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A musical from Tomson Highway, dancing skateboarders among NAC’s upcoming lineup

A musical from Tomson Highway, dancing skateboarders among NAC’s upcoming lineup

A long-awaited musical from playwright Tomson Highway, a '90s take on "Macbeth" and skateboarding stunts are among the spectacles bound for the National Arts Centre.
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Alligator that starred in 'Happy Gilmore' dies of old age in Colorado

Alligator that starred in 'Happy Gilmore' dies of old age in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — An alligator that appeared in numerous TV shows and films over three decades, most notably the 1996 Adam Sandler comedy “Happy Gilmore,” has died at a gator farm in southern Colorado.
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After a judge cut their sentences, the Menendez brothers face a parole board next

After a judge cut their sentences, the Menendez brothers face a parole board next

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge’s ruling made Lyle and Erik Menendez eligible for parole, but they still face multiple hurdles in their fight to be released from prison nearly three decades after they were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989.
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'Beyond the Gates' is renewed as veteran Black soap actors cheer its success

'Beyond the Gates' is renewed as veteran Black soap actors cheer its success

When CBS' soap opera “Beyond the Gates” premiered in February, soap opera fans and veterans alike hailed it as a win for Black history and culture. On Monday, the first soap to feature a majority Black cast was renewed for a second season.
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Music director Alexander Shelley to hold final National Arts Centre Orchestra concert July 2026

Music director Alexander Shelley to hold final National Arts Centre Orchestra concert July 2026

The National Arts Centre Orchestra’s celebrated music director will hold his last concert with the capital ensemble in July before heading to California.
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Weinstein accuser rips defense lawyer: 'You should be ashamed of yourself'

Weinstein accuser rips defense lawyer: 'You should be ashamed of yourself'

NEW YORK (AP) — A former model reproached one of Harvey Weinstein ’s lawyers for suggesting that her sexual abuse allegations against the ex-studio boss are lies. “You should be ashamed of yourself,” Kaja Sokola retorted.
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Cassie testifies that Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her and threatened to release sex videos

Cassie testifies that Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her and threatened to release sex videos

NEW YORK (AP) — The R&B singer Cassie testified Wednesday that Sean “Diddy” Combs raped her when she ended their decade-long relationship, after he locked her in a life of physical abuse by threatening to release degrading sexual videos of her.
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Movie Review: Beware the blender! ‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ makes the everyday item terrifying

Movie Review: Beware the blender! ‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ makes the everyday item terrifying

A blender. A lawn mower. A ceiling fan. A garden rake. A vending machine. An MRI scanner. These mundane items are supposed to ease us through life, helping us eat, clean, keep cool, stay healthy. They’re not supposed to be evil.
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Netflix orders new comedy series from Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott

Netflix orders new comedy series from Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott

Dan Levy is set to join a new TV family. Netflix has ordered a still-untitled sibling crime comedy from the Toronto actor and writer-director. The streaming giant announced the project during its 2025 upfront presentation on Wednesday.
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Tom Cruise brings 'Final Reckoning' to Cannes, but won't bid 'Mission: Impossible' adieu yet

Tom Cruise brings 'Final Reckoning' to Cannes, but won't bid 'Mission: Impossible' adieu yet

CANNES, France (AP) — Three years after flying into the Cannes Film Festival with “Top Gun: Maverick,” Tom Cruise again kicked up a storm on the Croisette with Wednesday's premiere of “Mission: Impossible — Final Reckoning.
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