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Review: Michael Connelly proves a master of legal thrillers

Review: Michael Connelly proves a master of legal thrillers

“The Law of Innocence,” by Michael Connelly (Little, Brown) After celebrating his latest trial victory at a local pub, Los Angeles criminal lawyer Mickey Haller gets behind the wheel of his Lincoln, drives a hundred yards or so down the street, and g
New this week: 'I Am Greta,' Chris Stapleton & CMA Awards

New this week: 'I Am Greta,' Chris Stapleton & CMA Awards

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
TikTok's first Canadian GM shares how the app plans to find its groove in the market

TikTok's first Canadian GM shares how the app plans to find its groove in the market

TORONTO — When President Donald Trump was ramping up his efforts to ban social media platform TikTok in the U.S. over security concerns earlier this year, the company behind the Chinese-bred app was quietly making inroads in another market: Canada.
At the height and twilight of her career, Atwood returns to poetry with 'Dearly'

At the height and twilight of her career, Atwood returns to poetry with 'Dearly'

Around this time last year, Margaret Atwood was the octogenarian "it girl" of the literary scene.
Review: 'Cobble Hill' a delightful look at connected lives

Review: 'Cobble Hill' a delightful look at connected lives

Cecily Von Ziegesar, “Cobble Hill” (Atria) With “Cobble Hill,” acclaimed “Gossip Girl” author Cecily Von Ziegesar has brought readers a brand new — and fascinating— cast of characters.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 15-21

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 15-21

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 15-21: Nov. 15: Actor Ed Asner is 91. Singer Petula Clark is 88. Actor Joanna Barnes (“Spartacus,” ?The Parent Trap”) is 86. Actor Yaphet Kotto (“Homicide: Life On the Street”) is 81.

Many pay tribute to late 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek

Notable reactions to the death of “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek: “Alex wasn’t just the best ever at what he did. He was also a lovely and deeply decent man, and I’m grateful for every minute I got to spend with him ...
Actors connect in 'subconscious' to play young, old Hokusai

Actors connect in 'subconscious' to play young, old Hokusai

TOKYO — A new film portraying the life of Edo-era painter and printer Hokusai features the artistry of two modern-day Japanese actors.
Norm Crosby, comic mangler of language, dies at 93

Norm Crosby, comic mangler of language, dies at 93

LOS ANGELES — Norm Crosby, the deadpan mangler of the English language who thrived in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s as a television, nightclub and casino comedian, has died. He was 93.
Country singer Lee Brice to miss CMA Awards due to COVID-19

Country singer Lee Brice to miss CMA Awards due to COVID-19

NASHVILLE — Country singer Lee Brice tested positive for COVID-19 and will not perform as scheduled at the CMA Awards on Wednesday.