected by the pandemic and last year's wildfires and flooding will receive $74 million in grant money to make up for the loss of shared gaming revenues, the province announced Thursday.
Julia Roberts returns to TV in Watergate-era series 'Gaslit'

Julia Roberts returns to TV in Watergate-era series 'Gaslit'

NEW YORK (AP) — Julia Roberts says she was so gleeful at the sight of Sean Penn arriving on the set of their TV series “ Gaslit ," she nearly caused a wardrobe malfunction.
CN Rail pledges to beef up francophone presence on board

CN Rail pledges to beef up francophone presence on board

MONTREAL — The country's largest railroad operator has pledged to fill the void of francophones on its board of directors, scrambling to reassure Quebecers amid heightened language sensitivities in the province.
Heard's lawyer focuses on Depp's texts: 'Let's burn Amber'

Heard's lawyer focuses on Depp's texts: 'Let's burn Amber'

Attorneys for actor Amber Heard sought to undermine Johnny Depp’s libel lawsuit against her Thursday by spending hours in court focused on the actor's drinking, drug use and texts he sent to friends — including one about wanting to kill and defile hi
Winfrey picks Viola Davis memoir for her book club

Winfrey picks Viola Davis memoir for her book club

NEW YORK (AP) — Viola Davis' latest honor is not for her acting, but for her writing. The Oscar winner's upcoming memoir, “Finding Me,” is Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick.
CNN's streaming service shutting down a month after launch

CNN's streaming service shutting down a month after launch

NEW YORK (AP) — CNN is shutting down its CNN+ streaming service less than a month after its launch, a spectacular flameout for a venture that had attracted stars like Chris Wallace and Alison Roman and was seen as a way to attract a new generation of
Stamp of Salome Bey, Canada's 'first lady of the blues,' unveiled

Stamp of Salome Bey, Canada's 'first lady of the blues,' unveiled

TORONTO — Late blues legend Salome Bey is getting the star treatment she deserves as the face of a new Canada Post stamp, her daughter says.
Disney self-government in peril after Florida House vote

Disney self-government in peril after Florida House vote

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida House of Representatives on Thursday gave final passage to a bill that would dissolve Walt Disney World's private government, handing Republican Gov.
Robert Morse, two-time Tony-winning actor, dies at 90

Robert Morse, two-time Tony-winning actor, dies at 90

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Robert Morse, who won a Tony Award as a hilariously brash corporate climber in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” and a second one a generation later as the brilliant, troubled Truman Capote in “Tru,” has died.
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