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Renowned Canadian keyboardist Michael Fonfara dies in Toronto after battling cancer

TORONTO — Internationally renowned Canadian keyboard player Michael Fonfara died in a Toronto hospital on Friday. He was 74. The sad news came in an emailed statement from publicist Eric Alper, who said Fonfara had been battling cancer for two years.
Sentimental video tribute closes Trebek's final "Jeopardy!"

Sentimental video tribute closes Trebek's final "Jeopardy!"

More than two months after Alex Trebek’s death, fans of “Jeopardy!” finally got the chance to say goodbye.
Ginella Massa to make history with CBC news show 'Canada Tonight with Ginella Massa'

Ginella Massa to make history with CBC news show 'Canada Tonight with Ginella Massa'

Toronto journalist Ginella Massa's career has involved many firsts. In 2015, she was believed to be the first TV news reporter in North America to wear a hijab on-air as a video journalist for CTV News in Kitchener, Ont.

Michael Apted, director of ‘Up’ doc series, dies at 79

Michael Apted, the acclaimed British director of the “Up” documentaries series and films as diverse as the Loretta Lynn biopic “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and the James Bond film “The World Is Not Enough,” has died. He was 79.
Rapper DaBaby arrested on Beverly Hills weapons allegation

Rapper DaBaby arrested on Beverly Hills weapons allegation

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby has been released from a Los Angeles County jail after an arrest in Beverly Hills, where police said he took a loaded gun into an upscale store on Rodeo Drive.
PBS' 'Masterpiece' marks 50th year with challenges ahead

PBS' 'Masterpiece' marks 50th year with challenges ahead

LOS ANGELES — As PBS’ “Masterpiece” marks its 50th anniversary Sunday, the drama and mystery showcase could rest on its reputation built with acclaimed programs including “I, Claudius” and “Elizabeth R" and polished anew by surprising pop-culture hit
Avenatti's trial over Stormy Daniels book funds set for 2022

Avenatti's trial over Stormy Daniels book funds set for 2022

NEW YORK — A trial for Michael Avenatti to face charges that he cheated ex-client Stormy Daniels out of proceeds from her book was delayed Friday until next year. U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman in Manhattan said a Jan.

Bill Rappleye, longtime political reporter, dies from cancer

CRANSTON, R.I. — A longtime political reporter in Rhode Island who won numerous awards over a 40-year career has died at 66. Bill Rappleye died Thursday, reports WJAR-TV, the television station where he'd worked. He had brain cancer.

Opera and theatre's Prototype Festival pushed mostly online

NEW YORK — One of the world’s top festivals of contemporary opera and theatre has shifted format because of the coronavirus pandemic.
HBO film seeks a look behind Tiger Woods' public persona

HBO film seeks a look behind Tiger Woods' public persona

NEW YORK — For a man who first appeared on television when he was 2, showing Bob Hope how he could already swat golf balls, the public actually knows little about Tiger Woods.