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Canadian songwriters made on average $67 in royalties from digital platforms in 2021

Canadian songwriters made on average $67 in royalties from digital platforms in 2021

OTTAWA — The body representing Canada's songwriters and composers has revealed that on average musicians writing their own material earned only $67 last year in royalties from domestic streaming services.
Korean pop star Luna readies for Broadway debut in 'KPOP'

Korean pop star Luna readies for Broadway debut in 'KPOP'

NEW YORK (AP) — Korean pop star Luna is ready to make her Broadway debut this fall in the musical "KPOP" and she's already dreaming of who might be there on opening night — like BTS.
AP's Marjorie Miller named as new head of Pulitzer Prizes

AP's Marjorie Miller named as new head of Pulitzer Prizes

NEW YORK (AP) — Marjorie Miller, vice president and global enterprise editor at The Associated Press, has been named as the new administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes.
Review: Life through a witch's eyes in 'You Won't Be Alone'

Review: Life through a witch's eyes in 'You Won't Be Alone'

Maybe it's a counter-reaction to our increasingly digital reality, but lately horror films have increasingly turned to primal pasts to resurrect the rituals and fears of folktale.
Party's over: Dubai's monthslong Expo 2020 comes to a close

Party's over: Dubai's monthslong Expo 2020 comes to a close

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The world’s fair in Dubai, a tech-saturated site teeming with talking robots and solar canopies, sought to be the future. Now, it's history.
Will Smith's Oscars slap felt by comedians beyond Chris Rock

Will Smith's Oscars slap felt by comedians beyond Chris Rock

When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over an Oscars ceremony punchline, other comedians felt the sting. “I know Chris and I know what it’s like to be on a stage in front of an audience that doesn’t like your material,” said stand-up comedian Judy Gold.
How to save on your grocery bill as inflation sends food prices higher

How to save on your grocery bill as inflation sends food prices higher

Meat, dairy, fruit: Canadian market prices are climbing across the board, pushing up grocery bills and forcing some households to find new ways to make ends meet. Food prices rose 7.
Grammy predictions: AP writers debate who’ll triumph Sunday

Grammy predictions: AP writers debate who’ll triumph Sunday

The number of nominees for the Grammys' top awards keeps growing, up to 10 this year, making the competition stronger, but predictions a lot trickier.
Pandemic took a toll on teen mental health, US study says

Pandemic took a toll on teen mental health, US study says

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 4 in 10 U.S. high school students said they felt persistently sad or hopeless during the pandemic, according to government findings released Thursday.
Greta Thunberg aims to drive change with ‘The Climate Book’

Greta Thunberg aims to drive change with ‘The Climate Book’

LONDON (AP) — Climate activist Greta Thunberg has compiled a handbook for tackling the world’s interconnected environmental crises, with contributions from leading scientists and writers.
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