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Winfrey announces new book club pick and launches 'The Oprah Podcast'

Winfrey announces new book club pick and launches 'The Oprah Podcast'

NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey has a new book club pick and a new platform to talk books and other topics of the day.

Kendrick Lamar tops Apple Music's 2024 song chart and women make history

NEW YORK (AP) — “Not Like Us,” but people sure like him: Kendrick Lamar's smash topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2024 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to
Australian actor Ian Smith, who played Harold Bishop in 'Neighbours,' retires due to cancer

Australian actor Ian Smith, who played Harold Bishop in 'Neighbours,' retires due to cancer

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Actor Ian Smith, who has played the character Harold Bishop in the iconic Australian soap opera “Neighbours” since 1987, has announced his retirement after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Dark comedy 'A Different Man' surprisingly triumphs at Gotham Awards

Dark comedy 'A Different Man' surprisingly triumphs at Gotham Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — In a surprise that stunned the audience of Hollywood’s first big awards-season bash, “A Different Man,” a dark comedy about doppelgängers, deformity and authenticity in acting, won best feature film at the 34th Gotham Awards on Monday
Australian actor Ian Smith, who played Harold Bishop in 'Neighbours,' retires due to cancer

Australian actor Ian Smith, who played Harold Bishop in 'Neighbours,' retires due to cancer

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Actor Ian Smith, who has played the character Harold Bishop in the iconic Australian soap opera “Neighbours” since 1987, has announced his retirement after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Vancouver transit braces for Swift impact as parking cost spikes to $150

Vancouver transit braces for Swift impact as parking cost spikes to $150

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver's transit operator is rolling out expanded and extended services to cope with the impact of Taylor Swift fans during the superstar's three-night run at BC Place, as parking and ride-hailing costs soar.
Lighting designer Sonoyo Nishikawa wins Siminovitch Prize

Lighting designer Sonoyo Nishikawa wins Siminovitch Prize

TORONTO — Lighting designer Sonoyo Nishikawa has won Canada's largest theatre prize. The Siminovitch Prize was announced at a ceremony in Toronto on Monday evening.
Lavigne extends Greatest Hits tour, will headline All Your Friends Festival in 2025

Lavigne extends Greatest Hits tour, will headline All Your Friends Festival in 2025

Avril Lavigne is extending her Greatest Hits tour with 19 dates across the United States and Canada. The pop-punk singer kicks things off May 18 in Moncton, N.B., and visits Halifax on May 20, London, Ont., on June 3 and Niagara Falls, Ont.
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after 'alarming blood test,' attorney says

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after 'alarming blood test,' attorney says

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized Monday following an “alarming blood test,” his attorney said, less than a week after the disgraced movie mogul filed a legal claim alleging substandard medical care at New York City's notorious jail c
Matías Tarnopolsky to become New York Philharmonic CEO, teaming with Gustavo Dudamel

Matías Tarnopolsky to become New York Philharmonic CEO, teaming with Gustavo Dudamel

NEW YORK (AP) — Matías Tarnopolsky will become president and CEO of the New York Philharmonic on Jan. 1 after six years heading the Philadelphia Orchestra, a hiring boosted by his long friendship with incoming music director Gustavo Dudamel .