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Second vaccine dose delays leave many cancer patients unprotected, say advocates

Second vaccine dose delays leave many cancer patients unprotected, say advocates

Elya Martinson has two important milestones approaching: the anniversary of her cancer diagnosis on Friday, and on Tuesday, the day she'd be fully immunized against COVID-19 — if her second vaccine dose is not delayed four months.
UK film academy suspends Noel Clarke over misconduct claims

UK film academy suspends Noel Clarke over misconduct claims

LONDON — Britain’s motion picture academy on Thursday suspended actor-director Noel Clarke after a newspaper reported that multiple women had accused him of sexual harassment or bullying.
Billboard Awards: 16 nods for Weeknd, 6 for Morgan Wallen

Billboard Awards: 16 nods for Weeknd, 6 for Morgan Wallen

NEW YORK — The Weeknd was snubbed by the Grammys but he’s the leading nominee at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, where rappers Pop Smoke and Juice WRLD earned multiple posthumous nominations, including top artist, and disgraced country singer Morgan
For Dave Grohl, what drives musicians is more than van

For Dave Grohl, what drives musicians is more than van

NEW YORK — Dave Grohl thought he was making a nostalgic film about the formative days of famous musicians. But then the pandemic happened.
Jason Matthews, author of 'Red Sparrow' thrillers, dies

Jason Matthews, author of 'Red Sparrow' thrillers, dies

NEW YORK — Jason Matthews, an award-winning spy novelist who drew upon his long career in espionage and his admiration for John le Carre among others in crafting his popular “Red Sparrow" thrillers, has died at age 69.
Terraces of France's cafes, restaurants, to open next month

Terraces of France's cafes, restaurants, to open next month

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that the outdoor terraces of France's cafes and restaurants will be allowed to reopen on May 19 along with museums, cinemas, theatres and concert halls under certain conditions.
Review: Family and robots in 'Mitchells vs the Machines'

Review: Family and robots in 'Mitchells vs the Machines'

Easily the most heartfelt movie about family life that also includes a robot apocalypse and a pug often mistaken for a loaf of bread, “The Mitchells vs.
Review: Teenage Fanclub keeps it coming with signature sound

Review: Teenage Fanclub keeps it coming with signature sound

Teenage Fanclub, “Endless Arcade" (Merge) It’s a lot to ask of a band to stay on the cutting edge for decades.
Genesis sets sights on reunion tour with Canadian dates in November

Genesis sets sights on reunion tour with Canadian dates in November

TORONTO — British rock trio Genesis is planning a return to Canada with two concert dates on the calendar for November. The "Invisible Touch" performers say they are set to play Montreal's Bell Centre on Nov. 22 and Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on Nov.
VIRUS DIARY: From red carpets to empty streets, and back

VIRUS DIARY: From red carpets to empty streets, and back

LOS ANGELES — On the last normal night in Hollywood, there was one couple wearing masks. It was novel enough that I shot a photo of them. I had no idea they would soon be all of us.
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