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Hollywood plunges into all-out war on the heels of pandemic and a streaming revolution

Hollywood plunges into all-out war on the heels of pandemic and a streaming revolution

NEW YORK (AP) — To get a sense of just how much animosity is flying around Hollywood these days, watch how Ron Perlman responded to a report that the studios aimed to prolong a strike long enough for writers to lose their homes.
Music Review: Greta Van Fleet soars on new album, 'Starcatcher'

Music Review: Greta Van Fleet soars on new album, 'Starcatcher'

Greta Van Fleet, “Starcatcher” (Lava/Republic Records) “Starcatcher” is the third studio from Greta Van Fleet , and the latest confirmation that the band’s love affair with the bombast of ’70s-era rock has not grown stagnant.
Book Review: Colson Whitehead pens entertaining, uneven sequel to 2021 bestseller 'Harlem Shuffle'

Book Review: Colson Whitehead pens entertaining, uneven sequel to 2021 bestseller 'Harlem Shuffle'

“Crook Manifesto” by Colson Whitehead (Doubleday) In his bestselling 2021 crime novel “Harlem Shuffle,” Colson Whitehead introduced the complicated character of Ray Carney, a Black furniture store owner and small-time fence clawing his way into the m
Lindsay Lohan gives birth to her first child, a boy

Lindsay Lohan gives birth to her first child, a boy

Lindsay Lohan has given birth to her first child. The “Parent Trap” star and her husband, financier Bader Shammas, are the parents of a “beautiful, healthy son” named Luai, her rep told The Associated Press in a statement Monday.
Book Review: Debut 'Do Tell' drags you into Old Hollywood's underbelly in a noir-like novel

Book Review: Debut 'Do Tell' drags you into Old Hollywood's underbelly in a noir-like novel

“Do Tell” by Lindsay Lynch (Doubleday) Edie O’Dare was there that night, the night that changed the lives of a dozen names in Hollywood — the night Sophie Melrose, newcomer at FWM studios, was sexually assaulted by Freddy Clarke, famous for playing d
Microsoft and UK regulators win more time to resolve blocked $69 billion Activision deal

Microsoft and UK regulators win more time to resolve blocked $69 billion Activision deal

LONDON (AP) — Microsoft and British regulators won more time from a court Monday as the U.S. tech company uses a rare second chance to overcome opposition to its $69 billion bid for video game maker Activision Blizzard.
It's official: Taylor Swift has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history

It's official: Taylor Swift has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Congratulations are in order for Taylor Swift and her loyal fans, known as Swifties. The pop star officially has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history.
'Nobody's working': Canada's film, TV labour force feels sting of twin Hollywood strikes

'Nobody's working': Canada's film, TV labour force feels sting of twin Hollywood strikes

TORONTO — Canadian film and television workers are feeling the sting of twin strikes by Hollywood writers and actors. Vancouver-based Derek Baskerville, who rents costumes mostly to U.S.
Princess Diana’s iconic sheep sweater could fetch at least $50,000 at auction

Princess Diana’s iconic sheep sweater could fetch at least $50,000 at auction

LONDON (AP) — A red sweater adorned with a flock of sheep worn by the young Princess Diana is expected to sell for more than $50,000 at auction.
Dionne Warwick, Amanda Marshall among performers at the Canadian National Exhibition

Dionne Warwick, Amanda Marshall among performers at the Canadian National Exhibition

TORONTO — Dionne Warwick and Amanda Marshall are among the musicians set to stop by the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto this summer.
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